Perfect World to Launch Closed Beta Testing for "Chi Bi" on December 18,2007 |
Beijing, China (December 4, 2007) -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it will launch closed beta testing ("CBT") for "Chi Bi" (the "Game") on December 18, 2007. The closed beta version for "Chi Bi" will also include the highly anticipated "Three Kingdoms System" and "Motion Fighting System." "Chi Bi" is the Company's fist MMORPG based on real history, the most famous Three Kingdoms period. With Perfect World's ability to recreate the classic scenes and famous historical figures of the Three Kingdoms Period using its Angelica 3D game engine, the Company is convinced it will magnificently represent the stories of the Three Kingdoms period. As the Company's first online game with kingdoms, "Chi Bi" allows online game players to choose which kingdom to join. Whether it is the Kingdom of Wei, the Kingdom of Shu, or the Kingdom of Wu, the Company will provide players the full experience of the real historical battles of the Three Kingdoms period. During the CBT, the complete "18 Legendary Weapon System" will also be available to provide the full enjoyment of the Three Kingdoms period. While launching the CBT for "Chi Bi", the Company expects to cooperate closely with China Film Group Corporation and "Red Cliff" production team to closely connect "Chi Bi" and "Red Cliff". The cooperation between "Chi Bi" and the movie "Red Cliff" is another example of promoting the Company's interactive entertainment products through innovative channels. "I am very excited about the launch of CBT for 'Chi Bi' ", said Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World, "Ever since the Company incorporated, enhancing the development of domestic online game industry and promoting Chinese culture through our self-developed online games has always been our vision. We believe throughout 5000 years of Chinese history, the Three Kingdoms period has its irreplaceable position both traditionally and historically. The development of 'Chi Bi' not only provides the full enjoyment and real charm of the Three Kingdoms period, but also demonstrates our ability to broadly promote Chinese culture with our self-developed online games. I believe December 18th will be a very memorable day for those who love the Three Kingdoms period." China Film Group Corporation (CFGC) CFGC's successful distribution of films like Launch Shock to Be Born, Zhang Side, Huayao Bride in Shangrila, The Promise, The Knot, You and Me, Hot Boys, The Parking Attendant in July, The Secret of the Magic Gourd, have ensured its lion's share in the domestic film market and allure to the global co-production market. The Film: Red Cliff About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com) 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," "future," "plans" 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, our limited operating history, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, our ability to respond to competitive pressure, and changes of the regulatory environment in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Perfect World's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form F-1. 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. Christensen Investor Relations Jung Chang |