(19 January 2009, Hong Kong) NetDragon Websoft Inc., a leading game developer and operator in the PRC (“NetDragon” or the “Company”, with its subsidiaries collectively known as the “Group”; stock code: 777) launched a new expansion pack – “Divine Path” – for its major online game Eudemons Online on 16 January 2009.
Developed by NetDragon over two-plus years, Eudemons Online is one of the most popular online games in China with a storyline set in a Western fantasy world. Since its launch in 2006, the game has gained a high level of popularity in the market. The foreign-languages version of Eudemons Online including English and Portuguese versions have successfully entered overseas markets such as Europe and the United States. And in March 2008, NetDragon officially launched Eudemons Online in Taiwan. Eudemons Online has been receiving high market recognition since its launch and was recently awarded “Most Popular Online Game” (最受欢迎的网络游戏) by QQ.com as well as “Top Ten Popular Domestic Online Game for 2008″(2008年度十大最受欢迎的民族网络游戏) by the China Game Industry Annual Conference.
“Divine Path” is the fifth expansion pack of the game following the previous expansion pack “The Wings of the Ruler”, which launched in April 2008. “Divine Path” combines mythical elements of Greece and launches a brand-new map “Land of the God”, which brings players a new era of “god incarnation”. The latest expansion pack with enriched game features such as new challenges, maps, skills and equipment will enable NetDragon to continue to offer a fantastic entertainment experience for the Company’s players.
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 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 four games currently in development, including Way of the Five, Tian Yuan, Disney Fantasy Online and Dungeon Keeper Online, which are expected to be launched from the first quarter of 2009.
Listed on the GEM of the SEHK on 2 November 2007 (Stock code on GEM: 8288), 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
Tel: +86 591 87543120
Email: ir@nd.com.hk
Fax: +86 591 87541761
IR website: www.nd.com.cn/ir
Porda International (Finance) P.R. Group
Helen Chung/ Sharis Siu/ Kate Lam/ Liz Yip
Tel: +852 3150 6730/ 3150 6771/ 3150 6738/ 3150 6739
Email: helen.chung@pordafinance.com.hk / sharis.siu@pordafinance.com.hk / kate.lam@pordafinance.com.hk / liz.yip@pordafinance.com.hk
Fax: +852 3150 6728
