"Members of the Guild Wars nation are no doubt kicking up their heels tonight, as ArenaNet has let slip the barest whisper of information on a possible release window for its forthcoming Tyrian sequel. Guild Wars 2's closed alpha and beta testing will be happening in 2011, and "the feedback from these tests will determine when we will do public beta tests and ship the game," according to an update of the official Guild Wars 2 FAQ earlier this evening." Read more at Massively...


"When will there be a beta?

We will be conducting small closed alpha and beta tests in 2011. The feedback from these tests will determine when we will do public beta tests and ship the game. Guild Wars 2 is a very large and ambitious game, and Guild Wars players rightfully have very high expectations. We want players to be absolutely blown away by the game the first time they experience it." Guild Wars 2 Q&A


"To re-emphasize: the existence of friends and family closed alpha and closed beta this year has changed nothing about the release date. The release date continues to be: when the game is ready.

There is no application process for the closed alpha or closed beta. We have noticed an increase in scam sites that purport to take your contact information in exchange for closed alpha or closed beta access. Please avoid these! Again, we are not taking applications." Regina Buenaobra at Guru


Can I get a "Whoop whoop!" and "w00t w00t!" Super excited...wonder when the closed testing will take place. *Ponders* Anyone else signed up for the newsletter? I signed up months ago, but I keep resubmitting my e-mail "just in case".