PERFECT WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN IN ETHER SAGA ONLINE

New Decorations and Two New Seasonal Quest Events Added

Oct. 28, 2009 – Redwood City, CA - Perfect World Entertainment Inc. (“PWE” or the “Company”), a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), is embracing the spirit of Halloween and is celebrating with two events in Ether Saga Online. The Halloween events will run from Oct. 28-Nov. 1.

The first event is a monster invasion called “Restless Spirits,” which pits players against ghostly enemies. The second event gives players a chance to “Trick or Treat” to win an assortment of items as a treat or turned into a monster as a trick.

“Halloween is a time of the year where you can dress up and have fun, so we wanted to design events that would incorporate this spirit of the holiday for our players,” said Craig Beers, product manager for Ether Saga Online. “Players will get a kick out of the decorations and these events—they reward well too!”

A prequel to Chinese literary classic, “Journey to the West”, Ether Saga Online features a bright, anime style graphics and an in-depth pet system for every player, entirely free of charge.

To learn more, please visit the official Ether Saga Online website at: http://eso.perfectworld.com/

GodsWar Online: Halloween Events Array

Halloween is fast approaching and the GodsWar team has prepared an amazing array of horrifyingly brutal events to celebrate!

Event I: Creepy Night
Players need to go through a series of designated quests for Toffees, which they can then exchange for Exp and various rewards.

Event II: Exorcizing
1 NPC of a young female Halloween Envoy, dressed in a Halloween suit, will be introduced at the center of the main city. Level 20+ players will get a Halloween suit and a Halloween Wand from the Envoy. Use the magic Wand on the Halloween Devils and you will be in for a heck of a night! Tap them with the wand and the Halloween Devils return to the Pumpkin Candy they used to be! Exchange Pumpkin Candy for cool rewards - character Exp, character Talent, Pet Exp, Zodiac energy and more, just by visiting the Halloween Envoy.

Event III: Trick or Treat
The GM will appear randomly in the main city during the event. Players must find the GM and yell Trick or Treat. If the GM is impressed, the GM will give you a gift.

Event IV: Ghost Invasion
On Halloween, ghoulish beings of all sorts come out to play. They aren’t used to being around people though, and some of them may get a bit out of hand – they only get to come out once a year after all. Take up arms against all the scary and dangerous creatures roaming the land, and you’ll receive some spooky rewards. You must defeat the Boogeyman to get the Sheepskin Scroll. Collect Sheepskin Scroll 1- Sheepskin Scroll 6, and then you can redeem them for a Common Pumpkin from a GM in the event.

Event V: Fashion Contest
Show us your customized Halloween costume! Let’s see who has the creative talent to design the most awesome Halloween costume of them all. Participants must model their Halloween-themed costumes on one of the GWO characters. We will reward the top 4 costumes with cool prizes after a careful evaluation.

Please visit the event page at http://gw.igg.com/event/halloween/

Patch ‘2.1.2 – Storming of the Acropolis’ Expands Runes of Magic

Elite District Presents Some Thrilling Challenges for Players

Berlin, 28th October 2009: Today’s patch for Runes of Magic paves the way for brave groups of adventurers to journey into the heart of the Naga Empire. Patch ‘2.1.2 – Storming of the Acropolis’ also adds the Halloween Pumpkin Festival into the online role-playing game, together with some long-awaited elite skills for the Elf classes and a territory expansion for the ‘Aotulia Volcano’ zone.

Until now, the huge Naga Acropolis in the volcanic territory has been inaccessible. With ‘2.1.2 – Storming of the Acropolis’, the gates of the fortress are now open and so is a special district inside the zone which will challenge players. Countless elite henchmen occupy the walls and trenches around the Acropolis – Naga troops have set up their camps all around. Solo players don’t have a chance here; only well-equipped groups will ultimately get to face off against the leader of the Naga army: King ‘Sharleedah’ will provide a tough battle for adventurers and can only be toppled by extreme force.

In addition to the new district, patch ‘2.1.2 – Storming of the Acropolis’ offers Elven players some new elite skills for their dual class combination. Minor changes in the interface, new titles for their avatars as well as fixing a few bugs have all been included in today’s update.

More information is available at the official Runes of Magic website. www.runesofmagic.com

Runes of Magic – A world full of magic and adventure
Runes of Magic has redefined the standard for free-to-play MMORPGs in terms of gameplay, fun and quality. The online role play game carries an exciting, multi-layered story, driven by more than 2,300 quests set in the atmospheric fantasy world of Taborea. To date, Runes of Magic has attracted more than 2 million registered users, making it one of the most successful titles in the free-to-play segment, and a must play game for all fans of MMOs and RPGs.

Runes of Magic features a unique dual class system enabling players to combine one of eight primary classes with a secondary class. The result is a deep player experience that expands upon the game’s deep customization offering. There are two different playable races, Elves and Humans, from which players can choose. Each dual class combination produces its own powerful elite skills. Another popular feature is the opportunity to furnish your own completely individual virtual home, and guilds can construct guild castles, which can be expanded with additional buildings. Thanks to comprehensive crafting and reputation systems, gripping PvP features, deep customization and demanding dungeons, Runes of Magic has something for everyone.

Taiwanese developer Runewaker regularly expands the game world with new free content and challenges.

Runes of Magic Features
- Dual class system with eight classes and unique elite skills
- Individual furnishing of player housing and guild castles
- In-depth story experienced through above 2,000 quests laced with epic quest-lines
- Gripping Player-versus-Player duels in arenas and on the battlefield
- Easy travel using portal stones and a wide range of rideable animals
- Challenging boss-combat in dangerous and extensive dungeons with up to 36 simultaneous players
- Entertaining mini-games offering variety to the hero’s routine
- Dynamic crafting and customization of items
- Regular comprehensive free updates with new game content
- Free-to-Play: No monthly subscriptions, free to download the game

Nexon America supplies Halloween tricks and treats in all its games

Nexon America is presenting a candy sack full of fun Halloween content for its free-to-play games. Combat Arms, Dungeon Fighter Online , Mabinogi,and MapleStory have added unique features for the Halloween season by providing fun rewards and exciting events.

Combat Arms
Mercenaries will get in touch with their spooky side this Halloween in Combat Arms. Coffin backpacks, sickle melee weapons, pumpkin head masks and Infected masks will be available in the Black Market and for those who take part in the different events planned for the holiday. More details on the events are available at combatarms.nexon.net.

Dungeon Fighter Online
A series of quests have been added to Dungeon Fighter Online’s open beta for Halloween. Players who succeed in helping Seria find her Halloween Decorations will receive Halloween-themed gifts and candies! Additionally, on October 31st, Players who depleteall 156 Fatigue Points will earn their way into a drawing (10 winners will be chosen at random) for all five Dungeon Fighter Online figurines!.

Mabinogi
Zombies invade Nexon’s fantasy MMOG and players need to fight them off. In this event, players fend off the attacking zombies from over-running the player camp and taking down the camp flag. This marathon wave of brain-eating zombies should be a fun and oozy challenge for Mabinogi players. Also included for the Halloween season are flying Broom Pets that can transport players on air and the ground, as well as skeleton costume character cards that will help players fit into the scary season.

MapleStory
Who doesn’t love scary sequels? MapleStory is reprising the extremely popular Haunted House feature this year. Haunted House II has a story line quest, which includes two side quests, that picks up from 2007’s Haunted House story where players discovered the mysteries of Jonas the Toymaker, and his daughter. Complete the Haunted House II fright fest for spooktacular rewards! And no Halloween is complete without costumes - which will be available in the game’s item shop.

For more information about all of Nexon’s Halloween events, go to: www.nexon.net.

gamigo Scores: Slapshot Now Available In English

Hamburg, 6th October 2009 - gamigo AG, a leading European free to play massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) publisher, today released the English version of its top hockey MMOG, Slapshot. English speaking players can now experience Slapshot’s large online street and ice hockey community. They’ll join the existing German players in the unique mix of fast-paced hockey action and MMORPG-based character development.

The best just got better

Slapshot launched in April to critical acclaim, online underground street hockey proved an exciting combination for German users. From today, however, both German and English-speaking players can now experience the „Iceworld? – fans of both ice hockey and regular hockey will feel right at home. The new patch also brings Slapshot?s graphics in line with the latest in PC gaming.

The game play is action-packed, the community is supportive but competitive – Slapshot has something for everyone. Players start the game with a choice of 3 character classes – wing, defender or centre. From then on, it?s up to the player; they can customise their look, train up their skills or just leap into the ice-cold action.

Take on the Germans

“We?re pleased to introduce this game to our traditional sporting rivals, the British, as well as the whole English-speaking world. This will certainly lead to some of the most exciting matches Slapshot has seen,” says Florian Hörpel, Slapshot?s Product Manager at gamigo. “gamigo is taking Slapshot to the next level, and we?re incredibly excited by this – a great game.”

Players can register, download and play for free right now by visiting slapshot.gamigo.com.

Requiem: Memento Mori Launches successfully with over 700,000 users!

Marina Del Rey - Sept 30, 2009

Gravity Interactive, a world renowned massively multiplayer online game publisher, has launched Requiem: Memento Mori the third title in Gravity’s Requiem franchise. Over 700,000 Requiem users and community members are experiencing the newly enhanced world of Requiem through the release of Memento Mori. Gravity proudly announced that the game’s official name is “Requiem: Memento Mori”, a term generated from Requiem’s active community. In development since 2008, Requiem: Memento Mori was just released on September 24th and gives the community new ways to play, socialize, interact and explore the world of Requiem.

“Were really excited about the new content that Requiem: Memento Mori provides our users…”said Mario Fernandez Jr., community manager of Requiem: Memento Mori at Gravity Interactive. “…they are really going to enjoy these new features and I’m really excited that were able to provide them! ”

Designed with a horror theme, players will interact in Requiem: Memento Mori by engaging in quests, battling monsters, exploring the worlds and socializing with friends. As an extension of the Requiem world, Memento Mori enhances game play by offering user controlled PVP and Clan combat systems, enhanced item upgrading systems, more customizable stats and characters, a new pet system, and numerous events and community outlets.

Visit www.playrequiem.com for more information about Requiem: Memento Mori.

About Requiem!
Requiem: Memento Mori is one of the world’s first Horror MMORPG’s for mature audiences. Be transported to a horror-filled, violent and bloodstained world of Ethergia where the world is devastated by generations of warfare and the misuse of science and magic. Discover this unique world, engage in combat with monsters, experience a unique storyline and characters, interact and play with friends, and more in this horror massively multiplayer game. Designed for the PC as a free to play game, the MMO is accessible and easy to navigate for everyone. For more information, visit www.playrequiem.com.

Emil Chronicle Online Open Beta Preparation

Emil Chronicle Online developed by Gungho, published by Gravity being the first ever Japanese anime styled MMORPG is scheduled to be release by Singapore and Malaysia Run Up Game Distribution and going live in English on the 30th of September 2009 at 15:00! What’s more, it is going to be entirely free to play forever!

For those who missed out on the actions during its close beta release, try joining the trial period with other highly anticipating players and to try out the game before it actually reaches open beta! Don’t miss the chance to be ahead of other players and get to know the basics of Emil Chronicle Online as you might need it when you start playing during open beta as a lot of exciting events are prepared for open beta release! Trial period only last until 30th of September at 10:00 so grasp onto what experience you get during this pre-OB period and win amazing prizes during these events!

Emil Chronicle Online has come a long way since close beta and much improvement has been made with the server! Bandwidth has been upgraded to allow a more fluent connections and more enjoyable game play. Furthermore, the server has been set up in Singapore to provide a lagless environment for players! Emil Chronicle Online has also integrated N-Protect to prevent any cheating and safeguarding the security of world of Emil.

Do not miss out on this epic MMORPG; Emil Chronicle Online scheduled to be release on the 30th of September 2009! See you in the land of Acronia!

It’s getting hot in Taborea

New territory ‘Aotulia Volcano’ expands Runes of Magic game world

Berlin, 18th September 2009: Things are heating up in Taborea – the ‘Aotulia Volcano’ is about to erupt. The new territory in Runes of Magic has been where the malevolent Naga people have been exiled for centuries. The next content update will open the gates to this new region, which is characterized by boiling lava flows.

The ‘Aotulia Volcano’ is where the snake-like beings were banished following their defeat in the Great War against the alliance of the Elves and humans. Separated from the rest of Taborea by a magical wall, they’ve been waiting for years for the opportunity to escape. After the barrier fell, the Naga conquered north-western Taborea. Now adventurers will finally have the opportunity to advance into the heart of the Naga invasion.

Here, under the ashen skies, is where heroes can take their final steps on the way to the level 55 cap, once they have left the ‘Savage Lands’ behind them. Numerous quests will unravel the history of the desolate zone around the volcano. A gigantic city at the foot of the volcano and new dungeons wait to be explored as players embark on challenging adventures.

The new territory of the ‘Aotulia Volcano’ will be open to all players at the end of September. To give you a glimpse of this new hot zone, there is a new in-game video available at: www.runesofmagic.com/en/videos.html

Runes of Magic – A world full of magic and adventure
Runes of Magic has redefined the standard for free-to-play MMORPGs in terms of gameplay, fun and quality. The online role play game carries an exciting, multi-layered story, driven by more than 2,300 quests set in the atmospheric fantasy world of Taborea. To date, Runes of Magic has attracted more than 1.9 million registered users, making it one of the most successful titles in the free-to-play segment, and a must play game for all fans of MMOs and RPGs.

Runes of Magic features a unique dual class system enabling players to combine one of eight primary classes with a secondary class. The result is a deep player experience that expands upon the game’s deep customization offering. There are two different playable races, Elves and Humans, from which players can choose. Each dual class combination produces its own powerful elite skills. Another popular feature is the opportunity to furnish your own completely individual virtual home, and guilds can construct guild castles, which can be expanded with additional buildings. Thanks to comprehensive crafting and reputation systems, gripping PvP features, deep customization and demanding dungeons, Runes of Magic has something for everyone.

Taiwanese developer Runewaker regularly expands the game world with new free content and challenges.

Runes of Magic Features
- Dual class system with eight classes and unique elite skills
- Individual furnishing of player housing and guild castles
- In-depth story experienced through above 2,000 quests laced with epic quest-lines
- Gripping Player-versus-Player duels in arenas and on the battlefield
- Easy travel using portal stones and a wide range of rideable animals
- Challenging boss-combat in dangerous and extensive dungeons with up to 36 simultaneous players
- Entertaining mini-games offering variety to the hero’s routine
- Dynamic crafting and customization of items
- Regular comprehensive free updates with new game content
- Free-to-Play: No monthly

New high level dungeon introduced in Runes of Magic

The Origin leads players along the Elf kingdom’s sunken paths

Berlin, 03 September 2009: The secret of the Elven folk in Runes of Magic has laid deeply hidden in the Aslan Valley for centuries. Yet dark demons have corrupted the Ents, the peace-loving guardians of this holy place, which is known throughout Taborea as ‘The Origin’. Beginning 15 September, brave adventurers can explore Runes of Magic’s high level group dungeon, ‘The Origin’ and support the Elves in leading the Ents back to the righteous path.

In the instance, players encounter opponents which are closely bonded to nature and have settled under the open skies in an abandoned Elven city. Together with elemental beings and the powerful Ents, players face mutant beetles and bloodworms, which have brought about the corruption.

Players will have to confront four bosses before they can unlock the secret of the Elves and bring the sacred tree, Falynum, back to its senses. The encounter with the giant tree presents a huge challenge: In the course of the combat, Falynum summons assistance. Later on, an opponent who was already believed to have been beaten returns to the fray.

After ‘The Origin’ goes live on 15 September, additional instances will be added to the new zones of ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’. With this, Frogster is ensuring that the second chapter of Runes of Magic will also give players a broad range of challenges in the high level areas.
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Runes of Magic – A world full of magic and adventure
Runes of Magic has redefined the standard for free-to-play MMORPGs in terms of gameplay, fun and quality. The online role play game carries an exciting, multi-layered story, driven by more than 2,000 quests set in the atmospheric fantasy world of Taborea. To date, Runes of Magic has attracted more than 1.6 million registered users, making it one of the most successful titles in the free-to-play segment, and a must play game for all fans of MMOs and RPGs.

Runes of Magic features a unique dual class system enabling players to combine one of eight primary classes with a secondary class. The result is a deep player experience that expands upon the game’s deep customization offering. There are two different playable races, Elves and Humans, from which players can choose. Each dual class combination produces its own powerful elite skills. Another popular feature is the opportunity to furnish your own completely individual virtual home, and guilds can construct guild castles, which can be expanded with additional buildings. Thanks to comprehensive crafting and reputation systems, gripping PvP features, deep customization and demanding dungeons, Runes of Magic has something for everyone.

Taiwanese developer Runewaker regularly expands the game world with new free content and challenges.

Runes of Magic Features
- Dual class system with eight classes and unique elite skills
- Individual furnishing of player housing and guild castles
- In-depth story experienced through above 2,000 quests laced with epic quest-lines
- Gripping Player-versus-Player duels in arenas and on the battlefield
- Easy travel using portal stones and a wide range of rideable animals
- Challenging boss-combat in dangerous and extensive dungeons with up to 36 simultaneous players
- Entertaining mini-games offering variety to the hero’s routine
- Dynamic crafting and customization of items
- Regular comprehensive free updates with new game content
- Free-to-Play: No monthly subscriptions, free to download the game

EA Recruits Players for Battlefield Heroes
One Million Global Players Sign Up for Unique Play 4 Free Cartoon Shooter

Stockholm, Sweden, July 14, 2009 – Calling all soldiers! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Battlefield Heroes™, the unique Play 4 Free third-person shooter, has already recruited one million players to sign up for the game. With no barriers to entry, Battlefield Heroes is EA’s most recent title under the web-based free to download, free to play business model which generates revenue through advertising and in-game item sales. Recently going live in June, tens of thousands of new players are joining the battle daily.

Battlefield Heroes is easy to pick up and delivers all of the award-winning signature Battlefield sandbox multiplayer gameplay. The game features robust character customisation and a deep ability and mission system where gamers can spend hours building up their characters. Now anyone can be a hero on the battlefield.

Players can now quickly download and easily launch the game from http://www.battlefieldheroes.com. Before going into battle across four intense maps, gamers can create a number of personalized characters. Battlefield Heroes features a non-traditional third-person camera view so players can admire their one-of-a-kind hero while taking out the enemy. Character customisation items are available for Valor Points (points earned by playing the game) or with Battlefunds (a fictional currency bought with a credit card or PayPal) so players can update or change their hero’s style at any time.

Battlefield Heroes is a new EA title that is offered completely for free* and with its fun cartoon-style graphics, the game caters to players of all skill levels. It also features a built-in matchmaking system to ensure that each gamer in the 16-player matches are of equal skill and paired together for fair play.

“The team is really proud to have hit 1 million registrations at this early stage,” said Ben Cousins, General Manager, Battlefield Heroes Team. “Creating a character and gameplay experience that is totally yours is what sets this game apart – your hero can be anything from a bazooka-toting pirate, a grenade-throwing ninja or even a mime assassin!”

Battlefield Heroes is rated “T” by the ESRB and “16+” by PEGI. Please visit www.pegi.info for rating information. For more information on the game, please visit www.battlefieldheroes.com or www.ea.com. Or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/bfheroes.

Nexon America Celebrates First Anniversary of Combat Arms

Nexon America is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of its multiplayer online first-person shooter title, Combat Arms, this month. Nexon America has welcomed over two million registered users into Combat Arms and uncovered some other remarkable fun facts about what’s happened since the game launched last July.

· Over 3.2 billion soldiers have been killed in action.

· Over 517 million of those casualties were caused by headshots

· 27 million Nutshots have been inflicted since April Fool’s Day 2009.

· Over one million games played per day since launching last July.

· Over 154 million terrorists have been eliminated since Fireteam Mode was released at the end of May 2009.

· Over 35 million flags have been captured.

· Over four million bombs have been planted of which three million have exploded.

· Over 180,000 clans have been created.

· Soldiers have earned over 25 billion EXP. If one player had this much experience, he or she would have earned the game’s top rank, General of the Army, over 3000 times.

· Soldiers have earned 66 billion GP, which is enough to buy every weapon and piece of gear from the shop to last many lifetimes.

Combat Arms delivered a load of new content during its first year. The game has added 10 new maps, four new game modes, over a dozen new characters, over 100 weapons and gear. There have been over 30 special items as well, including clan emblems, customized reticles, bonus passes and default weapon changes. The game has also added a gifting system, new voice audio, an improved melee system and several user interface and playability enhancements. And of course, Combat Arms added the popular and unique game feature, Nutshot.

Nexon America is celebrating this anniversary with several different events. Players will enjoy bonus play during the July weekends, offering the opportunity to receive bonus EXP and GP. There is also a photo contest with the chance to win limited-edition Nutshot T-shirts and GP. Go to http://combatarms.nexon.net for more information on these great player events during July.