Perfect World (company)
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Perfect World is a China
-based online game company specializing in MMORPG
s. Beijing Perfect World Co. was founded in 2004 by Chi Yufeng, the president of Human Software Corporation. The company aims to develop and market games with Chinese characteristics. The company's initial public offering
on the Nasdaq
was completed in July, 2007.
Perfect World is parent to Seattle-based game developer Runic Games
. In 2009, Perfect World Co. Ltd. entered into an exclusive agreement to publish Torchlight
, an action-RPG in production by Runic Games worldwide and later bought a majority stake in Runic Games.
On May 31, 2011 it was announced that Perfect World had acquired Cryptic Studios
from Atari
for over $50 million in purchase.
(which was renamed Perfect World International), Pocketpet Journey West (renamed Ether Saga Online
), Zhu Xian
(renamed Jade Dynasty
), Battle of the Immortals
, Chi Bi
(renamed Heroes of The Three Kingdoms), and Legend of Martial Arts (In the first beta it was renamed to Kung Foo!, however after a large amount of modifications were made, the name was changed). Perfect World Entertainment also has many other games on schedule to be released in North America. In January 2011, Perfect World Entertainment has announced that it will be publishing it's first external game (not developed by Perfect World Co.). Perfect World Entertainment will be publishing Rusty Hearts
by WindySoft for the North American Region. The game is said to be debuting at the E3 convention later this year. On March 8th of 2011, PWE has also announced that they will be licensing another game, Raiderz by MAIET Entertainment
, for North America. This game will also be debuting at the E3.
, Raiderz and, Blacklight: Retribution
.
as well as Forsaken World in both French and German.
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
-based online game company specializing in MMORPG
MMORPG
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
s. Beijing Perfect World Co. was founded in 2004 by Chi Yufeng, the president of Human Software Corporation. The company aims to develop and market games with Chinese characteristics. The company's initial public offering
Initial public offering
An initial public offering or stock market launch, is the first sale of stock by a private company to the public. It can be used by either small or large companies to raise expansion capital and become publicly traded enterprises...
on the Nasdaq
NASDAQ
The NASDAQ Stock Market, also known as the NASDAQ, is an American stock exchange. "NASDAQ" originally stood for "National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations". It is the second-largest stock exchange by market capitalization in the world, after the New York Stock Exchange. As of...
was completed in July, 2007.
Perfect World is parent to Seattle-based game developer Runic Games
Runic Games
Runic Games is a Seattle-based American computer game company formed by Travis Baldree , Max Schaefer and Erich Schaefer , Peter Hu, and the Flagship Studios Seattle team responsible for Mythos. It is a subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd...
. In 2009, Perfect World Co. Ltd. entered into an exclusive agreement to publish Torchlight
Torchlight
Torchlight is an action role-playing game developed by Runic Games and published by Perfect World, released for Windows in October 2009. The fantasy-themed game is set in the fictional town of Torchlight and the expansive caverns and dungeons nearby, which adventurers explore to collect valuable...
, an action-RPG in production by Runic Games worldwide and later bought a majority stake in Runic Games.
On May 31, 2011 it was announced that Perfect World had acquired Cryptic Studios
Cryptic Studios
Cryptic Studios, a wholly owned Perfect World subsidiary, is a small American massively multiplayer online role-playing game developer headquartered in Los Gatos, California.-History:...
from Atari
Atari
Atari is a corporate and brand name owned by several entities since its inception in 1972. It is currently owned by Atari Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French publisher Atari, SA . The original Atari, Inc. was founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. It was a pioneer in...
for over $50 million in purchase.
Games developed
- Perfect WorldPerfect WorldPerfect World , is a 3D adventure and fantasy MMORPG with traditional Chinese settings. Players can take on various roles depending on choice of race and choice of class within that race....
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
January 2006 - Legend of Martial Arts - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
September 2006 - Perfect World II - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
November 2006 - Zhu XianZhu XianZhu Xian, or 《诛仙》 in Chinese, is a popular Chinese martial art novel in internet. Zhu Xian features with many characters with unique personality...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
May 2007 - Chi BiChi Bi (video game)Red Cliff is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in ancient China during the fall of the Han Dynasty...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
January 2008 - Hot Dance Party - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
March 2008 - Pocketpet Journey West - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
October 2008 - Battle of the ImmortalsBattle of the ImmortalsBattle of the Immortals is a free to play massively multiplayer online role-playing game by Perfect World Entertainment. Beta began on April 14, 2010 and is open to all users with a Perfect World account. On April 30, 2010 the Closed Beta ended and the Open Beta began on May 4, 2010...
- 2.5D2.5D2.5D , 3/4 perspective and pseudo-3D are terms used to describe either:* 2D graphical projections and techniques which cause a series of images or scenes to fake or appear to be three-dimensional when in fact they are not, or* gameplay in an otherwise three-dimensional video game that is...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
April 2009 - Fantasy Zhu Xian - 2D2D computer graphics2D computer graphics is the computer-based generation of digital images—mostly from two-dimensional models and by techniques specific to them...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
October 2009 - Dragon Excalibur - 2D2D computer graphics2D computer graphics is the computer-based generation of digital images—mostly from two-dimensional models and by techniques specific to them...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
October 2010 - Forsaken World - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
- October 2010 - Empire of the Immortals - 2.5D2.5D2.5D , 3/4 perspective and pseudo-3D are terms used to describe either:* 2D graphical projections and techniques which cause a series of images or scenes to fake or appear to be three-dimensional when in fact they are not, or* gameplay in an otherwise three-dimensional video game that is...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
- Q4 2010 - Swordsman Online - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
- To Be Announced - Rusty HeartsRusty HeartsRusty Hearts is a free to play MMORPG video game developed by Stairway Games and published by WindySoft. European and North American distribution of the game is handled by Perfect World subsidiaries.-Development:...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
Perfect World Entertainment (U.S. Subsidiary)
Created in April of 2008, Perfect World Entertainment was created to distribute games from Perfect World Co. in North America. Perfect World Entertainment currently has several games from Perfect World Co. These include Perfect WorldPerfect World
Perfect World , is a 3D adventure and fantasy MMORPG with traditional Chinese settings. Players can take on various roles depending on choice of race and choice of class within that race....
(which was renamed Perfect World International), Pocketpet Journey West (renamed Ether Saga Online
Ether Saga Online
Ether Saga Online , is a free to play MMORPG developed by Perfect World Entertainment. The International version has now been released worldwide in an English-language format. Ether Saga launched its closed beta February 2, 2009. The open beta began on March 17, 2009...
), Zhu Xian
Zhu Xian
Zhu Xian, or 《诛仙》 in Chinese, is a popular Chinese martial art novel in internet. Zhu Xian features with many characters with unique personality...
(renamed Jade Dynasty
Jade Dynasty (video game)
Jade Dynasty is a free to play MMORPG game created by Perfect World.The game is currently in its third expansion,Path of Glory...
), Battle of the Immortals
Battle of the Immortals
Battle of the Immortals is a free to play massively multiplayer online role-playing game by Perfect World Entertainment. Beta began on April 14, 2010 and is open to all users with a Perfect World account. On April 30, 2010 the Closed Beta ended and the Open Beta began on May 4, 2010...
, Chi Bi
Chi Bi (video game)
Red Cliff is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in ancient China during the fall of the Han Dynasty...
(renamed Heroes of The Three Kingdoms), and Legend of Martial Arts (In the first beta it was renamed to Kung Foo!, however after a large amount of modifications were made, the name was changed). Perfect World Entertainment also has many other games on schedule to be released in North America. In January 2011, Perfect World Entertainment has announced that it will be publishing it's first external game (not developed by Perfect World Co.). Perfect World Entertainment will be publishing Rusty Hearts
Rusty Hearts
Rusty Hearts is a free to play MMORPG video game developed by Stairway Games and published by WindySoft. European and North American distribution of the game is handled by Perfect World subsidiaries.-Development:...
by WindySoft for the North American Region. The game is said to be debuting at the E3 convention later this year. On March 8th of 2011, PWE has also announced that they will be licensing another game, Raiderz by MAIET Entertainment
MAIET Entertainment
MAIET Entertainment is a Korean game developing company that are best known for creating the third-person shooter game GunZ: The Duel.According to the official site, MAIET is 'TEAM' spelled backwards with the letter 'I' added in, standing for 'innovation', and started out as a small group of five...
, for North America. This game will also be debuting at the E3.
Current games
- Perfect World International - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
September 2008 - Ether Saga OnlineEther Saga OnlineEther Saga Online , is a free to play MMORPG developed by Perfect World Entertainment. The International version has now been released worldwide in an English-language format. Ether Saga launched its closed beta February 2, 2009. The open beta began on March 17, 2009...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
March 2009 - Jade DynastyJade Dynasty (video game)Jade Dynasty is a free to play MMORPG game created by Perfect World.The game is currently in its third expansion,Path of Glory...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
June 2009 - Battle of the ImmortalsBattle of the ImmortalsBattle of the Immortals is a free to play massively multiplayer online role-playing game by Perfect World Entertainment. Beta began on April 14, 2010 and is open to all users with a Perfect World account. On April 30, 2010 the Closed Beta ended and the Open Beta began on May 4, 2010...
- 2.5D2.5D2.5D , 3/4 perspective and pseudo-3D are terms used to describe either:* 2D graphical projections and techniques which cause a series of images or scenes to fake or appear to be three-dimensional when in fact they are not, or* gameplay in an otherwise three-dimensional video game that is...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
May 2010 - Legend of Martial Arts - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
December 2010 - Forsaken World - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
March 2011
Runic Games
- TorchlightTorchlightTorchlight is an action role-playing game developed by Runic Games and published by Perfect World, released for Windows in October 2009. The fantasy-themed game is set in the fictional town of Torchlight and the expansive caverns and dungeons nearby, which adventurers explore to collect valuable...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
single player ARPG October 2009
Cryptic Studios
- Champions OnlineChampions OnlineChampions Online is a free-to-play superhero-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game by former City of Heroes/Villains developer Cryptic Studios based on the Champions license. The game's rules and setting are loosely based on the HERO System ruleset...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
September 2009 - Star Trek OnlineStar Trek OnlineStar Trek Online, often abbreviated as STO, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed by Cryptic Studios based on the popular Star Trek series created by Gene Roddenberry. The game is set in the 25th century, 30 years after the events of Star Trek Nemesis...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
February 2010
Upcoming
Perfect World Entertainment has many upcoming games which include, Swordsman Online, Rusty HeartsRusty Hearts
Rusty Hearts is a free to play MMORPG video game developed by Stairway Games and published by WindySoft. European and North American distribution of the game is handled by Perfect World subsidiaries.-Development:...
, Raiderz and, Blacklight: Retribution
Blacklight: Retribution
Blacklight: Retribution is a first-person perspective action video game, scheduled for release on personal computer . On 14 January 2011, Zombie Inc. revealed that it would be developing the sequel to Blacklight: Tango Down with a free-to-play business model...
.
- Swordsman Online - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
Cryptic Studios
- NeverwinterNeverwinter (video game)Neverwinter is an upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game in development by Cryptic Studios for the Microsoft Windows platform and is currently scheduled for a "late" 2012 release...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
Perfect World Europe B.V (Europe Subsidiary)
Created in early 2010, in Amsterdam, Perfect World Europe B.V. focuses on localizing Perfect World Co. Games for Europe. Currently, it has Zhu XianZhu Xian
Zhu Xian, or 《诛仙》 in Chinese, is a popular Chinese martial art novel in internet. Zhu Xian features with many characters with unique personality...
as well as Forsaken World in both French and German.
Current Games
- Jade Dynasty (French)Jade Dynasty (video game)Jade Dynasty is a free to play MMORPG game created by Perfect World.The game is currently in its third expansion,Path of Glory...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
October 2010 - Jade Dynasty (German)Jade Dynasty (video game)Jade Dynasty is a free to play MMORPG game created by Perfect World.The game is currently in its third expansion,Path of Glory...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
October 2010 - Forsaken World (French) - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
March 2011 - Forsaken World (German) - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
March 2011
C&C Media Co., Ltd (Japan Subsidiary)
Acquired by Perfect World Co. in April 2010, C&C Media Co., Ltd currently has five games from Perfect World Co. and two licensed games.Current Games
- Perfect WorldPerfect WorldPerfect World , is a 3D adventure and fantasy MMORPG with traditional Chinese settings. Players can take on various roles depending on choice of race and choice of class within that race....
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world.... - Legend of Martial Arts - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world.... - Zhu XianZhu XianZhu Xian, or 《诛仙》 in Chinese, is a popular Chinese martial art novel in internet. Zhu Xian features with many characters with unique personality...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world.... - Chi BiChi Bi (video game)Red Cliff is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in ancient China during the fall of the Han Dynasty...
- 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world.... - Forsaken world - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
Licensed Games
- Tartaros Online - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
MMORPGMMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world.... - Black Shot - 3D3D computer graphics3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...