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Does the massively multiplayer bit of MMOs leave you cold? Are you put off by traditions and rules that everyone but you seems to know? Me too; let’s play Guild Wars 2 instead.

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Guild Wars 2 users in Europe have been reporting issues signing into the game since the three-day head start launched at midnight PDT today.

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Guild Wars 2 launches next week and to make sure you’re ready, ArenaNet has sent over a list of launch times to avoid any confusion.

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During yesterday’s Guild Wars 2 stress test, changes to the Engineer were implemented, providing the character with a new set Turret abilities. Each one provides a “quick fire” ability for when your turret isn’t up. Rocket Turret, for example, is an AoE which fires off a Rocket that explodes on impact, while the Rifle Turret shoots a bullet from the toolbelt. There’s more, of course, and it’s all posted over on GW Guru. Thanks, PCgamesN. Games’ out August 28.

ArenaNet has updated the Guild Wars 2 beta client with close to 10,000 files added or changed. Additions include a FPS counter, updated maps, and an update to PvP arenas Raid of the Capricorn and Legacy of the Foefire, and the PvE area Sorror’s Ambrace. An unknown area which could possibly be the Hall of Memories or an extension of Orr was also added. The last beta test was held weekend before last, and as PCgamesN notes, it’s not likely another test will roll out unless its a short stress test; likely, it’s so players will have less to download when the game launches at the end of August. It makes sense, as it would also reduce the load on the game servers at launch. We’ll keep an eye on this for you just in case. Via Reddit.

ArenaNet has released videos of the intro sequences for the Charr, Norn, Human, and Asura in Guild Wars 2. Hopefully, the videos, all posted below, will get you pumped for the final beta this weekend. The Asura video below is courtesy of
GameTrailers.

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ArenaNet has announced that World vs World bugs have been patched with improved accuracy so rankings will be available after this weekend’s beta. Servers available for the final beta where also announced, and the world population has been increased due to the additional areas open for traversing as well as to test the tech. More worlds will be opened should the need arise. You can get more information through the link, as well as a list of servers.

ArenaNet has announced its to perform another stress test for Guild Wars 2 next week on June 27 from 10.00am to 2.00pm PDT. All players who have pre-purchased the MMO are invited to participate, and characters won’t be wiped, so if you played in previous betas, you can pick up right where you left off. Get more information through the link.

ArenaNet has said it’s increasing the world population limits the Guild Wars 2 beta event which is going on this weekend. Therefore, worlds that were previously listed as full are now open to more characters. The purpose was to alleviate the rush of players, but if you find you are still have some issues with the game, there is a known issues thread here. Thanks, Massively.

The second beta weekend for Guild Wars 2 starts Friday, and to get you prepped, ArenaNet has provided details on what to expect when running around and slashing things.

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ArenaNet president Mike O’Brien has said Guild Wars 2 wasn’t offered as a straight free-to-play title due to being a high quality MMO, not “the lowest cost MMO.”

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Guild wars 2 could launch on June 28 if a pre-order promotional flyer posted by a Fry’s retailer in Texas is any indication. Kotaku, which obtained a shot of the flyer, contacted NCsoft on the matter which responded: “We have not released an official launch date within 2012 as feedback from our closed and open marketing betas will help us determine an exact release date. We will release Guild Wars 2 when it is ready.” Earlier this month GameSpot put up a placeholder date of June 26 for the MMO, which is currently still in beta. Neither NCsoft nor ArenNet have announced a concrete date for the anticipated title, but has previously confirmed it will be released sometime this year.

The standard and deluxe digital editions of Guild Wars 2 on the official store have sold out in North America, according to a statement posted on the game’s Facebook page. GameStop and Best Buy still have stock available. Those who purchased the game digitally were ensured a spot in the beta, which starts this weekend. NCsoft put a cap on the amount of digital versions available, it said, in order to “ensure we have enough capacity for our customers.” All is not lost though, baby Charr, the company further stated that ArenaNet will “likely have capacity available after the initial crunch at the start of the weekend,” and once the firm is able to resume digital sales, those who purchase the game will “still be able to play for the remainder of the weekend.”

ArenaNet has announced the first public Guild Wars 2 beta weekend will occur next weekend on April 27. The fun will end though on April 29. More testing weekends will be announced at a later date, so if you miss out on this one, you will have another opportunity to participate in the future. To get a beta key, you can pre-purchase the game to get instant access or if you have signed up for it previously, check your mail boxes. Beta sign-ups are currently closed. More details on the first beta weekend will be announced via a blog update soon.

Check out some sweet snippets of footage from battles of varying scale in Guild Wars 2.

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ArenaNet has released a video which features the team discussing its Game Design Manifesto for Guild Wars 2. According to the developers, when creating the MMO, it had three main themes to adhere to: making an MMORPG a great RPG, rethinking combat, and making the MMO more social. You can watch it for yourself below, or if you would rather read about it, the Manifesto has been posted on the official site since 2010. You should still watch it, though. The next closed beta is scheduled for later this month and the game will be released this year.

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If you haven’t signed up for the Guild Wars 2 public beta, you only have until 6.00pm GMT today to do so.

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ArenaNet held a closed beta for Guild Wars 2 over the weekend, and Stephany Nunneley won the ensuing brawl for VG247′s lone key.

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ArenaNet has said world vs. world battles in Guild Wars 2 could last up to two weeks at a time, considering there can be three servers fighting on map supporting up to 300 players.

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ArenaNet has unveiled the latest race to grace Guild Wars 2, and those familiar with the first game, should recognize there giants.

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