BEIJING, Sept. 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announces that it entered into a new licensing agreement with EYA Interactive Co. Ltd. ("EYA Interactive"), on September 18, 2008, to license "Legend of Martial Arts" in Korea.
Since Perfect World launched "Legend of Martial Arts," a 3D cartoon MMORPG, in 2006, the game has been awarded many prizes and has become popular among online game players due to its rich content, light-hearted and humorous style and many distinctive designs and features. Moreover, the Company has launched a series of expansion packs for the game that have allowed it to maintain user interest over time.
"Legend of Martial Arts" has not only become a popular game in its domestic market, but has also attracted a lot of attention in overseas markets as well. The game was first licensed overseas in 2007 and has since expanded to a number of countries and regions, including Taiwan, Japan and Malaysia, where it has been well received by local players. Under the terms of the agreement, EYA will introduce a Korean language adaptation of "Legend of Martial Arts" in Korea.
"'Legend of Martial Arts' is an excellent MMORPG with its lively graphic design, interesting content and innovative features, and we are excited to bring it to Korean gamers," said Mrs. Jung Yeon Han, President of EYA Interactive.
"'Legend of Martial Arts' is the second game that we have licensed to Korea following our success with 'Perfect World II,'" commented Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World. "We have established a solid track record licensing 'Legend of Martial Arts' in various countries and regions. Given this experience, we believe the celebrated content of 'Legend of Martial Arts' along with EYA Interactive's excellent operating capabilities will make for a successful release in Korea."
About EYA InteractiveCo., Ltd. (http://www.eyainteractive.com )
Established in October 2004, EYA Interactive Co., Ltd. is a multimedia entertainment service provider that develops and operates online games and provides related selling and services in Korea. EYA Interactive is dedicated to developing high quality online games while building a sustainable corporate culture, maximizing customer satisfaction, and nurturing employee creativity. EYA Interactive's product portfolio currently includes a modern martial arts 3D MMORPG, "Dark Story Online," and a highly interactive 3D MMORPG, "Luna Online." Its products have been licensed to many countries and regions, including Japan, the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. EYA Interactive plans to launch several new games including "Iris Online," "EO Online" and "Epic Online" in 2009, which is expected to bring its development to the next stage. EYA Interactive will continue to focus on developing high quality online games in an effort to become a world class game company.
About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com )
Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) 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," "Chi Bi" and "Pocketpet Journey West;" and a 3D online casual game: "Hot Dance Party." While most revenues are generated in China, the Company's games have been licensed to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions in Asia, Europe and South America. 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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