[exangel]

Copyright/legal controls most likely -.-

[Zeroneo]

It's not region lock, the game is pretty popular, it's just the servers. Try again.

[Jamstruth]

Signed up for the Closed Beta. Hopefully will get in, my computer has rather weird specs they might want to test on (high spec laptop)

Game looks damned awesome, kinda sucks there isn't a more human-like beast race. I like customisation in my character and there aren't as many when dealing with a Charr (none very noticeable anyway) and I find just general Human "Races" quite boring.

[Astral_]

Zeroneo, on 22 February 2012 - 08:52 PM, said:

It's not region lock, the game is pretty popular, it's just the servers. Try again.

This. I got bumped 3 times and got through on the fourth.

[I2aven's_Sage]

That site hates Firefox ~_~. Worked in Chrome.

Edited by I2aven's_Sage, 23 February 2012 - 12:46 AM.

[Chhotu uttam]

I2aven's_Sage, on 23 February 2012 - 12:42 AM, said:

That site hates Firefox ~_~. Worked in Chrome.

worked well for me.

Signed up for Beta
1^st MMORPG game likely to buy.

Edited by Chhotu uttam, 23 February 2012 - 03:29 AM.

[Hells Malice]

I'm interested in it, but I likely wouldn't even play it after i bought it. Nice to see another action MMO, but Tera's combat looks infinitely better, so i'll be sticking with that.

[exangel]

GuildWars2 Official tweeted ArenaNet's thrill over getting over a million closed beta signups in the 48-hour window.
http://t.co/henXvmAE

They later added a video of the moment to their Facebook:
https://www.facebook...150593729340945

[qlum]

I don't like the idea of it being played more like an mmo rpg instead of the way guild wars 1 played.

[exangel]

It's awesome to finally have some real news about the upcoming beta and release of GW2~!

For US players subscribed to the GW2 newsletter, a recent announcement was sent out offering up Guild Wars 2 for official pre-order. The game itself is US$59.99, with Digital Deluxe priced at US$79.99. A price is not yet set for the Retail Collector's Edition, but the Digital Deluxe edition has all of the perks offered to the Collector's Edition players, minus the physical goods.
All pre-order customers will get bonus perks such as beta access and a three-day head start over retail buyers.
Source

Their FAQ has been updated to reflect system requirements and the (again) unspecific but expected launch date being "in 2012, TBD by beta feedback".
Here are some of the basic facts:

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• What type of game is Guild Wars 2?

At ArenaNet, we have one mission: to make Guild Wars 2 the best MMORPG ever. To learn how we intend to do that, check out Studio Head Mike O'Brien's Design Manifesto blog post and our MMO Manifesto video!

• Does Guild Wars 2 require a monthly subscription?

No, Guild Wars 2 does not require a monthly subscription. You just buy the game and play it online.

• When is Guild Wars 2 going to be released?

We expect to ship Guild Wars 2 in 2012. The final release date will be determined by beta-testing feedback.

• What are the minimum system requirements for Guild Wars 2?

Our goal with Guild Wars 2 is to have it run on a wide range of Windows gaming PCs.


Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or better • Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, Core i3, AMD Athlon 64 X2, or better • 2 GB RAM • NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800, ATI X1800, Intel HD 3000, or better (256MB of video RAM and shader model 3.0 or better) • 25 GB available HDD space • Broadband Internet connection • Keyboard and mouse
Note: Due to potential changes, system requirements may change over time and you may be required to upgrade your current system (or obtain a new system) to continue to play the game.

• What countries and languages will Guild Wars 2 be available in?

The retail release of Guild Wars 2 is intended for the Americas, Europe, Australia & New Zealand, Africa, and the Middle East. It will be available in English, French, and German, with a text-only localized version in Spanish.

edit: And yes, I've preordered the Digital Deluxe Edition.

Edited by exangel, 12 April 2012 - 03:49 PM.