BEIJING, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator based in China, today announced that the Company and its controlled entity, Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd., obtained a license from Sega Corporation ("Sega") to develop and operate an online game titled "Saint Seiya Online" in China, based on the hit comic work "Saint Seiya" published by Shueisha Inc.

Committed to bringing memorable gaming experiences to legions of "Saint Seiya" fans, Perfect World will integrate its years of online game R&D experience with high-quality resources provided by Sega and Shueisha through this cooperation to develop a classic comic-based online game. The players will be presented with an enthralling online game title that vividly reproduces the classic style and content of the popular comic.

Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World, commented, "For millions of Chinese from the post-1980's generation, 'Saint Seiya' elicits some of the most wonderful childhood memories. I am very delighted to be working with Sega and to develop an online game based on such an influential comic masterpiece. I am sure the game will appeal to many gamers' childhood dreams, making for a very enjoyable gaming experience. I personally also look forward to its release."

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