Press Release
BEIJING, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/
-- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) ("Perfect World"
or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and
operator based in China, today announced it will launch open
beta testing for "Saint Seiya Online," a 3D comic-based
MMORPG adapted from the globally famous comic series "Saint
Seiya," on May 16, 2013.
In developing this classic comic-based
online game that presents a variety of classic elements from the
original comic, Perfect World integrates its years of online game R&D
experience with the high-quality resources provided by Sega and
Shueisha. Running on Perfect World's proprietary game engine, the
exquisite graphics and elaborate game design enable players to
experience the stirring combat scenes and magnificent world of the
comic. In addition, "Saint Seiya Online" is deliberately
developed and dedicated to providing players with a smooth and
enjoyable gaming experience.
Mr. Robert Xiao, Chief Executive
Officer of Perfect World commented, "For many players from the
post-1980's generation, 'Saint Seiya Online' has a special
significance. We hope to bring players a game that resonates with
them through storylines they are familiar with. As one of our major
titles in 2013, 'Saint Seiya Online' vividly reproduces the original
comic with optimized details and gameplay. We look forward to
bringing more excitement and new gaming experiences to players
worldwide."
About Perfect World Co., Ltd.
(http://www.pwrd.com)
Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD)
is a leading online game developer and operator based in China.
Perfect World primarily develops online games based on proprietary
game engines and game development platforms. Perfect World's strong
technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with
extensive knowledge and experiences in the online game market, enable
it to frequently and promptly introduce popular games designed to
cater changing customer preferences and market trends. Perfect
World's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes
massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"):
"Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts,"
"Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," "Chi Bi,"
"Pocketpet Journey West," "Battle of the Immortals,"
"Fantasy Zhu Xian," "Forsaken World," "Dragon
Excalibur," "Empire of the Immortals" and "Return
of the Condor Heroes;" an online casual game: "Hot Dance
Party;" and a number of web games. While a majority of the
revenues are generated in China, Perfect World operates its
games in North America, Europe, Japan, Korea
and Southeast Asia through its own subsidiaries. Perfect
World's games have also been licensed to leading game operators in a
number of countries and regions in Asia, Latin
America, Australia, New Zealand, and the Russian
Federation and other Russian speaking territories. Perfect World
intends to continue to explore new and innovative business models and
is committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.
Safe Harbor Statements
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forward-looking statements. These statements constitute
forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can
be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects,"
"anticipates," "future," "intends,"
"plans," "believes," "estimates" and
similar statements. Such statements involve certain risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, Perfect World's
limited operating history, its ability to develop and operate new
games that are commercially successful, the growth of the online game
market and the continuing market acceptance of its games and in-game
items in China and elsewhere, its ability to protect
intellectual property rights, its ability to respond to competitive
pressure, its ability to maintain an effective system of internal
control over financial reporting, changes of the regulatory
environment in China, and economic slowdown in China and/or
elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks is
included in Perfect World's filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F.
Perfect World does not undertake any obligation to update any
forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.
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