S., in
its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written
materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees
to third parties. More
information about Auto Assault can be found at
http://www. The company launched two massively multiplayer titles on the
same day last year: Lineage(R) II and City of Heroes(R), and in April
of 2005 released its fourth title, the highly anticipated, Guild
Wars(R). and NCsoft Corporation.

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The9 operates MU in China through 9Webzen Limited, a joint venture in
which The9 owns 51%.autoassault. NCsoft, with its own
development and publishing offices in Texas and California , also works
with subsidiaries and third party developers throughout North America
to develop and publish innovative online entertainment software
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SHANGHAI, China, April 25 /Xinhua -PRNewswire/ -- The9 Limited
(Nasdaq: NCTY), a leading online game operator and developer in China ,
recently announced the official date for the open beta testing of World of
Warcraft ("WoW") to be April 26, 2005, earlier than the originally planned
April 29, 2005.

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The9 commercially launched MU and Mystina Online in early 2003 and early
2005, respectively, and expects to commercially launch WoW, JJW and ZhiZun in
China in 2005.
NetDevil is an independent game development company dedicated to the
construction of massively multiplayer universes.

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About The9 Limited
The9 Limited is a leading online game operator and developer in China. The9 may
also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports
to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 20-F and 6-K, etc. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and
uncertainties .

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More
information about NCsoft can be found at http://www. NetDevil is committed
to creating immersive , interactive virtual worlds in unique settings
outside the typical fantasy genre. NetDevil and Jumpgate are registered
trademarks of NetDevil, Ltd.

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For
NCsoft corporate information go to http://www . City of Heroes and City
of Villains are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cryptic
Studios , Inc.

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The9 Limited
Tel: +86-21-3217-4567 x9990
Email: IR@corp .the9.

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, a Korean online game developer.S.

For more information, please contact:

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publisher of online computer games, announces the beginning of its
North American pre-order campaign for Auto Assault(TM).

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With the joint effort of The9 and Blizzard Entertainment,
WoW's open beta testing date has been brought forward by three days to
accommodate tremendous requests and strong expectations from players. WoW provides
an online role-playing experience set in the Warcraft universe, allowing
millions of players to interact within the amazing Warcraft virtual world. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Auto Assault, developed by NetDevil (R), is the first massively
multiplayer online (MMO) vehicular combat game, combining the best
elements of action games with the most favored qualities of
role-playing games.ncsoft.

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NCsoft expects to launch two more massively multiplayer
titles in 2005: Auto Assault(TM) and City of Villains(TM). For more information , please visit
http://www.com

NCsoft, the interlocking NC logo, Lineage, Auto Assault, Guild
Wars and all associated NCsoft logos and designs are trademarks or
registered trademarks of NCsoft Corporation.

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These statements
are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U. Cryptic Studios is a trademark
of Cryptic Studios, Inc.

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The9 has also obtained exclusive licenses
to operate additional MMORPGs in China, including "World of Warcraft" ("WoW")
licensed from Vivendi Universal Games, "Mystina Online" and "ZhiZun" licensed
from online game developers in China, and "Granado Espada" licensed from
Hanbitsoft, Inc. In addition, The9 has
developed its first proprietary MMORPG titled "Joyful Journey West" ("JJW"). Since it commenced operations in 1999, The9 has experienced
substantial growth and become one of the largest online game operators in
China.
Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on
Form F-1, as amended.net/eng

About NetDevil, LTD

NetDevil was founded in 1997 under the inspiration of Jumpgate(R),
the world's first massively multiplayer space simulator universe.

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Pre-order
boxes will begin to appear on store shelves this week at retail
outlets throughout the United States and Canada. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.

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("Vivendi"), is a 3D
massively multiplayer online role playing game ("MMORPG") developed by
Blizzard Entertainment, the game development studio of Vivendi.

Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements . The9 does not undertake any obligation to update any
forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.com

In addition, the pre-order CD contains art, screens,
wallpapers , and music tracks.

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Business Editors/Entertainment Editors/High-Tech Writers

AUSTIN, Texas ----NCsoft(R)
Corporation (KSE:036570.

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, a Korean
online game developer and operator . A number of important factors could cause actual results to
differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
Customers who pre-order Auto Assault will receive a special
in -game weapon only available in the pre-sale boxes, plus a loot
bonus.PlayNC.

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NCsoft Announces Pre-Order Box Campaign for Auto Assault; Customers Who Pre-Order Game Enjoy Many Benefits Including Access to Beta Testing Events Head Start

Featuring high-speed vehicular combat and
spectacularly destructible environments, Auto Assault redefines
expectations of the online role-playing genre. The fastest, most
destructive MMO ever, Auto Assault delivers adrenaline -fueled
horsepower and mind-blowing firepower as customized bikes, cars,
trucks and semis blaze a trail over a post-apocalyptic land.

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The9 Pushes Up WoW Open Beta Testing Date to April 26 2005

Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, The9's
limited operating history as an online game operator, The9's ability to retain
existing players and attract new players, license , develop or acquire
additional online games that are appealing to users, anticipate and adapt to
changing consumer preferences and respond to competitive market conditions,
and other risks and uncertainties outlined in The9's filings with the U.

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MU is a 3D MMORPG licensed from Webzen Inc. These forward-looking statements can be
identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates ," "future,"
"intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Customers who purchase this special
edition pre-order box and register the product will also be eligible
to participate in beta testing events and given a head start over
other players before the commercial launch of the product.

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Currently, The9's business is primarily focused on operating and developing
MMORPGs which would allow thousands of players to concurrently log on to
network servers to "role-play" characters in a virtual word.

Refers to the final stages of development and testing before a product is released to market.

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Statements that are not historical facts, including
statements about The9's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking
statements.com

About NCsoft

NCsoft's North American business is headquartered in Austin, Texas
and is part of Korea-based NCsoft Corporation.