Playoffs Underway!
Catch all the news updates on which guilds are winning and gaining those valuable Guild Wars Factions Championship points by visiting the Playoff Page. The games are underway today and tomorrow, so don`t miss the latest news!
Dragon Festival: Additional Info
Those of you with questions about the ending festivities connected with the Canthan Dragon Festival, or who would like details about the collectible memento of the event, will find new information on the Dragon Festival Page. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for the finale of the event!
Guild of the Week
Our featured guild for this week was formed through one of our Elite Fansites, France Guild Wars. We invite you to lift a glass (of Dwarven Ale, of course) to Comit`#233; de la Bi`#232;re de Nains as you read their interesting history and learn about some of their members.
GWFC Season #3 Match Reports
We will be presenting several match reports over the next few days, and our intrepid game reporters submit their articles. Please keep your eye on this post, and we`ll expand the list as we add more reports. The match reports offered so far are:#6 The Last Pride [EvIL] defeats #3 Mostly Harmless [MH]#5 Irresistible Blokes [iB] vs. #4 No Clue [emt]#7 Esoteric Warriors [EW] vs. #2 The Benecia Renovatio [RenO]#1 War Machine [WM] vs. #8 Treacherous Empire [Te]
GWFC Special Tie-Breaker Sunday
As the dust settled on the GWFC Season #3 playoffs, two guilds`mdash;Sacrament of the Waooru and Treacherous Empire`mdash;ended up tied for GWFC championship points. Therefore, these two guilds will be playing a special tie-breaker on Sunday, July 9, at a time that will be announced on the Guild Wars Factions Playoff Page. This match will determine whether the Japanese or American guild receives an invitation to the championship at Leipzig in August. So be sure to check out the match on Observer Mode, and watch for results on this website!
Bots Banned
In order to maintain a solid game economy, we constantly monitor the game for the use of cheats and exploits. Over the course of the last week, we banned more than 4,000 accounts of players using "bot" programs intended to mine the game for gold and items. The use of such programs is strictly against our User Agreement, and their use can have a negative effect on the game`s economy and on all players who play the game legitimately. We will remain diligent on the matter of bot use, and will continue to take action against those accounts involved in such use.
Match Report
Two of the top Korean guilds are featured in this week`s Match Report. In the report, you can read the details of the battle between War Machine and The Benecia Renovatio immediately prior to the start of the GWFC Playoffs.
GWFC Season #3 Finals
The finals of the third and last season of the Guild Wars Factions Championship will take place this weekend. The matches begin at 15:00 GMT (8:00 a.m. PDT) on Saturday, July 8, with the second Semi-final two hours later. The final match, which determines the winner of the season, will take place at 15:00 GMT (8:00 a.m. PDT) on Sunday, July 9. Who will win the match and claim the surprise reward? Watch via Observer Mode and be the first to find out!
The Scribe #5
This week`s news scroll is brought to you a day late, due to an unexpected failure of candles in the office of our roaming monastery scribe. In this week`s edition, you`ll find a review of the Dragon Festival, learn a bit about Elementalists and their training, and view a substantial list of people who were witnessed performing good deeds during the recent event.
Final Five
Season #3 of the Guild Wars Factions Championship approaches its conclusion. Congratulations are in order to these five guilds, who are assured a spot in the GWFC Finals in Leipzig, Germany: Esoteric Warriors (Europe), Irresistible Blokes (Europe), The Last Pride (Korea), Sacrament of the Waooru (Japan), and War Machine (Korea). Sacrament of the Waaru earned their place through victory in the Season #3 Tie-Breaker. Now, be sure to stay tuned, because next weekend, the GWFC Open Event will take place and that lucky winner will win the sixth seat in Leipzig!
EvIL Wins; Seeding Set
The Last Pride, reigning GWWC champion, has fought to victory against War Machine in the finals of the GWFC, claiming the title of Season #3 winner. For seeding at the finals in Leipzig, the GWFC points page reveals the following: War Machine will be the first seed and The Last Pride will be the second. Esoteric Warriors and Irresistible Blokes are tied for third/fourth, which places Sacrament of the Waooru as the fifth seed. Naturally, the winner of next weekend`s Open Event will be the sixth seed at Leipzig. And with Irresistible Blokes and Esoteric Warriors tied in GWFC points for the #3 seed, a special tie-breaker match will be scheduled; details coming soon.
Open Event: Player Tips
Are you planning to take part in next weekend`s Guild Wars Factions Championship Open Event? We have some tips, hints, and suggestions for you as you prepare for the big weekend! Head over to this week`s State of the Game article to take a look, and best of luck to all the participants!
Guild of the Week
This week, we present an international guild that focuses primarily on PvP gameplay. Frozen Flame [ICE] began in Finland, and now has members from several nations. Read about them in the new GotW.
Event Souvenir
We`re happy to offer a memento of the recently-concluded Dragon Festival, a lovely wallpaper with art of various celebrants in their dragon masks. As always, this wallpaper will be preserved in The Gallery, as well.
Double Weekend Fun
This coming weekend, you`ll have a double-dose of Guild Wars goodness. First, you can participate in the Guild Wars Factions Championship Open Event. Secondly, as a special treat for all guild-versus-guild players, everyone playing during the Open Event`mdash;which runs from 08:00 GMT Friday July 14 until 08:00 GMT Monday July 17`mdash;will receive double Balthazar Faction! That`s double faction for unique kills, for matches won, and for flawless victories. Join us this weekend for twice the fun!
GWFC Season #3 Match Reports
You can read about the semi-finals and finals of the Guild Wars Factions Championship in match reports written by our PvP Reporters. Read all about the exceptional matches that made up the final weekend of Season #3 play.Semi-Final: #6 The Last Pride [EvIL] vs #7 Esoteric Warriors [EW]Semi-Final: #1 War Machine [WM] vs. #5 Irresistible Blokes [iB]`#9;Final: #6 The Last Pride [EvIL] vs. #1 War Machine [WM]
The Scribe #6
This week`s news scroll from our roaming in-game reporter offers an article on an underappreciated profession, a call-out for a few extraordinary players, and a feature on one of the most feared monsters in Tyria.
GWFC Update
As we enter the Guild Wars Factions Championship Open Event this weekend, we must report that the Japanese guild, Sacrament of the Waooru [SotW], has decided to decline their invitation to attend the Guild Wars Factions Championship event in Leipzig, Germany. Due to scheduling conflicts, the guild was unable to field a full eight-player roster. In the spirit of healthy competition they have decided to give up their seat to the guild with the next highest point total, Treacherous Empire [Te], hailing from the United States.
Here is a statement issued by Sacrament of the Waooru:
"The Championship is the highest tournament of Guild Wars, and the best six guilds should participate in the championship. The matches will be exciting, wonderful, and instructive. And if we attempt to compete with henchmen, we will betray the players and easily lose. We want the tournament to be the best!"
We are saddened that Sacrament of Waooru has decided to withdraw from the event, but applaud their gracious sense of fair play. Look for an announcement next week with the winner of this weekend`s GWFC Open and the full Guild Wars Factions Championship line up!
Season #3 Movies
The GWFC Open is underway and the competition is fierce! As you know, five teams are already slated for the finals. If you`d like to catch a few highlight movies from the early rounds of the Season #3 Playoffs, check out our Match Videos section.
Competing Guilds Set for GWFC
The Guild Wars Factions Championship (GWFC) Open Event has come to an exciting conclusion. Rising above an exceptionally qualified field, Idiot Savants [iQ], a veteran American guild, won the three-day event with a record of 75-4. They therefore claim the sixth coveted seat at the Guild Wars Factions Championship in Leipzig, Germany.
Guild of the Week
This week`s feature guild is Mostly Harmless, a consistent top-performer on the Guild Wars Ladder. Read about the guild as a whole, meet a few of their members, and catch a couple of build ideas in the new GotW.
GWFC Guild Interviews
We`re kicking off a series of interviews with the guilds who will be participating in the Guild Wars Factions Championship in Leipzig, Germany, next month. The first interview is with Idiot Savants [iQ] and offers insight into last weekend`s exciting Open Event. We will be adding many additional interviews during the next few weeks, so keep your eye on the GWFC Section for the latest word from the championship guilds.
New Game Announced; Special Event Planned
In a press release issued today, you can read details from ArenaNet and NCsoft about the third game in the Guild Wars saga. Guild Wars Nightfall will present two new professions`mdash;the Dervish and the Paragon`mdash;and will offer "a Guild Wars game unlike any players have seen before". And in the same announcement, you can read plans for an exciting PvP event, scheduled to begin July 28th. Find details in today`s press release.
GameSpot`s Nightfall Profile Preview
On the heels of the announcement of Nightfall and of the special PvP Preview to be held July 28 `mdash; 30, GameSpot has posted a preview of the newest campaign. In the preview, you can read a bit about the Dervish and the Paragon, Nightfall`s two new professions.
Another Fun Weekend Planned
This weekend, Guild Wars players will enjoy another double dose of fun, as players acquire double faction in arenas. That means twice the faction for unique kills, matches won, and flawless victories. In addition, you can ring up double Gladiator Points for winning ten consecutive matches in the Team and Random arenas. The fun starts at 12:01 a.m. PDT (7:01 a.m. GMT) on Friday, July 21 and lasts until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 23 (06:59 GMT Monday, July 24).
The Scribe #7
This week`s news scroll gives you info on a much-sought-after treasure, and offers a bit of advice on how to obtain it. In addition, you can read about this weekend`s Balthazar-based event, and catch up on the kind feats of a few extraordinary Tyrians and Canthans, as well.
Ladder to be Reset; Fun Season to Begin
With the completion of the recent GWFC Open Event, we wanted to give you all a few days to relax before we begin the next event. Just as we did prior to the GWWC, we will be running a "fun" ladder event leading up to the GWFC. This will allow guilds competing in Leipzig to practice, and in addition, we can give out more cool prizes to the winning guilds!
The tournament ladder will reset at 08:00 GMT July 21 and the fun ladder event will run until 08:00 GMT August 21. At the end of this fun event, we will be giving out the following prizes:
Ladder FinishPrizes Earned1st placePermanent Gold Cape Trim for guild8 signed copies of Guild Wars Prophecies or Guild Wars Factions*8 complete sets of skill pins*2nd placeSilver Cape Trim for guild**8 complete sets of skill pins*3rd-16th placeSilver Cape Trim for guild**
*Signed copies of Guild Wars and complete sets of skill pins will be mailed to the 8 players designated by the Guild Leader
**Silver Cape trim lasts until the end of the next announced season
So get ready to go for the silver and gold!
Fansites Reviewed; Listing Updated
The many sites who are members of the Guild Wars Community Fansite Program have each been given a thorough review, and their placement in the program and the list of features they offer the community has just been fully updated. You can note the changes on the Fansite Listing. And remember, fansite news is presented Thursdays on the Community News pages.
State of the Game: Arena Play
On the heels of another weekend of exciting Guild Wars play, the newest article in our Competitive Section offers helpful insight into arena play. You`ll find descriptions of the many different maps and helpful tips and advice on how to succeed in gathering Balthazar Faction and Gladiator points.
Guild Wars Nightfall PVP Preview Event
This weekend, from July 28 to July 30, players will be able to experience a special sneak preview of our newly-announced game through the Guild Wars Nightfall PVP Preview Event! During the event, both Guild Wars Prophecies and Guild Wars Factions players will get a first look at Guild Wars Nightfall, and will be able to try out the two new professions being introduced in the game. In addition to testing the new professions and arenas, players also will be able to compete for items throughout the weekend that will be exchangeable for a variety of rewards.
Guild of the Week
Black Rose Assassins, known as one of the most generous guilds in the game, is the subject of this week`s Guild of the Week Feature. In the article you can read about some of the members of this small and close-knit group, and learn about their backgrounds and guild philosophy.
GWFC Season #3 Highlight Movies
Check out our Match Videos section for highlight movies from Season #3 of the Guild Wars Factions Championship. The movies feature semi-final and final matches that involved four Leipzig-bound guilds: Esoteric Warriors, Irresistible Blokes, The Last Pride and War Machine.
Tournament Rules Revised; GenCon Update
The Universal Guild Wars Tournament Rules have been greatly expanded to include many exciting new types of Guild Wars tournament gameplay. You can find the rules here. These expanded rules include information about our upcoming GenCon tournament event, and you can read all the details of that event on the GenCon Page.
The Scribe #8
This week`s news scroll offers word on new visitors to Cantha and Tyria, commends the kindly, and suggests that guilds may have a few new decorative options in the near future. Get your copy of the The Scribe today.
In-Game Trophy
Check out the Temple of Balthazar to see the sparkly new in-game trophy that commemorates the winner of the Guild Wars World Championship. The trophy allows you to read about the guild`s various accomplishments and it lists the tournament team member names, as well. This is an example of an exciting option that will be expanded in the future.
State of the Game: Arena Play Part 2
Following up on last week`s State of the Game article, you`ll find more another writer`s insights on tips, tricks, and core information in today`s second article on the subject of Guild Wars arenas.
Upcoming Weekend with an Elite Theme
This coming weekend offers special bonuses for players who enjoy missions, roleplaying, and unique items. Factions players will be granted access to all Canthan elite missions the entire weekend via an NPC in Kaineng Center. In addition, there will be the chance of double rare loot drops within Canthan Elite Missions during the weekend! This exciting weekend will begin on Friday, August 4, at 12:01 a.m. PDT (07:01 GMT) and will end Sunday, August 6, at 11:59 p.m. (that`s Monday, August 7 at 06:59 GMT). We hope to see you there!
Nightfall Prerelease Info
ArenaNet and NCsoft issued a press release this morning, providing information about the Guild Wars Prerelease Bonus Pack for Nightfall. The retail package contains bonus items, a trial key, a character slot, and more. Read the details in the press release, found here.
Guild of the Week
We`re turning our spotlight on a veteran gaming guild, Sinister Swarm, and sharing with you in this week`s Guild of the Week article a bit about their gaming history, an in-depth build and strategy outline, and several player profiles.
Guild Interviews
We kick off an interview series involving those six guilds heading to the championship with a couple of Q`amp;A`s with the guilds Esoteric Warriors and Treacherous Empire. Look for more in this series in the weeks leading to the Leipzig finals!
GWFC Special Tie-Breaker this Saturday
At the conclusion of Season #3 of the Guild Wars Factions Championship, two guilds`mdash;Esoteric Warriors and Irresistible Blokes`mdash;ended up tied for the #3 seed in GWFC Championship Points. Therefore, these two guilds will be playing a special tie-breaker on Saturday, August 5th, at 11:00 a.m. PDT (18:00 GMT). This match will determine which guild will be the #3 seed at the GC in Leipzig, Germany later this month. The #3 seed will face Idiot Savants; the #4 seed and play against Treacherous Empire. Be sure to check out the tie-breaker match on Observer Mode, and watch for results on this website!
Guild Wars Online Store Opens
We are happy to announce the highly anticipated opening of the Guild Wars Online Store. In a press release issued today, you`ll see that current store offerings include access keys for Guild Wars Prophecies and Factions, and those much-requested extra character slots, as well.
The Scribe #9
The Scribe, witness to the weekend visit of Elonians to the Battles Isles, writes about the land of Elona and the Paragon and the Dervish in today`s news scroll. He also gives a nod to several recent acts of generosity and kindness that he noted during his travels through Tyria and Cantha.
Guild Emblem Contest
With the announcement of Nightfall, and with our first view at images from the realm, it`s time to announce a new community contest. The Guild Wars Nightfall Guild Emblem Contest starts today, and offers you the chance to earn your place in Guild Wars history and in your local Guild Emblemer`s heart, too. Read the contest details here.
State of the Game: Flag Stand Control
This week`s competitive article takes a detailed look at one of the core elements of Guild Wars PvP play, and offers suggested flag-runner builds and several tips on gaining that all-important morale boost.
Update on Gen Con and Skill Pin Set No. 3
As you may be aware, the winners of the Guild Wars World Championship selected eight of their favorite skills, and from those we crafted attractive 1-inch skill pins. The first two pins (Crippling Shot and Aura of the Lich) were released in May at E3 and the second set (Contemplation of Purity and Energy Surge) at San Diego Comic Con. Now you have a chance to collect the 3rd set of pins at Gen Con Indianapolis where you can also compete for $5,000 in the Guild Wars 5k Arena! No account is needed; just bring the entry fee and your willingness to compete. All participants in the Gen Con 5k Arena will also receive the first two skill pin sets while supplies last as well! So come compete for $5,000 and get your own set of these limited edition pins!
Guild of the Week
This week`s featured guild got started on the first day of the release of Guild Wars Prophecies, as a group of real-life friends came together to have fun in both PvE and PvP. Find out more in this week`s GotW.
Another Double-Your-Fun Weekend
This weekend, August 11 to August 13, you`ll find yourself twice as likely to nab a rare drop from any chest in Cantha. And, to help you get into those chests, you will also notice an increase in the drop rate for keys, too! Come along this weekend and see what you can add to your collection of cool items! The fun starts at Noon PDT on Friday, and ends at 11:59 p.m. PDT on Sunday.
Guild Wars Cover Story
Guild Wars gets great coverage in the August/September 2006 issue of Massive Online Gamer. You`ll find the Ritualist adorning the cover, while inside, you can read an article about Factions, a PvP Primer, and two guild profiles. And don`t forget to take advantage of the free Guild Wars Factions Trial Code. You can try out Factions yourself or share the code with a friend!
Two New GWFC Interviews
Two more Leipzig-bound guilds have answered our pre-event questions, and you can read them now. This week`s interviews are with Irresistible Blokes and The Last Pride.
The Scribe #10
Our news scroll rises to double digits this week, and within the latest issue our roving reporter discusses a recent event, provides new information about guild emblems, and recognizes the kindliest among us. Find a copy here.
Community Day at GC Leipzig
If you`re planning to visit GC in Leipzig later this month, be sure to keep Sunday, August 27, open on your schedule. That is the day we`ll be holding our Community Day at GC. We`ll have trivia, meet `n` greets, giveaways, and more. For those who come to the show in Guild Wars attire `mdash; be it a homemade Warrior helm or a full-out GW costume `mdash; there will be the opportunity to go home with special goodies!
Gen Con Report #1
The Guild Wars 5k Arena is a hit at Gen Con! Head over to our Gen Con page for a full report of the first day action, and check back for additional reports during the weekend.
Gen Con Report #2
Our first ever sealed play tournament at Gen Con continues on to Session 2 today in Indianapolis. Six teams joined us today to compete in the second qualifier. See our report of Day 2 at Gen Con for details.
Gen Con Report #3
The third qualifier for the Guild Wars 5k Gen Con Arena was held Friday evening in Indianapolis. Team Sons of Narnia claimed victory in the third session of our first ever sealed play tournament. Find out more about the tournament in our full report.
Gen Con Report #4
ArenaNet`s first sealed play tournament held Gen Con in Indianapolis this weekend finished up with some fierce competition throughout the day. Team "Make It Work" emerges as the victor in our first ever sealed play tournament. Read the full details in our final report from Gen Con 2006.
State of the Game: Damage Calculations
If you`ve ever wondered how damage is calculated in Guild Wars, this week`s State of the Game is for you. Read up on damage types, location, and armor, and how the study of each of these elements can play a crucial role in successful combat.
Making Sealed Play Work
The dust has settled at the Guild Wars 5K Arena at Gen Con 2006. Learn how the winning team, Team Make it Work, came up with their strategy for winning the tournament in our Making Sealed Play Work article.
Guild of the Week
This week we feature one of the larger guilds of Guild Wars. The Apocalyptic Riders span the globe with their variety of cultures and customs. Learn more about the secret to The Apocalyptic Riders success in this week`s Guild of the Week.
Competitive Weekend of Fun
During the weekend of August 18 to August 20, you will earn double Kurzick, Luxon, and Balthazar faction in the Fort Aspenwood and Jade Quarry competitive missions! Additionally, all PvP characters that have access to Factions will now be able to participate in these missions simply by talking to the special Luxon Diplomats or Kurzick Recruiters that will be located in the Great Temple of Balthazar! The double faction fun starts at Noon PDT on Friday, and ends at 11:59 p.m. PDT on Sunday, with the PvP character access remaining open even after the event ends. Come join in the fun this weekend watch those faction points rack up!
Meet the GWFC Guilds
Our interview series continues this week with a look at the people behind the guilds participating in the Guild Wars Factions Championship. Treacherous Empire and Idiot Savants have shared with us a more personal look at the players going to Leipzig to represent their guilds.
Final Set of Skill Pins released at PAX
As you may be aware, the winners of the Guild Wars World Championship selected eight of their favorite skills, and from those we crafted attractive 1-inch skill pins. The first set of pins (Crippling Shot and Aura of the Lich) was released in May at E3, the second set (Contemplation of Purity and Energy Surge) at San Diego Comic Con, and the third set (Gale and Eviscerate) were released at Gen Con. Now you have a chance to collect the 4th set of pins at PAX where you can also play in the very first Guild Wars Live, and compete for $10,000 in the Guild Wars 10k Arena! No account is needed; just bring your willingness to compete. All participants in the PAX 10k Arena will also receive the first three skill pin sets while supplies last as well! So come play Guild Wars LIVE, compete for $10,000 and get your own set of these limited edition pins!
Nightfall In-Game Cinematic
Here`s your chance to take an exclusive look into the world of Guild Wars Nightfall! For your viewing pleasure, we`#146;ve put together a trailer of this exciting new campaign, featuring glimpses of breathtaking cities, lush landscapes, and terrifying new foes. Also previewed is brand new footage of our Dervish and Paragon professions. Download your copy today, and prepare yourself for Nightfall!
The Scribe #11
Our roaming scribe follows the struggle between the Luxons and Kurzicks this week on a voyage from Fort Aspenwood to The Jade Quarry. The scribe also writes of some rumors about new weaponry, and observes more acts of virtue in this week`#146;s scroll.
Emblem Contest Deadline Nears
Here`s a reminder that the deadline for the Guild Wars Nightfall Guild Emblem Contest is this Friday, August 25th. Be sure that your entry is postmarked on or before Friday, and send it to your local ArenaNet or NCsoft office, as shown on the contest page. We`re delighted with what has come in so far, and can`t wait to start the judging!
State of the Game: Championship Predictions
With the Guild Wars Factions Championship beginning on Thursday of this week, our freelance writers have accepted the challenge of naming their pick for the overall victor. Surprisingly, there isn`#146;t an overwhelming choice`mdash;several guilds are considered likely winners of the $50,000 top prize. Read all the predictions here.
Fun Season Ends; Ladder Frozen
Congratulations to The Benecia Renovatio [RenO] for winning the Guild Wars Fun Season, and to the top 15 guilds! For their efforts, we will be giving out the following prizes:
Ladder FinishPrizes Earned1st placePermanent Gold Cape Trim for guild
8 signed copies of Guild Wars Prophecies or Guild Wars Factions*
8 complete sets of skill pins*2nd placeSilver Cape Trim for guild**
8 complete sets of skill pins*
3rd-16th placeSilver Cape Trim for guild**
*Signed copies of Guild Wars and complete sets of skill pins will be mailed to the 8 players designated by the Guild Leader
**Silver Cape trim lasts until the end of the next announced season
Ladder update:
The Guild Wars Ladder was frozen at 8:00 GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT) this morning, and will remain so for a period of time beyond the Guild Wars Factions Championship, which will take place August 24th through August 27th.
Guild of the Week
With the Guild Wars Factions World Championship just around the corner, we`#146;re featuring an interview with the winner of the Wartower League who received the right to challenge a Guild Wars Factions World Championship team. Read more about Black Emperor in this week`#146;s Guild of the Week.
Meet the GWFC Guilds
As our teams at the Games Convention in Leipzig start setting up today we wrap up our Meet the GWFC Guilds interviews this week with interviews from The Last Pride, Esoteric Warriors, and Irresistible Blokes. The Guild Wars Factions World Championship and the Games Convention start tomorrow!
Guild Wars Factions Championship Match Schedule
The GWFC begins tomorrow! For those who couldn`t make it to Leipzig, don`t worry. Matches will be viewable in-game on Observer Mode as official results become available, so you won`t miss out. Check here for the GWFC match schedule.
GWFC: The Guilds in Leipzig
The Koreans have landed. No, seriously, their bus just pulled up outside our hotel. My roommate, Tournament Director Michael Gills, dashes out to meet them downstairs ...
GWFC Playoff Update
Due to technical issues, we have postponed the start of the Guild Wars Factions Championship until tomorrow, Friday, August 25. We will update the GWFC Schedule as soon as we have the times of the matches, but most likely they will begin immediately in the morning (German time) on Friday. We look forward to the start of the event, and hope you`#146;ll enjoy viewing the matches on Observer Mode!
Guild Wars Nightfall Release Date Announced
Announced today from the floor of the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, ArenaNet and NCsoft announce the global release date for Guild Wars Nightfall. Read more about the Guild Wars Nightfall and both the Standard and Collector`#146;s Editions in today`#146;s press release.
Updated Match Schedule
The Bad news: this morning`#146;s technical issues lead to the cancellation of today`#146;s GWFC matches, and we have had to reschedule all the games that were due to take place over the next few days. The Good news: we finally have an updated version of the match schedule for you, and the first game will start tomorrow morning at 7:15 GMT.
GWFC Match #1 and #2 Results
The results are in from first two matches from the Guild Wars Factions World Championship. Idiot Savants claim victory over Irresistible Blokes and Treacherous Empire narrowly gets the win against Esoteric Warriors. Click here for more information about the GWFC.
iQ defeats The Last Pride in Semi-Finals
Idiots Savant defeated The Last Pride by winning games 2 and 3 of the first round of the GWFC semi-finals, assuring themselves a place in the finals which are scheduled to take place at 14:00 GMT tomorrow. iQ will face the victor of tomorrow`#146;s second semi-final match between War Machine and Treacherous Empire. That match takes place at 09:00 GMT. Details will be provided shortly in a full game report, and be sure to catch the truly amazing matches from Leipzig on Observer Mode.
First Photos from the GWFC
The gallery is now open! Check out photos of the Games Convetion in Leipzig and the Guild Wars Factions World Championship in our photo gallery. More pictures to come soon!
More Reports from Leipzig
We`#146;ve just received the full match report for the first Semi-Final match; Idiot Savants vs. The Last Pride. We`#146;ve also received our second travel diary from our community relations manager Gaile Gray. Be sure to check out all our reports from the Games Convention in Leipzig in our GWFC Section.
More Photos from the GWFC
The GWFC gallery is growing! We`#146;ve just added more photos from the Leipzig Games Convention to our gallery. Take a look at all the action here.
Match #4 Results and Report
War Machine puts Treacherous Empire down for the count in match #4 of the Guild Wars Factions World Championship. See the results and current standings on our match results page. Check out the full match report for WM vs. Te here.
War Machine Wins Championship
After three intense battles against Idiot Savants, War Machine claimed the crown as the winner of the Guild Wars Factions Championship. We have posted the full match report with photographs to follow. Congratulations, War Machine!
Another Trip Report
We have added another trip report to our GWFC Section. This one covers Friday, the first day of GWFC competition and has a bit about the NCsoft party, too. Catch the details here.
PAX Guild Wars Events: Day 1
The first ever Guild Wars Live Event and the Guild Wars 10k Arena were a smash hit at the Penny Arcade Expo. Gamers clamored to partake in the Live Event and arrived early to secure their spot in the Sealed Play tournament. Read more about the first day at PAX, with photos, in our report.
State of the Game: GvG Defense
In guild vs. guild battles, it`#146;s always important to play your role in defending your guild. Learn some tips on the different roles each profession plays in this week`#146;s State of the Game.
Trip Report #4
We have a new GC Leipzig trip report, fourth in a series of five. This one covers the final day of the competitive matches, the awards presentation, and the booth party afterwards. Did the guilds get to experience a new form of `#147;competitive`#148; games? When is a bathtub not for bathing? Find out here.
Team UAX Wins the PAX 10k Arena!
Our second report from the Penny Arcade Expo has just arrived, with pictures! Be sure to check out the report to see which team won the 10k Arena, and see some pictures of the event.
Guild of the Week
This week we feature a guild that pre-dates Guild Wars itself! With over three hundred members across several MMORPGs, The Shadow Knights have certainly found a formula to keeping a family together. Read more about [SK] in this week`#146;s Guild of the Week.
Heroes Ascent Extended Weekend Event!
Come and claim your fame in Heroes Ascent during this Labor Day weekend`#146;s special event! For the first time in the history of Heroes Ascent, participants will face off against each other in smaller teams of six, earning double fame along the way! To add to the fun, this exciting extended event will begin at Noon PDT on Friday, September 1st and will run all the way until Noon PDT on Tuesday, September 5th! Be sure to join us in Heroes Ascent this weekend and take advantage of that extra time to rack up your fame!
More from Guild Wars at PAX
Our PAX photo gallery is now bursting at the seams with new images! We`#146;ve also got the full roster of teams that won prizes in the 10k Arena, and interviews from a Live Event player, an NPC and one of our 10k Arena tournament teams.
Final PAX Report: Live Event
The final article on our coverage of the Penny Arcade Expo details the Guild Wars Live event. Get the details on the various challenges and stations, and find out the winning faction, in the report.
The Scribe #12: Bonus Issue
This week The Scribe has written an expanded version of his weekly periodical. You can read about the Guild Wars Factions World Championship and the Guild Emblem Contest from an RP perspective, learn a bit more about the recent addition of new weapons, and gain an introduction to many gracious players who have engaged in acts of generosity and giving. Find it all in Issue 12 of The Scribe.
Final Leipzig Trip Report
We`ve just posted the final trip report from Games Convention, Leipzig, in our GWFC Section. In this article, Gaile details the events of Community Day at Leipzig and includes a few dozen of her favorite photographs of the event (and sneaks in a few favorite shots from Germany, too). Catch TR #5 here.
PvP Unlock Packs Now Available
Guild Wars players now have the opportunity to purchase PVP Unlock Packs for all Prophecies skills! For $9.99 USD (`#128;8.99, `#163;5.99), you can unlock all of the 70+ Prophecies skills for a single profession. For $39.99 USD (`#128;35.99, `#163;23.99) you can unlock all 450+ Prophecies skills for the 6 professions. Once unlocked, skills can be used by any of your PvP characters. Head to the Guild Wars Official Store to take advantage of this much-requested opportunity
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Ladder Manipulation Investigation Results
During the recent Fun Season, three guilds were found to have knowingly participated in ladder abuse as defined in the GWFC Events Eligibility rules. The rules state that guilds engaging in such actions may be disqualified from receiving prizes in events during the GWFC, including the Fun Season. Since the rules violation took place only during the Fun Season, these guilds are no longer eligible to receive any of that season`s prizes. The winners list will be adjusted to reward the top 16 eligible guilds.
To submit evidence of any ladder abuse/manipulation or other rules violations, please email tournament@arena.net.
"Flat Daddy" Program Help Families Feel Close To Soldiers Overseas (WCSH 6 Portland)
A serviceman stationed in Iraq is home with his wife and kids.... sort of. Specialist Troy Gardner is still in Iraq, but his face follows around his family all day.
Banner ads (Long Island Business News)
Business is always up for Ted de Reeder, but it wasn’t always that way. Ten years ago, the owner of Mattituck-based National Sky Ads worked for a mom-and-pop aerial advertising business that only operated out of Brookhaven Calabro Airport in Shirley, and only during the summer.
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - points battle spotlight (Motorsport.com)
MONTEREY, Calif.
Famed Myrtle Beach Pavilion to close (AP via Yahoo! News)
On a fading afternoon as summer wanes, a small girl looks anxiously into the Haunted Hotel, trying to decide whether she will risk entering the ride where a sign promises "Doom Service Available."
State Fair nights (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
If you`re like me, hordes of ketchup-faced children and other little heathens high on Martha`s Cookies just rub you the wrong way. If so, try the State Fair at night. There`s fewer of `em, anyway. Oh, and everything looks cooler. True, most of the stuff on this list can be done anytime, but it`s all better at night when the lights go on. Superstock Racers Go Karts: No bare-bones go-karts here.
Not ready for the Nextel Cup (Sewickley Herald)
I went to the BeaveRun Motorsports Complex on Aug. 20, for a story appearing in this week`s paper. I figured I would watch the races, see kids from this area race their karts, find out about the circuit and head home. Easy enough.
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