Perfect World Entertainment to Showcase Neverwinter at E3 2012

The Siege of Neverwinter Continues with Stunning Cinematic and New Playable Content

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May 24, 2012, 02:21 ET

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Entertainment today announced its plans for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), June 5 - 7, 2012, at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Headlining this year's Perfect World booth (#4512 West Hall) is Neverwinter, a free action MMORPG based on the world-renowned Dungeons & Dragons franchise.

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Those who visit the Perfect World booth will get an exclusive first look of The Siege of Neverwinter: Part II, a three part series cinematic trailer, in an enclosed theater area at the booth. Attendees will find themselves exploring and defending the city of Neverwinter as it rises from the ashes of destruction, with a playable, custom-built demo developed by Cryptic Studios especially for E3.

Throughout the expo, booth visitors will have a chance to collect a highly coveted Neverwinter tote bag and win a wide assortment of Neverwinter collectibles, including limited edition beanies and t-shirts. Players will also have a chance to enter raffles held twice daily. The raffles feature a wide assortment of prizes, including NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards, computer, and gaming equipment from Logitech and Alienware.

Behind Closed Doors:

Hands-on RaiderZ and Neverwinter demos will also be available exclusively for press by appointment to registered media only. Press members will have the opportunity to interview and hear from the producers and developers of RaiderZ and Neverwinter about the progress and development of the games. To schedule an appointment, please refer to the designated company contact listed above.

Perfect World E3 Line-up:

Neverwinter (PC, Action MMORPG)
Taking place in the iconic Dungeons & Dragons, city of Neverwinter, this free MMORPG will take you from the besieged walls of the city once known as The Jewel of The North, to subterranean passageways in search of forgotten secrets and lost treasure. Epic stories, strategic gameplay and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Faerun and the ruined city of Neverwinter.

More information: http://www.playneverwinter.com/

RaiderZ (PC, Monster-hunting MMORPG)
Experience the heart-pounding thrill of the hunt where the line between hunter and hunted quickly blurs. Track down colossal-sized monsters online in an open world that is as beautiful as it is deadly. In an exotic land overrun by hideous creatures, the country of Rendel has put out a call to all able-bodied adventurers. Will you discover the origins of the monsters' invasion and where their taste for human flesh comes from? Now, hunt together… or die alone!

More information: http://www.playraiderz.com

ABOUT PERFECT WORLD ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Perfect World Entertainment is a leading North American online games publisher specializing in immersive free-to-play MMORPGs. Founded in 2008, Perfect World Entertainment has published 10 popular titles, including Blacklight Retribution, Forsaken World, Perfect World International and Star Trek Online. The company works closely with its American development teams and partners such as Cryptic Studios, developer of the highly anticipated MMORPG Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter, and Runic Games, developer of the hit Torchlight series, to provide unparalleled quality of service and game experiences to its players. A subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), Perfect World Entertainment is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. For more information, please visit: www.perfectworld.com