Guild Wars 2 News Timeline
Mister_Smiley
Well that some interesting information that you guys have found, lets pray that is really Gw2 related, though even if its Gw related and its sweet i would be happy as long as i don't have to buy it.
Lonesamurai
Martin K is definitely going to be there, he catches a flight for it next weekend and I believe Martin Rabl is going aswell for the Aion coverage
i was supposed to be meeting them both there for an interview but I can't make it
i was supposed to be meeting them both there for an interview but I can't make it
Mordakai
All this is going to be eclipsed by the news that Jeff Strain is leaving NCSoft.
That sucks.
That sucks.
Wuhy
whaaat? he left ncsoft? omigosh, i hope this has no effect on gw2 O_____o
Aljasha
i am shocked. what's going on, anet?
fog_of_redoubt
Please edit pole; add new choice.
The lack of info is understandable seeing as GW2 will not be released. Because of poor marketing, poor customer relations, poor management. They have failed to produce even a screen shot or trailer after several years of development, thus losing budget to continue. Hence Jeff Starins departure.
The lack of info is understandable seeing as GW2 will not be released. Because of poor marketing, poor customer relations, poor management. They have failed to produce even a screen shot or trailer after several years of development, thus losing budget to continue. Hence Jeff Starins departure.
Brett Kuntz
Guys, people leave jobs for thousands of reasons other than the job itself. Family, health, medical, financial, kids, locational, etc. Statistically speaking, Jeff left for any reason other than being unhappy with NCSoft.
That's why ArenaNET has doubled their staff size recently right? Because they're not working on GW2? Ya that's believable. I guess all those employees they hired, they just stand around in the parking lot all day, then go home.
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Please edit pole; add new choice.
The lack of info is understandable seeing as GW2 will not be released. Because of poor marketing, poor customer relations, poor management. They have failed to produce even a screen shot or trailer after several years of development, thus losing budget to continue. Hence Jeff Starins departure. |
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Kuntz
Guys, people leave jobs for thousands of reasons other than the job itself. Family, health, medical, financial, kids, locational, etc. Statistically speaking, Jeff left for any reason other than being unhappy with NCSoft.
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Was it just money? Or does it have something to do with Guild Wars 2?
And why is no one from NCSoft or ArenaNet addressing this stuff?
Huge announcement, followed by silence. Not good.
Wuhy
but jeff is the RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOin boss WTF? >.>
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Wuhy
but jeff is the RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOin boss WTF? >.>
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Yeah, pretty much, even though Mike O'Brien is head of GW2 development, I'm pretty sure Jeff was still his boss.
Wuhy
nah srsly, first this trailer and i get all excited, then BOOM shock -.-"
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Wuhy
nah srsly, first this trailer and i get all excited, then BOOM shock -.-"
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same here. High to low in seconds...
Divine Ashes
I really just think that people are blowing things out of proportion...way more so than is necessary or warranted. You can speculate all you want, but none of it in the end affects whether or not GW2 will actually come out. There are many reasons for Anet to not release GW2 information, especially well before a beta even comes out, mainly because it would lead to even MORE speculation, well in excess to what is already being passed around.
Also, confidently claiming that GW2 will NOT be released is just sheer ignorance, as there is little to no proof that GW2 will turn into just vaporware. I agree that the departure of Jeff Strain MAY prove to be detrimental to the production of GW2, but it by no means ensures a non-release. People need to just sit back, relax, and wait for more info on GW2. If it comes, great, begin the actual speculation and excitement. If it doesn't (ever), move on and play something else.
Also, confidently claiming that GW2 will NOT be released is just sheer ignorance, as there is little to no proof that GW2 will turn into just vaporware. I agree that the departure of Jeff Strain MAY prove to be detrimental to the production of GW2, but it by no means ensures a non-release. People need to just sit back, relax, and wait for more info on GW2. If it comes, great, begin the actual speculation and excitement. If it doesn't (ever), move on and play something else.
Ravious
As much as it sucks, Jeff Strain was no longer part of ArenaNet. It shouldn't have much of an affect on people's views on ArenaNet because he already left, in a way. I am not worried, and I hope he finds happy trails (and I hope he is not leaving NCSoft for the same reason he left Blizzard).
DarkRazzie
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Originally Posted by Aljasha
erm, what?
Guild Wars 2 (gamescom-Trailer) Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren gemäß § 14 JuSchG Publisher: NCsoft Europe Ltd. Altersfreigabe: Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren gemäß § 14 JuSchG Prüfdatum: 06.08.2009 USK Nr.: 25599/09 Sprache: englisch System: PC Genre: Trailer Untergenre: source: http://usk.de/ click on "Prüfdatenbank" and type "guild wars" below "Titel:"... |
Gigashadow
So this trailer will show up in about 1 week from now, which makes me wonder if they will spill the beans on GW2 at that time -- after all, why show a trailer and that's all you get? Could have done that at any time. I was expecting them to wait until PAX to start releasing info, and maybe they still will wait that long, but there's a chance we might get some actual info on Aug 19 when the trailer (allegedly) comes out.
Operative 14
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Originally Posted by Gigashadow
So this trailer will show up in about 1 week from now, which makes me wonder if they will spill the beans on GW2 at that time -- after all, why show a trailer and that's all you get? Could have done that at any time. I was expecting them to wait until PAX to start releasing info, and maybe they still will wait that long, but there's a chance we might get some actual info on Aug 19 when the trailer (allegedly) comes out.
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This is certainly welcome news, PAX and the other upcoming conventions are looking a lot more interesting now!
Lonesamurai
I would put real money down that we hear NOTHING GW2 before christmas
Arkantos
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Originally Posted by Lonesamurai
I would put real money down that we hear NOTHING GW2 before christmas
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Not holding my breath, though.
Lonesamurai
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Originally Posted by Arkantos
Martin K seems positive that there's going to be information about GW2 before 2010, and I doubt it would be after christmas. I don't recall him every lying/being totally wrong about something, so I might actually take his word for it.
Not holding my breath, though. |
and when quizzed I found out Regina likes pasta and chocolate, but that may have been another question all together
Fril Estelin
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and when quizzed I found out Regina likes pasta and chocolate, but that may have been another question all together
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Mike O'Brein's recent wikipost sheds a very different light on the matter. And Billiard's recent post here on Guru mentions Anet having been very late but catching up. So all in all, we may have a map of the past and the future now...
Lonesamurai
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Originally Posted by Fril Estelin
So there's going to be pasta and/or chocolate in GW2...strange!
Mike O'Brein's recent wikipost sheds a very different light on the matter. And Billiard's recent post here on Guru mentions Anet having been very late but catching up. So all in all, we may have a map of the past and the future now... |
Fril Estelin
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Originally Posted by Lonesamurai
can you link to those matey?
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Billiard's post is there: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...&postcount=137
Divinus Stella
I think they are making the same mistake again, Guild Wars is an incredible game, easily the best in its genre but you won't see any reviews or promotions since the publisher doesn't seem to know what marketing is.
Even people living in mud huts in poland know what WoW is, they've spent a lot of money on marketing but it's paid off big time.
Aion is similar, the only reason i know the game exists is word of mouth, these games will sell to the mainstream but just arent being given the chance.
Unless they get some screenshots and playtests in magazines the game will be forgotten before its released, the only people who actually care about GWII are the people reading the GW fan forums, people reading the Riverside Inn may get moist at the revelation of "world pvp!!!" or "new playable races!?!?" but nobody else cares.
Even people living in mud huts in poland know what WoW is, they've spent a lot of money on marketing but it's paid off big time.
Aion is similar, the only reason i know the game exists is word of mouth, these games will sell to the mainstream but just arent being given the chance.
Unless they get some screenshots and playtests in magazines the game will be forgotten before its released, the only people who actually care about GWII are the people reading the GW fan forums, people reading the Riverside Inn may get moist at the revelation of "world pvp!!!" or "new playable races!?!?" but nobody else cares.
Aljasha
that's a big relief. then good bye jeff and thanks for all the love you put into the gw franchise.
@DarkRazzie
some other users already figured out that the lines below "Guild Wars 2 (gamescom-Trailer)" are for ratings only. the trailer is suitable for all ages and it was proved ~6 days ago.
my "erm, what?" phrase was just a reaction to this surprise.
i am getting really excited now, 'cause i'll meet martin and everyone else in cologne and have something to talk about.
@DarkRazzie
some other users already figured out that the lines below "Guild Wars 2 (gamescom-Trailer)" are for ratings only. the trailer is suitable for all ages and it was proved ~6 days ago.
my "erm, what?" phrase was just a reaction to this surprise.
i am getting really excited now, 'cause i'll meet martin and everyone else in cologne and have something to talk about.
Fril Estelin
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i am getting really excited now, 'cause i'll meet martin and everyone else in cologne and have something to talk about.
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)) Hope someone attending gamescom in Cologne will report on this short event (given that Anet doesn't have a stand).
Lonesamurai
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i am getting really excited now, 'cause i'll meet martin and everyone else in cologne and have something to talk about. |
but unfortunately I can't travel
Anon-e-mouse
Yeap Martin is a straight up guy. If he's hinted at something appearing before 2009 is out, I'm inclined to believe him. So I'd get ready with that real money LoneSamurai 
Lonesamurai
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Yeap Martin is a straight up guy. If he's hinted at something appearing before 2009 is out, I'm inclined to believe him. So I'd get ready with that real money LoneSamurai
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otherwise I'll be shouting at him
Tr0n
Seems the USK GW2 trailer entry has been removed.
http://www.usk.de/cont3.php?title=guild+wars+2&s=search
http://www.usk.de/cont3.php?title=guild+wars+2&s=search
own age myname
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Seems the USK GW2 trailer entry has been removed.
http://www.usk.de/cont3.php?title=guild+wars+2&s=search |
Can the PR please explain this lol.
slowerpoke
ANet: LOL I KRUSH UR DREM
Ravious
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Mordakai
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Ugh, what's is it up with the up and downs of excitment. First we hear there is a GW2 trailer (up), then we hear Jeff Strain leaves NCWest (down), then we here it isn't effecting GW2 (up) then we hear the trailer might not even exists?!? (down).
Can the PR please explain this lol. |
It could be they just want it a surprise, and asked USK to remove the post.
The good news: In a couple of weeks we'll know for sure.
And then comes PAX.
If there's no trailer or new info by PAX, then I would start worrying.
Wuhy
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Free Runner
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Ugh, what's is it up with the up and downs of excitment. First we hear there is a GW2 trailer (up), then we hear Jeff Strain leaves NCWest (down), then we here it isn't effecting GW2 (up) then we hear the trailer might not even exists?!? (down).
Can the PR please explain this lol. |
It seems more like them trying to quickly cover it up. Anet still dont seem to understand that if theres something to do with GW2 hidden somewere one player will find it no matter what.
Regina Buenaobra
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Originally Posted by Lonesamurai
I would put real money down that we hear NOTHING GW2 before christmas
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Sarevok Thordin
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Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra
We've been telling people for months that there will be GW2 news before the end of the year.
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Lonesamurai
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We've been telling people for months that there will be GW2 news before the end of the year.
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Martin Kerstein
Guys, I like a good conspiracy theory as much as the next guy, but let me re-iterate two things:
- I personally told you there will be information before the end of the year, so did Regina.
- Mike O'Brien, Head of ArenaNet, told you that you will hear something "very soon".
We know that you are craving for information. Just hang in there a little bit longer
- I personally told you there will be information before the end of the year, so did Regina.
- Mike O'Brien, Head of ArenaNet, told you that you will hear something "very soon".
We know that you are craving for information. Just hang in there a little bit longer