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Guild Wars 2 adds challenge modes for recent raids and begins an event that rewards players for not using mounts
It’s not often that you get rewarded for not using your mount, but that’s just what Guild Wars 2 is doing with its Dismount Rush event added in its latest patch, where players will get a stacking boost to magic find and experience in the Heart of Maguuma and Central Tyria by comp…
The Stream Team: Under Pressure in Guild Wars 2’s Visions of Eternity
Last week while chasing Vloxx, Massively OP’s MJ found herself in an explorer’s dream: a beautiful new land! Once she gets enough of oogling Guild Wars 2’s gorgeous new Leyspring Hollows area, she must establish a foothold there and continue the hunt. But can she get enough?! Sav…
Guild Wars 2 prepares WvW players to pummel each other in a new borderlands map beta November 10
If you’ve got Strong Opinions about world vs. world PvP in Guild Wars 2 and don’t mind seeing a somewhat incomplete map to brawl on, then ArenaNet is looking for you to join in on a new borderlands map beta on Tuesday, November 10th. This first beta test is stated by the devs as…
The Stream Team: Starting the end of Guild Wars 2’s Visions of Eternity with Code of Creation
With last week’s launch of Code of Creation, Guild Wars 2’s Visions of Eternity is beginning to wrap up. Chapter 14 tosses Massively OP’s MJ into Asuran politics, exploring a new map, and trying to find Vloxx before he does… something. Because that something is not likely to be a…
Guild Wars 2 plans a patch to improve the pacing and difficulty of the controversial Solitary Throne fractal
If Guild Wars 2’s latest fractal is whooping your butt, don’t feel too bad about your skills — they’re still quite elite — as ArenaNet confirmed that more work needs to be done to tune the Solitary Throne fractal to tolerable limits. “We’ve heard the concerns around some of the e…
The Stream Team: Achieving Life in the Underworld in Guild Wars 2
Before Massively OP’s MJ moves on to Guild Wars 2’s Visions of Eternity finale, she has one thing left to wrap up in Living World Season 4. She needs the portal travel scroll for Dragonfall! Who wants to go the long way when you can just open up the tome and teleport directly? Bu…
Flameseeker Chronicles: Hands on with Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity’s finale, Code of Creation
With all the buzz surrounding Guild Wars 3, it would be easy to forget that Guild Wars 2’s latest expansion, Visions of Eternity, still has one more update left in it. It would be a shame to forget about it, too, as it’s a hefty one, especially if you are into the game’s group co…
World of Warcraft: Forever devs say a direct sequel like Guild Wars 2 is unlikely: 'Why would you throw that away and start over?'
"We keep making it better."
Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Finale Update Launching Next Week
ArenaNet announced that its final planned update for Guild Wars 2 ' s Visions of Eternity expansion will release on September 15, 2026. The "Code of Creation" update will provide the climax of the expansion's storyline, taking players to the new explorable zone of Leyspring Hollo…
The Stream Team: The end of Kralkatorrik and Guild Wars 2’s Living World
All good things must come to an end, including Guild Wars 2’s Living World. Massively OP’s MJ has finally reached its conclusion and is now embarking on the final step of the final chapter of Season 4. In order to prevent Kralkatorrik’s body from reviving, MJ must cut off its con…
Guild Wars 2’s Code of Creation adds new zone, new fractal, and new raid on September 15
The time is almost here for Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity to have its final major update. In fact, we now know precisely when that will be, as ArenaNet has confirmed Tuesday, September 15th, as the launch date for Code of Creation. The studio posted a new trailer and some add…
Guild Wars 3 is a lot smaller scale than Guild Wars 2 because of the new approach to combat and movement: 'You would probably see about 20 players in a large combat scenario'
Expect more clarity, but no more 100-player boss fights.
The Stream Team: Praise Joko in Guild Wars 2
Well, well, well. Eating a lich certainly did have its benefits! After last week’s emotional (and physical) roller coaster in Guild Wars 2, Massively OP’s MJ joined Braham in an unexpected “Praise Joko” chant. Because our baby dragon is back! Plus, MJ also has a Jimothy. Who knew…
Guild Wars 2 shares a sizzle reel for Code of Creation’s new raid and convergence rewards
Surely you have 50 seconds of time to ogle things that are coming to Guild Wars 2, right? It’s not that much time, it’s all a preview peek and not a deep-dive, and it’s even in a screen ratio that doesn’t force you to watch on a mobile device. It’s a perfect sample platter! Assum…
Guild Wars 2 Previews Visions of Eternity Finale's Nexus of Eternity Raid, Convergence, and Rewards
Guild Wars 2's Visions of Eternity expansion is getting its final update, Code of Creation, on September 15th. ANet has released a teaser of the update's new raid and Convergence, Nexus of Eternity, along with rewards.
Guild Wars 3’s Asura are taller and furrier than their Guild Wars 2 descendants – but just as quirky
I really hope you guys like creepy lil guys with creepy lil teeth because today’s Guild Wars 3 blog reveal is all about the Asura species. Although conveniently, the new art isn’t showing any teeth. In fact, they kinda look like cutie furry mogwai gnomes now. But we know the teet…
The Stream Team: Getting a Jimothy for MVOP’s 14th anniversary in Guild Wars 2
The Massively Overpowered before Massively Overpowered! Before there was Massively Overpowered the site, there was Massively Overpowered the guild; fourteen years ago today, right as the Guild Wars 2 early access doors opened, MVOP was born. (Though it has existed even longer in…
Guild Wars 2 celebrates its 14th anniversary with up to 40% off select expansions on Steam
The offer ends on September 1.
The oldest Guild Wars 2 characters are turning 14 years old this week with all the concomitant birthday gifts
If you have a very old Guild Wars 2 character, you should log in and check your mail because the game has officially turned 14 years old and is dispatching the usual round of birthday gifts. The wiki has recordkeeping for the earliest birthdays; it sounds like the earliest headst…
The Stream Team: Shattering evil dragons in Guild Wars 2
Massively OP’s MJ has been in Thunderhead Peaks making weapons to use against Guild Wars 2’s Kralkatorrik. But a new plan has presented itself: resonating the giant crystal outside the forge with the evil dragon itself and shattering him. Weapons are good, and bigger — especially…
The Stream Team: It’s All or Nothing in Guild Wars 2
Well, looky who just showed up! Caithe has just reappeared in Guild Wars 2 as Massively OP’s MJ and the allies are grieving the loss of Blish. And obviously she wants something; Caithe informed that she had a lead on Glint’s legacy and wants to ask Ogden Stonehealer some question…
An ArenaNet developer's spouse first discovered Jimothy the raccoon, so it's only right that Guild Wars 2 adds him as a new pet for all classes
Jimothy Wars 2
The Stream Team: Pineapple choya racing and tropical transformations in Guild Wars 2
Collecting magic to bring life to a pet rock in Guild Wars 2 is taking a while, but Massively OP’s MJ doesn’t mind. She just found pineapple choya racing! That means she will likely be distracted for a time. After all, who can resist running about as a giant pineapple with teeth?…
The Stream Team: A Magical Journey for a pet rock in Guild Wars 2
Because. Because Massively OP’s MJ wants a pet rock. That’s the answer. Never mind the question. Tonight, MJ is setting off on A Magical Journey — one that ultimately ends in the desired prize. Just look into those googly eyes and try to say no to one of your own. You can’t eithe…
Guild Wars 2 kicks off PvP Rush event, won’t host a PAX West community event this year
If you’re a PvPer in Guild Wars 2 – or maybe especially if you’re not – ArenaNet has invited you back for the seventh run of its PvP Rush event. Now, the studio has always been very low-key about these events, with very little fanfare. In fact, “low-key” is exactly the word I use…