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Blizzard Entertainment, Netease Renew License For World Of Warcraft In China

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3/20/2012 8:14 PM ET

Blizzard Entertainment, a division of Activision Blizzard (ATVI: Quote), and NetEase.com (NTES: Quote) Tuesday said it will continue its existing on Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft in mainland China. The new license will continue for an additional three years following the expiration of the current license agreement.

Both the companies have been working together since 2009 to bring World of Warcraft to Chinese gamers. In addition to World of Warcraft, Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase's existing partnership covers Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft III and StarCraft II, as well as the Battle.net gaming platform.

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