The9 is an online game operator in China. It primarily licenses 3-D online games from third-party game developers. The9 has a variety of titles developed by leading game studios including Electronic Arts. The firm also is working on in-house development of original games. Nearly 90% of the firm's total revenues were generated from the licensing of World of Warcraft in both 2008 and 2009. The firm's license for World of Warcraft expired in June 2009.