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Full-year revenues and net income remain flat for Guild Wars 2 publisher
Read More »Guild Wars 2 breaks MMO sales records
NCSoft claims their game is the fastest selling title in genre history
Read More »ArenaNet opens Guild Wars 2 API for fan-made apps
Tool will allow iOS and Android app development for free-to-play MMO
Read More »PlaySpan data leak compromises millions of accounts
A server breach of the PlaySpan Marketplace has led to the leaking of personal account information for millions of users. MCV sister site Develop reports the publisher-sponsored monetization firm has shut down the Marketplace site, after info including user IDs, email addresses, and encrypted passwords were found to be compromised. …
Read More »[Correction] Millions of PlaySpan user IDs and passwords leaked online
Monetisation firm shuts down website whilst investigation is carried out
Read More »Seven dev teams supporting Guild Wars 2
ArenaNet to also create additional bonus teams for further development when needed
Read More »Guild Wars 2 break 2m sales barrier
NCsoft has revealed that its new MMO has shifted 2m units worldwide. The firm set it hit the target shortly after turning back on its digital download options. Gamers could not download the game due to server issues. NCsoft says peak players is currently at 400,000 online. The game topped …
Read More »11,000 Guild Wars 2 players fall victim to hackers
ArenaNet tells players to use a unique log-in to improve safety
Read More »Guild Wars 2 release date confirmed
NCsoft has confirmed that anticipated MMO Guild Wars 2 will be released in Europe and North America on August 28th. We’re offering gamers an experience that delivers on the promise of online gaming with a truly social experience in an immense, shared world,” ArenaNet president and co-founder Mike O’Brien said. …
Read More »Guild Wars 2 post-launch plans not final
NCsoft and ArenaNet have clarified plans for Guild Wars 2 expansions. Earlier today, news emerged that the developer was not planning to release any follow-ups to the upcoming MMO through retail. However, any plans for post-launch content are "still to be confirmed", as ArenaNet is concentrating on completing the launch …
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