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Buzzi on 13 December 2011
Rainbird said:
Buzzi said:
And the beta is obviously not releasing by the end of the year, like they said -__-

I think the closest thing they ever said, was that there would be small, closed tests (alpha and beta) this year, which would determine when a real beta might come around.


They actually said closed betas would start by the end of the year. And this won't happen.

I would not be so upset if they said this a year ago, but they said it in September, how can it be delayed whenlittle should have changed by then? I'm really thinking the game could arrive in 2013 now...



CURRENTLY PLAYING: Xenoblade (Wii), Super mario 3D land (3DS), Guild Wars (PC)

 

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Rainbird on 13 December 2011
Buzzi said:
Rainbird said:
Buzzi said:
And the beta is obviously not releasing by the end of the year, like they said -__-

I think the closest thing they ever said, was that there would be small, closed tests (alpha and beta) this year, which would determine when a real beta might come around.

They actually said closed betas would start by the end of the year. And this won't happen.

I would not be so upset if they said this a year ago, but they said it in September, how can it be delayed whenlittle should have changed by then? I'm really thinking the game could arrive in 2013 now...

But whenever they've been talking about their beta, they've talked about having small, closed tests. The beta they referred to was most likely not meant for the public in any way, hence why we haven't been hearing of it. If it is actually running of course.



Rainbird on 14 December 2011

All the details are up, and the mesmer looks pretty awesome! I love the focus on illusions.

http://www.guildwars2.com/en/the-game/professions/mesmer/



Rainbird on 15 December 2011

The closed beta is starting tomorrow! Fuck yeah!

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-12-15-guild-wars-2-closed-beta-date-16th-december



Rainbird on 15 December 2011
Buzzi said:
Rainbird said:
Buzzi said:
And the beta is obviously not releasing by the end of the year, like they said -__-

I think the closest thing they ever said, was that there would be small, closed tests (alpha and beta) this year, which would determine when a real beta might come around.

They actually said closed betas would start by the end of the year. And this won't happen.

I would not be so upset if they said this a year ago, but they said it in September, how can it be delayed whenlittle should have changed by then? I'm really thinking the game could arrive in 2013 now...

Wrong.



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Buzzi on 15 December 2011
Rainbird said:
Buzzi said:
Rainbird said:
Buzzi said:
And the beta is obviously not releasing by the end of the year, like they said -__-

I think the closest thing they ever said, was that there would be small, closed tests (alpha and beta) this year, which would determine when a real beta might come around.

They actually said closed betas would start by the end of the year. And this won't happen.

I would not be so upset if they said this a year ago, but they said it in September, how can it be delayed whenlittle should have changed by then? I'm really thinking the game could arrive in 2013 now...

Wrong.


THey're the only team who can announce a beta two days before its opening XD
Well, I'm happy now, I should have spoken earlier, maybe they were just waiting for some complaints!



CURRENTLY PLAYING: Xenoblade (Wii), Super mario 3D land (3DS), Guild Wars (PC)

 

Rainbird on 17 January 2012

http://www.vg247.com/2012/01/17/arenanet-plotting-guild-wars-2s-open-beta/

“Planning has begun for an Open Beta. It’s all extremely exciting, and the game is coming along smashingly,” ArenaNet’s Angel Leigh McCoy told Nevermet Press.

The designer and writer also hinted that Guild Wars 2 is, as an imminent open beta suggests, close to complete.

“It really is like magic when it all starts coming together and you see what an enormous accomplishment you’ve contributed to,” she said.

The anticipated MMORPG sequel has been in closed beta since mid-December but has no release date.

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Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on!!!



Rainbird on 23 January 2012

http://www.arena.net/blog/dragon

Welcome to the Year of the Dragon!

Today is Lunar New Year’s Day, and according to the Asian zodiac system, the first day of the Year of the Dragon. It’s an auspicious omen for all of us at ArenaNet, as we get ready to make this our own Year of the Dragon.

According to tradition, the dragon embodies passion, independence, and ambition. We think it’s a perfect analogy for what we’re trying to accomplish with Guild Wars 2. We’re a company full of MMO and RPG fans, and we’ve set out to fundamentally rethink how you deliver an RPG experience online. So this year, the Year of the Dragon, let’s usher out old thinking – the tired old quest model, stiff repetitive combat, and monthly fees – and usher in the new.

Guild Wars 2 has captured the imagination of gamers and media all over the world with its action-oriented combat, its living world full of dynamic events, its highly personalized role-playing experience, and the handcrafted artistry that suffuses every element of the game. Last year, thousands of you joined us at shows and events all over the world to try Guild Wars 2 for yourself. This year, you’ll finally be able to immerse yourself in the vast, diverse world of Tyria.

We recently finished our first closed beta test, and we’re now ready to hold progressively larger events. In February we’ll invite select press to participate in beta testing, and in March and April we’ll aggressively ramp up the size of our beta test events so that many of you will have a chance to participate. And of course, this all leads to the release of Guild Wars 2 later this year.

So stay tuned to our official Guild Wars 2 website, our Facebook page, and this blog for more information about how to participate in an upcoming beta event.

It’s been an incredible adventure over the past five years, working with our community and our team of dedicated artists, designers, and programmers to realize this vision. This year, the seeds of that work come to fruition. We can’t wait to play the game with you.

So welcome to the Year of the Dragon – the year of Guild Wars 2.

-Mike O’Brien
ArenaNet Founder and President

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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!



r505Matt on 14 February 2012
Rainbird said:

http://www.arena.net/blog/dragon

 

Welcome to the Year of the Dragon!

Today is Lunar New Year’s Day, and according to the Asian zodiac system, the first day of the Year of the Dragon. It’s an auspicious omen for all of us at ArenaNet, as we get ready to make this our own Year of the Dragon.

According to tradition, the dragon embodies passion, independence, and ambition. We think it’s a perfect analogy for what we’re trying to accomplish with Guild Wars 2. We’re a company full of MMO and RPG fans, and we’ve set out to fundamentally rethink how you deliver an RPG experience online. So this year, the Year of the Dragon, let’s usher out old thinking – the tired old quest model, stiff repetitive combat, and monthly fees – and usher in the new.

Guild Wars 2 has captured the imagination of gamers and media all over the world with its action-oriented combat, its living world full of dynamic events, its highly personalized role-playing experience, and the handcrafted artistry that suffuses every element of the game. Last year, thousands of you joined us at shows and events all over the world to try Guild Wars 2 for yourself. This year, you’ll finally be able to immerse yourself in the vast, diverse world of Tyria.

We recently finished our first closed beta test, and we’re now ready to hold progressively larger events. In February we’ll invite select press to participate in beta testing, and in March and April we’ll aggressively ramp up the size of our beta test events so that many of you will have a chance to participate. And of course, this all leads to the release of Guild Wars 2 later this year.

So stay tuned to our official Guild Wars 2 website, our Facebook page, and this blog for more information about how to participate in an upcoming beta event.

It’s been an incredible adventure over the past five years, working with our community and our team of dedicated artists, designers, and programmers to realize this vision. This year, the seeds of that work come to fruition. We can’t wait to play the game with you.

So welcome to the Year of the Dragon – the year of Guild Wars 2.

-Mike O’Brien
ArenaNet Founder and President

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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

 


Must get into beta.... And hey there, been a while =P



Buzzi on 18 February 2012

This is the first beta weekend for selected players...I can't wait for the real open beta, this is my most hyped game ever! lol



CURRENTLY PLAYING: Xenoblade (Wii), Super mario 3D land (3DS), Guild Wars (PC)