Tag: Perfect World Entertainment

Perfect World Wallet Shutdown Imminent


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Perfect World Entertainment has issued a news update reminding players that the Perfect World Wallet system will shut down on Tuesday March 17th. Anyone with Zen still in their wallet will have it automatically transfer over to the new Arc wallet.

The migration will take a couple of days and won’t affect your ability to access Arc or any of our games. For any users who still use the Wallet system, never fear, the handy Charge system will be your go-to place to purchase any in-game currency. The Charge system is extremely similar to the Wallet system where you choose a game from the list, the server and method of payment.

Anyone already using the arc wallet will not be affected.

(Source: Perfect World Entertainment)

Neverwinter Expansion Delayed To April


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Perfect World Entertainment has announced that Neverwinter’s latest expansion, Elemental Evil, will be delayed by a few weeks for further testing.

Our Neverwinter team wants to ensure that we deliver our promise of a high quality expansion, and in order to do so, we need a few more weeks to fine tune the Neverwinter: Elemental Evil experience. Consequently, we have made the decision to delay the launch of Neverwinter: Elemental Evil to April 7.

Elemental Evil will launch on April 7th and introduces the Paladin class as well as a new level cap of 70.

(Source: Press Release)

Perfect World Q3 2014 Finances


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Perfect World International has released their third quarter finances for 2014, and the results are bound to be interesting. For the quarter, the developer/publisher reported a 5% increase in revenue to $158.7 million USD, although gross profit decreased slightly from the same time last quarter, and the company posted an operating loss of $3.8 million. Mr. Robert Xiao, Perfect World CEO, attributed revenue growth to the strong performance of DOTA2 which the company publishes in China, as well as Forsaken World and CrossGate Mobile. The blame for the quarterly losses, however, is being pointed at the U.S subsidiary.

In view of U.S. subsidiary’s recent performance and near-term business outlook that are below our expectations, we recognized acquisition-related impairments in this quarter. However, we are still confident in the long-term prospects of our U.S. subsidiary given its strong R&D and operational capabilities as well as promising pipeline.

Xiao expressed hope in the US subsidiary’s long term prospects, noting its “promising pipeline” as well as strong R&D and operational capabilities.

(Source: Perfect World Entertainment)

 

Neverwinter: Rise of Tiamat Coming November 18th


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Adventurers will have the opportunity to continue the fight against the dragons in Neverwinter next month, with the launch of the latest module Rise of Tiamat. The new module follows the ongoing story played out in Tyranny of the Dragons and the Siege of Neverwinter event, bringing players together to fight back the cult of the dragon and prevent them from summoning draconic goddess Tiamat. Can players stop Tiamat from returning? Spoiler: No, but you will have the opportunity to slay the five headed dragon, one decapitation at a time, and send her back to the hell she climbed out of.

Rise of Tiamat goes live November 18th.

(Source: Neverwinter)

Get Champions Online On Sale, Keep It On Sale


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Champions Online subscriptions are currently on sale until 9/29, discounted 33% off plus an extra benefit. As an added incentive to jump on board now, Perfect World Entertainment is extending the offer to recurring subscribers. As long as you keep your subscription active, the discount will remain in effect.

Once you lock into a subscription, you’ll be able to maintain that rate for as long as you stay subscribed — meaning that you can keep that discount as long as you want! Plus, every month you’re subscribed, you’ll get a stipend of 500 ZEN.

Subscribers to Champions Online receive a number of benefits, including free-form power sets and extra costume pieces.

(Source: Champions Online)

MMOrning Shots: Dragons In The Rough


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Today’s MMOrning Shot comes to us from Neverwinter, where players have been tasked with defending their lands against the advances of the Cult of the Dragon. The event leads up to Neverwinter’s fourth module, Tyranny of Dragons.

Check out MMOrning Shots every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Perfect World Entertainment Posts Q2 2014 Finances


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Perfect World Entertainment has posted their second quarter income for 2014 and the results are looking pretty good. For the second quarter, total revenues amounted to $149.6 million USD, an increase by about 4% over last quarter. Gross profit similarly increased by a small margin to $109.4 million with operating profit decreased nearly 30% to $20.7 million. CEO Robert Xiao attributed much of the increase in revenue to the success of client-based games like Swordsman Online and the publishing of Dota 2 in China.

Expenses rose in the second quarter due to an increase in sales and marketing as well as research and development. For the next quarter, Perfect World Entertainment expects an increase in revenue between 3-8%.

(Source: Perfect World Entertainment)

Rusty Hearts Shutting Down


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Perfect World Entertainment has announced that Rusty Hearts will be closing down on September 15th. Starting today, August 4th, it will no longer be possible to download Rusty Hearts and players will be unable to transfer Zen to their characters. Players who have been active during the past thirty days will find any Zen they purchased in the last six months credited to their wallet, which can then be transferred to other Perfect World Entertainment titles.

Rusty Hearts launched three years ago.

(Source: Arc Games)

Become Dragonborn in Neverwinter


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Neverwinter’s Module 4: Tyranny of the Dragons is set to launch on August 14th, but Perfect World Entertainment has been filling that time by slowly revealing what is to come. We learned last week that the next class to be released is the Scourge Warlock. In a news post released today, Neverwinter has revealed that Module 4 will also introduce a new race to Neverwinter: The Dragonborn.

The Dragonborn are just that, children of the dragon god who have removed their shackles and embraced freedom. The only way to get your hands on the Dragonborn Race at the moment is by purchasing an expensive DLC package for $75 USD, regular price $99.

(Source: Neverwinter)

MMOrning Shots: Scourge of the Warlock


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Today’s MMOrning Shot comes to us from Perfect World Entertainment, showing off the latest class to hit Neverwinter: The Scourge Warlock. Module 4 releases on August 14th.

Check out MMOrning Shots every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.