BEIJING, May 15 PWRD-Closed-Testing
BEIJING, May 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:
PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and
operator in China, today announced that it has decided to reschedule the
launch of closed beta testing for ''Pocketpet Journey West.'' Given the
devastation brought on by the earthquake in Southeast China on May 12, the
Company does not feel that it is an appropriate time to launch the closed beta
testing of the game.
The Company will continue fine-tuning the game and launch the closed beta
testing when proper timing arrives.
About Perfect World Co., Ltd. ( http://www.pwrd.com )
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,'' and
''Chi Bi;'' and a 3D casual game: ''Hot Dance Party.'' While most revenues are
generated in China, the Company's games have been licensed to leading game
operators in more than ten countries and regions. 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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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,''
''believes'' 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.
Vivien Wang
Investor Relations Officer
Tel: +86-10-5885-1813
Fax: +86-10-5885-6899
Email: ir@pwrd.com
Web: http://www.pwrd.com
Christensen Investor Relations
Peter Homstad
Tel: +1-480-614-3026
Fax: +1-480-614-3033
Email: phomstad@christensenir.com
Jung Chang
Tel: +852-2117-0861
Fax: +852-2117-0869
Email: jchang@christensenir.com
SOURCE Perfect World Co., Ltd.
