Guild Wars - News Current Guild Wars News http://www.guildwars.com/events/newsarchive/default.php http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 RSSWriter 0.2.0.8 false general,community,competitive,press,update,events <![CDATA[Join Our Seventh Anniversary Celebration!]]> anniversary page for more details!]]> # 0059a932-446b-47ec-8916-571c89644649 events Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Discontinuing support for older versions of Windows]]> Since the launch of Guild Wars in 2005 we’ve stayed locked into our original minimum system requirements. Unfortunately, the game has reached a point where this is preventing us from deploying important features. After serious consideration, we’ve decided that Guild Wars will no longer be supported on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows ME beginning June 14, 2012. In order to continue to play Guild Wars after this date, we recommend upgrading to a more recent version of Windows.

Realistically, we do not expect this to impact the vast majority of Guild Wars players. Our logs indicate that fewer than 0.05% of our active players use one of these versions of Windows. Discontinuing support for older versions of Windows allows us to deploy features that will improve account management and security. We will be updating the System Requirements on our websites, but we wanted to provide an advance notice to you so that you can prepare for the change. If you have any questions, please visit the Guild Wars Support Forums:

https://forum.guildwars.com/forum/forums/tech/Discontinuing-support-for-older-versions-of-Windows/

]]> http://www.guildwars.com/players/ 7d0a85ef-b657-493e-bda4-b0394e6e033b update Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[A New Look for GuildWars.com]]> # 01958f1c-bba8-46af-92ee-14c8107a9076 general Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Experience the final chapter of Winds of Change!]]> Winds of Change page!]]> http://guildwars.com/windsofchange/ http://guildwars.com/windsofchange/ events Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[The Canthan New Year is nearly here!]]> Canthan New Year's Festival web page and take in of all the fantastic stuff we have planned for this year. The festivities begin on Thursday, February 2nd and wrap up on Monday, February 6th.]]> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/canthannewyear2012/ events http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/canthannewyear2012/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Elementalist Skills Updated]]> Developer Update to learn more!]]> http://guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/january_2012_skill_balances.php http://guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/january_2012_skill_balances.php general Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Wintersday Cheer is Here!]]> Wintersday 2011 web page.]]> http://guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday2011 http://guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday2011 events Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Xunlai Storage Panes On Sale Now!]]> NCsoft Store and stock up on storage for the holidays! Don't delay, the sale ends at Noon Pacific on December 8.]]> https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?action=toggleCategory&category=4#services https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?action=toggleCategory&category=4#services general Thu, 1 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale – Half Off Trilogy and GWEN]]> NCsoft Store!]]> https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=4829112648&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=4829112648&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured general Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Give Thanks for Pumpkin Pie and Hard Apple Cider]]> # 7c434d04-c98f-402b-a2eb-2a3332255fc5 general Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Halloween Hats Encore!]]> # 71d2e04e-f98b-4576-a3ef-ea90637d2333 general Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Halloween Art Contest Winners!]]> right here.]]> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2011/ http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2011/ general Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Halloween is Coming!]]> Halloween 2011 page for the details!]]> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/halloween/ http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/halloween/ events Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Community: Pink Day in LA is Coming! – 30 September 2011]]> on the Community News page!]]> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/#20110715 http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/#20110715 general Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Return to Cantha with Winds of Change Part 2]]> right here!]]> http://www.guildwars.com/windsofchange/ http://www.guildwars.com/windsofchange/ events Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Enter the Guild Wars Halloween Art Contest!]]> right here!]]> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2011/default.php http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2011/default.php general Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Community: July Events – 15 July 2011]]> Community News for more info!]]> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/#20110715 http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/#20110715 general Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Beat the Heat with Wintersday in July]]> event page for more details. ]]> http://guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday_in_july/ http://guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday_in_july/ events Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Winds of Change - New Storyline! New Costumes!]]> Winds of Change is a multi-stage storyline set in Cantha that features new quests, new Canthan costumes, and history-making battles. ]]> http://www.guildwars.com/windsofchange http://www.guildwars.com/windsofchange events Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Celebrate the Dragon Festival this Weekend]]> June 30th to July 4th. You'll find games of chance, rollerbeetle races, holiday quests and treats, and a visit from the Emperor himself!

Explore the wonders of the Dragon Festival here!]]> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/dragonfestival/ http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/dragonfestival/ events Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Introducing the <i>Guild Wars</i> Support Forums]]> Guild Wars Support Forums, an online resource for Guild Wars players who have technical issues, want to submit a bug report, or have problems with their account. Players will use their Guild Wars game account to register on these forums, which are currently only available in English. Keep in mind that these forums are for support-related issues only.]]> https://forum.guildwars.com/forum https://forum.guildwars.com/forum general Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Guild Wars Maintenance Notice]]>
Start time: Thursday, June 9, 12:01 AM PDT
End time: Thursday, June 9, 1:01 AM PDT]]> http://www.guildwars.com/players/ http://www.guildwars.com/players/ general Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Last Week of Our Sixth Anniversary Sale - 50% Off Character Slots]]> NCsoft Store. ]]> https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=1732886357&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=1732886357&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured general Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[50% Off Eye of the North - Our Sixth Anniversary Sale Continues]]> NCsoft Store. A new item(s) goes on sale each Thursday at noon Pacific until June 9, 2011.]]> https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=1732886357&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=1732886357&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured general Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[50% Off Makeovers - Sixth Anniversary Sale!]]> NCsoft Store. A new item(s) goes on sale each Thursday at noon Pacific until June 9, 2011.]]> https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=1732886357&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=1732886357&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured general Thu, 19 May 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[50% Off Bonus Mission Pack - Sixth Anniversary Sale Continues]]> NCsoft Store. A new item(s) goes on sale each Thursday at noon Pacific until June 9, 2011.]]> https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=1732886357&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=1732886357&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured general Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Our Sixth Anniversary Sale Continues - 50% Off Storage Panes]]>
  • Storage Panes – May 5 to May 12
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    • ]]>     https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=1732886357&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=1732886357&action=toggleCategory&category=4#featured general Thu, 05 May 2011 12:00:00 -0700     <![CDATA[Join Our Sixth Anniversary Celebration!]]> anniversary page for more details!]]> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/six_year_anniversary/ http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/six_year_anniversary/ events Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Community: Guild Wars Guru Tournament Series...]]> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/#20110408 http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/#20110408 community Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:00:00 -0700 The Past and Future Collide the commando – we have added a new quest that allows you to step into the combat boots of these hardened veterans for a sneak peak at how they will play in Guild Wars 2. Head to Embark Beach and speak with Corporal Bane to check it out – you can't miss him!]]> http://www.guildwars.com/players/ http://www.guildwars.com/players/ general Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:00:00 -0700 Community: Galas, Masquerades, and More! Community News for more details!]]> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/#20110324 http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/#20110324 community Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:00:00 -0700 Discover Embark Beach! Destination: Embark Beach!]]> http://www.guildwars.com/destinationembarkbeach/ http://www.guildwars.com/destinationembarkbeach/ general Thu, 03 March 2011 14:00:00 -0700 New Security Update on NCsoft Master Accounts wiki page for more details!]]> http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/User:Gaile_Gray/Support_FAQs/New_NCMA_Security_Feature http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/User:Gaile_Gray/Support_FAQs/New_NCMA_Security_Feature general Wed, 02 March 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Major Dervish Skill Balance developer update.]]> http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/february_2011_skill_balances.php http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/february_2011_skill_balances.php general Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:00:00 -0800 Community: Screenies, Tutorials, and Celebrations! - 04 February 2011 Community News is back with another edition chock full of events and activities from players like you! See what your compatriots are up to and see how you can participate! Read on for more information! http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:00:00 -0800 The Canthan New Year is nearly here! <p>The Year of the Rabbit is upon us! Hop over to the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/canthannewyear2011/">Canthan New Year's Festival</a> web page and take in of all the fantastic stuff we have planned for this year. The festivities begin on Thursday, February 3rd and wrap up on Monday, February 7th.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/canthannewyear2011/ general http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/canthannewyear2011/ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:00:00 -0800 Wintersday Art Contest Winners!! <p>A hearty congratulations to the winners of this year's Wintersday Art Contest and a sincere thank you to all who entered! Find out who won <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/wintersday2010/">right here</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/wintersday2010/ general 7306D48B-B32F-4214-9CEA-5AEE5C0C1704 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:00:00 -0800 82D171E1-F022-46BB-97FE-8F803FE8A72F events Welcome to Wintersday 2010 Wintersday is almost here! It's that festive time of year when towns glimmer with cheery decor, vendors sell seasonal treats, and goodwill fills the hearts of Tyrians everywhere. This year we've got new costumes and brand-new holiday content. Wintersday events begin on Thursday, December 16, 2010, and run until Monday, January 3, 2011. Visit our Wintersday page to learn more!

    ]]>     http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday2010/ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:17:07 -0800     general 6C6355F3-401C-49BE-A954-56A1743731EA Eye of the North Now 50% Off! For a limited time, we're slashing the price of Guild Wars: Eye of the North in half! Eye of the North is the only way to access the Hall of Monuments, a personalized trophy vault where you can earn special items, weapons, and titles for your Guild Wars 2 character! Hurry to the NCsoft Store—the 50% off sale ends December 29, 2010!

    ]]>     https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?action=viewItem&item_id=49 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:04:53 -0800     Wintersday Art Contest begins Dec 1st! <p>Share your creativity and spread some holiday cheer in the <em>Guild Wars</em> community! Enter the Wintersday Art Contest, beginning December 1st! See the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/wintersday2010/">contest page</a> for details.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/wintersday2010/ general 7306D48B-B32F-4214-9CEA-5AEE5C0C1704 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:00:00 -0800 Hearts of the North: Now Live! <p>It begins today! <a href="http://guildwars.com/heartsofthenorth">Hearts of the North</a>, the next phase in <i>Guild Wars Beyond</i>, tells the story of the union of Gwen and Keiran Thackeray. You'll reunite these legendary heroes and help prepare for their wedding through a series of all-new quests and missions. You can even dress for the occasion in one of our elegant new wedding costumes!</p> <p>Head over to our Hearts of the North page <a href="http://guildwars.com/heartsofthenorth">right here</a>. Also be sure to check out Lead Designer John Stumme's most recent <a href="http://guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/heartsofthenorth.php">developer update</a>, where he discusses <i>Guild Wars Beyond</i> and gives insight into the content you will discover!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/heartsofthenorth/ general 13793474-7844-4A51-BBF5-2F3FE10CA9D3 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0800 Announcing the Halloween Art Contest Winners! <p>We had so many excellent entries to the <i>Guild Wars</i> Halloween Art Contest that it was difficult to choose the winners. Thanks so much to everyone who entered this year's contest – there's a lot of talent and Halloween spirit out there! Check out the winning entries <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2010/">right here</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2010/ general {tglm-meia-ugvk-bbuv) Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:57:22 -0800 Community: Halloween Celebrations! <p>Our community loves Halloween as much as we do! This edition of Community News is filled to the brim with player-run events celebrating the spookiest time of the year! <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Read on</a> for more on how you can join in on the fun!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {lowq-ftri-inwm-vnjy) Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:57:22 -0800 Halloween is Coming! <p>Halloween is coming, so prepare for 13 days of mischief and mayhem, courtesy of Mad King Thorn and his Lunatic Court!</p> <p>The Halloween festival starts on Thursday, October 21<sup>st</sup>, at noon Pacific Daylight Time (-7 GMT) and runs until 12:01 a.m. PDT on November 2<sup>nd</sup>. Join the festivities by embarking on one of our all new quests, dressing up in a new Halloween costume, crashing the annual Costume Brawl, venturing into the Underworld to battle Dhuum, and much more! As always, Mad King Thorn himself will make a series of appearances on October 31st!</p> <p>Be there—but beware! Head over to the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/halloween">Halloween 2010 page</a> for the details!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/halloween/ events {iqha-vptw-qryu-bzyw) Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:06:49 -0800 Think Pink! Support Breast Cancer Research <p>ArenaNet is happy to support <a href="http://www.gw-en.com/"><b>Gaming World Entertainment Network</b></a>, <b>Malibu Barbie</b>, and the <b>Gamers Giving Back</b> team, who are hosting Pink Day in LA to raise funds for the <a href="http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR?type=fr_personal&fr_id=5990&px=3703406&post_id=117776&bpg=rlist&pg=personal">Canadian Cancer Society</a> and <a href="http://pinkday.grimforge.com/aboutbc.html">breast cancer</a> research! They've got lots of prizes and fun activities planned, and we've pitched in by adding a special pink dye vendor to Lion's Arch so everyone can get in the spirit!</p> <p>Pink Day in LA takes place on October 16 from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (GMT -6) in the Lion's Arch International Districts. For more information on Pink Day in LA, check the <a href="http://pinkday.grimforge.com/aboutpd.html">event page</a> and the official <a href="http://pinkday.grimforge.com/index.html">Pink Day in LA website</a>.</p> </p> http://pinkday.grimforge.com/index.html general {xevj-cjyx-pymp-dhbv) Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:06:49 -0800 Eye of the North Sale – 33% Off! <p>For one week only, <i>Guild Wars: Eye of the North</i> is 33% off! Earn achievements in the <a href="http://www.guildwars2.com/en/the-game/hall-of-monuments/">Hall of Monuments</a> that will directly benefit your <i>Guild Wars 2</i> characters! The sale runs from October 8 through October 15. <a href="https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=3532825134&action=viewItem&item_id=49">Get your copy now</a> and begin forging your legacy today!</p> https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=3532825134&action=viewItem&item_id=49 general {toja-exnq-ejja-ilxj) Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:06:49 -0800 Oppressor's Weapons in the Hall of Monuments! <p>Hearken, heroes of the War in Kryta! In recognition of your efforts in battle—and in response to your direct feedback—we've added support to the Hall of Monuments for Oppressor's weapons. Head over to the <a href="http://arena.net/blog/oppressors-weapons-now-in-the-hall-of-monuments">ArenaNet blog</a> for more details, and remember: there's still time to fill out the <a href="http://www.arena.net/blog/take-our-war-in-kryta-survey">War in Kryta survey</a>, helping us bring you the best for the next chapter of <i>Guild Wars Beyond</i>.</p> http://arena.net/blog/oppressors-weapons-now-in-the-hall-of-monuments general {ckcf-gted-tuce-dscg) Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:06:49 -0800 Enter the Guild Wars Halloween Art Contest! <p>The days are growing shorter, the air is crisp, and pumpkins are ripe on the vine – fall is here! If you're like us, you're counting the days until Halloween. Help us celebrate the season by entering our sixth annual <i>Guild Wars</i> Halloween Art Contest! Design a costume, carve a pumpkin, create a spooky piece of art, or whatever the spirits inspire you to create.</p> <p>Learn how to enter the contest <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2010">here</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2010 general {xvwq-qozd-ixpt-hzcg) Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:26:18 -0800 Take our War in Kryta Survey! <p>Did you take up arms in the War in Kryta? Share your feedback about the content with us – fill out our <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/guild-wars-war-in-kryta-survey">War in Kryta survey</a> today!</p> http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/guild-wars-war-in-kryta-survey general {lavh-bcij-lron-fpte) Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:57:22 -0800 Community: Upcoming Events! <p>Autumn is here, Halloween is fast-approaching, and the ever-creative <i>Guild Wars</i> fan community has some exciting events coming up! Check out the details in this edition of <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {fdmg-mhpi-rafl-ghrl) Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:57:22 -0800 End-of-Summer Storage Sale <p>Looking for a place to store your Summer acquisitions or just making some extra room for the holidays? <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/products/extras/storage/">Xunlai Storage Panes</a> are 50% off from now until Sunday, September 19<sup>th</sup> (11:59 PM PDT)!</p> <p>Visit the <i>Guild Wars</i> In-Game Store or the <a href="https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=7997651342&action=viewItem&item_id=111">NCsoft Store</a> to take advantage of this limited time offer!</p> https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=7997651342&action=viewItem&item_id=111 general {zhaw-ioze-mudy-jact) Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:57:22 -0800 Community: Summer Events <p>In this edition of Community News, you're invited to party with Forever Knights, and GuildMag has extensive War in Kryta coverage. <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Head over here</a> to read more!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {ryeo-thmm-aiao-tthe) Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:57:22 -0800 July GvG Tournament Results <p>In July tournament news, <b>Whats Going On [sup]</b> defeated <b>Good Tactics [Good]</b> to become this month's GvG champions. Congratulations to all of our competing guilds! For the complete list of this month's rankings, <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/tournament2010/july/">head over here</a>.</p> <p>It's a new month, so the Zaishen Chest now offers a new tonic. Using keys will give you the chance to net yourself a Trapdoor Tonic, which will transform you into a spider! To see the full tonic schedule, check out our <a href="http://guildwars.com/competitive/tournaments/zaishencalendar/">Zaishen Rewards Calendar</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/tournament2010/july/ competitive {kfhl-wwwe-jywv-okbg) Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:12:49 -0800 Wintersday in July <p>Summer is heating up, so don't miss the chance to chill out at our Wintersday in July celebration! The festivities start today at noon PST and last until 11:59 PM PST on Sunday. Head over to our <a href="http://guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday_in_july/">event page</a> to find out the rest of the details.</p> http://guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday_in_july/ events {yfas-qrrx-omri-opnt) Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:12:49 -0800 The Battle for Lion's Arch Ends the War in Kryta! <p>Months of warfare and suffering have lead to this one final battle between the diabolical White Mantle and the rebel Shining Blade for the fate of Kryta! Take up arms against the oppressors and make history in this climactic clash, which is now available in-game. Learn more about the epic War in Kryta <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/warinkryta/">here</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/warinkryta/ events {vgsm-djhd-taoh-adph) Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:12:49 -0800 June GvG Tournament Results <p>In this month's tournament news, <b>Inadequately Retired [GoLd]</b> claimed victory <b>Russisches Quellwasser Vod [ka]</b> to become our June GvG champions. We'd like to extend our congratulations to all of our competitors! For the complete list of this month's GvG rankings, <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/tournament2010/june/">head over here</a>.</p> <p>Since it's a new month, the Zaishen Chest will offer a new tonic. Use those keys for a chance to find a Boreal Tonic, which will allow you to transform yourself into a norn! To see the full tonic schedule, check out our <a href="http://guildwars.com/competitive/tournaments/zaishencalendar/">Zaishen Rewards Calendar</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/tournament2010/june/ competitive {urbe-dqez-tluq-mrep) Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:12:49 -0800 Community: For Your Eyes and Ears <p>Learn about GuildMag's latest issue and their podcast in this edition of <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {qryu-vjoh-jbgb-fvfr) Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:57:22 -0800 Community: Party in Shing Jea! <p>Gaming World Entertainment Network celebrates their website launch in Shing Jea Monastery, and Calaval Elwvyan has some cool videos to share in the latest edition of <em>Guild Wars</em> <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {mwbw-jmpp-znbh-tmbc) Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:57:22 -0800 Summer Fun at the Dragon Festival <p>It's almost time for the Dragon Festival, the annual celebration of the rebirth of the Empire of the Dragon from the devastation of the Jade Wind. Travel to distant Cantha and join the festivities in the Shing Jea Monastery from <b>July 1<sup>st</sup> to July 4<sup>th</sup></b>, where you'll find games of chance, rollerbeetle races, holiday quests and treats, and a visit from the Emperor himself!</p> <p>Explore the wonders of the Dragon Festival <a href="http://guildwars.com/events/ingame/dragonfestival/">here</a>!</p> http://guildwars.com/events/ingame/dragonfestival/ general {seug-kunk-tzse-xrxc) Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:16:32 -0800 Live Update: War in Kryta and GvG Changes <p>The focus of today's live update is the ongoing conflict in Kryta, but we've also made several changes that address issues in GvG.</p> <p>To read detailed notes about today's update, <a href="http://guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/default.php">head over here</a>. For more information about changes made to GvG and an update on where we're at with upcoming skill balance builds, check out this month's <a href="http://guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/june_2010_skill_balances.php">developer's update</a>.</p> http://guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/june_2010_skill_balances.php general {mtrb-zvqj-jxqk-ktyv) Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:08:24 -0800 Community: World Cup Mania and More! <p>Our German and French communities have some great updates, including a World Cup themed contest from Wartower and a chronicle of the War in Kryta from the French site Univers Virtuels! Find out about these and more in <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {clnk-rfnq-ciwr-xgeh) Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:57:22 -0800 May GvG Tournament Results <p>May's GvG tournament has concluded, and we have the results! This month, Get Good [GG] defeated The Marvel Superheroes [MSH] to claim the championship. For the complete list of this month's GvG rankings, <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/tournament2010/may/">head over here</a>.</p> <p>The start of a new month means that the Zaishen Chest will offer a new tonic. Make Zinn proud by using those Zaishen Keys for a chance to find June's Automatonic! To see the full tonic schedule, check out our <a href="http://guildwars.com/competitive/tournaments/zaishencalendar/">Zaishen Rewards Calendar</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/tournament2010/may/ competitive {wxql-rfwv-duaq-xsbc) Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:12:49 -0800 Recent Account Bans <p>Today more than 3,700 <i>Guild Wars</i> accounts were banned. Those terminated were positively identified as botters or players engaged in PvP match manipulation. We also disbanded whole guilds that were involved in these activities.</p> <p>We take this issue very seriously and have worked to improve our methods and tools for dealing with exploits like these. There are consequences if you engage in botting or match manipulation.</p> <p>Our Design Director, James Phinney, has provided more information about the bans and about our plans for continuing to pursue those involved in exploiting in his most recent blog post. Head over <a href="http://arena.net/blog/design-director-james-phinney-on-the-recent-account-bans">here</a> to check it out.</p> http://arena.net/blog/design-director-james-phinney-on-the-recent-account-bans general {ohtx-edwi-scci-njsk) Wed, 26 May 2010 17:12:49 -0800 May Game Balance Update! <p>In the forefront for this month's balance update: the Mesmer! We've made a variety of changes to improve this profession in high-end PvE, tackling issues like Interruption, Control Hexes, Energy Denial, and more. This update also features key changes to the Underworld and Fissure of Woe as well as a number of PvP balance changes.</p> <p>For an overview of the update, <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/default.php">head here</a>. For more detailed info about the skill changes, head on over to this month's <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/may_2010_skill_balances.php">developer's update</a>.</p> http://guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/may_2010_skill_balances.php general {xdxa-guun-mkbd-elau) Fri, 21 May 2010 17:12:49 -0800 Community: Have a Ball and Party On! <p>Two fantastic player-run events are coming up, and you're invited! Find out more details in <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {mozw-wcza-uurh-inwt) Thu, 13 May 2010 13:57:22 -0800 April GvG Tournament Results <p>In April GvG tournament news, <b>Chipotle Mexican Bar And Grill [Inc]</b> claimed victory over <b>Seppuku Paradigm [AA]</b> to become our champion guild of the month. For a complete list of this month's GvG rankings, <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/tournament2010/april/">head over here</a>.</p> <p>Since it's a new month, the Zaishen Chest will offer a new tonic. Use those Zaishen Keys for a chance to find May's sensational Phantasmal Tonic! To see the full tonic schedule, check out our <a href="http://guildwars.com/competitive/tournaments/zaishencalendar/">Zaishen Rewards Calendar</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/tournament2010/april/ competitive {tfzs-htiw-jvrb-hara) Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:50:58 -0800 Community: Inspired Creations! <p>In this edition of Community News, our players once again show off their creativity and wit. <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Read on for details</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {xvgc-txdu-jygw-mqfd) Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:57:22 -0800 An Anniversary Message from James Phinney <p>To wrap up today's fifth year anniversary, ArenaNet's own Design Director, James Phinney, has a few words of appreciation to share with all of you. <a href="http://arena.net/blog">Head over to the new ArenaNet Blog</a> to read what he has to say!</p> http://arena.net/blog general {zmed-kjqy-pomz-lose) Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:45:08 -0800 The Official ArenaNet Blog Launches <p>We're kicking off the brand-new ArenaNet Blog with the <i>Guild Wars 2</i> Design Manifesto, a message to MMO players from ArenaNet Studio Head Mike O'Brien which outlines the bold new direction GW2 will take. That's just the beginning – we've got a lot of cool stuff planned! <a href="http://arena.net/blog">Check out the new blog here</a>!</p> http://arena.net/blog press {tcuw-qwvq-udjd-rcih) Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:45:08 -0800 Help Us Celebrate Five Years of Guild Wars <p><i>Guild Wars</i> is turning five! We're throwing a big party to thank you all for five fantastic year&mdash;we couldn't have made it this far without you. Come join the festivities starting at Noon PST on April 22<sup>nd</sup>. Head <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/five_year_anniversary/">over here</a> to learn more!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/five_year_anniversary/ events {jahr-nniz-esjq-psjk) Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:45:08 -0800 GameSpot Interview: Linsey Murdock on War in Kryta <p>Live Team Lead Designer Linsey Murdock recently chatted about the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/warinkryta">War in Kryta</a> with GameSpot. Learn more about the war and the effect it will have on <em>Guild Wars 2</em>&mdash;read the interview <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/news.html?sid=6258414">here</a>!</p> http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/news.html?sid=6258414 press {cmqs-qowz-dida-skiw) Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:45:08 -0800 War in Kryta Costumes Now Available! <p>To commemorate the historic <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/warinkryta">War in Kryta</a>, we're offering <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/warinkryta/costumes">two brand-new costumes</a>! Show your support for the rebellion with a stealthy Shining Blade uniform or impersonate the enemy with an authoritarian White Mantle disguise.</p> <p>Pick up your War in Kryta costumes in the <i>Guild Wars</i> In-Game Store and the <a href="https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?action=toggleCategory&category=4">NCsoft Store</a> and join the battle!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/warinkryta/costumes general {shih-scwd-imup-gkhi) Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:57:22 -0800 Community: MantleCon, a Toga Party, and More! <p>Our incredible player community has some great events planned in the coming weeks&mdash;find out more in <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {dega-tfwc-pzvf-gzxs) Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:57:22 -0800 New Live Update: War on the Horizon <p>Today we've added all-new content that sets the stage for <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/warinkryta">major upcoming events</a> in the beleaguered nation of Kryta. Desperate to keep their grip on power, the White Mantle have cracked down on their populace by bringing in ruthless Peacekeepers. Elsewhere, the asura Arcane Council places the golemancer Zinn on trial. Read the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/default.php">update notes</a> for more details!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/warinkryta events {vmau-aste-veap-ggpo) Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:59:06 -0800 Welcome Stephane and Emily! <p>We're extremely excited to announce two new members to the <i>Guild Wars</i> Community Team&mdash;St&eacute;phane Lo Presti and Emily Diehl! St&eacute;phane will join ArenaNet as our French Community Manager, reforging a valuable link between the studio and our French-speaking fans. Many of you may already know ArenaNet veteran Emily Diehl for her work as producer on our websites and wiki. Now she's joining Community, where she'll help Martin, Regina, and St&eacute;phane cook up lots of interesting plans for the upcoming year. Be sure to stop by <a href="http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/User:Stephane_Lo_Presti">St&eacute;phane</a> and <a href="http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/User:Emily_Diehl">Emily's</a> wiki pages to say hello!</p> http://www.guildwars.com general {vyaj-cczq-tylx-tmei) Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:55:51 -0800 New Update: Creature Skills <p>Today's live update focuses on creature skill bars impacted by the February 25<sup>th</sup> update. Check out the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/default.php">update notes</a> for full details!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/default.php general {ehbx-mdvw-hajw-xadf) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:58:23 -0800 ArenaNet Artists at Emerald City ComiCon! <p>Come meet three fantastic ArenaNet artists at Seattle's <a href="http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/">Emerald City ComiCon</a> on March 13<sup>th</sup> and 14<sup>th</sup>! Katy Hargrove, Kristen Perry, and Matt Barrett will be hanging out all weekend in Artist's Alley. For more details about each of them (and what they'll have to offer at the show), head over <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/tradeshows/eccc2010/">here</a>.</p> <p>If you're in town Saturday night and want to hang out with some ArenaNet devs, here's your chance! Check out our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=340346987107">Facebook event page</a> for more information.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/tradeshows/eccc2010/ press {twcs-xnao-uukg-htju) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:06:03 -0800 Community: A Weekend "Maragon"! <p>This weekend, the [KISS] Alliance will host an epic riddle-based marathon through <i>Guild Wars</i>! Find out more in <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {pisq-wuny-nocd-ufth) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:57:22 -0800 February Game Balance Update! <p>It's one of the biggest skill updates we've ever done! We've addressed a wide range of game balance issues such as Shadow Form, Hammer Mastery in PvE, the role of the Ritualist in PvE, and much more. For an overview of the update, head <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/default.php">here</a>. For more detailed info about the skill changes, head on over to this month's <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/february_2010_skill_balances.php">developer's update</a>.</p> http://guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/february_2010_skill_balances.php general {uadu-xzyn-jxla-ypjk) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:12:49 -0800 Ghosts of Ascalon: The First Guild Wars Novel <p>It's almost here! <i>Ghosts of Ascalon</i>, the first original <i>Guild Wars</i> novel, hits bookshelves this summer! An epic tale written by Matt Forbeck and Jeff Grubb, <i>Ghosts of Ascalon</i> helps to set the stage for the release of <i>Guild Wars 2</i>. Head over <a href="http://www.guildwars2.com/en/world/ghosts-of-ascalon">here</a> to learn more!</p> http://www.guildwars2.com/en/world/ghosts-of-ascalon general {jqxy-sgrc-gduu-uinu) Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:43:29 -0800 The Most Influential Women in MMO Development <p>Massively interviewed twelve of the most influential women in MMO game development, including our very own Linsey Murdock and Katy Hargrove! Read the first of the fascinating multi-part interview <a href="http://www.massively.com/2010/02/19/an-interview-with-the-most-influential-women-in-mmo-development/">here</a>.</p> http://www.massively.com/2010/02/19/an-interview-with-the-most-influential-women-in-mmo-development/ press {xypf-lvwe-rzhf-akds) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:36:19 -0800 Jeff Grubb Gets Loreful with Ten Ton Hammer! <p>World-builder extraordinaire Jeff Grubb sat down with Ten Ton Hammer to discuss the lore of <i>Guild Wars 2</i>. Jeff talks about Elder Dragons, gods, dwarves, and more&mdash;read the interview <a href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/81024">here</a>!</p> http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/81024 general {ugej-lpnh-cjxr-eoxg) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:57:22 -0800 Canthan New Year Is Here! <p>Shing Jea Monastery has completed preparations for the annual Canthan New Year festival! Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT), it's time to put on your party mask and join in all of the holiday festivities, games, and quests. For complete details, head over to our special <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/canthannewyear2010/default.php">event page</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/canthannewyear2010/default.php events {irxj-khkf-ywrz-yfhg) Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:57:22 -0800 Community: A Tiger Feast! <p>In this edition of Community News, you're invited to The Brotherhood of Shadows Alliance Tiger Feast! Plus, we've got a great new <i>Guild Wars</i> blog for you to check out. Read more in <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {uipf-sbal-bomu-zxmp) Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:57:22 -0800 Making it as an MMO Blogger <p>Massively.com has posted "Making it as an MMO Blogger", a fascinating interview with nine community managers - including our very own Regina Buenaobra - about what it takes to build a successful MMO blog. Check out the first of the two-part series <a href="http://www.massively.com/2010/02/04/making-it-as-an-mmo-blogger-an-interview-with-top-community-man/">right here</a>!</p> http://www.massively.com/2010/02/04/making-it-as-an-mmo-blogger-an-interview-with-top-community-man/ general {rwij-nrpz-itzm-axdm) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:57:22 -0800 Community: Gamers Giving Back to Haiti <p>In this week's Community News, we provide details about Gaming World Events, who will host an in-game event to help raise money for the Canadian Red Cross and their relief efforts in Haiti. Head over <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">here</a> to find out more about this event and other cool stuff happening in the community.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {znes-rirc-zoke-guag) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:57:22 -0800 The Canthan New Year is Nearly Here! <p>The Year of the Tiger is upon us! We've posted an <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/canthannewyear2010/">overview</a> of all the fantastic stuff we have planned for the Canthan New Year's Festival, which begins on <b>Friday, February 12<sup>th</sup></b>. For a detailed look at the festival, check out Massively's <a href="http://www.massively.com/2010/02/01/the-flameseeker-chronicles-a-guide-to-the-canthan-new-year-fest/">comprehensive guide</a> right here!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/canthannewyear2010/ events {vlzz-bjls-cmej-ecxt) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:02:49 -0800 Community: Fansite News <p>In this update, we've got some exciting news to share from several of our fan sites. Read more in <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {cqne-eeyb-nkql-ctfz) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:57:22 -0800 New Update: PvP Changes and GvG Updates <p>In today's live update, we've focused on resolving several pressing PvP skill balance issues, making refinements to the Codex Arena, and making GvG participation a little easier. Head on over to our newest <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/january_2010_pvp_update.php">Developer Update</a> to learn more!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/january_2010_pvp_update.php competitive {slhy-pike-fixg-dxcg) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:58:23 -0800 Wintersday Redux! <p>Wintersday comes twice this year! Due to Grentchy technical issues with the Festival Hat distribution during the Wintersday finale earlier this month, we're hosting a special encore festival, complete with all the Wintersday activities you love!</p. <p>Wintersday Redux begins at noon Pacific time (-8 GMT) on Friday, January 29<sup>th</sup> and runs until 11:59 PM Pacific time on Sunday, February 7<sup>th</sup>. During the big finale, everyone will get another chance to pick up a Wintersday Festival Hat. If you can't make it to the finale, look for special holiday collectors who will exchange Festival Hats for Candy Cane Shards!</p> <p>Check out our <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday2009/">Wintersday page</a> for more info.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday2009/ events {zbfs-evgg-pnuq-guiu) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:58:23 -0800 Wintersday Art Contest Winners! <p>Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Wintersday Art Contest and a warm thank you to everyone who entered! Find out who won <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/wintersday2009">right here</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/wintersday2009 events {hjci-blif-fiou-teba) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:23:25 -0800 Digital Arts Workshop with ArenaNet Artists <p>Witness the creation of a gallery's worth of art—in real time! <a href="http://www.futurepoly.com/">FuturePoly's</a> Digital Arts Workshop is a fascinating 5-hour live art demonstration featuring some of the gaming industry's top talent. In this interactive workshop, ArenaNet artists Daniel Dociu, Kekai Kotaki, Matthew Barrett, and more will discuss their technique and create beautiful pieces of digital art, from sketch to completion. A portion of every ticket sale goes to the amazing charity <a href="http://childsplaycharity.org/">Child's Play</a>.</p> <p>The Digital Arts Workshop takes place on Saturday, January 23<sup>rd</sup> at Bellevue College's Paccar Auditorium in Bellevue, WA. To register or learn more, visit the <a href="http://www.futurepoly.com/">FuturePoly website</a>.</p> http://www.futurepoly.com/ press {qtmh-gppv-ztck-jkjo) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:50:44 -0800 New Holiday Papercraft: Avatar of Dwayna! <p>We saved the best for last&mdash;this impressive papercraft model of the Avatar of Dwayna is ready to grace your tree or desk with her serene presence. It's the biggest model we've ever done! <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/projects/wintersday_papercrafts">Click here to get started</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/projects/wintersday_papercrafts general {owse-zixi-mmdd-lezh) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:59:32 -0800 Community: Player-Run Wintersday Events! <p>Our fantastic player community has a bunch of great events in store for the Wintersday season! Read the latest <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a> for details!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {jiqr-hlit-fwex-anhe) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:57:22 -0800 New Costumes and Wintersday Cheer! <p>The preparations for our annual Wintersday celebration begin today! Starting <b>tomorrow</b> and running until <b>January 4<sup>th</sup></b>, Wintersday festivities will sweep across Tyria like a chill wind from the Shiverpeaks. Here's what revelers can expect this year:</p> <ul class="smallbullet-list"> <li>Brand-new for 2009&mdash;a unique set of Wintersday costumes are now available in the In-Game Store and the <a href="https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?action=toggleCategory&category=4">NCsoft Store</a>! Head over to our new <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/loot_and_items/costumes">costumes page</a> to read all of the details.</li><br/> <li>You've spoken, and we've listened! Costume slots have been added to the character portrait. Now, you can wear costumes over your armor, meaning you can look fabulous in your Dwayna costume or festival hat without sacrificing protection! Learn the details <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/loot_and_items/costumes">here</a>.</li><br/> <li>Starting tomorrow, our annual Wintersday festival will bring loads of seasonal treats, festive decorations, holiday quests, snowball tournaments, and more! Check out our <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday2009">Wintersday 2009 page</a> for more information.</li> </ul> http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/default.php events {izsa-kydk-ybld-hgfa) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:19:01 -0800 Wintersday Gifts for Friends and Followers <p>Do you follow us on Facebook or Twitter? If not, you should! Over the next few days, we'll be spreading extra Wintersday cheer with early presents for some of our lucky friends and followers. Simply <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GuildWars">friend us on Facebook</a> and/or <a href="http://twitter.com/guildwars">follow us on Twitter</a> (if you don't already, of course), and then watch our updates on these sites for further details. Good luck and happy Wintersday from all of us!</p> http://twitter.com/guildwars general {pxzw-itzi-xdjq-rgcx) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:29:10 -0800 Go Behind the Scenes with the Voices of Tyria <p>We've posted a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the voice acting behind <i>Guild Wars 2</i>, featuring top-tier talents like Felicia Day and Steve Blum! Check it out on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GuildWars2/">Facebook page</a> or <a href="http://www.youtube.com/arenanetofficial/">YouTube channel</a>.</p> http://www.youtube.com/arenanetofficial/ press {lhhk-obnj-mkeu-avfn) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:32:51 -0800 Wintersday Approaches! <p>Wintersday is almost here! Soon, cities and towns all across Tyria will be decked out in splendid holiday decor, enchanted snowman henchmen will serve your adventuring needs, and vendors will be selling all manner of Wintersday consumables.</p> <p>The festivities begin on December 18<sup>th</sup> and run until January 4<sup>th</sup>, so be sure to clear your calendars! Head over to our <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday2009">Wintersday 2009 event page</a> for all of the details.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/wintersday2009 events {zqrr-dcbx-omwx-vokj) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:59:32 -0800 New Holiday Papercraft: Rollerbeetles! <p>Check out this week's holiday papercraft: rollerbeetles! These speedy little bugs are waiting to be printed out and assembled. Make a whole pack of them! <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/projects/wintersday_papercrafts">Click right here</a> and we'll show you how.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/projects/wintersday_papercrafts general {ftyu-iabu-zbdj-cqtj) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:59:32 -0800 New Guild Wars 2 Interview at MMORPG.com <p>Following the release of the new <i>Guild Wars 2</i> video, we sat down with MMORPG.com to discuss the races of Tyria, GW2's massive game world, and more! Read the whole thing <a href="http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/473/feature/3812/Guild-Wars-2-Update-Interview.html">right here</a>.</p> http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/473/feature/3812/Guild-Wars-2-Update-Interview.html press {awol-fbhy-tgzo-dvnf) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:07:45 -0800 New Holiday Papercraft: Moa Bird! <p>This week's holiday papercraft model is the ubiquitous, flightless moa bird! Normally these birds are the size of ponies and fond of pecking, but these paper moas are small and harmless! Make yours today&mdash;we'll show you how <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/projects/wintersday_papercrafts">right here</a>! http://www.guildwars.com/community/projects/wintersday_papercrafts general {pwvm-yklt-jtym-hddy) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:59:32 -0800 New Guild Wars 2 Video: The Races of Tyria Experience the Races of Tyria, an incredible new video that looks at the five playable races of <i>Guild Wars 2</i>&mdash;asura, norn, humans, charr, and sylvari. <a href="http://www.guildwars2.com/en/world/races/">Learn more</a> about each compelling race and watch the video <a href="http://www.guildwars2.com">here</a>! http://www.guildwars2.com press {walw-owqy-hmpz-ebeu) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:24:22 -0800 Community: Calendar Time! <p>In this edition of Community News, we've got a new fan-made video for you to check out, and the glorious return of the <i>Guild Wars</i> Advent Calendar from Wartower.de! For details, click through to <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a>. http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {sntg-ecme-uala-icrr) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:57:22 -0800 Guild Wars Holiday Papercrafts <p>Just in time for the holidays—a collection of charming papercraft <i>Guild Wars</i> models! We've got paper moa birds, rollerbeetles, a tiny Gwen doll, and a brand-new surprise model that you'll just have to see! They'd all make great tree ornaments.</p> <p>Print out and make your own paper models—we'll show you how! <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/projects/wintersday_papercrafts">Click here</a> to get started!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/projects/wintersday_papercrafts general {oaql-kktn-twvq-kqgw) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:57:08 -0800 Wintersday Art Contest Begins! <p>Spread some holiday spirit and share your creativity with the <i>Guild Wars</i> community! Enter our annual Wintersday Art Contest, which starts today! Head over to <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/wintersday2009">this year's contest page</a> for more details.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/wintersday2009 events {ufsy-pawf-todc-ojhv) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:55:35 -0800 Eye of the North: Free with any Campaign! <p>The holidays are fast approaching, so we'll help you celebrate a little early! Starting today, when you buy any <i>Guild Wars</i> campaign from the In-Game Store or the NCsoft store, you'll receive <i>Eye of the North</i> for FREE! This special holiday offer ends January 5, 2010&mdash;<a href="https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=7462828574&action=toggleCategory&category=4">get yours today</a>!</p> https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=7462828574&action=toggleCategory&category=4 general {ufjp-ivqs-psun-xxgj) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:36:39 -0800 Buy The Art of Guild Wars 2, Get a Free Art Print! <p>Until January 4<sup>th</sup>, whenever you buy <a href="http://www.guildwars2.com/en/art/"><i>The Art of Guild Wars 2</i></a> from the Penny Arcade store, you'll receive a free limited edition <i>Guild Wars</i> art print. Choose from three awesome pieces of signed concept art from award-winning ArenaNet artists. Hurry over to the <a href="http://www.pennyarcademerch.com/guildwars.html">Penny Arcade store</a> today!</p> http://www.pennyarcademerch.com/guildwars.html general {gjbp-whhp-zgov-pgil) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:59:29 -0800 New Update: Dhuum Awakens! <p>Something stirs in the Underworld. Something ancient, powerful, and utterly evil: Dhuum. Banished eons ago by Grenth, this dark avatar of death has bided his time and grown in power. Now, Dhuum is free! We've added this terrifying new end boss to the Underworld&mdash;face him if you dare.</p> <p>To find out what other updates we've made today, be sure to check out the rest of the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/default.php">update notes</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/ general {sigv-qgul-gayh-bybx) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:18 -0800 Community: Autumn Soiree! <p>The <b>Order of the Phoenix Alliance</b> invites you to attend their autumn celebration, the Soiree at the Sanctum on November 14<sup>th</sup> in the Imperial Sanctum! To learn more about this special event, check out this week's <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news">Community News</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news general {kmyh-wgdq-dooo-rgzm) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:37:46 -0800 MMO Calendar 2010 is Now Available! <p>The fourth annual MMO Calendar is now available, featuring original artwork from the hottest current and upcoming MMOs&mdash;including an awesome piece of <i>Guild Wars 2</i> artwork from our very own Kekai Kotaki! 100% of the proceeds go directly to the good people at <a href="http://www.stjude.org/">St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital</a>. You get a fantastic calendar and get to support a great cause at the same time&mdash;it's a win/win!</p> <p>Plus, everyone who purchases a calendar will be entered in a drawing to win cool MMO prizes, including a boxed copy of the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/products/gwtrilogy/"><i>Guild Wars Trilogy</i></a>. Head over to <a href="http://mmocalendar.com/">http://www.mmocalendar.com</a> and order yours today!</p> http://mmocalendar.com/ general {kvtq-thsa-jjml-gadd) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:16:59 -0800 Halloween Art Contest Winners! <p>It was a tough decision, but we have selected the Halloween Art Contest winners from a field of fantastic entries. Thank you to all who participated! Check out the winning art <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2009">right here</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2009 general {fifa-rfpn-jpgd-fwvk) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:39:02 -0800 Web Developer Job Opening <p>Are you an outstanding web developer with a passion for MMOGs? Why not join our team? Qualified candidates will be passionate, creative team players who produce high quality JavaScript code and love agile development. ASP.NET and ASP.NET MVC experience is a huge plus. Check out our <a href="http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NCSOFT&cws=1&rid=419">job listing</a> for more details!</p> http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NCSOFT&cws=1&rid=419 press {ipbt-rwpf-loka-jsra) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:05:17 -0800 Community: Listen, Look, Create! <p>This edition of Community News spotlights some awesome player events: the monthly Ascension Show on Sanitarium.fm, a Halloween update to Healbot Blues, and a video contest by InfestedHydralisk! See our <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Community News</a> for more! http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {jdfl-bkox-vnvv-drna) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:57:22 -0800 Community: Halloween Events and More! <p>Halloween is nearly here, and we have some frightfully fantastic player-organized events coming up. But that's not all! For you bloggers out there, one of our fan sites has created a <i>Guild Wars</i> theme for WordPress. Plus: <i>Guild Wars</i> fan fiction for the iPhone! <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">Come check it out</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {hvis-hgtp-bjku-orek) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:57:22 -0800 New Live Update <p>Today's update is now live! Here's a sample of what you'll find in the new build:</p> <ul class="smallbullet-list"> <li> We've got tricks and treats galore and new quests to explore during the 2009 Halloween Event, which starts <b>tomorrow</b>! Head over to our <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/halloween_2009">event page</a> for more details.</li><br/> <li> A new PvP format is now available! Learn more about the brand-new Codex Arena <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/pvp/pvp_types/codex_arena.php">here</a>!</li> </ul> <p>To read all of the details, be sure to check out the rest of the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/default.php">update notes</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/default.php general {mkgt-yxix-wuxc-xyag) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:00:33 -0800 Halloween Approaches! <p>Halloween is coming, so prepare for ten days of mayhem, mirth, and the Mad King! Festivities kick off on <b>Friday, October 23<sup>rd</sup></b> at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT). Keep your eyes open for spooky special event collectors and monsters dropping trick-or-treat bags. Crash our annual PvP Costume Brawl! Venture into the Underworld on a series of all-new quests&mdash;if you dare! And, on Halloween, <b>October 31<sup>st</sup></b>, Mad King Thorn will make a series of appearances!</p> <p>Head over to our <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/halloween_2009">Halloween 2009 event page</a> for all of the gory details!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/halloween_2009/ events {uypi-esbq-ewex-hnfh) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:21:59 -0800 Fall Storage Sale: 25% off Xunlai Storage Panes! <p>There's never been a better time to expand your storage! <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/products/extras/storage/">Xunlai Storage Panes</a> are 25% off from October 7th through November 1st.</p> <p>Visit the <i>Guild Wars</i> In-Game Store or the <a href="https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=5149897128&action=viewItem&item_id=111">NCsoft Store</a> to take advantage of this limited time offer!</p> https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl?dnv=5149897128&action=viewItem&item_id=111 general {xmyl-hgfc-gdhe-pnxk) Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:05:09 -0800 September Tournament News <p>In September, <b>Inadequately Equipped [GeAr]</b> claimed victory over <b>I Disposable Heroes I [DirT]</b> to become the champion guild of the month. On the 1v1 front, <b>Cleanup Time</b> defeated <b>Julie Loves Cindy</b> to become our September 1v1 champion. For a complete list of the monthly rankings, check out the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/tournament2009/september/default.php">full GvG and 1v1 results</a>.</p> <p>Since it's a new month, the Zaishen Chest will offer a new tonic. Use those Zaishen Keys for a chance to find October's sensational Skeletonic! To see the full tonic schedule, check out the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/tournaments/zaishencalendar/?year=2009">Zaishen Rewards Calendar</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/tournament2009/september/default.php competitive {zsqn-cpkx-fkhz-lbfu) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:27:32 -0800 Community: E-Zines and Horrorween! <p>The player community is celebrating October with a lot of creativity, starting with two great publications from Photics and ending with a massive Halloween event: The King and Queen's Horrorween! Read on for <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">community news</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {vozq-rywh-hlrw-ikma) Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:57:22 -0800 Henchman Skill Bar Contest Winners! <p>Congratulations to the winners of the Henchman Skill Bar Contest! Who won? Find out <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/henchmen_skill_bar_contest">right here</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/henchmen_skill_bar_contest events {pwvq-dvnq-crqf-uudn) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:09:13 -0800 Halloween Art Contest <p>Help us celebrate the season by entering your <i>Guild Wars</i> themed Halloween art in our fifth annual contest. Design a costume, bake a cake, carve a pumpkin&mdash;go nuts! Check out the <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2009">details here</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2009 general {ylan-rebq-zruo-jqme) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:26:18 -0800 Chinese Community Localization <p>We'd like to announce an exciting opportunity for <i>Guild Wars</i> players who speak Traditional Chinese! We've created a way for you to submit localized content for skill names and descriptions. If you would like to help, <a href="http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Feedback:Chinese_community_localization">check out this page</a> on the Official <i>Guild Wars</i> Wiki. Please note that we are currently focusing on Traditional Chinese skill names and descriptions only.</p> http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Feedback:Chinese_community_localization general {tfrt-nctj-vpsh-pooj) Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:26:18 -0800 Skill Bar Contest Winners Revealed October 1 <p>We received a huge number of entries to the Henchman Skill Bar Contest&mdash;more than 30,000! We're still reviewing all of the submissions, so we've moved the announcement of the contest winners to October 1<sup>st</sup>. We're sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/henchmen_skill_bar_contest/ general {ykbt-fblx-garq-dxjo) Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:26:18 -0800 The Art of Guild Wars 2 - NOW AVAILABLE! <p>This incredible hardbound collection of <i>Guild Wars 2</i> concept art is now available for sale! <a href="http://www.guildwars2.com/en/the-art-of-guild-wars-2/">Head over here</a> to pick up your copy today.</p> http://www.guildwars2.com/en/the-art-of-guild-wars-2/ press {nfzp-bhvl-bjak-fxzy) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:44:04 -0800 Community: Discussions and Awesome Tunes! <p>Interested in <i>Guild Wars</i> discussion? Love music? Tune in to the Ascension Show this month on Sanitarium.fm! For more details, <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/">check out Community News</a>!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/community/news/ general {ujnq-xbtl-smpw-mohs) Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:26:17 -0800 Kill Ten Rats Interview Posted <p><i>Guild Wars</i> Live Team Lead Designer Linsey Murdock and <i>Guild Wars</i> 2 Game Designer Isaiah "Izzy" Cartwright recently sat down with the folks from Kill Ten Rats to discuss <i>Guild Wars</i> combat and the metrics used for skill balance. <a href="http://www.killtenrats.com/2009/09/17/guild-wars-interview/">Head over</a> to see what they have to say!</p> http://www.killtenrats.com/2009/09/17/guild-wars-interview/ competitive {lfda-hxvf-weww-mofr) Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:59:45 -0800 PAX Videos Are Now Online! <p>Couldn't make it to PAX this year? To make sure you didn't miss anything, we've posted videos of our panel interviews from the Penny Arcade Expo on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/arenanetofficial">our YouTube channel</a>. Head over to watch discussions about the art of <i>Guild Wars 2</i>, a panel interview with the <i>Guild Wars</i> Live Team, and a lore-filled talk about the upcoming <i>Fall of Ascalon</i> novel!</p> http://www.youtube.com/user/arenanetofficial press {tqfr-xpkw-mbnj-ixwy) Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:57:31 -0800 New Update Now Live! <p>Check out our <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates">latest game update</a> and read what the developers have to say about it <a href="http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/developer_updates/september_2009_skill_balances.php">here</a>.</p> http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates general {qnpf-skgw-lxue-dmhb) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:03:57 -0800 Aion Wings FAQ Updated! <p>Due to popular demand, we've made some changes to the <i>Aion</i> wings emote promo. Players who purchase <i>Aion</i> digitally will now be able to get the wings emote for their <i>Guild Wars</i> accounts. Pop over to our <a href="http://guildwars.com/aion">revised <i>Aion</i> wings FAQ</a> for more info!</p> http://www.guildwars.com/aion general {rqgo-dmku-svod-fguv) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:06:59 -0800 PAX Updates All Weekend! <p><a href="http://guildwars.com/events/tradeshows/pax2009">PAX is upon us</a>! We'll be posting updates all weekend from the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle. To stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news:</p> <ul class="bullet-list"> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/arenanet">Follow us on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ArenaNetInc">Friend us on Facebook</a></li> </ul> <p>If you're heading to the show, be sure to swing by booth #842 in the Exhibit Hall and say hi!</p> http://guildwars.com/events/tradeshows/pax2009 events {otxh-bcsq-qkpe-iayr) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:20:45 -0800 Test Krewe Applications Closing September 8th <p>As a reminder for those interested in becoming a member of the <i>Guild Wars</i> Live Test Krewe, the deadline for submitting applications is this upcoming Tuesday, September 8<sup>th</sup>. If you haven't submitted your <a href="http://guildwars.com/community/test_krewe">Test Krewe application</a>, be sure to do so before then.</p> <p>Thanks to everyone who has applied! Going through all the applications will take some time, but we'll announce the Test Krewe members as soon as we can. Stay tuned!</p> http://guildwars.com/community/test_krewe general {etzf-qchp-wkwn-grer) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:20:45 -0800 Guild Wars 2 Art in ImagineFX! <p>Check out the <a href="http://www.imaginefx.com/02287754331745571391/imaginefx-issue-48.html">August issue of <i>ImagineFX</i></a>, which features two beautiful pieces of <a href="http://www.guildwars2.com"><i>Guild Wars 2</i></a> concept art by our very own Art Director Daniel Dociu. Look for this special issue on shelves now!</p> http://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/guild-wars-2-art-in-imaginefx.html press {bpkb-fhxe-imdz-jyxd) Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:20:45 -0800