EVE Online Successfully Launches in Japan

Full language and game service delivered in partnership with Nexon

Reykjavik, Iceland— 3 April 2012— CCP Games and Nexon Co., Ltd. (3659:Tokyo), are proud to announce the successful live launch of the much-anticipated localized Japanese version of CCP’s massively multiplayer science-fiction game, EVE Online, on March 28 (March 29, Tokyo time).

CCP's DUST 514 to be the First true Free To Play FPS on Console, Exclusive to Playstation 3® System

Hands-On Demos to Take Place at EVE Fanfest 2012 March 22-24

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND – MARCH 5, 2012 –CCP Games today announced that DUST 514,its fiercely innovative massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS) will be free-to-play on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.DUST 514 is the first console game of its kind, set in the massive shared, persistent EVE Universe. Players will be able to download the game for free via PlayStation®Network and jump directly into the most enthralling and sophisticated virtual world ever created. The first global hands-on demonstration of DUST 514 will take place at CCP's EVE Fanfest March 22-24 in Reykjavik, Iceland.

“DUST 514 has everything you could want in a shooter: thrilling gameplay, spectacular graphics and an incredible strategic depth that comes from sharing the living universe of EVE Online,” said CCP CEO Hilmar Pétursson. “DUST 514 embodies the passion and creativity the world has come to expect from CCP, and we think PlayStation®3 owners will be amazed at the opportunity to play such a groundbreaking new game of this caliber for free.”

EVE Online Launches in Japan March 28th

CCP and Nexon Bring Groundbreaking Sci-Fi MMO to
World’s Fourth-Largest Online Games Market

Reykjavik, Iceland— March 1 - CCP Games and Nexon Co., Ltd. (3659:Tokyo), announced today that they will launch the much-anticipated localized Japanese version of CCP's massively multiplayer science-fiction game, EVE Online, on March 28 (March 29, Tokyo time).

Japanese players will now be able to access EVE Online in their native language, playing alongside hundreds of thousands of fellow gamers from around the world who share the single-shard EVE Online universe hosted on CCP's Tranquility server. CCP will continue development of the game itself and handle gameplay related customer support, while Nexon will manage all billing needs, along with local marketing and PR services to drive player growth within the region.

CCP’s announcement with Nexon continues a steady drumbeat of international expansion. CCP announced last week a partnership with online game operator TianCity to distribute EVE Online in mainland China. EVE Online also supports play in English, Russian and German.

A Fond Farewell to Mike Tinney, President of CCP North America

Five years since he came to us from White Wolf Publishing, Mike Tinney, president of CCP North America, is striking off to pursue entrepreneurial ventures of his own.

As those familiar with CCP are aware, Mike was with White Wolf for 14 years, ultimately serving as White Wolf’s president and CEO. He then led CCP’s North American operations to new heights of success, directing development and publishing throughout the region and playing an important role in CCP’s strategic initiatives around the world, including a stint as CCP’s global head of HR.

This departure has been in the planning stages for some time and Mike’s last day with CCP will be on February 29th (he insisted on Leap Year Day). He will remain available to the CCP team in an advisory capacity for several months thereafter helping to facilitate a smooth transition after his 19 year service to the organization.

We are grateful for Mike’s energetic and effective leadership and for all his valuable contributions to CCP. We will miss him. We wish him well with his next endeavors. And we’re eager to see what he comes up with next.

Hilmar Veigar Pétursson
CEO, CCP

CCP Names TianCity Exclusive EVE Online Publisher for Mainland China

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND and SHANGHAI, CHINA -- Feb 22, 2012 - CCP Games today announced that it has granted online game publisher TianCity exclusive rights to publish the renowned science-fiction MMORPG EVE Online in mainland China.

The two companies announced their partnership at a press conference in Shanghai, where Cao Nianbao, Chairman of TianCity and Jon Horddal, COO of CCP Games and Managing Director of CCP Asia, led the presentation, stating they were "starting a journey to a new era." Members of the TianCity EVE Online operations team provided an overview of EVE Online and the new features in the coming expansion, along with the first Chinese viewing of the EVE Online: New Era trailer. The latest release will be deployed in the second quarter of 2012, with greatly optimized graphics and performance improvements that will give Chinese players the full benefit of CCP's leading-edge Carbon technology platform.

With more than 400,000 active players from over 200 countries, EVE Online is unique in the world of MMOs, having grown every year since its launch for 8 consecutive years. Now EVE is poised for further growth in China, with a mature community and a stable in-game social structure.

"Over the past six years, EVE Online has attracted a large and enthusiastic player base in mainland China," said Jon Horddal. "Our partnership with TianCity brings the potential for explosive new growth in the Chinese market. We will work together to give Chinese players new opportunities to make their fortunes, create their legends and forge their own destinies along with legions of fellow gamers in the universe of EVE Online."

About EVE Online
EVE Online is a captivating, open-ended gaming experience in which hundreds of thousands of players compete within the same virtual cosmic universe for riches, power, glory and adventure. EVE players can create and live out their most virtuous or sinister dreams, piloting starships through a futuristic galaxy featuring a sophisticated player-run economy and thousands of solar systems rife with treasures to be discovered. With professions ranging from commodities trader to mercenary, industrial entrepreneur to pirate, mining engineer to battle fleet commander and more, EVE players have access to a diverse array of tools and interfaces to forge their own exhilarating path. Learn more and sign up for a free trial at www.eveonline.com.

About TianCity
TianCity, a brand of Shanghai Posts & Telecommunications Technology CO., LTD, is an online entertainment hub for all age groups. Since 2005, it has successfully published a number of super-hot online games such as Mabinogi, KartRider and Counter Strike Online, serving Chinese players with many high quality and diverse games. In 2011, TianCity stepped up with Mabinogi Heroes, a next-gen 3D hack and slash MMORPG with realistic graphics. TianCity is also about to roll out Tornado Force, an exemplary work in the genre of 3rd-gen online FPS as well as the first movie-like gun shooting game. Those two games will show Chinese players an online game extravaganza like they've never seen before. Aside from that, TianCity hosts several fascinating Web games, making up a vibrant social network. It also shows to the public that TianCity has a diverse business model. With many years' efforts and experience, we believe that TianCity, one of the top 10 online game publishers in China, will continue to operate its business under the motto, "Let the game create joys for you," bringing Chinese players even more fantastic online gaming experiences in the future.

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CCP GAMES NAMES GAMING INDUSTRY VETERAN DAVID REID AS NEW CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Reid Joins Team Behind Epic Sci-Fi MMO EVE Online and Hotly Anticipated Console Shooter DUST 514

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND – JANUARY 17, 2012 –CCP Games today announced it has appointed David Reid as its new chief marketing officer. Reid will helm the global marketing efforts for CCP’s critically acclaimed massively-multiplayer online game (MMOG) EVE Online, and its groundbreaking console first person shooter (FPS) DUST 514, which will premiere exclusively on Sony’sPlayStation®3(PS3™) in 2012. He will also drive the marketing strategy for World of Darkness, an MMOG currently in preproduction by CCP.

Reid’s hire comes on the heels of the successful launch of EVE Online:Crucible, the latest free expansion to the game, and the private alpha launch of DUST 514. Based in California and reporting to CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, Reid will oversee all aspects of CCP’s marketing program, including branding, corporate communications, PR, advertising, social media and customer acquisition.

Reid comes to CCP from Trion Worlds, publisher of the best-selling fantasy MMORPG RIFT, as well as the multiplayer RTS End of Nations. As Trion’s SVP of Publishing, Reid managed an international team of 50 in marketing, digital and retail sales, corporate communications, creative services and community. Reid led RIFT’s record-breaking launch, achieving 1 million paid activations faster than any western MMO in history. He also orchestrated RIFT’s ad campaign, with its eye-catching “We’re not in Azeroth Anymore” tagline.

Before Trion, Reid was president of publishing at NCsoft West, a division of the prominent online game publisher behind MMOG games such as Lineage, Aion, City of Heroes and Guild Wars. Reid led all sales and marketing efforts for NCsoft in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Prior to NCsoft, Reid served as vice president of marketing for online gaming portal GameTap, and was director of Xbox global platform marketing for Microsoft.

“With his extensive experience working for top gaming companies and clear expertise in leading titles to massive market success, David will no doubt make a tremendous impact on our team,” Pétursson said. “As we enter one of the most important years in CCP’s history, we’ll rely heavily on David to help us bring our revolutionary gaming experiences to even more players, on more platforms, around the world.”

“The chance to work at CCP is one of those opportunities that only comes your way once in a lifetime. Anyone familiar with gaming knows the company's incredible reputation; to say that I’m excited to join this team would be an understatement,” Reid said. “I look forward to bringing the worlds of CCP to millions of gamers in 2012 and years to come.”

About CCP

CCP is recognized for the creation of revolutionary gaming experiences designed with a unique combination of stunning artistry and advanced technology. Best known as the independent developer and publisher of EVE Online, the critically-acclaimed, space-based massively multiplayer online game (MMO) and PC Gamer’s 2009 ‘MMO of the Year’, two additional titles are now in production: World of Darkness, a dark, immersive MMO based on the legendary roleplaying franchise of the same name; and DUST 514, the groundbreaking massively multiplayer online persistent shooter (MMOPS) set in and linked to the EVE Online universe. Founded in Iceland in 1997, CCP is privately held and has offices in Atlanta, Newcastle, Reykjavik and Shanghai with a datacenter in London. More information can be found at www.ccpgames.com.

About EVE Online

EVE Online is a spectacular, captivating gaming experience where hundreds of thousands of players compete within the same virtual cosmic universe for riches, power, glory and adventure. In EVE, players can create and live out their most virtuous or sinister dreams, piloting starships through a futuristic galaxy featuring a sophisticated, player-run economy and a solar system rife with treasures to be discovered. With professions ranging from commodities trader to mercenary, industrial entrepreneur to pirate, mining engineer to battle fleet commander and more, EVE players have access to a diverse array of tools and interfaces to forge their own exhilarating path. EVE players can also interact within EVE Gate, a web-based portal for the EVE community to connect, organize and communicate outside of the game itself. Learn more and sign up for a free trial at www.eveonline.com.

About DUST 514
DUST 514 is a persistent shooter from CCP Games, available exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3. The first title to truly bridge the PC and console platforms, DUST 514 delivers an immersive experience of brutal ground combat and strategic planetary conquest set in the thriving universe of CCP’s science-fiction MMO for PC and Mac, EVE Online. In DUST 514, mercenaries on the ground wage war to acquire territory, resources and notoriety, forging and breaking agreements with the starship pilots of EVE Online as they work together in real-time to control vast regions of deep space. Players in EVE Online and DUST 514 share a realistic, player-driven economy. Every action in DUST 514 has real consequences that ripple across a persistent universe spanning thousands of star systems. In DUST 514, unlike in any other game, your actions can topple empires. Learn more at www.dust514.com. 

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