One of the leading game developers and operators in the PRC, NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon" or the "Company", with its subsidiary collectively the "Group"; stock code: 8288.HK) has announced that on 30 March 2008, it officially started its black dragon testing client of the game "Heroes of Might and Magic Online", which is to be launched in 2008.


"Heroes of Might and Magic Online" is a 2.5D MMORPG. This game is being developed based on the well-known PC game "Heroes of Might and Magic", licensed to the Group by UBISOFT. The game is set in a virtual medieval-style heroic fantasy world, where players control a virtual hero who leads an army. By capturing towns, players can also engage extra armies to help them in their conquests. The Group offers players a number of different 'virtual items' for use in the game, including various virtual weapons and game maps.


Mr. Liu Dejian, Chairman and Executive Director of NetDragon, commented, "The game is targeted at existing "Heroes of Might and Magic" PC game players worldwide, together with players who prefer strategic games. We expect the game to be launched in the second quarter of 2008, and believe it will trigger new experiences to players."