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Some of you have asked which tradeshows ArenaNet will attend this summer, so let me give you an update.
Right now, the entire studio is focused on one thing: the launch of Guild Wars 2 on August 28. As a result, our tradeshow presence this year will be limited.
gamescom (Aug 15-19) - Members of the ArenaNet Community Team will be at gamescom this year, but unlike last year, we will not have a playable demo of Guild Wars 2. Our booth will be a chillout zone—the calm before the storm—so swing by, say hi, and get free drinks.
Gamestop Expo (Aug 29)- We will be at the Gamestop Expo at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX on August 29 from 11:00 – 16:00. We will have 16 Guild Wars 2 demo stations at the show, 8 of which will be on the Alienware Hummer.
PAX (Aug 31-Sep 2) Since PAX Prime takes place the week of launch, we will not be attending PAX this year. But if you are in the Seattle area, we will have a party on Saturday September 1 to celebrate our launch. We’ll have more information at a later date.
It’s a busy summer for us, and although we’d love to go out in force and meet everyone at tradeshows, I hope you’ll agree that our priorities are in order! We’ll see you in-game.
Right now, the entire studio is focused on one thing: the launch of Guild Wars 2 on August 28. As a result, our tradeshow presence this year will be limited.
gamescom (Aug 15-19) - Members of the ArenaNet Community Team will be at gamescom this year, but unlike last year, we will not have a playable demo of Guild Wars 2. Our booth will be a chillout zone—the calm before the storm—so swing by, say hi, and get free drinks.
Gamestop Expo (Aug 29)- We will be at the Gamestop Expo at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX on August 29 from 11:00 – 16:00. We will have 16 Guild Wars 2 demo stations at the show, 8 of which will be on the Alienware Hummer.
PAX (Aug 31-Sep 2) Since PAX Prime takes place the week of launch, we will not be attending PAX this year. But if you are in the Seattle area, we will have a party on Saturday September 1 to celebrate our launch. We’ll have more information at a later date.
It’s a busy summer for us, and although we’d love to go out in force and meet everyone at tradeshows, I hope you’ll agree that our priorities are in order! We’ll see you in-game.
It's a big summer for them with the launch of Guild Wars 2 so this tradeshow summer is not as active as you would think. Will you be attending any of these events?
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#1 Helliion
Vanguard Scout
Posted 07 August 2012 - 07:11 PM
Too bad I can't go because it is in Germany
#2 Doctor Overlord
If you hate MMOs....
Posted 07 August 2012 - 07:14 PM
Talk of PAX reminds me to wonder whether Penny Arcade arranged to have a ping-pong rematch. They seemed pretty intent on making up for their previous defeat by ArenaNet. But with both PAX and GW2 at the end of the month, I doubt anyone at either place will be thinking about ping pong until Sept.
#3 Manoa
Vanguard Scout
Posted 07 August 2012 - 07:50 PM
Crossing my fingers (and toes) that the party will be MUCH easier to get into than the party ArenaNet threw last year. It was really difficult to get into last year's party and it'd be nice if all fans who want to attend are able to get into the launch party. If I can get in, I'm SO going to be there.
#4 Aveneo
Vanguard Scout
Posted 07 August 2012 - 09:02 PM
#5 Archduke
Seraph Guardian
Posted 07 August 2012 - 09:13 PM
oh. Tempting myself.
#6 Vahkris
Vigil Crusader
Posted 07 August 2012 - 09:59 PM
I swear they're teasing me.
#7 T-D-C
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 07 August 2012 - 10:47 PM
#8 rkim86
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 07 August 2012 - 11:20 PM
/stuffs party gear into suit case
I'm ready.
#9 Azure Skye
Seraph Guardian
Posted 07 August 2012 - 11:24 PM
#10 Lazmira
Vanguard Scout
Posted 08 August 2012 - 12:39 AM