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• Human Weaklings

  Even though it sounds rather strange to hear, Humans in Guild Wars 2 are...annoying. Find out why we think so in our latest Guild Wars 2 column and then let us know what you think of Humans in the comments.

  Posted on 05/15/2012 by David North

• It Just Keeps Getting Better

  The last beta event presented an even better portrait of Guild Wars 2 than in the previous ones. Find out why we think so in our latest Guild Wars 2 column before leaving us your thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 05/08/2012 by David North

• Beta Rage!

  Over the course of this past weekend's first major Guild Wars 2 closed beta event, players were often faced with inexplicable error messages that, of necessity, resulted in BETA RAGE! Read more about what we think of this phenomenon and then weigh in with your own thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 05/01/2012 by David North

• 5 Things People Are B*tching About

  This past weekend's first major closed beta event for Guild Wars 2 was a very exciting time for players looking forward to the game from Arena.Net. There is so much to love about GW2 and most of the weekend went without a hitch. Still there -are- things that people are kvetching about. See what we discovered people are talking about in The List today and then add your own thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 04/30/2012 by Suzie Ford

• Progress You Can See

  During recent beta events, a troubling lag issue cropped up for testers worried that their systems just might not be up to Guild Wars 2. That has been largely laid to rest. Check out what we discovered in our latest Guild Wars 2 column. Leave us your thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 04/24/2012 by David North

• Post-PAX East Thoughts

  Now that we are almost two weeks past PAX East, it's time to wrap up our coverage with some thoughts about the things we both saw and heard during the annual convention. Keep reading and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 04/17/2012 by William Murphy

• It Is a Sequel

  When something is the second in a series, a sequel, there are certain things that players will look for as improvements over the first. In today's Guild Wars 2 column, we look at some of the bigger improvements that have been made since the original came out. Read on!

  Posted on 04/17/2012 by David North

• Death to the Old Ways!

  Arena.Net has plans to set the MMO genre on its ear by doing away with the necessity for player groups to mirror the so-called "Holy Trinity" style of game play, to the "old way" as it were. We take a look at that in today's Guild Wars 2 column. Read on and then post your thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 04/10/2012 by David North

• Opinions from a Long Time Fan

  In our latest Guild Wars 2 column, we take a look at the game from the viewpoint of a long time fan. Our thoughts are based on the recent beta weekend. See what you think before adding your comments.

  Posted on 04/03/2012 by David North

• Guild Wars 2 - Why World vs. World Will Rule

  In The List today, we take a look back at the recent Guild Wars 2 beta weekend and the whole concept that Arena.Net is bringing to the genre with its World vs World system. We've got two full lists of what we think are the best features in WvW and what we perceive might cause some issues. Read on and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 04/02/2012 by Garrett Fuller

• The Best Silly Moments

  Saving the world is serious business but even that fact doesn't preclude moments of laughter and amusement. In last weekend's beta event, we ferreted out some humorous moments in Guild Wars 2. Read on!

  Posted on 03/28/2012 by David North

• 5 Great Little Things in Guild Wars 2

  During this past weekend's beta event, we had a team with boots on the ground to bring our readers great coverage of Guild Wars 2. In The List today, we take a look at five things about Guild Wars 2 that people might overlook or take for granted. Keep reading!

  Posted on 03/26/2012 by Suzie Ford

• The Collector’s Edition

  Last week, Arena.Net announced the details for the collector's edition for Guild Wars 2. The CE contains some really impressive stuff that we take a look at in our latest Guild Wars 2 column. Read on!

  Posted on 03/20/2012 by David North

• Everything to Everyone

  One of the most ambitious things that Arena.Net is aiming to do with the Guild Wars 2 release is to bring all features to all players and do it in such a way that the player base is happy. Can they pull it off? In our latest Guild Wars 2 column, we take a look at just that. Keep reading!

  Posted on 03/13/2012 by David North

• Exploring the Ascalon Catacombs Dungeon

  While the first beta weekend is now long behind us, we can't stop thinking about ArenaNet's Guild Wars 2. This week, David North gives us some more thoughts on the "explorable" mode of the Ascalon Catacombs dungeon.

  Posted on 03/06/2012 by David North

• 5 Gaming Concepts for the Future

  In a genre that seems to have hit a stagnation point lately, there is a lot of potential for new ideas and innovations. Devs are always looking! In The List today, we take a look at five concepts we think will breathe new life into the MMO space over the next decade. Check it out!

  Posted on 03/05/2012 by Garrett Fuller

• NCsoft's Intriguing Casual Purchase

  In The Free Zone this week, we take a look at the recent purchase of casual games maker Ntreev Soft by powerhouse MMO publisher NCSoft. What are the implications for its current stable of games? Read on to find out!

  Posted on 02/28/2012 by Richard Aihoshi

• Beta Reflections

  The first big Guild Wars 2 beta preview weekend has come and gone. We, however, have been thinking about it almost non-stop. We've got some thoughts to share about what we experienced. Keep reading!

  Posted on 02/28/2012 by David North

• Five Truly Innovative Game Features

  In The List today, we take a look at what we believe are five truly innovative game features from five of the most popular MMOs of today, both released and unreleased. See what you think and then leave us your comments.

  Posted on 02/27/2012 by Suzie Ford

• FREEdom!

  A lot of talk swirls around MMOs and F2P, an endless debate of the merits or demerits of adopting such a system. In today's Guild Wars 2 column, we take a look at Guild Wars 2 and its adopted revenue model and why it is just right. Read on!

  Posted on 02/21/2012 by David North

• The Good & Bad of Guild Wars 2

  ArenaNet and the Guild Wars 2 team are ready to let loose the hounds as coverage of this past weekend's limited closed beta event goes live! In The List today, we take a look at both the awesome and the not-so-awesome things we discovered about Guild Wars 2. See what you think and then weigh in with your thoughts.

  Posted on 02/20/2012 by William Murphy

• World vs. World – A Dream Come True?

  The MMO world has been rocked with Arena.Net's latest blog post detailing the Guild Wars 2 World vs. World mechanic. We've got some thoughts to share about this epic system and what it means to the game and to the genre as a whole. Read on and then offer your thoughts!

  Posted on 02/16/2012 by William Murphy

• Micro-Awesomeness

  One of the most controversial words these days in MMOs is "microtransaction". The idea of microtransactions always stirs a lot of emotion. In today's Guild Wars 2 column, we explore the thought of microtransactions in GW2. Read on and let us know what you think in the comments.

  Posted on 02/14/2012 by David North

• Community Support

  For many players, community is essential when looking for an MMO home. In our latest column devoted to Guild Wars 2, we look at ways the community will be involved in Arena.Net's latest. Check it out and then weigh in with what you think in the comments.

  Posted on 02/07/2012 by David North

• The Beta Wait is Almost Over

  Last week, Arena.Net announced that the beta for Guild Wars 2 would be coming in the near future. That's got us excited and we've got lots to say about it...if we can calm down long enough to write! Read on and then tell us why you're anticipating the GW2 beta in the comments.

  Posted on 01/31/2012 by David North

• The UI - Cleaning Up the Clutter

  One of the things that MMO players demand any more is a customizable UI. In today's Guild Wars 2 column, we opine about ways that Arena.Net could take on the UI and make it something that players will like from the get go. Check it out and then let us know what you think in the comments.

  Posted on 01/24/2012 by David North

• The RPG Element

  In many ways, it's sometimes easy to remember that the games we love are actually supposed to have a role-playing component in them. In today's Guild Wars 2 column, we discuss how critical it will be for Arena.Net to nail the RPG in their MMO. See what you think and then discuss the column in the comments.

  Posted on 01/17/2012 by David North

• More Than Quest Givers

  One of the most interesting things about Guild Wars 2 is how diverse and widespread the races coming with the game are shaping up to be. In today's Guild Wars 2 column, we take a look at that broad diversity. Read on!

  Posted on 01/10/2012 by David North

• The Hall of Monuments

  While old news to some, the thought of the Hall of Monuments and its place in the Guild Wars 2 universe intrigues us. See why we think the Hall of Monuments will be simply marvelous and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 01/03/2012 by David North

• 5 Things We'd Like to See for Guilds

  In order to make Guild Wars 2 truly GUILD oriented, we think there are some things that Arena.net must address in order to make that happen. Check out the guild wish list and see if you agree with the things we'd like to see for guilds. Have other thoughts? Let us know in the comments.

  Posted on 01/02/2012 by Som Pourfarzaneh

• When It's Done

  Some of the most frustrating words any gamer hears from developers: "It'll be released when it's finished". While those words may make sense in our heads, our hearts don't always follow suit. In today's Guild Wars 2 column, we look at those annoying words with regard to this most-anticipated title. Check it out and then let us know what you think in the comments.

  Posted on 12/27/2011 by David North

• Mesmer - Master of the Mind

  Last week, Arena.Net announced that the Mesmer was the final profession that will ship with the game on release. Today we take a look at the Mesmer and what this master of mind-control brings to the game. Read on!

  Posted on 12/20/2011 by David North

• Loot Equality

  Ah, Loot. The great bane and boon of players' existences. It lies there tantalizing us with its promise of l33tness yet it becomes a force for division among those who fought so bravely for it. In today's Guild Wars 2 column, we take a look at ways that the Arena.Net team is working to make sure that we all experience the thrill of "Loot Equality". Read on!

  Posted on 12/13/2011 by David North

• Professing on Professions

  Guild Wars 2 fans have been waiting a LONG time to find out what the final profession will be and it doesn't look like that information is coming in the immediate future either. In today's column devoted to GW2, we opine about what that last profession will be or even what it should be. Check it out and then weigh in with your thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 12/06/2011 by David North

• The Extended Experience Mobile App

  In his latest Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com's David North discusses the possibilities of the mobile aspect of the Guild Wars 2 Extended Experience.

  Posted on 11/22/2011 by David North

• Holiday Events in GW2

  In his latest column devoted to Guild Wars 2, MMORPG.com's David North wonders if the new game will be able to measure up to the holiday goodness that came with the original Guild Wars. See what sorts of holiday fun David has dreamed up for Guild Wars 2. Do you have a few thoughts? Add them in our comments.

  Posted on 11/08/2011 by David North

• Fresh Beats in Tyria

  MMORPG.com columnist David North discusses the aural experience of Guild Wars 2 in this week's Guild Wars 2 column.

  Posted on 10/25/2011 by David North

• Keeping the Game Solid

  In his latest Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com's David North divines the future for the game and how he believes the developers can keep the game solid for players when it comes to content and patch updates. Check out what David has to say and then let us know how you think the GW2 team can 'keep the game solid' as its future rolls on in the comments.

  Posted on 10/11/2011 by David North

• The Asura from a Bookah’s View

  A couple of weeks ago, the Guild Wars 2 team revealed much more information about the tiny guys of the game, the Asura. In today's Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com's David North takes a look at the Asura and how the dev team came to the 'look'. Check out David's thoughts and then add a few of your own in the comments.

  Posted on 09/27/2011 by David North

• The Cries of the Players

  Most MMO players have spent years looking for the 'right' MMO in which to spend their time. Along the way, the myriad problems with attaining that ideal have been voiced by the gaming community. In today's Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com's David North discusses how Arena.Net is breaking the MMO mold on many fronts, most notably the one where developers actually look at player concerns and listen to the voices of their fan base. Keep reading!

  Posted on 09/13/2011 by David North

• The War of Guilds and Stars

  Loving our games passionately is a hallmark of MMO players. But the rhetoric aimed at games that haven't made our "personal A List" seems to have ratcheted up lately when it comes to Guild Was 2 and Star Wars: The Old Republic. In today's column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy looks at the chasm that divides players into Guilds & Stars and wonders how it happened. Keep reading! Lend us your thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 09/08/2011 by William Murphy

• The End is Only the Beginning

  It seems that any more, "endgame" is the buzzword whispered by players as they peruse upcoming MMOs...or maybe it's loudly crowed from the rooftops. In his weekly Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com's David North takes a look at the endgame and the amount of content that Guild Wars 2 will feature. Read on!

  Posted on 08/30/2011 by David North

• The Real Top 10 MMOs of 2012

  It's hard to accurately predict what will be popular in the MMO-space these days. Last week, we took a look at a 2009 piece predicting the success of certain MMOs in 2012 that...ain't gonna make it. In The List today, MMORPG.com Managing Editor dons the swami's hat and prognosticates about 2012 and what he believes will be the real success stories of the year. Read on!

  Posted on 08/23/2011 by William Murphy

• Growing Away from the Standard

  In his latest column devoted to Guild Wars 2, MMORPG.com's David North takes a look at last week's revelations about the Sylvari race. See what David has to say before letting us know what you think in the comments!

  Posted on 08/16/2011 by David North

• The Top 10 MMOs of 2012 - Revisited

  Back in 2009, our own Jon Wood took a look at the ten games he thought would be dominating the market in 2012. This week, we take a look at Jon's list and find out whether his predictions are on track or a bust.

  Posted on 08/15/2011 by William Murphy

• The Quest for Looking Good

  In this week's Guild Wars 2 column, resident cartoonist David North takes a look at the process of character creation and personalization in ArenaNet's upcoming blockbuster. See what he has to say and leave a comment or two if you agree or not.

  Posted on 08/02/2011 by David North

• Five Reasons to Crave Guild Wars 2

  MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller takes on The List this week with a few reasons why many of us are waiting on baited breath for the arrival of Guild Wars 2. Among the legion of exciting features that Guild Wars 2 brings to the table is the fact that Everyone Can Heal and this is one aspect that Garrett examines. Read on to see if Garrett picked your reason for craving Guild Wars 2.

  Posted on 07/25/2011 by Garrett Fuller

• More Than a Theme Park

  Recently, Guild Wars 2 developers announced underwater combat and battle in a truly 3D environment. In a new column debuting today on MMORPG.com, David North talks about underwater combat as an example of how Arena.Net uses environments to tell the story, making it less a theme park and more something completely different. Read on!

  Posted on 07/05/2011 by Guest Writer

• A Sub-Genre?

  In the MMO-universe, there is an ever-growing library of games that neither fit the traditional MMORPG genre, nor do they fit into the "normal" subscription-based game. In today's column, MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy takes a look at today's MMOGs and ponders the expanding number of sub-genres. Let us know what you think in the comments.

  Posted on 04/21/2011 by William Murphy

• The Quiz: The Guild Wars 2 Edition

  After a week's break, MMORPG.com Quiz Master Drew Wood has returned with The Quiz. This week, one of the most keenly anticipated games on players' collective radar is showcased for the betterment of your gray matter: Guild Wars 2. See how you do and then report back in the comments.

  Posted on 04/20/2011 by Drew Wood

• The Final Two

  In today's Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller speculates a bit about what the final two classes will be. Arena.Net is playing these last two very close to the chest. Check out Garrett's thoughts and then let us know what you think the final two classes in Guild Wars 2 will be.

  Posted on 03/28/2011 by Garrett Fuller

• The Evolution of Attributes

  Power, Vitality, Precision and Toughness. These are the attributes that players will have to work with in Guild Wars 2 and it's an impressive sounding list. MMORPG.com Community Manager Mike Bitton has some thoughts about the attribute system as its evolved between Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2. Check it out and then leave a thought or two in the comments.

  Posted on 03/21/2011 by Michael Bitton

• Top Draws of PAX East 2011

  PAX East is the first major convention on the East coast with many developers of this year's highly anticipated MMOs making an appearance. In The List today, MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy talks about the games high on the staff's list of 'must visits' and what they expect (hope?) to find out. Read on!

  Posted on 03/11/2011 by William Murphy

• The Norn Invade PAX

  It's now official: The Norn are invading PAX East this year, coming in full force on twenty machines in a brand new demo for Guild Wars 2. MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy has a few thoughts on these denizens of the cold country. Check them out and then add a few of your own.

  Posted on 02/28/2011 by William Murphy

• The PAX East Demo

  Arena.Net and the Guild Wars 2 dev team announced last week that a new demo version of the game would make its appearance at PAX East. In today's Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com Community Manager Mike Bitton speculates about what fans might see in the new demo. Check out Mike's thoughts and then add a few of your own speculations to the mix in the comments.

  Posted on 02/21/2011 by Michael Bitton

• The Beta Cometh

  With the turn of the new year, Guild Wars 2 fans began to look for news about the game that most are keenly anticipating. Among smaller news items since then, a hidden nugget of information came to light that caused heart palpitations worldwide: Guild Wars 2 will enter at least a pair of betas during 2011. MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy has a few thoughts about that exciting news. Check it out!

  Posted on 02/14/2011 by William Murphy

• Bittersweet

  It's with a bittersweet pen that MMORPG.com Community Manager Mike Bitton writes about the Guild Wars 2 class reveal of the Guardian. He had been sure of the Mesmer but admits that Guardians bring a lot to the party and maybe that's not such a bad thing. Check out Mike's thoughts about the Guardian and then add a few of your own in the comments section.

  Posted on 01/27/2011 by Michael Bitton

• All Quiet on the Tyrian Front

  In our continuing series of articles dedicated to Guild Wars 2, MMORPG.com's Bill Murphy notices that the last few weeks have not netted fans much in the way of new information as compared to the figurative bombardment of the fall months. Bill further speculates that maybe the dearth of information just may, in fact, be the point. Check out Bill's thoughts on the matter and then add a few of your own in the comments.

  Posted on 01/17/2011 by William Murphy

• PvP Speculation

  In our continuing look at all things Guild Wars 2, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller has a few things to say about PvP. While not much is known about PvP in Guild Wars 2, Garrett has pulled together -has- been revealed and offers a few thoughts. Be sure to add your comments below.

  Posted on 01/10/2011 by Garrett Fuller

• 2011 - For Amusement Purposes Only

  In his latest Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller reveals himself to be a betting man. His wager with you, our faithful readers, is the likelihood (or not) that Guild Wars 2 will actually see the light of day in 2011. Read Garrett's thoughts on the wager and then give your virtual betting handshake in the comments beneath.

  Posted on 01/03/2011 by Garrett Fuller

• Prognostications for 2011

  It's that time of year, the time when things wind down for the preceding twelve months, the time of reflection and the time for looking ahead to the coming year. In his latest MMORPG.com column, Bill Murphy prognosticates about 2011. Check out his thoughts and then add a few of your own in the comments section below.

  Posted on 12/30/2010 by William Murphy

• The Fifth Profession

  In his latest column about all things Guild Wars 2, MMORPG.com Community Manager Michael Bitton considers last week's tease from ArenaNet that the fifth profession will be announced in January. Mike has a strong opinion as to what that fifth class will be. See if you agree with his reasoning and then weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section.

  Posted on 12/27/2010 by Michael Bitton

• The PvP Question

  In the latest Guild Wars 2 column here at MMORPG.com, Bill Murphy takes a look at the elephant in the room: PvP and Guild Wars 2. There is very little known about one of the most popular aspects of the original Guild Wars and how it will be brought into its successor. He's got a few thoughts about Guild Wars 2 and PvP so be sure to take a look. Weigh in with a few of your thoughts below.

  Posted on 12/20/2010 by William Murphy

• Measuring Up

  In the latest Guild Wars 2 column here at MMORPG.com, Managing Editor Jon Wood takes a look at originals and sequels. At times, it seems that the first is better and more fulfilling than the second. Jon wonders whether this pattern will continue with Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2. Read Jon's GW2 column and then let us know what you think in the comments below.

  Posted on 12/17/2010 by Jon Wood

• Pacing and Combat

  In his latest Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller takes a look at the pacing and combat coming in the game. As Garrett opines, pacing and combat can make or break an MMO. Many have fallen victim to poor deployment of these two features. See what he's got to say about pacing and combat in Guild Wars 2, then weigh in with your own thoughts below.

  Posted on 12/06/2010 by Garrett Fuller

• Chasing 30/50

  In his latest Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com Community Manager Michael Bitton reveals his obsessive compulsive side in obtaining the 30/50 rewards in Guild Wars to bring bodacious rewards into Guild Wars 2. He's a man with a plan that you won't want to miss. Be sure to tell us about your plans to hit 30/50 in the Hall of Monuments below.

  Posted on 12/02/2010 by Michael Bitton

• Dynamic Content

  In MMORPG.com's latest Guild Wars 2 column, Managing Editor Jon Wood takes a look at Dynamic Content. Dynamic content, as Jon suggests, is content that should make the game world feel alive, that the actions players participate in make a difference in the way the world looks and feels. Check out Jon's thoughts and then let us know what you think about dynamic content on the forums.

  Posted on 11/15/2010 by Jon Wood

• My Life in Tyria

  The Guild Wars 2 team has promised many amazing things for the game, things that have fans excited in ways they haven't been for a long time. Among these promises is the idea of story. Players will have a "personal story". In his latest Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com's Bill Murphy takes a look at the personal story and offers some insight into what it all means. Check it out and then jump into the discussion on our forum.

  Posted on 11/08/2010 by William Murphy

• Dungeon Running Differently

  In his latest Guild Wars 2 article, MMORPG.com's Community Manager, Michael Bitton, takes a look at the dungeons in Guild Wars 2. Mike starts the discussion by stating that he didn't really expect the dungeon system to see major changes from GW1 to GW2 but after reading an article in PC Gamer, Mike has been pleasantly surprised to see that dungeons will be receiving love too. See what Mike found out about the Guild Wars 2 dungeon system and let us know what you think.

  Posted on 11/01/2010 by Michael Bitton

• Hall of Monuments

  In his latest article about Guild Wars 2, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager, Garrett Fuller, talks about the Hall of Monuments. The Hall of Monuments is currently active in Guild Wars and the collection of achievements there will have an impact on a player's experience when Guild Wars 2 launches. Check out Garrett's thoughts about the Hall of Monuments and then let us know yours.

  Posted on 10/26/2010 by Garrett Fuller

• Hands On with the Charr Necro

  At the recent New York Comic Con, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager, Garrett Fuller, had the opportunity to spend some hands on time with the Charr Necromancer. Not only does Garrett have some general thoughts about the Necromancer class, but he's got a lot to say about the Charr Necro as well. Read Garrett's hands-on look and then let us know what you think about the bad-ass Charr Necro!

  Posted on 10/18/2010 by Garrett Fuller

• Why I Will Play a Necromancer

  In his latest MMORPG.com article, columnist Bill Murphy talks about all the awesomeness that is the Guild Wars 2 Necromancer class. Whether it's summoning scary minions or being a terrific support character or being in possession of unique mechanics, the Necromancer looks to be one of the more intriguing character classes in Guild Wars 2. Check out Bill's reasons why HE will be playing a Necro and then tell us what YOU will be playing...and why.

  Posted on 10/18/2010 by William Murphy

• Item & Loot Reveal Thoughts

  In his latest Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com Community Manager Michael Bitton takes a look at the recently revealed Item and Loot Systems as detailed on the official Arena.Net blog. Mike is cautiously optimistic about several things but does express a bit of reservation about the item shop hinted at in the blog post by Arena.Net devs. Check out Mike's thoughts and then add your own to our forums.

  Posted on 10/11/2010 by Michael Bitton

• A Game for the New Decade?

  In the latest in a series of articles about the juggernaut that has become Guild Wars 2, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller takes a look at the potential for Guild Wars 2 to become THE game for the decade spanning 2010-2020. The potential, Garrett says, is there. See if you agree with his assessment of Guild Wars 2 and then join in on the discussion on our forums.

  Posted on 10/08/2010 by Garrett Fuller

• Playing Solo Together

  In the latest MMORPG.com column examining Arena.Net's Guild Wars 2, Bill Murphy talks about the envelope-expanding nature of the dynamic quest line. Designed to cater to all type of players, from the casual to the hardcore, dynamic events are building on ideas from the past and taking them in new directions. Check out Bill's thoughts about what Arena.Net is doing with dynamic events and see if you agree with his conclusions. As always, let us know your thoughts on our forums.

  Posted on 09/27/2010 by William Murphy

• The Road to Comic-Con

  As the MMORPG.com team prepares to descend on the New York Comic Con in a few weeks, Community Manager Michael Bitton writes about how much he's looking forward to getting hands on time with Guild Wars 2. Mike's also got plans to attend the ArenaNet panel and even becoming a panelist himself in the MMORPG.com discussion about "The Future of Online Gaming". Check out Mike's "The Road to Comic-Con" article and then join in on the discussion.

  Posted on 09/20/2010 by Michael Bitton

• Five Things PAX Should Show Us

  As the MMORPG.com team readies itself to head off to PAX, columnist Bill Murphy has a few ideas about what we all should learn from our favorite game developers during the conference. See if you agree with Bill and add any other thoughts you might have on our forums!

  Posted on 08/31/2010 by William Murphy

• Every Game Needs a Necro

  MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller has a sneak peek at the Necromancer class in this latest entry in his Guild Wars 2 column. The necromancer is a force to be reckoned with due to an alarming (and very cool) number of spells and summoning abilities. Find out what Garrett has to say about everybody's favorite undead mastermind in this week's Guild Wars 2 column.

  Posted on 08/25/2010 by Garrett Fuller

• Heals for Everyone!

  In the third installment of his Guild Wars 2 column, MMORPG.com writer Bill Murphy takes a look at health and healing in Guild Wars 2. Without the need for a dedicated healer, without having to stand around advertising for a healer to run an instance, the game is, according to developers, more fun and the healing wealth is spread among all character archetypes. Read all of Bill's thoughts about health and healing.

  Posted on 08/16/2010 by William Murphy

• Downed Abilities

  This week we begin our weekly game column on Guild Wars 2. Each week we will look at different aspects of the game and try to analyze how Guild Wars 2 continues to present new ideas into the MMO genre as well as keep players posted on the latest updates and features of the game. So this week we are taking a close look at the Downed Mode Skills that Guild Wars 2 revealed in its healing and death feature.

  Posted on 08/03/2010 by Garrett Fuller

• MMOs and Storytelling

  In this week's Player Perspectives column, MMORPG.com's Jaime Skelton talks about the importance of storytelling in any game. But do MMOs tell the story in a way that leads players to discover things on their own, to feel like they are truly immersed in the story? Find out what Jaime thinks in her compelling article.

  Posted on 07/23/2010 by Jaime Skelton

• Five Reasons to Avoid Beta

  In this week's The List, MMORPG.com columnist Bill Murphy takes on beta testing and gives five compelling reasons why folks should avoid it like the plague. Agree or disagree, Bill's column is sure to start an excellent conversation.

  Posted on 07/20/2010 by William Murphy

• Five MMO Sequels

  This week, MMORPG.com's Jon Wood uses the list to count down five MMO sequels, a rare breed for the genre.

  Posted on 09/29/2009 by Jon Wood