NetDragon and Disney Developing Disney Fantasy Online for China

NetDragon and The Walt Disney Company's Interactive Media Group, which was formed this summer out of the Internet and Games groups, announced today (December 2nd 2008) their partnership to develop Disney Fantasy Online, a new virtual world set for release in Spring 2009. The world will feature a central world with Disney mainstays like Mickey as NPCs that guide players on quests and adventures, which in turn let users advance, acquire new virtual goods, and explore new worlds. As Disney Fantasy is targeted at China, it makes sense that it will feature premium accessories and virtual goods for sale to customize avatars, castles that can be traded and upgraded, and Disney-themed Pets, which can also be purchased.

"Disney is committed to providing gamers in China with the ultimate digital entertainment destination. Our characters and stories endure across generations, platforms and now immersive online experiences," said Mr. Stanley Cheung, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Walt Disney Greater China. "We are very pleased to be cooperating with NetDragon, to create a unique, fun, and brand-new entertainment experience for gamers."


So this probrobly means Disney is making a new game, and they are teaming up with a company from China

And it might mean its for China cause... "As Disney Fantasy is targeted at China"

what do ya'll think OH YEAH THIS IS NOT A RUMOR!!!

I recently come across this article and it sounds to be the NEXT VMK !!!

NetDragon and Disney to Launch First MMORPG 'Disney Fantasy Online'

(December 2, 2008) NetDragon Websoft Inc., one of the leading online game developers and operators in China, together with The Walt Disney Company's Interactive Media Group today announced their first Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) "Disney Fantasy Online" will be launched in Spring 2009. This fun and dynamic game is set to be the most highly anticipated game for the season.

Gamers of "Disney Fantasy Online" are immersed in a uniquely Disney-themed central world, created based on themes of magic, adventure and romance with non-playing Disney character hosts such as Mickey and Friends, preparing and training the gamers for the vast adventures that lie ahead. As gamers explore, complete quests, and level-up, they have the opportunity to acquire virtual items to personalize the gaming experience and enable them to explore additional worlds more extensively. Expansion packs with new adventures and maps will be constantly added to the game, providing endless opportunities for gamers to uncover new content and secrets.

"Disney is committed to providing gamers in China with the ultimate digital entertainment destination. Our characters and stories endure across generations, platforms and now immersive online experiences," said Mr. Stanley Cheung, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Walt Disney Greater China. "We are very pleased to be cooperating with NetDragon, to create a unique, fun, and brand-new entertainment experience for gamers".


Key game features include:

Gamers will explore vast fantastic lands, and can show off their skills in turn-based battle mode
Fully customizable player avatars, premium accessories, and other in- game items
Players will be able to "raise" Disney-themed companions or "Pets" throughout the game. Companions can be won, purchased, and/or discovered and will have various attributes that enhance the gaming experience. Companions are expected to be nurtured and will grow and mature through game play
Players can build their virtual castles within the game world, which will act as the player's virtual personal space. These virtual castles can be upgraded, assembled, traded, and shared
Leveling-up, team-play, raising companions, and building virtual castles provide endless gameplay and community activities
NetDragon, renowned for its leadership in online gaming development and operating experience, is responsible for developing "Disney Fantasy Online". The Game consists of many virtual worlds based on some of Disney's most famous stories, providing an exciting environment for endless adventure.

Mr. Liu Luyuan, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of NetDragon said, "We have 9 years of rich experience in online game development, and operations in multiple international markets. Creating and sharing great entertainment experiences are common objectives of NetDragon and Disney. I'm very excited about being able to work with Disney's rich content to develop this exciting game". "We assigned the best creative and production teams to this project and the end result is the creation of a totally unique gaming experience around unique stories that will delight gamers," said Mr. Liu Luyuan.

I came accross this article as well and as it states it will only be available in China, Then maybe in other countries later down the line.

They're messed up! They take away OUR game, just take it away, and team up with China! Ok, make it WORLDWIDE! That would get you A LOT of visits!!! Seriously...

So we are the only ones in the world who can have fun on our computer? Yes they should have made it worldwide, but the US is not the only country that can have fun.

wouldnt poke the game with a ten foot pole if it gets here. Unless it turns outto be any resemblance of vmk.... :P

Hey Hey HEy lets not rant... ROFL and you forgot Canada Nickpf so just say North America........

Ok they probably get more money from us and everything ... and they make a game for China. ok disney is officiallly gone haywall.


to put it simply

Disney Fantacy killed the VMKER! ( haha just wanted to try that saying for kicks)


Can anybody e mail Disney and confrim what this is exactly and who it's for.

I'm moving to China!

Well, if this is the next "VMK", I hope it will be good! Too bad it is only available in China, maybe sometime soon it will be available worldwide :)

~Earth

If they do make it worldwide, just imagine how many servers they are going to need to make the game worldwide? For example, Runescape has different worlds because they made it worldwide. Maybe Disney and NetDragon don't wanna do that.

Well remember VMK was only good for Americans, due to its schedule of closing for the night. But now that they take OUR game away, they're making games available for every country imaginable but us! We have a few but none are free.

Good thing I've been watching a lot of Ni Hao, Kai-lan recently. I am set. I'm basically fluent in mandarin.

Good thing I've been watching a lot of Ni Hao, Kai-lan recently. I am set. I'm basically fluent in mandarin.


ROFL that was hilarious

I wouldn't count on it lasting long if Disney is involved. They will probably only run the game for a few years and then close it like they did vmk. I wonder how they will feel towards Disney when that happens.

I'm moving to China!


If it resembles VMK at all, I might.

Well, I hope it does go worldwide!

Even if it comes to North America, I'm not playing it. I think it's being made with another company, and we all remember the last time Disney made a free MMO with another company...

Poor kids in China who will have it taken away. At least they will be able to create memories and it will help them, if only for 3 years, like VMK helped some of us.

That's it, I'm moving to China!

Here's an update on this game. It looks like it's in beta stages now. Problem is the whole thing is in Chinese.
http://dsn.91.com/

Here's an update on this game. It looks like it's in beta stages now. Problem is the whole thing is in Chinese.
http://dsn.91.com/

ummm...

It looks like kingdom hearts to me.

edit:
well, that video looked like kingdom hearts.
the game looks like a few others I've seen,
but nothing like vmk.