Perfect World Invests $3M in Virtual World Developer Seasky

Online game developer and operator Perfect World announced today that it would make a strategic investment of $3 million to acquire a minority stake in Chengdu Seasky Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Seasky previously developed MMOGs, including the 2D turn-based Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre, and has worked in Java R&D. "I believe Seasky will be a great partner due to its research and development capabilities and solid future potential,"  Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and CEO of Perfect World, said in a statement. "Pursuing strategic partnerships and alliances has always been one of our core strategies. We are committed to effectively executing this strategy and to delivering solid results for our shareholders."