Woohoo! Can't wait to listen to this later on!

Looking forward to this one. You guys should do an episode about the best Free to Play MMOs these days.

yesss i knew this was coming been looking forward to it.

I barely followed GW2 before release. Then it came out, and really started reading about it. Then some friends I met through WoW (who've all quit that a long time ago, including me) said they were playing it. So I said alright, I'll give it a shot. Been playing it for a week, and I gota say, I'm hooked. I love the "quest" structure. Not having to go talk to a guy to get it, then go back to him to turn it in is very nice. WvW is crazy fun, to me it's like old school AV, but much better. When I first heard about the structured PvP, and how it gives you all your skills and traits, and gear, it was a huge turn off. Then my buddy was like, "yea but this way people have to rely on skill, so just because people have time to play alot more, doesn't mean they'll be any more powerful" and that instantly got me on board. Played some yesterday, and had a total blast. They really got to let you stay on the same team though if you go in with a party, hope they get on that soon. Either way, the game is amazing, and a breathe of fresh air in the genre. Loving it.

The server thats exploiting the WvW ques is eredon terrace. Something Awful guild [Ruin].

When can we expect a review? Its already been out for almost a month. Surely someone at GI is lvl 80...

I REALLY want to play this game. It's gonna be hard with so many other games coming out on consoles, though. The one thing holding me back is the fact that I've never really played an MMO before, but something about Guild Wars 2 just makes it seem better for some reason. I'm really just looking for a good PC game that will make me go to the computer instead of the Xbox. I played Diablo III, but never got into it that much like some of my friends did. It was pretty fun, but it just wasn't that addicting game everyone was telling me about for some reason, which is what I was hoping and what I'm still looking for. Hopefully this game will be different.

Great podcast!  I wanted to find out more on the game before I bought it and this really helped --so thanks!

I wish I wasn't burnt out on MMOs, because I played Guild Wars as my first and it still holds a special place in my heart. This sequel seems to be very awesome, but I have really downgraded my PC capabilities and as I said I am just burnt out. Also, the removal of the Monk class from the game saddened me. True, no more tank-healer-dps trifecta, but we still have warriors right? So if the tank class can still be included, why not the healing one! ;P Also, devervishes and ritualists, I'm not forgetting about you, but everybody rolls vanilla for the big roles right? lol

Ahhhh, must build computer, I'm going to start buying parts in November but not going to build it until winter break, the wait is torture to be able to play GW2 for my bro. and I, lol. We have the Collector's Edition an the regular edition and we can't play it yet.

Oh, it's great alright.

Sniff... still no third wheel... WE NEED A PHIL!!!

Now that's what I call high praise.  But in all seriousness, I love this game.  I picked it up about two weeks and haven't touched my xbox since.  The only problem I've had is some framerate drops in the bigger events, but I just upgraded my graphics card, and it's been smooth sailing ever since.

I could've sworn there was already an episode about GW2 but then I remembered that it was a Test Chamber...Why don't I have this game yet?!

I'm going to listen to this while playing Guild Wars 2. It seems so appropriate.

Edit: I totally agree with almost everything they said. Guild Wars 2 is an amazing game and an unique MMO. When I'm playing, I'm not comparing it with WoW or Rift, or really any other game (unless some troll brings it up in the chat). I have fun exploring the world, especially finding the right path to a skill point or vista. I have to mention that the combat is fun and fluid with the evasion system.

One thing that this podcast didn't cover much is the PvP. Unlike other MMO's, GW2's PvP isn't gear based, it's skill based. You enter a lobby and are immediately boosted to the max level and given PvP gear. You customize your gear based on runes and sigils that are available to everyone. No one has an unfair advantage, it all comes down to your skills and how you set up your character. I haven't done a ton of PvP yet in this retail release, so I'm not really sure if PvP gets you anything besides a fun time - but that's always welcome.

I agree with what was said... Now back to playing GW2.

If you're still on the fence, get off it.

"Oh my gosh the moles are attacking!!!" haha nice podcast guys

Now when you say next week... you mean next week 'valve time' right?

woooo