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NetEase in China tieup with Blizzard Entertainment for StarCraft II - report

China's NetEase.com has partnered with US game developer Blizzard Entertainment to operate the online game StarCraft II in China, Sina.com reported siting sources close to the matter.

Financial details were not given in the report. NetEase declined to comment.

Nasdaq-listed The9 operates Blizzard's online game WarCraft in China, with over 8 mln registered users.

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