SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY), a leading online game operator in China, today announced that it has entered into an amendment to the original license agreement with Vivendi Games, Inc. and Blizzard Entertainment(R), to rollout The Burning Crusade(TM), the highly anticipated expansion pack for the World of Warcraft(R) game in mainland China. The9 is the exclusive operator of the World of Warcraft(R) game in mainland China pursuant to the license agreement entered into between Vivendi Games, Inc. and The9 in February 2004.
About The9 Limited
The9 Limited is a leading online game operator in China. The9's business is primarily focused on operating and developing MMORPGs for the Chinese online game players market. The9 directly or through affiliates operates licensed MMORPGs, consisting of Blizzard Entertainment(R)'s World of Warcraft(R), MU(R) and Mystina Online(R) and its first proprietary MMORPG, Joyful Journey West(TM), in China. It has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate additional MMORPGs in China, including Granado Espada(R), Soul of The Ultimate Nation(R), Guild Wars(R), Hellgate: London(R), Ragnarok Online 2(R) and Emil Chronicle Online(R). In addition, The9 is also working on the development of a 3D fantasy MMORPG game, Fantasy Melody Online(TM).
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Dahlia Wei
Senior Manager, Investor Relations
The9 Limited
Tel: +86-21-5172-9990
Email: IR@corp.the9.com
Web: http://www.corp.the9.com
