The9 Limited to Begin Close Beta Test of Audition 2 Soon

SHANGHAI, China, July 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The9 Limited
(Nasdaq: NCTY) ("The9"), a leading online game operator and developer in
China, today announced that it will start the close beta test of Audition 2
very soon.
Ms. Xiaowei Chen, President of The9 Limited, commented: "We recently
entered a joint venture agreement with T3 Entertainment to deepen our
partnership in development and publishing of new games, including Audition 2.
This join venture facilitates tighter cooperation and communication regarding
Audition 2's pre-launch preparation, enabling us to bring the healthiest
youthful game to Chinese players. It also gives us more confidence in keeping
our launch schedule. We will begin Close Beta Test of "Audition 2" very soon,
to satisfy the eager anticipation of dance game players.
"Audition 2", the sequel of the online casual dancing game "Audition", is
developed by T3 Entertainment, a renowned Korean online game developer. In
April, The9 announced that it invested $38 million in T3's holding company,
G10.
About The9 Limited
The9 Limited is a leading online game operator and developer in China.
The9's business is primarily focused on operating and developing high-quality
games for the Chinese online game market. The9 directly or through affiliates
operates licensed MMORPGs, consisting of MU(R), Blizzard Entertainment(R)'s
World of Warcraft(R), Soul of The Ultimate Nation(TM), Granado Espada, and its
first proprietary MMORPG, Joyful Journey West(TM), in mainland China. It has
also obtained exclusive licenses to operate additional MMORPGs and advanced
casual games in mainland China, including Hellgate: London, Ragnarok Online 2,
Emil Chronicle Online, Huxley(TM), FIFA Online 2, Audition 2, Field of Honor,
Audition and Atlantica. In addition, The9 is also developing various
proprietary games, including Warriors of Fate Online(TM) and Fantastic Melody
Online(TM).
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For further information, please contact:

Ms. Dahlia Wei
Senior Manager, Investor Relations
The9 Limited
Tel: +86-21-5172-9990
Email: IR@corp.the9.com
Web: http://www.corp.the9.com

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Ms. Dahlia Wei, Senior Manager, Investor Relations, of The9 Limited,
+86-21-5172-9990, or IR@corp.the9.com