Guild Wars: Prophecies
News, coverage and analysis tracking Guild Wars: Prophecies across the outlets.
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WRUP: The future of Guild Wars games as covered by me it’s all true edition
This article discusses the future of Guild Wars games, announcing potential expansions like 'Guild Wars: Time To Pivot' and 'Guild Wars: Re-Prophecized,' alongside a speculative 'Guild Wars 4.' It also touches on other games players are engaging with, including Star Wars Galaxies Legends, Skate, Division 2, and Final Fantasy XIV, and includes a bonus question about art that requires multiple exposures to appreciate.
Vague Patch Notes: Stories in MMOs have always been here
This opinion piece argues that storytelling in MMORPGs is not a new phenomenon, citing examples from Ultima Online, World of Warcraft, and Guild Wars. While the presentation and execution of narratives have evolved, the core concept of integrating stories into MMOs has been present since the genre's inception. The author highlights how developers have consistently grappled with balancing overarching narratives and player-driven adventures.
Guild Wars Reforged Will Be Free On Mobile, With A Catch
ArenaNet is releasing Guild Wars Reforged, a quasi-remaster of the 2005 MMORPG, for free on iOS and Android devices this summer. The initial Prophecies campaign will include ads, with players needing to purchase additional campaigns on PC to go ad-free. Those who already own the PC version can link their accounts for complete, ad-free access and synchronized progress across platforms.
