BEIJING, March 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it launched "Zi Long’s Spear" expansion pack on February 28, 2008 for "Chi Bi," the Company’s first MMORPG based on Chinese history, the famous Three Kingdoms period. Various brand new elements are expected to lead online game players to a world with more interactive pleasures.
"Chi Bi" has been attracting domestic online players’ interest since the launch of open beta testing on January 25, 2008. As a result, domestic online game players’ attention has been drawn to the Three Kingdoms period. The major update included in "Zi Long’s Spear" shows Perfect World’s appreciation to online game players for their continuous support.
"Zi Long’s Spear" includes the brand new "PVE Battlegrounds System," the new daily missions, "Serial Actions System," "Charms Socketing System," "Armory Set System," advanced "Reputation System" and "Title System," and spear and feather fan under "18 Legendary Weapon System." The quick launch of the expansion pack also demonstrates the Company’s powerful game development platform, provides access for online game players to traditional Chinese culture, and promotes the idea of creating a healthy online game environment.
"As the Company’s first MMORPG based on Chinese history, the famous Three Kingdoms period, we hope ‘Chi Bi’ can also serve as a vehicle for promoting traditional Chinese culture," commented Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World. "We have seen positive feedback since the launch of ‘Chi Bi,’ which has encouraged us to aggressively enhance the in-game experiences. We believe that the expansion pack will bring more enjoyment to online game players and help the world recognize Chinese culture as well as our efforts at promoting it."
About Perfect World Co., Ltd. ( http://www.pwrd.com )
Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) is a leading online game developer and operator in China. Perfect World primarily develops three-dimensional ("3D") online games based on the proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. The Company’s strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive local knowledge and experience, enable it to frequently and rapidly introduce popular games designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China. The Company’s current portfolio of self-developed 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs") includes "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian" and "Chi Bi." The Company uses a time-based revenue model for "Perfect World," and an item-based revenue model for "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian" and "Chi Bi." While most revenues are generated in China, the Company’s games have been licensed to leading game operators in more than ten countries and regions. The Company plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.
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