LOS ANGELES, May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Honor Games International (HGI),
the appointed online games creator for China Basketball Open Online, is
proud to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Global Gaming League
Asia Pte Ltd (GGL Asia), an affiliate of Global Gaming League (GGL) based
in California, at the E3 2006 Expo in Los Angeles. This MOU will tap into
GGL's many proven years of games competition know-how and technology, to
make CBO Online even more fun and competitive to play. The MOU signing will
be held today at E3 (at the Singapore Games Exchange Alliance [GXA] at
booth 968, South Hall).
Basketball is no doubt one of China's most favorite sports, with a
massive 340 million community of players and spectators. Bedsides this
immense national appeal, Chinese basketball has also successfully exported
itself internationally in the form of superstars such as NBA Houston
Rockets center Yao Ming. Off-court there is Mr. Juan Antonio Samaranch,
famed International Olympic Committee (IOC) president from 1980-2001, who
is the Ambassador and special consultant for the China Basketball Open.
Likewise, HGI's partnership with GGL marks the international appeal of
the China Basketball Open Online, creating an international synergy of not
just Asian and American online gaming, but also molding together online and
physical tournaments for a greater whole for the fans.
Frank Yong, CEO of GGL Asia, has this to say: "GGL will provide
consultation to HGI to make CBO Online even more fun and competitive. With
our video gaming competition know-how, F.R.A.G opponent challenge system,
and web casting technology, the online action will be no less frenzied than
that on the physical courts."
And Brett Hawkins, President of GGL, added: "GGL continues to see
tremendous opportunities for growth in Asia, especially in China. The
signing of this MOU is yet another great example of our convictions about
Asia."
CY Ho, President of HGI, said "With the partnership and support from
GGL, HGI is most confident to deliver the promise of China Basketball Open
Online as the largest and most-played online sports league ever."
For more information, contact C.Y. Ho at ask@hgigames.com or Frank Yong
at frank@ggl.com.
About China Basketball Open (CBO)
Organized by the Chinese Amateur Basketball Association, CBO is THE
premier amateur basketball tournament in the country, and the largest in
the world with 50,000 matches played annually. Amateur league teams across
the People's Republic of China compete for the biggest prize in Chinese
Amateur Basketball, the HeLong Cup, named in honor of the General Helong,
the founding father of the modern athletic movement in China. Honor Games
International is proud to be assigned the exclusive rights to develop China
Basketball Open Online, the 3D sports strategy game and online league in
partnership with the tournament.
About The Singapore Games Exchange Alliance (GXA)
An initiative of the Infocomm development Authority of Singapore, the
Games Exchange Alliance (GXA), is a Singapore Inc. network of companies. It
helps game companies cross last-mile commercialization hurdles to place
titles into the hands of Asian gamers. Supported by the Singapore infocomm
Technology Federation's Digital Media Chapter (SiTF DMC), the GXA presently
is a member business alliance. Each member provides their respective
strengths in games distribution, hosting, localization, and marketing to
shorten the time-to-market for game companies.
About Global Gaming League (GGL)
Global Gaming League is a worldwide leader in organized competitive
online and live video game tournaments and events (V-Sports). GGL services
its worldwide community of videogame enthusiasts via its state-of-the-art
online gaming network, led by its destination website GGL.com, its
year-round live videogame events, and by providing a broad array of
gaming-oriented services and content of deep interest to video gamers in
the U.S. and abroad. Through these offerings, GGL creates an immersive
entertainment experience for a rapidly growing community of connected
gamers. For more information, visit http://www.ggl.com.
About Honor Games International
Honor Games International (HGI) provides compelling interactive
entertainment for gamers. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Xiamen
and Beijing, the staff of 70 underlines their strengths in game
development. HGI has a portfolio of three MMORPGs: The Great Qing Dynasty,
Immortals, and Origins. For 2006, HGI has been commissioned by the China
Amateur Basketball Association to develop China Basketball Open Online. Our
recent PC offerings include the Zodiac Games, a companion to Singapore's
1st 3D animation supported by the Media Development Authority of Singapore.
Visit HGI at http://www.hgigames.com.
SOURCE Global Gaming League
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