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This week we unloaded a bunch of information about activities, feats, and other non-combat gameplay in Guild Wars 2. Kicking things off with an exclusive interview with IGN, we followed up with designer John Stumme’s deeper look at activities and mini-games here on the blog.
Were people excited about the idea of bar brawls and other cool mini-games? Yes, they were! Let’s survey the widespread reaction to these newly revealed features in this week’s link round up!
- ArenaNet game designers talked to IGN about what to expect from fun in-game recreational activities in Guild Wars 2, as well as achievements, feats, and the personality system. Check out IGN’s article and their exclusive gallery of new screenshots!
- Kotaku was intrigued by John Stumme’s blog post about Guild Wars 2 activities. “It seems like ArenaNet’s definition of the term [mini-game] is a bit grander than most game developers.”
- Both Ten Ton Hammer and MMORPG.com appreciated Guild Wars 2’s attempt to defy MMO standards and have thoughtful commentaries about the newly uncovered features.
- The idea of “games within the game” – particularly the bar brawl – appealed to Big Download and Massive Online Gamer.
- IncGamers, GamePro, Virgin Media, Cinema Blend, Crazy Gamer News, Shacknews, and Epic BattleAxe liked the festive carnival vibe of the new Guild Wars 2 screenshots.
- The “lighter aspect of gameplay” represented by GW2 activities caught Massively’s attention, while GameDrone took a detailed look at the new features.
And that’s a wrap! What exciting nugget of Guild Wars 2 goodness will we reveal next week? Stay tuned and you’ll find out! Have a good weekend everyone!