The good folks over at ArenaNet have informed us of their spanking new title Guild Wars which is their new mission-based competitive online role playing game which will be released some time in 2004. The game certainly looks promising and it's not surprising as the team behind the game have worked on Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo and Battle.net.

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Patrick Wyatt, the original producer and lead programmer for the Warcraft series has this to say about the game:

“We’re excited to unveil Guild Wars. We believe that players are going to enjoy experiencing a game that offers technological advances that fundamentally improve the online role-playing experience, and the introduction of a groundbreaking business model for the genre.”

 The game will be on show next month at NCSoft's booth at E3 and we'll make sure we hop along to check this out. Below is more info from the press release and you can also find a new site for the game over at guildwars.com which includes the first shots and an FAQ to fill you in further.

In the fantasy world of Guild Wars, players can engage in cooperative group combat, in single player adventures, or in large head-to-head guild battles. Guild Wars is a game that will constantly evolve, using streaming technology to provide players with the latest updates while they’re online. In addition, gamers will be able to play Guild Wars without a monthly fee in North America. NCsoft will announce a variety of pricing options for gamers in other parts of the world in the near future.

The game is mission-based, and while each combat experience will be different, achievements will be permanent, so that each character grows and progresses over time. Unique items, special abilities, and a wide variety of skills will add meaningful value for the players. Missions are not scripted adventures, but are tactical battlegrounds where victory or loss is determined by skill and teamwork.

Mike O’Brien, the creator and architect of Battle.net, points out “Our vision has been to create a game that rewards skill and inventiveness rather than hundreds of hours of play, so we’ve built Guild Wars from the ground up to be a balanced environment where players of all skill levels can compete for recognition and prizes.”

Key Game Features

• Join in cooperative quests or unite in head-to-head guild battles.
• Develop a unique character who can explore multiple professions and choose from hundreds of unique skills.
• Enjoy fully-integrated support for guilds, including worldwide tournaments and ladders, guildhalls, special character identification and forums directly built into the game.
• Experience a changing world, where the entire landscape can be altered as you explore and conquer.
• Play in a secure server-hosted game environment that prevents cheating; ArenaNet's technology allows quick and seamless resolution of exploits.

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