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The9

The9

Shanghai-based online game operator

This article is about the online game operator. For the music group, see THE9. For other uses, see 9 (disambiguation).

The9 Ltd. (Chinese: 第九城市) is a Shanghai-based online game operator which had the exclusive licence to operate and distribute World of Warcraft in China (launched in June 2005, it has since become the largest online game), a licence it secured after successfully aiding Webzen Games with the distribution of Mu Online in China. However, in April 2009, Blizzard said that the licence has been moved to NetEase.com.[2]

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Game licences acquired

Note: Game licences acquired In rough order of release.

References

  • Volume 1, Issue 49 of The Escapist, "Red Blindness" by Allen Varney
  1. [1]
    finance.yahoo.com
  2. [2]
    Modine, Austin (16 April 2009). "Blizzard ditches long-time WoW operator". The Register. Situation Publishing. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  3. [3]
    "Press Releases". Blizzard.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  4. [4]
    Xia, Eva (26 July 2010). "The9 to Operate Free Realms in China". China Game. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  • The9 Official Website(in English)
  • The9 Official Website(in Chinese)
  • Business data for The9, Ltd.:


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