NetEase Games is launching its first-ever first-party studio
in the United States, with
creative freedom and funding to create incredible new
games!
GUANGZHOU, China, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase Games, the
online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX:
9999) announced today its first U.S. studio, Jackalope Games, based
in Austin, Texas. Jackalope Games
will be creating new and exciting PC and console games as a first
party studio of NetEase Games.
Jackalope Games is led by industry veteran Jack Emmert, whose credits include City of
Heroes, Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and DC
Universe Online. Jack has worked on games based on some of the
biggest media franchises in history and brings decades of MMORPG
experience to this studio.
"NetEase Games is the best possible place for me and my team to
thrive," said Jack Emmert. "We share the same passion-- to
create engaging online universes for gamers worldwide. NetEase
Games is providing the support and resources needed to build a
great studio and great games."
Jackalope Games is NetEase Games' first first-party studio in
the U.S., but it will operate independently and maintain creative
autonomy in its game development and publishing. The first project
produced by Jackalope Games is being fully funded by NetEase
Games.
Jackalope Games believes that collaboration and diversity are
necessary ingredients for studio success. Although based in
Austin, Jackalope Games embraces
the virtual office and hires talent from all over the world.
NetEase Games has brought a number of studios into the company
over the past year, led by industry veterans with highly passionate
and motivated teams. The founding of Jackalope Games represents
NetEase Games' commitment to innovation and allowing developers to
produce games that excite players globally.
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About NetEase, Inc.
As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:
9999, "NetEase") provides premium online services centered around
innovative and diverse content, community, communication and
commerce. NetEase develops and operates some of China's most popular mobile and PC games. In
more recent years, NetEase has expanded into international markets
including Japan and North America. In addition to its
self-developed game content, NetEase partners with other leading
game developers, such as Blizzard Entertainment and Mojang AB (a
Microsoft subsidiary), to operate globally renowned games in
China. NetEase's other innovative
service offerings include its majority-controlled subsidiaries
Youdao (NYSE: DAO), China's
leading intelligent learning company, and Cloud Village (HKEX:
9899), also known as NetEase Cloud Music, China's leading online music content
community, as well as Yanxuan, NetEase's private label
e-commerce platform. For more information, please visit:
http://ir.netease.com/.
About NetEase Games
NetEase Games is the online games division of NetEase, Inc.
(NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), developing and operating some of the
most popular mobile and PC games in markets including China and Japan. As one of the world's largest
incubators of quality online game content, NetEase Games is
dedicated to supporting the growth of innovative studios around the
globe and growing an international presence along the way. To
complement its self-developed games and world-class R&D
capabilities, NetEase Games also partners with other industry
leaders including Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang AB (a Microsoft
subsidiary) and other global game developers to operate some of the
most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit
neteasegames.com.
Contacts:
Investor Enquiries:
NetEase, Inc.
Margaret Shi
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-3378
ir@service.netease.com
Media Enquiries:
NetEase, Inc.
Li Ruohan
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-2668
globalpr@service.netease.com
NetEase Games
Zhou Zhaoxi
Tel:(+86) 20-85105163 ext.57169
neteasegamespr@global.netease.com
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