The9 Limited · Shanghai China ·(NASDAQ (GM): NCTY)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window You might say this company is trying to WoW some Chinese game players. The9 is an online entertainment company that operates massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) in China. Titles include MU and Huxley (both licensed from Webzen ), Guild Wars (NCsoft ), and FIFA Online (Electronic Arts ). The company collects fees from game players who can pay through pre-paid cards available at retail outlets or through online memberships. The9 boasts more than 27 million game players as registered users. The company lost its license for World of Warcraft (owned by Blizzard Entertainment ), which accounts for nearly all of the company's revenue, in 2009. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key The9 Limited Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GM): NCTY Single Location |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $249.7 |
| 2008 Employees | 1,626 |
The9 Limited Executives
18 executives listed for The9 Limited's Shanghai, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman and CEO | Jun Zhu | Network |
| President | Xiaowei Chen | Network |
| CFO | George Lai | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for The9 Limited
The US economy heavily influences business spending for software products. The success of programming companies depends heavily on strong technical expertise. The success of packaged-software companies depends on technical expertise and good marketing. Small software companies compete mainly by developing packaged products in small niches or producing custom products for individuals. Many small companies form alliances with larger ones to market their products. The packaged software industry is capital-intensive and highly automated, with average annual revenue per worker surpassing $400,000. The custom programming industry is labor-intensive: with average annual revenue per worker of about $115,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top The9 Limited Competitors
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