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Guild Wars 2: Best Online Game of GamesCom 2010
Aug 20th
ArenaNet and the Guild Wars 2 team have been awarded the "Best Online Game" award at this year's GamesCom in Cologne, Germany. The team has been on hand showing off a demo of the game, talking with fans and reporters about the unique nature of Guild Wars 2 and much more.
Those ArenaNet staffers who aren’t in Cologne are still playing a vital role at gamescom; our entire studio here in the Seattle area has been playing the game remotely with show attendees all week. We’ve been having a blast meeting and playing alongside our European fans in-game – it’s been like one big international LAN party!
We’re bringing the hands-on Guild Wars 2 demo to the States in two weeks at PAX in Seattle (Sept 3-5), and we’d love to see you there. Even if you can’t play the demo, keep an eye on this blog for more Guild Wars 2 news and information.
Read more on the ArenaNet blog.
Guild Wars 2: First Gameplay Video Released
Aug 16th
Gameplay.it has scored the first upload of the gameplay trailer for Guild Wars 2 from this year's GamesCom in Cologne, Germany. The video is from a live demo at the conference and shows the game in action. The video shows off map travel and a Charr area including a look at the Dragonbrand.
The resolution and sound are fairly poor as this was obviously someone filming the presentation. We'll keep you posted on a better version as it becomes available.
Click the image below for a look at the Guild Wars 2 gameplay trailer.
Guild Wars 2: "Walking the Walk" Blog Update; Design Manifesto Video
Aug 10th
ArenaNet studio head Mike O'Brien updated the official ArenaNet blog today. Dubbed "Walking the Walk", this latest blog entry discusses all the details they've released on Guild Wars 2 since Mike's "design manifesto" article that kicked off the official ArenaNet blog months ago, and how ANet plans to now "walk the walk" by allowing gamers to get their hands on the game themselves at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany and later at PAX Prime in Seattle.
The demo that will be available to general public at Gamescom and PAX will consist of a level 1 human experience and a level 47 Charr experience. Mike encourages gamers to start out with the level 1 human to experience the game's personal storyline content, dynamic events system, cross-profession combos, visceral combat, and open world. Once you've got a hang for things, you'll want to pick up the level 47 Charr to check out some of the high-level abilities, though there won't be much in the way of storyline for the level 47 character as they don't want to spoil things for you.
You won't be playing alone, either, as the full ArenaNet team will be playing alongside youl. In fact, at least at Gamescom, ArenaNet will More >
Guild Wars 2: No Grind? Yes, Please!
Aug 10th
In his latest column, MMORPG.com Community Manager Michael Bitton takes a look at Guild Wars 2 and how ArenaNet has decided to take away the 'been there, done that' feeling that many gamers are experiencing in today's MMOs. Find out what Mike thinks is it that Guild Wars 2 devs are bringing to the genre is exciting the worldwide MMO community.
Guild Wars 2’s sudden surge in popularity is largely due in part to ArenaNet’s candid assessment of the MMO genre and their clearly outlined plans to address issues that have contributed to a sense of MMO stagnation, a serious “been there, done that” feeling amongst gamers. Innovation is always tricky when it comes to this super high-risk genre. Innovating simply to innovate often results in a game that suffers in every other area, or just becomes too confusing. The pace of successful advancement in this genre could definitely be best described as evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
Read more of Mike's assessment of Guild Wars 2.
Explorez notre vidéo du manifeste MMO- Guild Wars 2
Aug 10th
Dans notre nouvelle vidéo du manifeste MMO, le directeur du studio ArenaNet Mike O’Brien et les principaux créateurs du jeu expliquent comment Guild Wars 2 défiera les conventions des MMOs et créera un nouveau type de jeu – sans grind ennuyeux et univers statiques ou immuables. Riche en séquences de gameplay incroyables, la vidéo du manifeste MMO trace une voie audacieuse pour les jeux vidéo. Regardez-la ici-même!
Schaut unser MMO-Manifest Video- Guild Wars 2
Aug 10th
In unserem neuen MMO-Manifest Video sprechen ArenaNet Studioleiter Mike O Brien und andere Schlüssel-Entwickler darüber, wie Guild Wars 2 klassische MMO Konventionen aufbricht und eine neue Art von Spiel darstellen wird – frei von Grind und statischen, sich nicht verändernden Welten. Prall gefüllt mit großartigen Ingame-Szenen weist das MMO-Manifest Video den Weg in eine neue, kühne Gaming-Zukunft. Schaut es euch an!
Watch Our MMO Manifesto Video- Guild Wars 2
Aug 10th
In our new MMO Manifesto video, ArenaNet Studio Lead Mike O’Brien and key creators explain how Guild Wars 2 will defy MMO conventions and create a new kind of game – free from boring grind and static, unchanging worlds. Loaded with incredible gameplay footage, the MMO Manifesto video charts a bold new direction in gaming. Watch it right here!
Ausführliche Berichterstattung von der gamescom!- Guild Wars 2
Aug 6th
ArenaNet hat dieses Jahr einen großen Auftritt bei der gamescom mit der Weltpremiere der Guild Wars 2-Livedemo und einem Wochenende voller cooler Beute und Überraschungen! Wenn ihr das Glück habt, auf der gamescom 2010 in Köln zu sein, müsst ihr auf jeden Fall beim Stand von NCsoft (Halle 9, A11) vorbeischauen!
Alle freuen sich darauf, die erste Guild Wars 2-Livedemo spielen zu können. Wir haben 45 Demostationen und eine Truppe freundlicher Helfer. Wir können es kaum erwarten, euch das Spiel zu zeigen!
Neben der Möglichkeit Guild Wars 2 anzuspielen haben wir noch viel mehr geplant. Wir verschenken und signieren die Bücher Art of Guild Wars 2 und Ghosts of Ascalon, den ersten Guild Wars-Roman. ArenaNet-Entwickler wie Jeff Grubb, Eric Flannum und Daniel Dociu werden euer Wissen über GW2 und den Entwicklungsvorgang erweitern. Zu bestimmten Zeiten werden wir Karten mit Guild Wars 2-Illustrationen ausgeben, die der Schlüssel für die Verlosung toller Preise sind. Außerdem haben wir einen Kostümwettbewerb, eine Community-Party und ein paar tolle Überraschungen geplant!
Das ist aber noch nicht alles! Auch für das NCsoft-Spiel Aion wird es auf der gamescom ein volles Programm geben. Setzt ein Lesezeichen für das NCsoft-Eventportal, damit ihr die Berichterstattung vom NCsoft-Stand und einen Live-Videostream von der gamescom nicht More >
Couverture intégrale de la Gamescom !- Guild Wars 2
Aug 6th
ArenaNet va frapper fort à la gamescom cette année, avec la première mondiale de la démo de Guild Wars 2 et tout un week-end riche en cadeaux et autres surprises ! Si vous avez la chance de visiter la gamescom 2010 qui se déroule à Cologne en Allemagne, n’oubliez pas de mettre le stand NCsoft (Hall 9, A11) tout en haut de votre liste !
Vous attendez toutes et tous avec impatience de pouvoir jouer à la première démo de Guild Wars 2. Il y aura 45 stations de démo à votre disposition et toute une équipe également là pour vous aider. Nous avons tous hâte de pouvoir enfin vous faire découvrir notre jeu !
En plus de la démo jouable de Guild Wars 2, nous vous avons également préparé de nombreuses surprises. Nous offrirons et signerons des exemplaires du livre The Art of Guild Wars 2 et de Ghosts of Ascalon, le tout premier roman Guild Wars. Des discussions autour d’une table ronde avec des développeurs d’ArenaNet comme Jeff Grubb, Eric Flannum et Daniel Dociu seront l’occasion de développer votre comprehension de GW2 et du processus de création du jeu. Nous distribuerons à certaines heures des cartes illustrées de Guild Wars More >
Wall to Wall Gamescom Coverage!- Guild Wars 2
Aug 6th
ArenaNet is hitting gamescom in a big way this year, with the world premiere of the Guild Wars 2 live demo and a weekend full of swag and surprises! If you’re lucky enough to attend gamescom 2010 in Cologne, Germany, put the NCsoft booth (Hall 9, A11) at the top of your list!
Everyone’s excited to play the first ever Guild Wars 2 live demo. We’ve got 45 demo stations and a squad of helpful staffers, and we can’t wait to show our game off!
In addition to the Guild Wars 2 hands-on experience, we’ve got a lot of other cool stuff planned. We’re giving away and signing copies of the Art of Guild Wars 2 and Ghosts of Ascalon, the first Guild Wars novel. Panel discussions with ArenaNet developers like Jeff Grubb, Eric Flannum, and Daniel Dociu will expand your understanding of GW2 and the game design process. We’ll be passing out Guild Wars 2 art cards at certain times, which are your key to winning fabulous prizes. Plus, we’ve got a costume competition, a community party, and a couple incredible surprises!
That’s not all. Our fellow NCsoft title Aion has lined up a full slate of activities and fun for gamescom. Bookmark the NCsoft Event More >