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Cacheelma · May 12, 2009, 01:55 AM // 01:55

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Originally Posted by DarklingKiller

By the time GW2 comes out, the only ones that will be playing are the Koreans...

I doubt they would...

Clone · May 12, 2009, 02:00 AM // 02:00

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Originally Posted by DarklingKiller

By the time GW2 comes out, the only ones that will be playing are the Koreans...

If they keep on their current strategy of grind is great, I'd say you'll probably be right about that. I really wish I knew why they seem to want to move away from what really set them apart in this genre.

Nodakim · May 12, 2009, 10:54 AM // 10:54

I saw DNF gameplay videos and screenshots,but I didnt see any from GW2.
Never excpected that to happen...

damkel · May 12, 2009, 11:53 AM // 11:53

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Originally Posted by Back then

I'm kinda getting worried that GW2 is somehow going to be this massive failure that never gets released and instead they just make a new gw1 expansion.

ditto..

That's why I'm looking forward to Diablo3 which will be around end of 2009, early 2010.

Abedeus · May 12, 2009, 12:04 PM // 12:04

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Originally Posted by damkel

ditto..

That's why I'm looking forward to Diablo3 which will be around end of 2009, early 2010.

Why so optimistic?

I bet they are waiting for Diablo 2 to hit full 10 years. Then in July 2010 they will release Diablo 3.

Wish Swiftdeath · May 12, 2009, 12:22 PM // 12:22

koreans still play?

Lonesamurai · May 12, 2009, 12:27 PM // 12:27

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Originally Posted by Wish Swiftdeath

koreans still play?

No...

Aion has been released for them

Kattar · May 12, 2009, 12:30 PM // 12:30

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I'm kinda getting worried that GW2 is somehow going to be this massive failure that never gets released and instead they just make a new gw1 expansion.

Utopia anyone?

Xinix · May 12, 2009, 02:52 PM // 14:52

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Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

This is accurate. The product development review is an internal review.

Why are we not surprised about this answer. LOL
We should know by now that they don't give any GW2 info to us.

ajc2123 · May 12, 2009, 02:56 PM // 14:56

Whoa...WHOA...I was right?

Score one for me!

Tahts like 1 win vs 600 loss. I'm epic now right? XP

Lonesamurai · May 12, 2009, 02:58 PM // 14:58

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Originally Posted by Xinix

Why are we not surprised about this answer. LOL
We should know by now that they don't give any GW2 info to us.

But theres nothing to give yet

if its still at internal review, then there is still chance that if it sucks it could be restarted or even scrapped completely

welcome to Development (and thats not just Game Development, but any industry)

HEXED · May 12, 2009, 03:32 PM // 15:32

Well, imo they don't care about GW2 cuz of Aion. We still have some time for 2010 - but HEY! We dont have any screens or trailers. Still +2 years.

Lonesamurai · May 12, 2009, 03:53 PM // 15:53

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Originally Posted by HEXED

Well, imo they don't care about GW2 cuz of Aion. We still have some time for 2010 - but HEY! We dont have any screens or trailers. Still +2 years.

Not quite true, especially as ANet have nothing to do with Aion, thats being done by another Dev team under NC Softs skirt...

And damn, your avatar is HOT!

Mordakai · May 12, 2009, 04:06 PM // 16:06

Why are people talking about Diablo 3?

This is not a zero sum game. People who buy Diablo 3 are not necessarily NOT going to buy Guild Wars 2, and vice versa.

Plus, I doubt Blizzard will launch Diablo 3 while still working on StarCraft 2 "expansions".

I DO think it's logical that NCSoft would hold GW2 until after Aion has had a chance in the US.

Bottom line: I don't care how long it takes. I'm still having fun playing GW, and I suspect I'll continue to play original GW even after Guild Wars 2 (just like I still make pre-searing characters even after I have all the chapters).

Take your time Anet. StarCraft 2 took over 10 years to come, and it didn't get hurt at all. If anything, the time just builds excitement.

DarkWasp · May 12, 2009, 05:09 PM // 17:09

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

I DO think it's logical that NCSoft would hold GW2 until after Aion has had a chance in the US.

If I were ArenaNet, I'd be pretty mad if this were the case.

I don't think it is.

Also the fact that they are showcasing the game to the higher ups means that theres a chance they may decide when to give us info. But theres also that huge chance of, "Eh, not yet". Atleast we know that when we do get info the game is going to be pretty complete.

Apollo Smile · May 12, 2009, 05:23 PM // 17:23

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

Why are people talking about Diablo 3?

This is not a zero sum game. People who buy Diablo 3 are not necessarily NOT going to buy Guild Wars 2, and vice versa.

Plus, I doubt Blizzard will launch Diablo 3 while still working on StarCraft 2 "expansions".

I DO think it's logical that NCSoft would hold GW2 until after Aion has had a chance in the US.

Bottom line: I don't care how long it takes. I'm still having fun playing GW, and I suspect I'll continue to play original GW even after Guild Wars 2 (just like I still make pre-searing characters even after I have all the chapters).

Take your time Anet. StarCraft 2 took over 10 years to come, and it didn't get hurt at all. If anything, the time just builds excitement.

Yeah. I roll my eyes whenever I see the Diablo 3 "threat" as well. Both games are presumably monthly fee-less and I will be picking up both.

Jecht Scye · May 12, 2009, 05:41 PM // 17:41

Diablo 3, WoW, and Aion are all in completely different marketing platforms from Guild Wars 2. Comparing them is like saying a salary cap in baseball will drastically affect the television ratings of hockey games.

Correct me if I'm wrong but:
Diablo 3 = Action Adventure RPG
WoW and Aion = Pay to Play MMORPGs
Guild Wars 2 = Pay once to play MMORPG

Therefore people wanting WoW and Guild Wars 2 could viably do so without having to pay extra money monthly (just the one time expense.). I think you can put the rest of the cases together yourselves. So the competition argument is pretty much moot then.

Apollo Smile · May 12, 2009, 05:45 PM // 17:45

Diablo = hack and slash dungeon crawler...nothing like an MMO.

Targren · May 12, 2009, 05:52 PM // 17:52

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Originally Posted by Apollo Smile

Diablo = hack and slash dungeon crawler...nothing like an MMO.

It's more like a Single Player, non-online version of an MMO. An SRPG if you will...

Ok, seriously though, Diablo (and especially Diablo II) had a lot on common with the current MMO offerings... Relatively short, designed for repetition, grind, and loot farming. Hell, it's like playing WoW without the genitally-insecure 14 year olds (assuming you don't go on to battlenet. *shudder*). I still fire it up when I feel the bug biting.

Nah, GW avoided that mold (though has long since reversed course to head at it straight-on) but D2 was VERY much, gameplay wise, like most of the big MMOs.