Malaysian online game operator Cubinet has entered into a new agreement with China-based operator Perfect World to license 3D MMORPG Chi Bi for Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Developed by Perfect World and based on the Three Kingdoms period in Chinese history, Chi Bi will be introduced in several different languages for local markets by Cubinet, including Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Thai.

The game is the fourth 3D MMORPG Cubinet has licensed from Perfect World, the previous three being Perfect World II, Legend of Martial Arts, and Zhu Xian. Perfect World II has already received a commercial launch in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, while Legend of Martial Arts has so far debuted in Malasia and Singapore.

Said Perfect World chairman and CEO Michael Chi: "Cubinet is one of Perfect World's major overseas partners. I believe the response we have seen from Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore for our previously licensed games can be largely attributed to Cubinet's strong operating capabilities. Given that Chi Bi has been well-received in China's online game market and that Cubinet has extensive experience in operating games in South East Asia, I believe this agreement will be another success."