FIFA Online 2 China enters OBT
April 22, 2009 by Joel Tan
Filed under Asian MMO Players, FIFA Online 2, MMO Sports, The9
There’s really no mincing words when it comes to big announcements like closed and open beta tests, and patches and updates, so let me just get to the point with the help of an announcement story straight from the source, The9.
Open Beta Test for EA Sports FIFA Online 2 to Begin on April 22, 2009, in China
SHANGHAI—The9 Limited, a leading online game operator in China, and Electronic Arts Inc., a leading global interactive entertainment software company, has announced in a press conference held at Shanghai Pu Dong Expo Center that the highly anticipated game EA Sports FIFA Online 2 will …read more
FIFA OL2: China Football Takes Centerstage
March 22, 2009 by Joel Tan
Filed under Asian MMO Players, MMO Sports, MMORPG
Localization. I guess the Chinese, particularly online games operator and developer The9, are taking this to heart. The move, that of including a local feature and incorporating it in an imported or foreign online game, isn’t new in this crazy world where almost anything goes. In fact, the inclusion of the Chinese Football League in FIFA Online 2 has been expected.
Enough of my prattle. Just read through this announcement story that China-based online games portal 17173 put up recently:
As revealed by someone close to the company, The9 engaged the Chinese Football Super League in talks. According to the source, Zhu …read more
