David Oliver_

Giant Interactive: A Primer in Virtual Currency

This a translation of an interesting article that came out recently in the Chinese media about the elements of gambling in Zhengtu Online and how a player became addicted to the game. The article was pulled from the website that published it, possibly because of pressure from Shi Yuzhu, the founder of GA.

danwei.org/electronic_...

Giant Interactive Group: Great Potential in Play

They priced their IPO at a rich valuation considering it is a one-trick pony. One of their in-house developers told me that their upcoming titles are okay but nothing special, and quite (too) similar to the existing Zhengtu Online. However the original game was okay because of heavy marketing so maybe they can do the same for their upcoming titles.

Giant Interactive Group: Great Potential in Play

They priced their IPO at a rich valuation considering this is a one trick pony. One of their in-house developers told me that their upcoming titles were okay but nothing special, and quite (too) similar to Zhengtu Online. However a big factor in the success of their existing title is heavy marketing and so maybe they can make their upcoming titles a success.

Giant Interactive Group: Great Potential in Play

They priced their IPO at a rich valuation considering this is a one trick pony. One of their in-house developers told me that their upcoming titles were okay but nothing special, and quite (too) similar to Zhengtu Online. However a big factor in the success of their existing title is heavy marketing and so maybe they can make their upcoming titles a success.