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Two Major Games from NetDragon, 'Eudemons Online' and 'Zero Online', to be Officially Launched in the Taiwan Market
HONG KONG, March 31 /PRNewswire/ --
One of the leading game developers and operators in the PRC, NetDragon
Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon" or the "Company", with its subsidiary collectively
the "Group"; stock code: 8288.HK) has announced that traditional Chinese
versions of its two main original online games, "Eudemons Online" and "Zero
Online," will be officially launched shortly in Taiwan.
The Group has granted licensing rights to UserJoy Technology Co., Ltd. to
operate a traditional Chinese version of "Eudemons Online" in Taiwan, and the
game is expected to be launched there this summer. "Eudemons Online" is an
online game which took NetDragon two years to research and develop, and is
set in a vast mythological world. At present, there are over 570,000 players
of the game in the PRC. In 2007, revenue from this game reached RMB448
million. This game has been customized in English and Spanish versions, which
have been launched in both European and American markets.
At the same time, licensing rights were granted to Wayi International
Digital for the operation of "Zero Online" in Taiwan. This online game was
independently researched and developed by NetDragon, and is the first online
game in the PRC themed around a "robot universe." Official open testing in
the PRC was carried out on 13 June 2007. Also in 2007, the game was launched
in the Hong Kong market in a traditional Chinese version via agents Gameone
Interactive Co., Inc. The English version of this game is currently
undergoing testing. In 2007, total revenue contributed by "Zero Online"
amounted to RMB58.75 million.
Mr. Liu Dejian, Chairman and Executive Director of NetDragon, commented,
"As a pioneer in developing online games for overseas markets, the Group has
successfully entered markets in which six different languages are spoken,
including English, French and Spanish. Now that we have located an agent in
the Taiwan market, we expect to expand our sales in Chinese-speaking regions
across Asia."
Background information about NetDragon Websoft Inc.
NetDragon Websoft Inc. is one of the leading online game developers and
operators in the PRC. The Group's portfolio consists of a range of MMORPGs
(Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) that cater to various types
of players and gaming preferences. The Group has successfully developed and
marketed many popular online games in various styles. Its current offerings
include the games "Eudemons Online," "Conquer Online," "Zero Online," "Tou
Ming Zhuang Online," "Era of Faith," and "Monster & Me." The games are
available in six languages, including English, French and Spanish. The Group
also has three games in the pipeline, namely "Heroes of Might and Magic
Online," "Way of the Five," and "Tian Yuan." NetDragon was listed on the GEM
board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 2 November 2007 (Stock Code:
8288.HK).
Issued by Porda International (Finance) PR Group for and on behalf of
NetDragon Websoft Inc. For further information, please contact:
For more information, please contact:
NetDragon Websoft Inc.
Ms. Angelina Li (Investor Relations Officer)
Tel: +852-2850-8755 / 6303-1722
Fax: +852-2850-7066
Email: angelinali@nd.com.hk






