BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2009 (Xinhua News Agency) -- Giant Interactive Group Inc. (NYSE:GA) (GA.NYSE) has invested more than 100 million yuan in development of a 3D online game named King of Kings III, which started close beta test Thursday.

The game is the company's first self-developed 3D product. A team with more than 200 members is running the game.

Giant plans to launch four new games in the fourth quarter of this year, including King of Kings III, XT Online, ZT Online Green Edition, and the Golden Land.

According to the company's preliminary review for its third quarter performance, it is estimated to realize revenue ranging from 272 million to 291 million yuan.