Dungeon Keeper Online announced by NetDragon

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Also possession of Electronic Arts, the license Dungeon Keeper had known immediately since the release in June 1999, the second opus. Now and then the series has now over ten years, we learn that the Chinese NetDragon joined with the U.S. publisher to revive the work of Peter Molyneux.

If the press release issued for the occasion is not talkative, we learn that it still will not make an issue of real result, but rather to make a play massively multiplayer ...One wonders what course the gameplay can be implemented, but is not sure that we answer immediately because NetDragon said he had the rights to the famous license for the Greater China region, ie China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan ... Too bad!

NetDragon announced a licensing agreement with EA on the development of the first 3D MMORPG based on the Dungeon Keeper franchise, including themes, characters and other game content, also giving it the exclusive license to operate and distribute Dungeon Keeper Online throughout the Greater China region, including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau.

"We are delighted to enter into an agreement with EA in the development of our first 3D MMORPG. Our partnership with this internationally renowned game developer is proof of our capabilities in game operations and development as well as a reflection of our market reputation," said Mr. Liu Dejian, Chairman and Executive Director of NetDragon. "Capitalizing our strength to create a strong gaming experience, powerful operating platform and unmatched expertise within China's online game market, we are confident that Dungeon Keeper Online will not only become successful in the Greater China region but also achieve remarkable results overseas."

Jon Niermann, President of EA Asia Pacific said, "The partnership marks a significant milestone for EA as it will enhance our intellectual property and extend our product reach throughout the Greater China region. It will also further enhance our intellectual property with differentiated, high-quality games, particularly in the field of MMORPGs."

Dungeon Keeper is a PC strategy game released by EA in July 1997.