Kotaku is reporting that Electronic Arts and NetDragon Websoft Inc. have announced a licensing agreement, in which NetDragon will develop Dungeon Keeper Online -- an MMO based on EA's IP "Dungeon Keeper."
The details are fairly slim so far, but one unfortunate piece of information is available. And, well... it also makes Dungeon Keeper Online unavailable to most of you reading this. Part of the agreement gives NetDragon Websoft Inc. an exclusive license to develop and distribute the game throughout the Greater China region, including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. Hope may still remain, though -- the release is carefully worded to state exclusive rights in those areas. Maybe if it's successful we'll see it in the states and Europe at a later date.
"We are delighted to enter into an agreement with EA in the development
of our first 3D MMORPG. Our partnership with this internationally
renowned game developer is proof of our capabilities in game operations
and development as well as a reflection of our market reputation," said
Mr. Liu Dejian, Chairman and Executive Director of NetDragon on a
Kotaku press release. "Capitalizing our strength to create a strong
gaming experience, powerful operating platform and unmatched expertise
within China's online game market, we are confident that Dungeon Keeper
Online will not only become successful in the Greater China region but
also achieve remarkable results overseas."
What do you think, will we see Dungeon Keeper Online in North America and Europe some day?
