Perfect World Launches 'You Are My Destiny' Expansion Pack for 'Hot Dance Party'
BEIJING, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a
leading online game developer and operator in China, announced that it launched
the "You Are My Destiny" expansion pack for "Hot Dance Party" today.
"Hot Dance Party" was the first 3D online casual game that Perfect World
developed with its proprietary Angelica 3D game engine. The game has been well-
received by domestic online game players since its launch.
The new "You Are My Destiny" expansion pack contains a number of new
features, including a greater interactive experience, and more missions, scenes,
fashions and tools. Furthermore, a new "Partnership System" has been added that
allows players to pair up for more new missions.
Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World,
commented, "We have been pleased with the performance of Hot Dance Party since
its launch at the end of March 2008. This new expansion pack will feature a lot
of new and exciting content, and I hope online game players will continue to
enjoy themselves in this colorful world of online dance."
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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For further information, please contact
Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Vivien Wang
Investor Relations Officer
Tel: +86-10-5885-1813
Fax: +86-10-5885-6899
Email: ir@pwrd.com
Christensen Investor Relations
Kathy Li
Tel: +1-480-614-3036
Fax: +1-480-614-3033
Email: kli@christensenir.com
Roger Hu
Tel: +852-2117-0861
Fax: +852-2117-0869
Email: rhu@christensenir.com
SOURCE Perfect World Co., Ltd.
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