SHANGHAI, May 25 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) ("The9"), an online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Webzen, Inc. ("Webzen") for the renewal of The9's exclusive license of publishing and operating Webzen's Soul of The Ultimate Nation(TM) ("SUN"), a 3D massively multiplayer online role playing game ("MMORPG"), in China.
The SUN China license will be extended for three more years commencing from the expiration date of the term of the current license on May 23, 2010.
About The9 Limited
The9 Limited is an online game operator and developer in China. The9's business is primarily focused on developing and operating high-quality games for online game market. The9 directly, or through affiliates, operates licensed MMORPGs and advanced casual games including Soul of The Ultimate Nation(TM), Granado Espada, EA SPORTS(TM) FIFA Online 2, Atlantica and Kingdom Heroes 2 Online, as well as its proprietary games World of Fighter and Jiu Zhou Zhan Ji, in mainland China. It has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate other games in mainland China, including Shen Xian Zhuan and Audition 2. In addition, The9 is developing various proprietary games, including Winning Goal, Miracles: Ultimate X, Tiny Tribe and other MMORPGs and advanced causal games.
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Phyllis Sai
IR Manager, Investor Relations
The9 Limited
Tel: +86-21-5172-9990
Email: IR@corp.the9.com
