Overview
NetDragon Websoft Inc. (HKSE: 0777) is a leading innovator and creative force in China's online gaming and mobile internet industries. Established in 1999, we are a vertically integrated developer & operator of MMORPGs and a cutting-edge R&D powerhouse. We launched our first self-made online game Monster & Me in 2002, followed by multiple titles including Eudemons Online, Conquer Online and Heroes of Might & Magic Online. We are also China's pioneer in overseas expansion, directly operating titles in overseas markets since 2003 in English, Spanish, Arabic and other languages. In the mobile Internet industry, we provide China’s leading marketplace for smartphone users, offering applications and content for the most popular mobile operating systems. NetDragon offers many well-known mobile Internet products and services, including 91 Assistant, HiMarket, 91 Open Mobile Platform, 91 Panda Reader, sj.91.com and www.hiapk.com.
Milestones
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Time |
Events | |
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May |
1999 |
NetDragon (Fujian) was established |
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Mar |
2001 |
Established 17173.com, which became No.1 Chinese online game portal |
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Jul |
2002 |
Launched the first MMORPG online game, Monster & Me |
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Sep |
2003 |
Launched Conquer Online, the most successful Chinese online game in oversea markets |
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Nov |
Sold 17173.com to Sohu.com Ltd. at US ＄20,050,000 | |
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Oct |
2004 |
Insisted on self-R&D and launched 91.com, an entertainment platform for online games |
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Dec |
Expanded to non-Chinese market with the launch of English version of Conquer Online | |
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Mar |
2006 |
Launched Eudemons Online, with "free to play" operation strategy adopted |
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Apr |
2007 |
Launched the first sci-fi & robot online game in China, Zero Online |
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Nov |
Listed on GEM of The SEHK on 2 November | |
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Dec |
Initiated strategic operation with China Film Group and launched Tou Ming Zhuang Online to tie-in with the movie of the same name | |
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May |
2008 |
Launched Heroes of Might and Magic Online |
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Jun |
Successfully listed on Main Board of The SEHK on June 24 | |
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Dec |
Entered into Agreement with EA to Develop New Online Game-Dungeon Keeper Online | |
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Dec |
Made an agreement to develop "Disney Fantasy Online" with Disney | |
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Jan |
2009 |
Honored with 2008 "National Outstanding Award for Internet Cultural Enterprise" by Ministry of Culture |
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Mar |
Launched open beta test for Way of the Five, PCU exceeds 100,000 on the first day | |
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Jul |
Entered into agreement with EA to develop new online game-new Ultima Online | |
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Sep |
Named as "The Best Employer of Year 2009", by Fortune Magazine (Chinese edition) | |
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May |
2010 |
Launched open beta test for Disney Fantasy Online |
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Jul |
Launched open beta test for CJ7 Online | |
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Jul |
Launched open beta test for Tian Yuan | |
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Oct |
2011 |
Honored with Asian "Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise Award" by KNOW Network |
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Dec |
Launched open beta test for iPad-based English Version of Conquer Online | |