KongZhong will have exclusive rights to publish and operate the game in mainland China.
The solid alliance stands as an excellent opportunity for both companies to cooperate in mutually beneficial ways. Wargaming.net will broaden their global reach and accumulate resources to support and further develop World of Tanks, while KONG will expand its portfolio with a new quality title from one of the idustry's best videogame development studios and thus reinforce its strong positions in the Chinese online videogame market.
"Our decision to join forces with KongZhong stemmed from their rich experience in operating online games, established reputation and marketing expertise," said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming.net. "Entering a new market is a very important and thrilling moment for us that's why we highly appreciate all the support our new reliable partners provide us with. We have been really impressed by their dedicated and competent team and feel optimistic about World of Tanks prospects in China."
KongZhong's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Lei Lei Wang said, "We are excited to be working with Wargaming.net to bring the award-winning World of Tanks to the Chinese market. As an avid military fan myself, I believe Chinese gamers will be impressed by the game's world-class graphics and dynamic combat system to deliver a totally new and unique game experience. Also, as World of Tanks has been designed as a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game from the start, it is already well suited to the needs of the Chinese market. By combining KONG's robust game operations platform and strong sales and marketing capabilities, I believe World of Tanks will blow away the competition and become a success in the Chinese online game market.
About World of Tanks
World of Tanks is the first and only team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with other steel cowboys all over the world. Your arsenal includes more than 150 armored vehicles from America, Germany, and the Soviet Union, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.
A flexible system of authentic vehicle upgrade and development allows you to try any of the vehicles and weapons in the game. Whether you prefer to exhaust your foes with fast and maneuverable light tanks, make deep breaches in enemy lines with all-purpose medium tanks, use the force of giant tanks to eliminate opposing armored forces, or become a heavy sniper with long-range howitzers, each unit type has its own advantages and can be extremely effective when operated by a true tank ace.
But being a great tank commander alone isn't enough to win! In World of Tanks, it's all about teamwork. Victory is achieved by combining your combat skills with those of the other members of your team, each playing their own role on the battlefield. Just add your favorite strategy to build your own iron empire and manifest the indisputable authority of the tank! Feel the TANK POWER!