Can't wait to play Guild Wars 2? Well, head out to one of the coming conventions ArenaNet will be attending. Likely one of the largest conventions where you'll be able to play GW2 will be at GamesCom, Collogne in Germany. Here we'll be sampling the first bits of PvP gameplay while having access to all 7 professions that have been revealed so far.

Read the entire article on GamesCom on the ArenaNet website.

A quick glance at what's to come at GamesCom:

• Seven professions – Play all seven professions that we’ve revealed so far: engineer, thief, guardian, necromancer, ranger, warrior, and elementalist.

• Charr starter experience – For the first time, you can forge your destiny as a member of the Iron, Ash, or Blood Legion in our charr starter area. You can also choose to play the human and norn starting experience as well.

• Mid level demo – As always, we’ve prepared a higher level demo experience for players who want a challenge. Face powerful Orrian enemies on land, engage them in battle underwater and face off against a new boss.

• Sylvari and asura – Did I mention that you’ll be playing sylvari and asura characters for this high level content? Yes, for the first time, players will be able to get their hands on these unique races – believe me, they are impressive!

• Character appearance customization – Also for the first time, you’ll be able to play around with our character appearance customization feature and control the way your character looks.

• PvP – Last but certainly not least, we’re premiering Guild Wars 2 Player vs Player (PvP) at gamescom! Swing by the ESL booth and head to the Guild Wars 2 area to get your exclusive hands-on PvP experience. Also check out our periodic exhibition matches that pit our valiant team of ArenaNet developers against the European guild BOON Control on the ESL center stage.