Entries in 'the9' (5)

FIFA Online 2 calls time on China

FIFA Online 2 calls time on China

In a surprise move, it has been confirmed that EA’s free-to-play PC adaptation of its football series FIFA Online 2 has been shut down in China.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 7th 2010 at 11:15AM in News
The9 founder linked with Liverpool buyout

The9 founder linked with Liverpool buyout

One of the most powerful men in the Asian video games market has reportedly held preliminary talks with Liverpool FC owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett about a possible buyout ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2010 at 4:45PM in News
China’s The9 buys into Korean developer

China’s The9 buys into Korean developer

Chinese online game operator The9 has acquired a minority stake in Korean developer G10 in exchange for an investment of approximately $38 million.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 28th 2008 at 4:45PM in News
CHINA: Warcraft hits one million unique users

CHINA: Warcraft hits one million unique users

World of Warcraft enjoyed a record peak of one million simultaneous users in China last month, according to publisher The9.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 14th 2008 at 11:16AM in News

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EA strikes $167m online game deal

EA strikes $167m online game deal

The agreement gives The9 exclusive publishing rights for FIFA Online in China, and will boost the firm’s profile as one of the territories’ biggest online gaming specialists.

by Neil Long
on May 21st 2007 at 4:15PM in News