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If you’re feeling romantic this weekend, Guild Wars may not be for you. The weekend event is a bit violent. Here’s the official word, “Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, and last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT).”

Happy Chinese New Year! ArenaNet celebrates the holiday in Guild Wars style. Here’s the official word, “Join us in Cantha this weekend to celebrate the Canthan New Year Festival. Decorations are placed in Lion’s Arch, Kamadan, and Shing Jea Monastery. The event will start in Shing Jea Monastery at Noon Pacific time (-8 GMT) on Friday, February 8, and will conclude at Noon on Monday, February 11.”

This weekend’s Guild Wars event should make hardcore PvE players happy. Here’s the official word… “During this weekend, you will receive double gold and experience rewards for successfully vanquishing an explorable areas while in Hard Mode. The double rewards last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8GMT).”

ArenaNet restores honor to the Guild Wars legacy. The Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack will no longer be a credit card exclusive. Starting Monday, January 28, 2008, players will be able to purchase the BMP for only $9.99 / €8.99 / £5.99 – through the PlayNC store, the Guild Wars Online Store or through participating retail stores. This is a huge victory for Photics.com, as this site petitioned for such a change.

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It’s something of a New Year’s Day tradition. I’ll wake up on the first day of January, I’ll log into Guild Wars, stand around for a moment and then I’ll get a new hat. Wintersday is not as impressive as it used to be. That’s to be understandable. I’ve been playing Guild Wars since February 2004. It’s time for a sequel!

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