D&D Online in China Partnership brings MMO to new market. by Games Agency 04/22/2005 Though it's yet to be released in any country, Dungeons and Dragons Online, based on the iconic pioneer of fantasy role-playing games, is wasting no time in targeting an international audience. Thanks to a partnership between Turbine, the game's developer, China's largest online games operator Shanda, the upcoming online title will be available in both North America and China before the end of the year. "This agreement reaffirms Turbine's commitment to bring the D&D Online experience to every gamer in China and throughout the world," said Jeffrey Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc.
Tianqiao Chen, chief executive officer of Shanda, also praised the deal. "Dungeons & Dragons Online is a terrific addition to our leading portfolio of both internally developed and licensed online game offerings," said Chen.
The title is currently scheduled for a November release in North America, and is expected to launch in China in the second half of the year.