Perfect World Reschedules Launch of Closed Beta Testing for ‘Pocketpet Journey West’ on June 26
BEIJING, June 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ — Perfect World Co., Ltd. (”Perfect World” or the “Company”), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it has rescheduled the launch of closed beta testing for “Pocketpet Journey West,” the Company’s latest 3D massively multiplayer online role playing game (”MMORPG”) that has flying, pet, and transformation features all together, for June 26, 2008.
The last few weeks have allowed the Company to further fine-tune a number of features and functions within the game. Meanwhile, in addition to the previously released closed beta testing accounts, the Company will also issue activation codes through multiple channels, including the game’s official website, and via the online media, discussion boards, and gamers’ associations. This is expected to allow more online game players to enjoy the fun brought on by this brand new game.
Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World, commented, “In the past few weeks, we took the time to make some further adjustments to ‘Pocketpet Journey West.’ Maximizing the user experience has always been one of our primary concerns and we believe the changes we made will bring more fun to online game players.”
About Perfect World Co., Ltd. ( )
Perfect World Co., Ltd. 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,” and “Chi Bi;” and a 3D casual game: “Hot Dance Party.” 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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