PLANO, Texas, Nov. 8 , 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KingsIsle
Entertainment, creators of the award-winning online game
Wizard101, today announced an agreement with Taiwan Taomee
Technology Co., Ltd. to launch Wizard101 in Taiwan, Hong
Kong, and Macau in 2012.
The announcement comes on the heels of a similar agreement earlier
this summer with Taomee Holdings Limited (NYSE: TAOM) to launch
Wizard101 in China next
year.
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"Wizard101 is steadily transitioning from a
critically-acclaimed online game in the
United States into a global entertainment property," said
Elie Akilian, chairman and CEO of
KingsIsle Entertainment. "2012 will be an exciting time as we
formally introduce the magical world of Wizard101 to the
Asian market."
Across the continent, in Europe, Wizard101's expansion continues
at a rapid pace. Through close collaboration with Gameforge,
KingsIsle's European partner, over the last 12 months
localized versions of Wizard101 have launched in the UK,
Germany, Italy, France, and Spain. Additional European launches are
planned in the coming months.
KingsIsle Entertainment specializes in creating online games
that families can play and enjoy together. Wizard101.com has become
one of the leading online destinations for tweens, teens and
families, attracting approximately 13 million unique visitors per
month. Over the last three years, more than 20 million players have
registered for Wizard101 accounts on KingsIsle's U.S.
servers.
About KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.
KingsIsle Entertainment is a developer and publisher that
specializes in creating high-quality massively multiplayer online
games which provide entertainment for the entire family. Wizard101,
KingsIsle's flagship property, received the Parent Tested Parent
Approved Media Seal of Approval in 2009 and has been recognized by
the National Parenting Publications Awards. Wizard101
was named Best MMO of 2010 by Beckett Massive Online Gamer
Magazine, Best Family MMO of the Decade by Massively.com and the #1
Best Family Game of 2009 by MMORPG.com. The company's
experienced and creative team is raising the bar in online
entertainment by offering products with rich storylines, friendly
navigation, top-quality art and fully-voiced characters. KingsIsle
is headquartered in Plano, Texas,
and has a development studio in Austin,
Texas. For more information, please visit
www.kingsisle.com.
KingsIsle and Wizard101 are trademarks or registered
trademarks of KingsIsle Entertainment Inc.
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