Technology: Official Website of `Pocketpet -- Journey West` opens

Beijing, (ANTARA News/Xinhua-PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd. ("PW Network" or "the Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, officially announced that the website for its first flying pet-featured 3D massively multiplayer online role playing game ("MMORPG") is now available to the public and the game will be released within the year.

"Pocketpet -- Journey West" is a 3D MMORPG based on the Chinese classic novel Journey to the West. The Company officially released the names of the three species in the game and some original drawings. "Human", "Immortal" and "Monster" shall be the official game species for players to choose from while exploring their world of adventure.

In the famous classic Journey to the West, Monk Tang (Human), the Monkey King (Monster), and Pigsy and Friar Sand (Immortals) formed a team of four to obtain Buddhist religious texts called sutras and through their arduous journey, in which they overcame 81 difficulties, they were finally able to obtain them. In the wondrous world of "Pocketpet -- Journey West", players of different species are free to form their adventure teams and start their thrilling adventure with the aid of various pets.

Speaking of the birth of the game, Senior Vice President of PW Network Mr Zhu Qi said, "The release of the official website means the time for the official release of the game is approaching. PW Network will also update relevant details of the game on its official website. As a brand new online pet cultivation game published by the Company, it will surely bring an entirely new MMO game experiences to game players."

Contact: Li Meng Perfect World
Tel: +86-10-5885-8555 x1140 Email: lim@wanmei.com
SOURCE Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd.

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Perfect World to launch open beta testing for `Hot Dance Party`

Beijing, (ANTARA News/Xinhua-PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd. ("PW Network" or "the Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it will officially launch open beta testing for "Hot Dance Party," the Company's first 3D casual game, on March 31, 2008.

With "Hot Dance Party," PW Network took its extensive experience in developing 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs") and developed innovative features and adapted them into an all new casual game concept.

The game has been gaining in popularity and drawing additional interest from female online game players since the launch of large-scale final closed beta testing on March 12, 2008. During the closed beta testing, the game's well-received features include appearance personalization, innovative play modes, many choices of fashion and style, and popular music titles.

The open beta testing will include the fully open "Stamina Management Mode," which will allow online game players to obtain higher scores by releasing additional energy by pressing the Shift key while dancing according to special choreography. In addition, the open beta testing will introduce "Tool Management System," advanced "Pet Raising System," advanced "Dance Club Operating System," and other upgrades of in-game items.

"We are pleased to launch open beta testing of our first casual game on March 31, 2008," commented Mr Michael Chi, Chief Executive Officer of PW Network "We have been working on fine-tuning a number of details according to the feedback we received from gamers during closed beta testing to enhance user experience. As a result of the resources we dedicated to the game development process, I am confident that 'Hot Dance Party' will provide online game players with an entirely new experience."

SOURCE Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd.

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Perfect World to launch open beta testing for `Hot Dance Party`

Beijing, (ANTARA News/Xinhua-PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd. ("PW Network" or "the Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it will officially launch open beta testing for "Hot Dance Party," the Company's first 3D casual game, on March 31, 2008.

With "Hot Dance Party," PW Network took its extensive experience in developing 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs") and developed innovative features and adapted them into an all new casual game concept.

The game has been gaining in popularity and drawing additional interest from female online game players since the launch of large-scale final closed beta testing on March 12, 2008. During the closed beta testing, the game's well-received features include appearance personalization, innovative play modes, many choices of fashion and style, and popular music titles.

The open beta testing will include the fully open "Stamina Management Mode," which will allow online game players to obtain higher scores by releasing additional energy by pressing the Shift key while dancing according to special choreography. In addition, the open beta testing will introduce "Tool Management System," advanced "Pet Raising System," advanced "Dance Club Operating System," and other upgrades of in-game items.

"We are pleased to launch open beta testing of our first casual game on March 31, 2008," commented Mr Michael Chi, Chief Executive Officer of PW Network "We have been working on fine-tuning a number of details according to the feedback we received from gamers during closed beta testing to enhance user experience. As a result of the resources we dedicated to the game development process, I am confident that 'Hot Dance Party' will provide online game players with an entirely new experience."

SOURCE Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd.

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PW Network enters new licensing agreements with Cubinet

Beijing, (ANTARA News/Xinhua-PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd. ("PW Network" or "the Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced it has entered into new licensing agreements with Cubinet Interactive Sdn. Bhd. ("Cubinet"), a famous online game operator in Malaysia, to license two of the Company's games. Cubinet will license "Legend of Martial Arts" in Vietnam and "Zhu Xian" in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

"Legend of Martial Arts" and "Zhu Xian" are two of the Company's most popular massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) that have been licensed to overseas markets following a number of overseas licenses of "Perfect World II." The Company has obtained sufficient operational experience in China and achieved impressive results in operating "Legend of Martial Arts" and "Zhu Xian" in China. These new agreements boost the number of overseas licenses for "Legend of Martial Arts" to eight and mark the Company's first step to license "Zhu Xian" to four countries within one year after its initial launch.

"Our relationship with PW Network started with an agreement to license 'Perfect World II,'" commented Mr. Andy Choe, Chief Executive Officer of Cubinet. "The solid performance of 'Perfect World II' provides a strong foundation for the future prospects of these latest licensing agreements. Cubinet is dedicated to providing high-quality game products for players in a number of regions, and I believe we have a number of similarities with Perfect World in terms of our objectives and vision. For this reason, I believe 'Legend of Martial Arts' and 'Zhu Xian' will deliver solid results in the Southeast Asia market."

"I'm very pleased that we will be strengthening our relationship with Cubinet through these new licensing agreements," commented Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PW Network, "This not only marks another milestone in our international expansion, but I also believe that it will be a successful partnership given the impressive results delivered by 'Legend of Martial Arts' and 'Zhu Xian' in the Chinese market."

SOURCE Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd.

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