The original article is here:
http://goty.gamespy.com/2006/pc/index13.html
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In broader terms, Guild Wars is extremely close to being our favorite MMO ever due to its enlightened approach to the genre. The attention that ArenaNet pays to the game's PvP experience would be embraced by the industry at large in a perfect world, and its ability to offer such a stellar product without charging a monthly subscription is nothing short of revolutionary. If subsequent expansions reflect the level of quality we saw in Factions and Nightfall, then ArenaNet's model will be viable indeed.
Congrats, ANet!
Nightfall: Gamespy's #1 MMO game of 2006
ChaoticCoyote
milias
Congratulations ANet!!! 
In broader terms, Guild Wars is extremely close to being our favorite MMO ever due to its enlightened approach to the genre. The attention that ArenaNet pays to the game's PvP experience would be embraced by the industry at large in a perfect world, and its ability to offer such a stellar product without charging a monthly subscription is nothing short of revolutionary. If subsequent expansions reflect the level of quality we saw in Factions and Nightfall, then ArenaNet's model will be viable indeed.
OMG! They called it an expansion!!! What sacrilege!!!
In broader terms, Guild Wars is extremely close to being our favorite MMO ever due to its enlightened approach to the genre. The attention that ArenaNet pays to the game's PvP experience would be embraced by the industry at large in a perfect world, and its ability to offer such a stellar product without charging a monthly subscription is nothing short of revolutionary. If subsequent expansions reflect the level of quality we saw in Factions and Nightfall, then ArenaNet's model will be viable indeed.
OMG! They called it an expansion!!! What sacrilege!!!
Darcy
They also said: "Your guess is as good as ours as to where the next campaign will go, but make no mistake, we're very excited to find out."
So another person has joined the guessing game.
Congratulations ArenaNet! A well-deserved award.
So another person has joined the guessing game.
Congratulations ArenaNet! A well-deserved award.
broodijzer
congrats A-net
Count to Potato
congrat's game fo the year plz now???
Sekkira
Did they give it 8.8?
TheLordOfBlah
gg anet, you guys earned it.
Illuminus
Congratulations!
You guys truly deserved that reward
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You guys truly deserved that reward
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bamm bamm bamm
They had nothing but good words for the Anet, that's what I like to see. 
Deleet
Just a sidenote:
"ESRB Teen for Use of Alcohol, Violence"
lol? Alcohol use?, haha
"ESRB Teen for Use of Alcohol, Violence"
lol? Alcohol use?, haha
Lyphen
Yep, even though I would like many changes done to the game, I don't see anything better out there! Congrats!
Omega X
Meh...
When I see 1up's GOTY for this category then I'll care.
When I see 1up's GOTY for this category then I'll care.
w00t!
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Meh...
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Back on topic, congrats to Anet. As per usual, Anet has done a wonderful job of continually improving on a product that was excellent out of the gate.
Let's see, I've paid $210 for 3 collector's sets, $60 for 2 regular versions. I've played about 2,000 hours between the two accounts. That makes $270/2000 = $0.135, or 13 1/2 cents per hour played. Best bargain in gaming.
So all of you complainers, look around and see if there is anything else in life that gives you better entertainment for 13 cents an hour...
/applaud
Big_Iron
Awesome! Anet truly deserves this. Nightfall is one of the best games I've ever played.
Congratulations Anet!!!
Congratulations Anet!!!
Vandal2k6
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Meh...
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Grtz Anet. Never expected anything different tbh
Omega X
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Do trolls have hairy toes? You should know...
Back on topic, congrats to Anet. As per usual, Anet has done a wonderful job of continually improving on a product that was excellent out of the gate. Let's see, I've paid $210 for 3 collector's sets, $60 for 2 regular versions. I've played about 2,000 hours between the two accounts. That makes $270/2000 = $0.135, or 13 1/2 cents per hour played. Best bargain in gaming. So all of you complainers, look around and see if there is anything else in life that gives you better entertainment for 13 cents an hour... /applaud |
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If you don't like what I have to say then don't reply.
Otherwise, when I see GOTY across the board it'll matter. Until then its a GOTY from Game Spy out of all places.
lacasner
I agree with Omega 100%, plus imo GW isn't even an mmo, so it shouldn't be in mmorpg contention.
TB_
So lets see MMORPGs this year... you had autoassult which failed day 1, and ummm factions.....yeah.... and..... yeah thats it so they won becuase it was released, not becuase it was good.
Dark Dragon
congratulations anet.
hush the rest of you who have nothing good to say
hush the rest of you who have nothing good to say
Omega X
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So lets see MMORPGs this year... you had autoassult which failed day 1, and ummm factions.....yeah.... and..... yeah thats it so they won becuase it was released, not becuase it was good.
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Giga Strike
does this mean that gamespy thinks that guild wars is better than WoW?
dreamhunk
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does this mean that gamespy thinks that guild wars is better than WoW?
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Ninna
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So lets see MMORPGs this year... you had autoassult which failed day 1, and ummm factions.....yeah.... and..... yeah thats it so they won becuase it was released, not becuase it was good.
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2006 MMORPGs (all pay to play)
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Dark Age of Camelot had an expansion
Dark and Light was released
Dungeons and Dragons Online was released
EverQuest had an expansion
Everquest2 had an expansion
and thats from top of my head ...
LifeInfusion
Niceness. Another win for Arenanet.
Carl Butanananowski
good job anet!
dreamhunk
by the way shouln't anet give that award back I mean people and anet say they are not a mmorpg!!!!
Teh Mighty Warrior
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To quote: The attention that ArenaNet pays to the game's PvP experience Congrats, ANet! |
Marvel M
CONGRATS: Anet/NcSoft - You guys do rock - Best MMO out - Well Deserved..
Take Care...
Take Care...
King Kong
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Meh...
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lyra_song
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What the hell's 1up???
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Every gaming site has its biases. Pick one that suits you most.
scrinner
Congratulations anet and Good job omega at failing life Guildwars NF deserved the title and im rather saddened by the fact eve and wow swept through mmorpg polls without guildwars getting much recognition. Sorta lost trust in that site after watching their forums and looking at the polls....
Anyways Congratulations anet. Sure its Gamespy rating the game but thats still awesome.
Guildwars NF deserved the title and im rather saddened by the fact eve and wow swept through mmorpg polls without guildwars getting much recognition. Sorta lost trust in that site after watching their forums and looking at the polls....Anyways Congratulations anet. Sure its Gamespy rating the game but thats still awesome.
ogami_ito
GameSpy is big. I think its like the 3rd most popular in the US, behind Gamespot and IGN. And I think Gamespy actually belongs to one of those two, no?
Anyway, no matter what you think of NF, or the FACT that GW is not a MMORPG, this type of review is good for us players because it may lead to more players joining the game. More players = more money for development, more people in the outposts, etc.
Anyway, no matter what you think of NF, or the FACT that GW is not a MMORPG, this type of review is good for us players because it may lead to more players joining the game. More players = more money for development, more people in the outposts, etc.
dreamhunk
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GameSpy is big. I think its like the 3rd most popular in the US, behind Gamespot and IGN. And I think Gamespy actually belongs to one of those two, no?
Anyway, no matter what you think of NF, or the FACT that GW is not a MMORPG, this type of review is good for us players because it may lead to more players joining the game. More players = more money for development, more people in the outposts, etc. |
Spike
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until people find out that gw is pvp based and not an mmorpg. I am pretty sure gamespy creiablitly is on the line
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bart
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by the way shouln't anet give that award back I mean people and anet say they are not a mmorpg!!!!
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lyra_song
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until people find out that gw is pvp based and not an mmorpg. I am pretty sure gamespy creiablitly is on the line
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LOL. i think you took that semantic arguement quite too seriously.
lacasner
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GW is massive, GW is multiplayer and GW is sure as hell is played online so what else do you have to be for it to be an MMO
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SIGH. GW IS NOT PVP BASED. Its a PVE game which just happends to have a pvp side to it.
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dreamhunk
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it depends on what the situation is. If we complain that GW lacks rpg element and so on... GW is CORPG. If GW wins an award for MMORPG they are MMORPG! Anyway just wanted to say that it is sad that Veteran Player's thread about how Anet screwed up the economy and the veteran GW players was deleted. It is afterall his opinion.
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mmorpg that is debatale
Spike
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But it isn't massivly multiplayer...dam get your facts straight.
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Massivly multiplayer is playing with many players simultaneously. 8 players is not massive. I never said I have a problem with it being non massive, you should deal with your own stupitidy and ignorance before you release your anger from real life on the internet buddy.
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