China's Online Games Demonstrate Originality in New Era of Export

BEIJING, Jan. 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Beijing Perfect World Co., Ltd. announced that the "2006 China Online Game Industry Annual Meeting" was completed successfully in Chengdu, China, with participants from the government, industry and media from all over China discussing future developments of the online gaming industry. The meeting reviewed that domestic online games occupied 64.8% of the China market last year, while rapid increase in exports reached USD20 million.

Among the exports, license fees of "Perfect World", China's first self-developed online game exported to Japan, reached USD2 million, and the game has since been exported to over ten countries overseas. The achievement of "Perfect World" was affirmed by top officials, such as Mr. Kou Xiaowei, Vice President of China News Publication, as a milestone for China's online games to enter an era of self-innovation, as overseas markets gradually open up for them.

China's online gaming companies are actively developing original and innovative products, as export income increases stably. Beijing Perfect World takes a step further to cooperate with top international game companies to absorb the most advanced experiences and technologies, and through these improvements, to strengthen the company's leadership position in the online game market. Wang Junbo, chairman of Soft World (Taiwan) INTL CORP Ltd, acknowledged "Perfect World" and commented that domestic companies should produce more innovative products to compete internationally.

According to statistics, China developed 218 online games in 2006, which increased by 26 games compared to 2005, an increase of 13.5%. Sales of domestic online games were RMB4.24 billion in 2006, or 64.8% of the total income, an increase of 87.4% compared to 2005. China's online games are moving towards self-innovation and development, and as the quality gap between China's self-developed products and overseas products narrows, the growth of China's online game exports becomes inevitable.

Introduction of Beijing Perfect World Technology Co., Ltd.

Beijing Perfect World Technology Co., Ltd, ( http://www.wanmei.com/en/wanmei.htm ) founded in 2004, was originally invested in by Mr. Chi Yufeng, the president of Human Software Corporation, a leading company in educational software enterprises in China, as well as other famous people in Information Technology. The aim of the company is to develop national online games and make world-class online games with heart and soul, while striving to be the leading team in the development of online gaming in China and publicizing traditional Chinese culture to the world.

With an effective management team, outstanding techno-talents, wide markets and rich marketing experience, the Company now employs more than 500 staff, 17% of whom have acquired Masters or Doctors degrees. Relying on precise and stable technical accumulation and deep international influences, the company commits itself to developing internationally competitive products in more fields and leads Chinese interactive entertainment products to the world through more extensive international cooperation.

Introduction of "Perfect World"

Perfect World ( http://www.w2i.com.cn )is a great fantastic 3D online game presented by Beijing Perfect World Technology Co., Ltd. The company invested more than 30 million RMB into finishing the whole project over three years. Starting from a traditional Chinese myth that Pangu built the sky, land and people, the game created a particular historical period and took players to times of old, with its epic backgrounds and grandiose story content.

As a wholly homemade masterpiece, "Perfect World" covers many creative elements that are leading at home and abroad. The super-large and seamless map completely clears up regional limitations, flying status' makes the 3D war in real sense possible, while the function that large factions can build cities by themselves allows players to have fun while creating a whole new world. The private home system enriches the communication between players and making armaments in person lets players possess unique weapons. Also, there are more systems like individualized image setups, freely-designed fashion systems and a good friends system. Some close designs are very interesting: flying kites and fishing relaxes players; carriages and yachts area also on offer. All these lead players to appreciate the magnificent scenery in "Perfect World."

Introduction of "Wulin2"

"Wulin2"is a 3D Q edition Wu Xia fantasy online game which was developed by Beijing Perfect World in 2006. It cost over 200 million RMB and took a total of 2 years to develop, creating a brand-new "Online Comedy Game" entertainment style for gamers. The game story starts at the Tongfu hostel, moving from the small hostel and the small town of Qixia to the world, which is full of danger. It brings the players to an unpredictable Wulin world where the players can do what ever they want, trying their best to become a hero of the Wulin world.

The game story of "Wulin2" is drawn from the current famous comedy teleplay, which uses the same name. In order to inherit "Perfect World's" consistent and precise game style, the game is created by an advanced 3D engine. It possesses the characteristics of small sized client server, low requirements of computer hardware and fancy images. Meanwhile, according to the good many grateful characteristics of the "Wulin" teleplay, Beijing Perfect World initiated the "Online Comedy Game." It concentrates on the comfortable humorous game style from the aspects of the game background, tasks, systems and so on, and it always amuses the players through humorous dialogues and tasks.

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