Posts tagged chinese gamers

PepsiCo to sponsor Guild Wars in China

by Alan Rose (Nov 27th 2006 5:10PM)

The cola wars took an interesting turn today, and Chinese online gaming host The9 showed they have flexible loyalties when it comes to carbonated beverages. The Shanghai-based developer successfully partnered with Coca-Cola (and pop group S.H.E.) in 2005 to promote the launch of World of Warcraft, ...

Guild Wars beta testing to begin in China

by Alan Rose (Nov 20th 2006 9:30PM)

As if Chinese gamers didn't have enough online gaming to occupy their leisure (and work) time, The9 has announced Guild Wars China will begin closed beta testing on Nov. 29. One of the most anticipated games on the mainland, Guild Wars attracted 200,000 applicants on the first day of beta ...

Shaiya, Guild Wars most anticipated in China

by Alan Rose (Nov 6th 2006 3:58PM)

According to new research from Chinese gaming portal 17173.com, Guangdong-based distributor Optisp (EVE Online) is home to the most anticipated online game in China, the Korean import Shaiya: Light and Darkness. WoW distributor The9 is hosting two of China's other highly anticipated Korean titles, ...