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Q&A: Guild Wars' Jeff Strain
The ArenaNet cofounder tells GameSpot his opinions on gold farming, how the company has managed to survive on a no-subscription online model, and why he feels games have to justify charging online fees.
The ArenaNet cofounder tells GameSpot his opinions on gold farming, how the company has managed to survive on a no-subscription online model, and why he feels games have to justify charging online fees.
NEWS - Posted Jul 30, 2007 7:30 am PT
Guild Wars rage for 4 million
NCsoft's free-to-play MMOG hits sales milestone through combined tally of original game and first two expansions.
NCsoft's free-to-play MMOG hits sales milestone through combined tally of original game and first two expansions.
NEWS - Posted Aug 21, 2007 2:03 pm PT
Guild Wars Profile Preview - The RangerOur series of character profiles for ArenaNet's upcoming online role-playing game continues with the wilderness-exploring ways of the ranger profession.
PREVIEW - Posted Oct 26, 2004 2:07 pm PT
Robert Garriott explains Sony-NCsoft deal
American-branch CEO says a desire for entry into the console market was behind the Korean publisher's alliance with the Japanese game giant.
American-branch CEO says a desire for entry into the console market was behind the Korean publisher's alliance with the Japanese game giant.
NEWS - Posted Sep 12, 2007 3:10 pm PT
Five million fighting Guild Wars
NCsoft's nonsubscription-based MMORPG has now sold more than five million.
NCsoft's nonsubscription-based MMORPG has now sold more than five million.
NEWS - Posted Feb 26, 2008 10:52 am PT
Guild Wars Hands-On ImpressionsWe check out this innovative action online role-playing game.
PREVIEW - Posted May 3, 2004 5:46 pm PT
Guild Wars Profile Preview - The ElementalistIt's day five of our character profiles of Guild Wars' character classes, and today we'll take an up-close look at the spectacular firepower of the elementalist.
PREVIEW - Posted Oct 28, 2004 3:20 pm PT
NPD paints mixed picture of PC gaming in 2005
As traditional retail sales slump 19 percent, the trade-industry group admits the rise of MMORPGs and digital downloads has changed the PC game landscape.
As traditional retail sales slump 19 percent, the trade-industry group admits the rise of MMORPGs and digital downloads has changed the PC game landscape.
NEWS - Posted Jan 18, 2006 8:17 am PT
Sales down, income up for NCsoft
Korea-based developer of Guild Wars and upcoming Tabula Rasa reports second-quarter financials.
Korea-based developer of Guild Wars and upcoming Tabula Rasa reports second-quarter financials.
NEWS - Posted Aug 9, 2007 3:32 am PT
Guild Wars Profile Preview - The WarriorOur ongoing series of character profiles for ArenaNet's upcoming competitive online game continues with the mighty warrior.
PREVIEW - Posted Oct 27, 2004 3:28 pm PT
Public Guild Wars demo for E3
For the three days of E3, the online RPG created by former Blizzard designers will open its doors to the world.
For the three days of E3, the online RPG created by former Blizzard designers will open its doors to the world.
NEWS - Posted Apr 16, 2004 5:49 pm PT
Q&A: Joseph Olin on the art of games
The D.I.C.E.-thrower and AIAS president is hoping his Into the Pixel exhibit will help settle the debate about games being artistic expression.
The D.I.C.E.-thrower and AIAS president is hoping his Into the Pixel exhibit will help settle the debate about games being artistic expression.
NEWS - Posted Aug 10, 2007 5:38 pm PT
NCsoft sales rise, income slips
South Korea-based publisher sees quarterly uptick in revenue on Eye of the North release, but net gains down 21 percent year over year.
South Korea-based publisher sees quarterly uptick in revenue on Eye of the North release, but net gains down 21 percent year over year.
NEWS - Posted Nov 7, 2007 12:05 pm PT
Guild Wars goes gold
ArenaNet's MMORPG is off to factory and is on schedule to fight on PCs April 28.
ArenaNet's MMORPG is off to factory and is on schedule to fight on PCs April 28.
NEWS - Posted Apr 21, 2005 4:00 pm PT
ChartSpot: May 2005
Star Wars lords over the console charts, as Guild Wars stays on top of the PC top 10.
Star Wars lords over the console charts, as Guild Wars stays on top of the PC top 10.
NEWS - Posted Jul 6, 2005 1:52 pm PT
Guild Wars Profile Preview - The NecromancerOur sixth and final character profile covers the powers of Guild Wars' master of maliciousness: the necromancer.
PREVIEW - Posted Oct 29, 2004 3:06 pm PT
Guild Wars Hands-On Demo Impressions
ArenaNet launched the public alpha of its hack-and-slash multiplayer RPG earlier than expected. Read our impressions.
ArenaNet launched the public alpha of its hack-and-slash multiplayer RPG earlier than expected. Read our impressions.
PREVIEW - Posted May 10, 2004 9:47 pm PT
Guild Wars add-on announced
Second chapter for PC RPG features new professions, regions, and skills; GW: Factions set to battle in Q2 2006.
Second chapter for PC RPG features new professions, regions, and skills; GW: Factions set to battle in Q2 2006.
NEWS - Posted Jan 10, 2006 1:12 pm PT
Guild Wars Updated Q&A - Post-E3Producer Jeff Strain gives an update on this upcoming hack-and-slash online game.
PREVIEW - Posted Jun 29, 2004 2:37 pm PT
Guild Wars Updated Q&A - Art and MusicProducer Jeff Strain goes into detail on the challenges involved in making such a large and diverse online role-playing/action game.
PREVIEW - Posted Aug 4, 2004 5:00 pm PT
