CDC Games Plans to Launch "Bloody Sky" Expansion for its Shaiya MMORPG in China on June 18
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SHANGHAI & ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
CDC Games, a business unit of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) and a pioneer of
the "free-to-play, pay for merchandise" model for online games in China,
announced today that on June 18 it expects to start the open beta testing of its
"Bloody Sky" expansion pack for Shaiya, its popular free-to-play massively
multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG).
CDC Games` Bloody Sky ("Xue Se Tian Kong") expansion pack is expected to add
extensive new content to the game such as a new dungeon scene, new monsters, a
new 3D battle experience, an enhanced item system so players can upgrade their
weapons and equipment, and new skills.
This new content will also allow players to battle with each other across server
groups instead of limiting players to battling players from the same server
group. Players may also form a team of up to 30 people, up from 7, which we
believe will permit smooth cooperation on the battlefield, and thus create a
more interactive and social experience.
In China, Shaiya has approximately 20 million registered users. Shaiya is a
medieval fantasy-themed "free-to-play, pay-for-merchandise" MMORPG developed by
and licensed from the Korean entertainment company, SONOKONG. In addition to its
advanced graphics, Shaiya also has music and sound effects produced by a large
orchestra and choir. Players can choose to join either the Union of Fury or the
Alliance of Light to participate in an epic feud where they can battle monsters
or other players, and join with other players to vie for control of the
continent.
"Bloody Sky is the first of what is expected to be a series of expansion packs
for our games that we intend to launch this year," said Monish Bahl, CFO of CDC
Games. "We believe that the expansion offers exciting new content that will
provide many hours of entertainment for gamers. The loyal fans of Shaiya have
anxiously awaited this new expansion and we expect to see further improvements
in metrics for this game with the launch of the expansion pack, in the coming
months."
About CDC Corporation
The CDC family of companies includes CDC Software focused on enterprise software
applications and services, CDC Global Services focused on IT consulting
services, outsourced application development and IT staffing, CDC Games focused
on online games, and China.com focused on portals for the greater China markets.
For more information about CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA), please visit
www.cdccorporation.net.
About CDC Games
CDC Games is a market leader in online and mobile games in China with more than
160 million registered users. The company pioneered the "free-to-play,
pay-for-merchandise" online games model in China with Yulgang and launched the
first free-to-play, pay for merchandise FPS (first person shooter) game in China
with Special Force. Currently, CDC Games offers a portfolio of diverse and
popular MMO online games in China. For more information on CDC Games, visit:
www.cdcgames.net
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements include statements regarding our beliefs about the
market acceptance of the Shaiya expansion pack, our beliefs regarding our
ability to continue with momentum in the popularity of our games, our
expectations regarding the success of Shaiya`s expansion pack, our beliefs
regarding the factors supporting the anticipated success of Shaiya, our beliefs
regarding the appeal, preferences and player acceptance of Shaiyaexpansion, our
ability and intent to launch additional titles and expansion packs in the
future, and other statements that are not historical, the achievement of which
involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any such risks or uncertainties
materialize or if any of the assumptions proves incorrect, our results could
differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements we make. These statements are based on management's current
expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties and changes in
circumstances. There are important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements,
including the following: (a) the ability to realize strategic objectives by
taking advantage of market opportunities; (b) the ability to develop and market
successfully Shaiya and other games and expansions; (c) the future growth of the
online games industry in China; (d) the possibility of development delays; (e)
the development of competing products and technology; and (f) andthe entry of
new competitors and their technological advances. Further information on risks
or other factors that could cause results to differ is detailed in filings or
submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission made by
CDC Corporation in its Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2007 on
Form 20-F filed on June 30, 2008 and amended on September 15, 2008. All
forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon
information available to management as of the date of the press release, and you
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward looking statements
which speak only as of the date of this press release. The company assumes no
obligation to update or alter the forward looking statements whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
CDC Corporation
Investor Relations
Monish Bahl, 678-259-8510
mbahl@cdcsoftware.com
or
CDC Corporation
Media Relations
Lorretta Gasper, 678-259-8631
lgasper@cdcsoftware.com
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