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The9 Losses Continue Thru Q2, Revs Edge Up 15% QoQ
Posted by: Emily Alitto on Aug 25 2010
Online game company The9 (Nasdaq:NCTY) made a net loss of RMB 65.82 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared with a loss of RMB 75.8 million in the first quarter of the year and a loss of RMB 79.2 million in the second quarter of last year, the company reported August 24... |
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Update: Shanda Games Preps MMO Content for 8/26
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 25 2010
Shanda Interactive (Nasdaq:SNDA) game subsidiary Shanda Games (Nasdaq:GAME) plans to release "Hei'an Shendian," the second chapter of Dragon Nest, its licensed Dungeons and Dragons-themed 3D action MMORPG on August 26, according to a posting on the game's official site on August 19... |
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London Media Co Galleon Acquires Xiamen Game Co
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 23 2010
London-based entertainment media company Galleon Holdings (LON:GON) has acquired Xiamen Qianwang Technology and its online game platform, 17173.com reported August 23. Galleon will focus on providing global market operational and marketing services to domestic game developers as well as introduce overseas games to the Chinese market, the report said citing Galleon China President Yu Peng... |
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Xunlei Releases Game Download Ranking
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 23 2010
Shenzhen-based download software provider Xunlei released an updated online game ranking based on client-end downloads from Xunlei's site gougou.com on August 23. The top ten online games for the week ending August 22 were:
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Perfect World Unveils "BOI 2"
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 20 2010
Perfect World (Nasdaq:PWRD) plans to release internationally Battle of the Immortals 2 (BOI 2), its new in-house developed MMORPG, within this year, according to a posting on the game's official site on August 20... |
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Kylin, Baidu Link Up on "Genghis Khan 2"
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 20 2010
Beijing-based Kylin Game has entered into a strategic partnership with Baidu (Nasdaq:BIDU) to co-operate its in-house developed MMORPG Genghis Khan 2, which started alpha testing in early August 2010, qq.com reported August 20... |
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The9 VPs Jump Ship
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 20 2010
The9 (Nasdaq:NCTY) has confirmed that two vice presidents, Huang Lingdong and Jiang Huanxin, have both resigned, National Business Daily reported August 20. Huang, who had worked at The9 for 11 years and formerly headed its North American investment division, has joined Tencent (0700.HK) to head its Shanghai business, while Jiang, the former World of Warcraft (WoW) project chief, is rumored to be heading to WoW developer Blizzard Entertainment's China division, the report said citing an unnamed source... |
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Shanda Games to Start "Zhu Shen" CB
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 19 2010
Shanda Interactive (Nasdaq:SNDA) game subsidiary Shanda Games (Nasdaq:GAME) plans to start closed beta testing of its in-house developed fantasy MMORPG Zhu Shen Zhi Zhan (roughly "Battle of the Gods") on August 27, according to a posting on the game's official site on August 19... |
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WLK Client-End Downloads Begin
Posted by: Tom Telford on Aug 17 2010
NetEase's (Nasdaq:NTES) has begun allowing client-end downloads for "Wrath of the Lich King" (WLK), the second expansion for its licensed MMORPG World of Warcraft from August 17, according to a posting on the official site for the game in China... |
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Perfect World Profits Slip 35% QoQ
Posted by: Tom Telford on Aug 17 2010
Beijing-based online game company Perfect World (Nasdaq:PWRD) recorded net income of RMB 196.64 million in the second quarter of 2010, down from RMB 305.16 million in the prior quarter and RMB 262.59 million in the same period last year, the company reported August 17... |
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Changyou to Release "Blade Hero" Expansion
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 16 2010
Sohu's (Nasdaq:SOHU) online gaming subsidiary Changyou (Nasdaq:CYOU) plans to release a new expansion pack, "Zhan Wang Zhi Wang" (roughly "King of the Warring Kings"), for its licensed MMORPG Blade Online Hero on August 20, according to a posting on the game's official site on August 6... |
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Giant Preps "Giant OL" Expansion for 8/28
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 16 2010
Giant Interactive (NYSE:GA) plans to launch "Shikong Zhengba" (roughly "The Battle for Space-Time Hegemony"), an expansion pack for its in-house developed 2.5D MMORPG Giant Online, on August 28, qq.com reported August 16... |
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ZQ Game H1 Profit Hits RMB 21m
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 16 2010
PowerLeader (8236.HK) subsidiary ZQ Game (300052.SZ) recorded net income of RMB 20.79 million in the first half of 2010, up 17.62% year-on-year, the company announced August 16. The company's revenues for the period increased just 0.79% year-on-year to RMB 36.24 million due to limited new game launches, according to the report... |
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Xunlei Releases Game Download Ranking
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 16 2010
Shenzhen-based download software provider Xunlei released an updated online game ranking based on client-end downloads from Xunlei's site gougou.com on August 16. The top ten online games for the week ending August 15 were:
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Shanda Games Details Game Testing Schedule
Posted by: Sarah Wu on Aug 13 2010
Shanda Interactive (Nasdaq:SNDA) game subsidiary Shanda Games (Nasdaq:GAME) plans to start alpha testing of its in-house developed 3D Q-style MMORPG Shouhu Chuanshuo (roughly "Guardian Legends") on August 26, according to a posting on the game's official site on August 13... |
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