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Guild Wars 2 Videos

The videos linked below show a variety of interviews with the Guild Wars 2 development team as well as all the professions in action in various parts of the game. As better, more informative or more up-to-date videos come along we'll replace any that we think are of lesser quality so you get to see only the best that GW2 has to offer, instead of having to wade through hundreds of low quality videos to find what you want to see.

INTERVIEWS / PANELS

Guild Wars 2 PAX 2011 panel. - 59 minute video featuring the new GW2 video trailer, followed (at 6:16) by an in-depth information session and Q&A with Colin Johanson, Jon Peters, Jeff Grubb, Kristen Perry and Eric Flannum.
Lore and order! - Interview with Mike Zadorojny (QA Manager) and Ree Soesbee (Game Designer) from ArenaNet (gamescom 2011)
39-minute gw2 demo video. - Christopher Lye, ArenaNet's global brand manager provides commentary during the GW2 demo from gamescom 2011.
Guild wars 2 panel footage - 51 minutes of footage giving a great insight into Guild Wars 2. The first 5 minutes shows the ArenaNet GW2 manifesto video which is followed by a Q&A with Colin Johanson, Leah Rivera, Bobby Stein, Kristen Perry and Kekai Kotaki from the floor of Comic-Con 2011.
Interview with Lead Writer Bobby Stein - At the Alienware site in Comic-Con 2011.
The Guild Wars 2 Manifesto - A superb look at Guild Wars 2 with comments by major players in the game's design and creation.
2 GW2 Q&A's with Colin Johanson - A great pair of videos from gamescom 2010 and 2011 featuring Lead Content Designer Colin Johanson.

MISCELLANEOUS GW2 VIDEOS

Official Guild Wars 2 Trailer - The latest GW2 Promo Video!
Norn - Inside Hoelbrak.
Charr - Inside the Black Citadel.
Lion's Arch - take a tour of the NEW Lion's Arch.
Ascalon Catacombs Dungeon - Inside the first dungeon you'll see.
Norn in snow leopard form - Norn starter, snow leopard form.
Guild Wars 2 Dye Interface - Basic dye usage from Comic-Con 2011.
YouTube Videos - The Guild Wars 2 Blog Krewe's favorite GW2 videos.
Gamescom 2010 Videos
ArenaNet Videos
Mapping, Scout System, Dynamic Events, Divinity's Reach - This video demonstrates mapping and the Scout system, shows how Dynamic Events work (including a battle with the River Drake Broodmother), and ends with a tour of Divinity's Reach.
Character Customization - Showing the GW2 character creation process from start to finish.
The Dragons Have Not Yet Awoken! - Shhhhhh...
Entire GW2 Demo - Eric Flannum provides detailed commentary for the entire 45 minute demo at gamescom 2010.
Underwater Combat in GW2 - It's time to get wet!
Official Guild Wars 2 Trailer - The very first trailer promoting GW2!

ELEMENTALIST

Charr Elementalist - High level Charr ele shown in the 2nd. video on the page.
Elementalist - Some key elementalist skills on display.
Fire Elementalist - Fire elementalist skills and information.
Water Elementalist - Water ele using Water Trident.
Earth Elementalist - Earth ele using Churning Earth skill.
Air Elementalist - Air elementalist using Static Field.
Female Charr Elementalist - Starting at 29:22 the creation of a Female Charr Elementalist who then continues to play the demo as a level 45-50 character.
New Elementalist - A level 1 Human elementalist defends Shaemoor.
Human Female Elementalist - Showing the GW2 character creation process from start to finish.

ENGINEER

Interview with Colin Johanson - Colin talks about the Engineer class
Charr Engineer - With expert commentary from Colin Johanson.
Female Norn Engineer - Colin Johanson provides commentary to the screen action featuring a female Norn Engineer.
Male Norn Engineer - Starting at the 3:52 mark, a new Norn engineer battles the big wurm.
Human engineer - Short vid showing a human engineer fighting underwater.
Female Human engineer - A human engineer using a flamethrower.
The GW2 Engineer - Six videos showcasing the GW2 Engineer's skills.

GUARDIAN

Norn Guardian - A Norn Guardian fights using a mace.
Human Guardian - First 3:50 has lots of combat and also has some underwater action.
Norn Guardian - 0 to 1:30 shows Norn Guardian defending a caravan.
The GW2 Guardian - Five videos showcasing the GW2 Engineer's skills.

NECROMANCER

Charr Necromancer footage, including underwater - Charr Necromancer footage, including underwater.
Charr Necromancer - A level 47 Charr Necro battles "The Shatterer".
The GW2 Necromancer - Five videos showcasing the GW2 Necromancer's deadly skills.
Male Charr Necro - From 5:10 onwards shows a Charr Necromancer doing his thing.

RANGER

Norn Ranger - A new Norn ranger in action.
Human Ranger with pet - A Human Ranger exploring with his pet Drake finds "Vigilant Keep".
Human Ranger - The creation of a new female human ranger
Human Male, Human Female and Charr Male Rangers - Three Rangers and their pets destroy their attackers.
Male Charr Ranger - Calling down some feathered friends to help.
Human Ranger - Two videos showing pet and Spread Shot action.
5 Ranger Videos - Five separate videos showing how good Rangers are.

THIEF

The Thief in GW2 - Five videos showcasing the Thief's stealthy abilities.
Charr Thief - Extended video of a Charr Thief from the Comic-Con 2011 demo.
Human Thief - Showing from 1:30 to 5:10 Human Thief in action.
Norn Thief - New character creation and intro (very bad audio).

WARRIOR

Charr Warrior - using a longbow to dispatch his enemies at range.
Human Male Warrior - Wielding dual axes to destroy foes quickly.
Male Human Warrior - using a mace and shield to defeat his attackers.
Human male Warrior - Wielding a sword and shield for up close combat.
Male Charr Warrior - Level 47 Charr Warrior in battle against "The Shatterer".
Charr Warrior - Extended video of a Charr Warrior from the Comic-Con 2011 demo as he explores off the beaten path. Some good underwater combat for the first 9 minutes. As the player gets used to the game he employs lots of weapon swaps and tactics. Good to watch, despite the occasional glare issue caused by a light source behind the player.
Norn Warrior - Norn Warrior starter area.

Previous Guild Wars 2 Blog entries are linked in the archives in the right hand column. Links include maps, pictures, movies, how to buy Guild Wars 2 books, builds and talk about the GW2 launch date.