BEIJING, Sept. 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd.
(Nasdaq: PWRD) (“Perfect World” or the “Company”), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announces the launch of “Chi Bi” in Taiwan through Taiwan Index Corporation Ltd. (“TIC”), a subsidiary of Gamania Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (GTSM: 6180) (“Gamania”), on September 24, 2008.
“Chi Bi” is Perfect World’s first 3D massively multiplayer online role playing game (“MMORPG”) based on the Three Kingdoms period in Chinese history. It has been well-received by online game players since its launch in mainland China in early 2008. The Company signed a licensing agreement with TIC in June 2008 to license “Chi Bi” in Taiwan, where it received very positive feedback during closed beta testing.
Mr. Po-Yuan, Liu, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Gamania commented, “‘Chi Bi’ has been getting a lot of attentions from online game players for its leading technology, distinctive features and rich cultural content since it was introduced to Taiwan’s online game market. The feedback we received from the closed beta testing gives us confidence that the game will have a good performance in the future.”
Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World, added, “We have been focusing on our international expansion strategy since our inception and have successfully licensed most of our products to various countries and regions. I believe ‘Chi Bi’ will provide an unforgettable experience to Taiwan’s online game players and that Gamania will be a great partner given their exceptional operating ability and high service standards.”
About Gamania Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Gamania (OTC: 6180) is the pan-Asia leading online game developer, publisher and operator, providing high quality online game service to customers. Established in 1995, Gamania, with its headquarter in Taipei, has been working toward expanding the Asian markets and today has operations in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, and China. In addition to its famous licensed online games, “Lineage I” and “Maple Story,” Gamania recently has been striving to develop its in-house titles and other diversified business such as animation. The optimal goal of Gamania is to build a world-class digital entertainment platform. More information about Gamania can be found at http://www.gamania.com .
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 that are designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China. The Company’s current portfolio of self-developed online games includes 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games (“MMORPGs”): “Perfect World,” “Legend of Martial Arts,” “Perfect World II,” “Zhu Xian,” “Chi Bi” and “Pocketpet Journey West;” and a 3D online casual game: “Hot Dance Party.” While most revenues are generated in China, the Company’s games have been licensed to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions in Asia, Europe and South America. 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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