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- Unearthing the Necromancer August 24, 2010Just in time for gamescom, we've dug up the necromancer, a master of dark arts who wields the power of death... and life! This sinister Guild Wars 2 profession can summon undead minions, suck the life force from enemies, and cheat death with the eerie Death Shroud ability! Unearth the uncanny necromancer and his strange abilities here! […]
- Watch Our MMO Manifesto Video August 10, 2010In 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! […]
- Wall to Wall Gamescom Coverage! August 6, 2010ArenaNet 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 […]
- Free Ghosts of Ascalon Preview and Wallpapers July 14, 2010The first Guild Wars novel, Ghosts of Ascalon, hits the stores on July 27th, but you don't have to wait to read the first chapter! Check it out for free here (English only, Right click to save as), and then swing by our updated Ghosts of Ascalon page, which features a cool new wallpaper, a map of the book's setting, and an updated FAQ - right here! […]
- Introducing the Ranger July 13, 2010Presenting the ranger, a keen-eyed master of archery who can harness the power of nature or fight alongside his loyal animal companion. This Guild Wars 2 profession can lay traps, summon nature spirits, or barrage his foes from a distance. Discover the multi-talented ranger and his potent pets right here! […]
- Player, Heal Thyself - Healing and Death in GW2 July 7, 2010Guild Wars 2 will challenge the way you think about healing and death in an MMO. Game designer Jon Peters shows how we break the mold with dedicated healing slots for all professions, new "downed" skills, decreased death penalties, and more! Learn more in Jon's in-depth article right here! […]
- Enter the GW2 Costume Contest at gamescom July 2, 2010As you know, we're going to be at gamescom in Cologne, Germany on August 18-22, showing off the first public demo of Guild Wars 2. But that's not all - we're hosting the first ever Guild Wars 2 Costume Contest at gamescom, so start working on your costume now! More details will follow! […]
- IGN Interview Reveals New GW2 Features June 30, 2010IGN wanted to learn more about additional features of Guild Wars 2 -- stuff like feats, achievements, personality, and the many mini-game activities. Designers Curtis Johnson, John Stumme, and Ben Miller sat down with IGN to fill them in on the wide range of gameplay in GW2 beyond combat! Check out their wide-ranging discussion about the features of Guild Wa […]
- Dociu Receives Applied Arts Award for GW2 Concept Art June 17, 2010Our very own creative director Daniel Dociu won an award from Applied Arts, Canada's Visual Communications Magazine, for his striking Guild Wars 2 concept art paintings. Go check out these evocative masterpieces for yourself right here! Congratulations, Daniel! […]
- Introducing the Warrior and the GW2 Trait System June 9, 2010Presenting the rugged warrior, a master of weapons who builds up adrenaline to power his attacks! Learn more about the warrior and seem him in action here. Plus: check out the Guild Wars 2 trait system, the key to upgrading and enhancing your character! […]
- ArenaNet Hits the Road and Meets Fans this Summer June 2, 2010Global Brand Director Chris Lye explains our exciting summer plans and spills the beans about what Guild Wars 2 fans can expect to see at upcoming conventions (prepare to be psyched). Read about it on our blog right here! […]
- Find Your Own Story in Guild Wars 2 May 25, 2010Guild Wars 2 is the story of YOU and the heroic adventures you experience in the dynamic, interactive world of Tyria. Lore and Continuity Designer Ree Soesbee talks in detail about the customizable, personal storylines in Guild Wars 2 right here! […]
- Discover Dynamic Events in Guild Wars 2 May 12, 2010In Guild Wars 2, you will directly experience and affect the world around you! Lead Content Designer Colin Johanson explains GW2's dynamic event system and how it will change the way you think about MMO quests and content right here! […]
- New Wallpaper - Norn elementalist! April 30, 2010As a way of saying thanks for spreading the word about the elementalist and our combat articles on Twitter, Digg, Facebook, and Reddit, we've released a brand-new wallpaper for your enjoyment. Bring some raw elemental power to your desktop with this incredible new norn elementalist wallpaper from artist extraordinaire Kekai Kotaki! Head over to our wall […]
- Guild Wars 2 Combat: Weapons, Races and Professions April 29, 2010In the second part of this feature, Lead Designer Eric Flannum goes into greater detail about the role that weapons, races, and professions play in Guild Wars 2's combat system. Find out more here! […]



