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BEIJING, May 28, 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 its recent business developments as of May 28, 2013.
Press Releases Issued During the Period:
April 26, 2013 - Perfect World Files 2012 Annual Report on Form 20-F
May 3, 2013 - Perfect World to Launch Open Beta Testing for 3D Comic-based MMORPG "Saint Seiya Online" on May 16
May 20, 2013 - Perfect World Unveils New 3D Fantasy MMORPG "Holy King" in its Pipeline
WEB GAME
Launch of "Gourmet Adventurer"
On May 13, 2013, Perfect World launched its 2D turn-based cartoon-style web game "Gourmet Adventurer" in China. "Gourmet Adventurer" is a cuisine-themed role-playing web game that features an elimination-based combat style, fresh and cute graphics, and straightforward and enjoyable player controls, offering players enriched gameplay and an interactive entertainment experience.
MOBILE GAMES
In May 2013, Perfect World launched three mobile games in China, including the card game "Legend of Chu and Han," the SLG game "Rise of The King," and the 2D turn-based RPG game "Return of the Condor Heroes."
EXPANSION PACKS
Recently, Perfect World released expansion packs for a couple of its games. On May 23, 2013, Perfect World released the expansion pack "Mounted Might" for its 2D turn-based MMORPG "Return of the Condor Heroes." On May 28, 2013, Perfect World released the expansion pack "World Conquest" for its 3D MMORPG "Zhu Xian."
OVERSEAS OPERATIONS
Launch of English, French, and German Versions of "Neverwinter" in the U.S. and Europe
On April 30, 2013, Perfect World launched open beta testing for the English, French, and German versions of "Neverwinter" in the U.S. and Europe through its subsidiaries. "Neverwinter" is a widely-acclaimed MMORPG developed by Cryptic Studios, Perfect World's subsidiary based in the U.S. Set in the background of epic stories, the beautiful artwork and fast-paced action combat in the game deliver an intense and exciting gaming experience to players.
Launch of "Forsaken World" in Turkey
In May 2013, Perfect World launched "Forsaken World" in Turkey through its European subsidiary. "Forsaken World" is Perfect World's 3D MMORPG set against the backdrop of a fantasy world. The game was first launched in Mainland China in October 2010 and has been licensed to dozens of countries and regions.
OVERSEAS LAUNCH THROUGH LICENSEE
Launch of "Forsaken World" in Vietnam
In May 2013, Perfect World launched "Forsaken World" in Vietnam through CMN Viet Nam Online Joint Stock Company, an online game operator in Vietnam.
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," "Return of the Condor Heroes" and "Saint Seiya Online;" an online casual game: "Hot Dance Party;" and a number of web games and mobile 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
This press release contains 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.
For further information, please contact
Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Vivien Wang - Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Joanne Deng - Investor Relations Manager
Tel: +86-10-5780-5700
Fax: +86-10-5780-5713
Email: ir@pwrd.com
http://www.pwrd.com
Christensen Investor Relations
Patty Bruner
Tel: +1-480-614-3036
Fax: +1-480-614-3033
Email: pbruner@christensenir.com
Victor Kuo
Tel: +86-10-5826-4939
Fax: +86-10-5826-4838
Email: vkuo@christensenir.com
