The9
The9 Ltd. (Chinese: 第九城市) is a Shanghai-based online game operator which had the exclusive licence to operate and distribute World of Warcraft in China (launched in June 2005, it has since become the largest online game), a licence it secured after successfully aiding Webzen Games with the distribution of Mu Online in China. However, in April 2009, Blizzard said that the licence has been moved to NetEase.com.
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Nasdaq: NCTY | |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Shanghai, China |
Area served | China |
Key people | Zhu Jun (chairman and CEO) |
| Products | Online game operation |
| Revenue | US$10.16 million (2014) |
| US-$17.03 million (2014) | |
Number of employees | 498 |
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