No, I am NOT predicting a release date. This post is not flame bait.
I picked up the December PCGamer magazine today to read the article. On an insert in the magazine, I noticed the following:
Do you see those words in the upper right hand corner?
Here they are...
Does PCGamer know something we don't? I know it's not a release date, but do we finally have a confirmation of a release year? I know, I know, it's not big news, but at least it's some news....
Does PCGamer Confirm 2011 Release?
dts720666
dts720666
Hmmm,
Don't know why the images aren't showing up.
Here are the links for the images:
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Don't know why the images aren't showing up.
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slowerpoke
no date is official until ANet say so.
dts720666
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no date is official until ANet say so.
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Are you saying that PCGamer may have put "2011" on their magazine without checking with ANet? I suppose it's possible...
Fay Vert
2011 is hardly a date. Obviously it isn't in 2010 and 2012 is a very long way away given the activity recently with HoM and gameshow demos. All in all, nothing to see here.
dts720666
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2011 is hardly a date. Obviously it isn't in 2010 and 2012 is a very long way away given the activity recently with HoM and gameshow demos. All in all, nothing to see here.
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However, all the talk about GW:B in Cantha this week, that it would last as long as WiK (~6 months?), and then if they do a GW:B for Elona as well (which they might not...but if they did, would that also be 6 months?), brings us into early 2012. I was beginning to get scared that GW2 might not be released until 2012. I am *hoping* that PCGamer is correct.
I know, I know...lots of speculation above. But the hint from PCGamer helps. If it's accurate.
Shayne Hawke
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I know. That's why I'm only asking the question.
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I still believe Riverside needs a sticky saying something about this. Nobody should ever be trying to raise the "when is the GW2 release date" question at this stage of the game.
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But the hint from PCGamer helps. If it's accurate.
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Malice Black
The addition of 7 heroes in a party is an indicator for a 2011 release.
If you consider that a large amount of GW1 players will purchase GW2, which will leave a small population left playing GW1. This small group of players will find it difficult to get groups for the harder stuff due to lack of players. The ability to have 7 heroes without having to use 2 separate accounts would make it a lot easier for them.
Pure speculation, but if that's one of their reasons behind it then release could be within the next 6 months.
If you consider that a large amount of GW1 players will purchase GW2, which will leave a small population left playing GW1. This small group of players will find it difficult to get groups for the harder stuff due to lack of players. The ability to have 7 heroes without having to use 2 separate accounts would make it a lot easier for them.
Pure speculation, but if that's one of their reasons behind it then release could be within the next 6 months.
BoredJoe
I'd expect that A.Net is aiming for 2011 as a release date. There is no point in doing all of this hype for GW2 if it's going to be a released in 2012, just a waste of time and money otherwise. They have to be cautious about naming a release date as anything could go wrong.
Personally I'm not expecting anything for at least 6 months, more than enough time to go do something else. So just keep on waiting.
Personally I'm not expecting anything for at least 6 months, more than enough time to go do something else. So just keep on waiting.
dts720666
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It's not. It never was. It never will be.
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Look, I'm not asking when it will be released, nor am I predicting a date. I bought a magazine about GW2, read the article, noticed something written in it, and decided to post about it. For me, it was nice to see.
It's not like I'm predicting the date of the return of Jesus Christ and getting lots of people to send me money.... even though I would probably get less criticism if I did that.
Shayne Hawke
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So you're saying it WON'T be in 2011? You must have an inside scoop...
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Deviant Angel
I wouldn't expect to get a release date from Anet until after they run a beta and it will more than likely change several times after that.
jazilla
"When it's ready" ~ANET on release date like. I would post all of the times they have said this, but I doubt I could find them all.
dts720666
On a different note, why are my pictures not appearing?
I put the links in between [IMG][/IMG]
Edit: Got it figured out...
I put the links in between [IMG][/IMG]
Edit: Got it figured out...
slowerpoke
We've known 2011 for a number of years, so it isn't exactly a revelation. It first appeared in one of NCSoft's quarterly earnings reports.
Karate Jesus
Does it really matter if we get a year?
I mean, it's not as if Anet couldn't push back the release date, and we all know (hopefully) that they're not going to release when The Old Republic does. That would be MMO-suicide.
So, it'll have to be after Q2. Most likely (just based on release-marketing strategies), they'll release in late Q3/early Q4 for the holiday buyers. We are talking about a lot of teen buyers after all. If they miss Q3/Q4 2011, then most likely they'll get Q2 2012.
MMO developers tend to aim for the summer and Christmas, since they know that's when their primary buyers (teenagers) will have the most money and time.
I mean, it's not as if Anet couldn't push back the release date, and we all know (hopefully) that they're not going to release when The Old Republic does. That would be MMO-suicide.
So, it'll have to be after Q2. Most likely (just based on release-marketing strategies), they'll release in late Q3/early Q4 for the holiday buyers. We are talking about a lot of teen buyers after all. If they miss Q3/Q4 2011, then most likely they'll get Q2 2012.
MMO developers tend to aim for the summer and Christmas, since they know that's when their primary buyers (teenagers) will have the most money and time.
Darcy
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MMO developers tend to aim for the summer and Christmas, since they know that's when their primary buyers (teenagers) will have the most money and time.
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@OP - I imagine that PCGamer is working from the same knowledge as the rest of the world and assuming a 2011 release based on the marketing being done this year.
Karate Jesus
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Except ArenaNet has done, April (Prophecies), April (Factions), October (Nightfall) and August (EotN). So once again, they go against the flow.
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If you release in Q2, it's for the summer. If you release in Q3/4, you release for the holidays, so it's typically late Q3 or 4 (August was a bit random, but EotN was an expansion). They always do it prior to the actual buying season in order to give hardcore gamers the chance to get the game first and spout off how much they love the game before casual gamers decide to buy it.
It builds hype for the game.
vamp08
2011 seems reasonable to me. I would even go as far as to say we will get a beta around Christmas of this year(or whatever holiday you celebrate at that time of year).
stiffler
There is still more game content to come out for GW1 before we get GW2 anyway, after the Cantha in Crisis we will probably get an Elona update dealing with the undead army and what not. Given the time between War in Kryta and when the next one comes out has been a while, I can only assume it will drag out the GW2 release.
Karate Jesus
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There is still more game content to come out for GW1 before we get GW2 anyway, after the Cantha in Crisis we will probably get an Elona update dealing with the undead army and what not. Given the time between War in Kryta and when the next one comes out has been a while, I can only assume it will drag out the GW2 release.
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John has a lot on his plate, and I just don't see that as feasible. But, then again, I also don't expect a beta until either January or April.
RedDog91
"2011" is the new November 2, 2010
Black Metal
a few things.
First, we all know the obligatory 'unless Anet states the release date blah blah blah', that doesn't need to even be mentioned any more.
Second, I'm sure all reasonable people here, if they had to bet on a year on release, would be 2011. I certainly would. Considering the state of the hype machine right now, it's almost obvious.
Third, this is the point I really want to make. The PCGamer folks have been spending an *awful* lot of time with Anet staff lately, both in being the lead story in this month's issue, and lots of online articles and stuff they are putting in the GW2 forums. They must practically be rooming together. So when PCGamer puts 2011 on the cover, that's almost as good as Anet saying it themselves. That's my take on it.
First, we all know the obligatory 'unless Anet states the release date blah blah blah', that doesn't need to even be mentioned any more.
Second, I'm sure all reasonable people here, if they had to bet on a year on release, would be 2011. I certainly would. Considering the state of the hype machine right now, it's almost obvious.
Third, this is the point I really want to make. The PCGamer folks have been spending an *awful* lot of time with Anet staff lately, both in being the lead story in this month's issue, and lots of online articles and stuff they are putting in the GW2 forums. They must practically be rooming together. So when PCGamer puts 2011 on the cover, that's almost as good as Anet saying it themselves. That's my take on it.
obastable
everyone has their own opinion ... i personally think gw2 is closer than the devs let on. i think our "beta" will be a preview week or weekend (much like they've done before) with release to follow within 2 months. wouldn't be surprised to see the preview around new years, and the game out around february/march.
they've been saying "when it's ready" for years, but they've been very actively promoting the game this year + releasing new content + giving huge incentive for old/less active players to get back in to the game. they want to assure the largest interest and market possible when gw2 release time rolls around, and this is a good way to do it. they've successfully enticed old/less active + a lot of new players in to the game now so if they hold off on release for too long those people will again lose interest ... and that would be bad marketing.
that's just my 2 cents on the matter.
they've been saying "when it's ready" for years, but they've been very actively promoting the game this year + releasing new content + giving huge incentive for old/less active players to get back in to the game. they want to assure the largest interest and market possible when gw2 release time rolls around, and this is a good way to do it. they've successfully enticed old/less active + a lot of new players in to the game now so if they hold off on release for too long those people will again lose interest ... and that would be bad marketing.
that's just my 2 cents on the matter.
ilr
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no date is official until ANet say so.
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...I don't think so.
Karate Jesus
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*meep meep meep meep meep meep*... <--- that's all I hear whenever they try to pull that bullshit while their publisher's putting out PDFs showing huge sales increases 5 months out from Q1. Where else are they pulling those projections out of? Charley and the effing Chocolate factory pulling up outside their door with magic geese squiting out golden eggs? ...I don't think so.
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ilr
nah this is the new scruff. you're thinkin of the old brokeback 1s
Bassma
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I know. That's why I'm only asking the question. But PCGamer isn't really giving a date. Just a year.
Are you saying that PCGamer may have put "2011" on their magazine without checking with ANet? I suppose it's possible... |
NerfHerder
I dont think GW:B is a good indicator for the GW2 release date. Its quite possible that new content may be released for GW1 even after GW2 is released. And I wont believe any release date unless I hear it from Anet.
ruk1a
hopefully it's released before 2012 cuz that's when the world ends.
Inde
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