HONG KONG, March 7 /PRNewswire/ --

NetDragon Websoft Inc., a leading game developer and operator in the PRC
("NetDragon", with its subsidiaries collectively known as the "Group"; stock
code: 777), announced that the open beta testing for Way of the Five, a new
cartoony turn-based online game, commenced on 7 March 2009.

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Mr. Liu Dejian, Chairman and Executive Director of NetDragon, said, "As
NetDragon enters its 10th anniversary year, we are pleased to publicly
release the eagerly anticipated Way of the Five. We hope that Way of the Five
will encourage creativity and promote the messages of happiness and joyful
living, and we are delighted to share this with players and to add a touch of
bliss to their busy and tense daily lives. Looking forward, we will continue
to focus on R&D and innovation, with an aim to bringing superior gaming
experiences to the world with our introduction of diversified and
cutting-edge gaming products."

Way of the Five is a cartoony turn-based online game developed by
NetDragon's seasoned development team over three years. The game's lore is
premised on traditional Chinese epics and mythical tales, which NetDragon
presents in a refreshingly captivating and humorous manner, integrating
popular cartoon-style visuals with oriental culture and mysticism. Within the
game, players can create their own pets with different appearances,
characteristics, hobbies, skills, as well as slight gestures, motions and
verbal expressions. Of note, Mr. Stephen Chow, the renowned movie director
and actor, is acting as the "Ambassador of Happiness" for Way of the Five.

About NetDragon

NetDragon Websoft Inc. is one of the leading online game developers and
operators in the PRC. The Group's game portfolio comprises 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 titles of various styles. Its
current offerings include the games Way of the Five, Eudemons Online, Conquer
Online, Zero Online, Tou Ming Zhuang Online, Heroes of Might and Magic
Online, Era of Faith, and Monster & Me. Some of the games are also available
in foreign languages, including English, French and Spanish. The Group also
has three games currently in development, including Tian Yuan, and Disney
Fantasy Online, which are expected to be launched in 2009, and Dungeon Keeper
Online, which is expected to be launched in 2010.

NetDragon successfully transferred to the Main Board of the SEHK on 24
June 2008 (Stock code on Main Board: 777). For more details please visit
http://www.nd.com.cn or http://www.nd.com.cn/ir .

For further information please contact:

    NetDragon Websoft Inc.
     Ms. Maggie Zhou (Investor Relations Department)
     Tel:   +86-591-87543120
     Email: ir@nd.com.hk
     Fax:   +86-591-8754-1761
     IR website: http://www.nd.com.cn/ir

    Porda International (Finance) P.R. Group
     Fax:   +852-3150-6728

     Helen Chung
     Tel:   +852-3150-6730
     Email: helen.chung@pordafinance.com.hk

     Sharis Siu
     Tel:   +852-3150-6771
     Email: sharis.siu@pordafinance.com.hk

     Kate Lam
     Tel:   +852-3150-6738
     Email: kate.lam@pordafinance.com.hk

     Liz Yip
     Tel:   +852-3150-6739
     Email: liz.yip@pordafinance.com.hk