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The Entertainment Software Association has announced Gree, the Japanese mobile/social developer, MadCatz, and online Chinese game company NetDragon Websoft Inc.have joined the trade body’s roster. This brings its total members to 34. “These new members are leaders in the breathtaking number of business models that exist to excite and reach today’s entertainment consumers,” said Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of ESA. “We look forward to learning from them, and protecting their future success in critical areas such as e-commerce regulation, privacy, and intellectual property protection.” Thanks, GI International.

Electronic Arts has announced a deal with game operator NetDragon Websoft to recreate Ultima Online for the Chinese market.

The Hong Kong-based firm will develop the MMO alongside Mythic and will retain the rights to operate the game in China, Hong Kong, India, and Macau.

Currently, NetDragon operates Conquer Online, Eudemons Online, Heroes of Might and Magic Online, and Zero Online among others, with CJ7 Online, Disney Fantasy Online, Dungeon Keeper Online and Tian Yuan – all expected to launch by early 2010.

Niko Partners has previously estimated that China’s online market will gain $3.8 billion this year alone.

More over on VentureBeat.

Chinese developer Netdragon Websoft has announced that it will be working with EA to create an MMO based on the once beloved Dungeon Keeper franchise.

Dungeon Keeper Online will be the company’s first 3D MMO.

Don’t get too excited: it’s the Far East only.

More on Destructoid.