GDH Announces Filipino License Deal of Gonzo Rosso's First Original Online Game Pandora Saga
GONZO Rosso actively pressing on with expansion in the Asian market
2008.03.27
GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichirō Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced an online game licensing deal between its group company GONZO Rosso K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Managing Director: Hideki Moriya, hereinafter GONZO Rosso) and IP E-GAME VENTURES, INC. (Head Office: Manila, Philippines, COO: Enrique Y. Gonzalez, hereinafter IP E-Games). The deal grants to IP E-Games the license to publish GONZO Rosso's first original title PANDORA SAGA in the Philippines.
PANDORA SAGA is a Japan-made MMORPG* published by GONZO Rosso and developed by HEADLOCK Inc. (Head Office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, President: Nobuyuki Okada). Its service has been available in Japan since February 2008. This full-scale war game offers a highly strategic and action-packed game experience in a battlefield where three battling nations employ an extensive array of siege weapons and horsemen for the ultimate victory.
IP E-Games is a subsidiary of IPVG Corp. (Head Office: Manila, Philippines, CEO: Enrique Y. Gonzalez), a Filipino company listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange and engaged in IT-related business in the Philippines and other parts of the world. It is chiefly known for the operation of Korea-made RAN Online, the most popular online game in the Philippines, and is also highly esteemed for its strong marketing ability. By harnessing their partnership, GONZO Rosso and IP E-Games hope to pave way for release of the title in multiple Asian territories. The service of PANDORA SAGA in the Philippines is scheduled to start in the summer of 2008.
The GDH group will continue to actively promote and further expand the online gaming business in Asia through GONZO Rosso.
* MMORPG: Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game
[About PANDORA SAGA]
Pandora Saga is GONZO Rosso's original online RPG set against a fantastical world where three nations are engaged in wars against each other. Rich in battle elements and meticulously designed details, the game offers an ultimate battle experience to the players. The players can fully immerse themselves in massive battles, using unique skills, siege weapons, horsemanship and a host of other features to wage war in an action-driven battlefield that never stays the same.
Official website: http://pandorasaga.com/ (Japanese only)
[About IP E-GAME VENTURES, INC]
IP E-GAME VENTURES, INC. is a subsidiary of IPVG Corp. (PSE: IP) that operates the online gaming business unit of the company. IP E-Games has the exclusive distribution rights to the #1 MMORPG RAN Online, #1 Casual Games O2Jam and Audition, Supreme Destiny and Presidential Award recipient Korean game Granado Espada. IP E-Games is ranked #1 online games publisher in the Philippines and holds the top three titles in the Philippines namely - RAN Online, #1 MMORPG plus O2Jam and Audition #1 rhythm and dance casual games, respectively. IP E-Games strategic minority investors include the Philippine Star Group, and E-Store Exchange (an affiliate of GMA7).
For more information log onto: www.e-games.com.ph
[About GONZO Rosso K.K.]
GONZO Rosso develops and operates online games such as Knight Online, Master of Epic -The ResonanceAge Universe-, and Shaiya -Light and Darkness-. By offering special in-game items for purchase and user-friendly systems, GONZO Rosso ensures unique game experiences that both advanced users and online game novices can enjoy.
GONZO Rosso conducts its overseas business through subsidiaries Gonzo Rosso Malaysia, which provides online game services in Malaysia and Singapore, and GoldSky Access International, Inc., an online game licensing company covering China and Southeast Asia.
GONZO Rosso's other areas of business include development/operation of online merchandise store "GONZO STYLE" (http://www.gonzo-style.com - Japanese only), character open-contest site "Charapre" (http://charapre.jp/ - Japanese only), and mobile sites "Mobile Newtype" and "GONZO MOBILE" as well as production of video content, characters, advertisement designs, websites and other Internet content leveraging GDH/GONZO's network of creators/artists.
GONZO Rosso website: http://www.gonzorosso.jp/english.html
[About GDH K.K.]
GDH is a globally-focused Japanese media company founded in February 2000. The group produces cutting edge entertainment for teens and young adults through its GONZO animation brand. Kids and family product is distributed through the GONZO FILMS and GONZINO brands.
GDH is a world leader in content development targeting both domestic and international audiences with Japan's trend-setting animation culture and, usually, GDH controls licensing management and international distribution for the content it produces.
For additional information, visit www.gdh.co.jp/english (for GDH) and www.gonzo.co.jp (for GONZO - Japanese only).
GDH group companies include GONZO Rosso K.K., GONZO K.K., Future Vision Music K.K., GONZINO K.K., GDH Capital K.K. and GK Entertainment K.K.
2008.03.27
GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichirō Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced an online game licensing deal between its group company GONZO Rosso K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Managing Director: Hideki Moriya, hereinafter GONZO Rosso) and IP E-GAME VENTURES, INC. (Head Office: Manila, Philippines, COO: Enrique Y. Gonzalez, hereinafter IP E-Games). The deal grants to IP E-Games the license to publish GONZO Rosso's first original title PANDORA SAGA in the Philippines.
PANDORA SAGA is a Japan-made MMORPG* published by GONZO Rosso and developed by HEADLOCK Inc. (Head Office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, President: Nobuyuki Okada). Its service has been available in Japan since February 2008. This full-scale war game offers a highly strategic and action-packed game experience in a battlefield where three battling nations employ an extensive array of siege weapons and horsemen for the ultimate victory.
IP E-Games is a subsidiary of IPVG Corp. (Head Office: Manila, Philippines, CEO: Enrique Y. Gonzalez), a Filipino company listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange and engaged in IT-related business in the Philippines and other parts of the world. It is chiefly known for the operation of Korea-made RAN Online, the most popular online game in the Philippines, and is also highly esteemed for its strong marketing ability. By harnessing their partnership, GONZO Rosso and IP E-Games hope to pave way for release of the title in multiple Asian territories. The service of PANDORA SAGA in the Philippines is scheduled to start in the summer of 2008.
The GDH group will continue to actively promote and further expand the online gaming business in Asia through GONZO Rosso.
* MMORPG: Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game
[About PANDORA SAGA]
Pandora Saga is GONZO Rosso's original online RPG set against a fantastical world where three nations are engaged in wars against each other. Rich in battle elements and meticulously designed details, the game offers an ultimate battle experience to the players. The players can fully immerse themselves in massive battles, using unique skills, siege weapons, horsemanship and a host of other features to wage war in an action-driven battlefield that never stays the same.
Official website: http://pandorasaga.com/ (Japanese only)
[About IP E-GAME VENTURES, INC]
IP E-GAME VENTURES, INC. is a subsidiary of IPVG Corp. (PSE: IP) that operates the online gaming business unit of the company. IP E-Games has the exclusive distribution rights to the #1 MMORPG RAN Online, #1 Casual Games O2Jam and Audition, Supreme Destiny and Presidential Award recipient Korean game Granado Espada. IP E-Games is ranked #1 online games publisher in the Philippines and holds the top three titles in the Philippines namely - RAN Online, #1 MMORPG plus O2Jam and Audition #1 rhythm and dance casual games, respectively. IP E-Games strategic minority investors include the Philippine Star Group, and E-Store Exchange (an affiliate of GMA7).
For more information log onto: www.e-games.com.ph
[About GONZO Rosso K.K.]
GONZO Rosso develops and operates online games such as Knight Online, Master of Epic -The ResonanceAge Universe-, and Shaiya -Light and Darkness-. By offering special in-game items for purchase and user-friendly systems, GONZO Rosso ensures unique game experiences that both advanced users and online game novices can enjoy.
GONZO Rosso conducts its overseas business through subsidiaries Gonzo Rosso Malaysia, which provides online game services in Malaysia and Singapore, and GoldSky Access International, Inc., an online game licensing company covering China and Southeast Asia.
GONZO Rosso's other areas of business include development/operation of online merchandise store "GONZO STYLE" (http://www.gonzo-style.com - Japanese only), character open-contest site "Charapre" (http://charapre.jp/ - Japanese only), and mobile sites "Mobile Newtype" and "GONZO MOBILE" as well as production of video content, characters, advertisement designs, websites and other Internet content leveraging GDH/GONZO's network of creators/artists.
GONZO Rosso website: http://www.gonzorosso.jp/english.html
[About GDH K.K.]
GDH is a globally-focused Japanese media company founded in February 2000. The group produces cutting edge entertainment for teens and young adults through its GONZO animation brand. Kids and family product is distributed through the GONZO FILMS and GONZINO brands.
GDH is a world leader in content development targeting both domestic and international audiences with Japan's trend-setting animation culture and, usually, GDH controls licensing management and international distribution for the content it produces.
For additional information, visit www.gdh.co.jp/english (for GDH) and www.gonzo.co.jp (for GONZO - Japanese only).
GDH group companies include GONZO Rosso K.K., GONZO K.K., Future Vision Music K.K., GONZINO K.K., GDH Capital K.K. and GK Entertainment K.K.
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