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The following lists the '''May 2003''' news from the official [http://www.guildwars.com/ GuildWars.com]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030611162919/http://www.guildwars.com:80/</ref> site.
== May 30th, 2003 ==
; E3 2003 Memories

A photo album of shots from E3 has been added to our Gallery. You'll find several images of our booth, catch views of the various stations in our pod, meet several competitive session contestants, follow along with a match winner, get at gander at the Battle for the Keep prize, and more. Find the montage [http://www.guildwars.com/community/photoalbum/e32003/e32003.php over here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180130231342/gw1101.gtm.guildwars.com/community/photoalbum/e32003/e32003.php</ref>.

* [https://imgur.com/a/e3-2003-guild-wars-IyQUXY2 Additional photo of the booth at E3 2003]

== May 22nd, 2003 ==
; Gameplay Movie Released

Our E3 gameplay movie is now available for you to download. The movie presents a glimpse of our early alpha version of Guild Wars. Backed by a narration that captures the spirit of our game, and filled to the brim with snippets of action from throughout our gameworld, we offer the movie now, in a high-resolution version, over in our [http://www.guildwars.com/gallery gallery].

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5__UlnqwJ4 E3 2003 gameplay movie on YouTube]
* [https://www.sotzone.ru/gw/videos/GwE303.avi E3 2003 gameplay movie in AVI format at Soldiers of Thunderstorm website]

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File:E3 2003 trailer thumbnail.jpg|thumb|E3 2003 trailer website thumbnail
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== May 21st, 2003 ==
; Guild Wars wins E3 2003 Award

Happy news from E3 2003 has just been revealed: ''Guild Wars'' has been named "Sleeper Hit" of the show! The fine folks over at the Vault Hub posted their E3 2003 Vault Network Awards, and here is a bit of what they had to say: "There are a few reasons we believe this little-known game will end up taking the industry by storm." Read those reasons over on [http://vault.ign.com/articles/409/409585p2.html?fromint=1 this link]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030811224155/http://vault.ign.com/articles/409/409585p2.html?fromint=1</ref> and be sure to note that on the same page, our parent company won for having the Best Booth at the show.

; E3 Honor Roll

During the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles last week, we presented a challenging ''Battle for the Keep'' mission that involved a timed component, and then the opportunity to kill the mission's ultimate boss: The dreaded Ice King. Amongst many hundreds of combatants, only a few were able to meet and surmount this second challenge, and we are pleased to acknowledge them on our [http://www.guildwars.com/events/e32003-iceking.php E3 Honor Roll]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030812173059/http://www.guildwars.com/e3_2003-iceking.html</ref>.

== May 20th, 2003 ==
; 3D Artwork Presented

Fresh from the E3 Electronic Press Kit, we have three 3D renderings of artwork used in our posters and mural. You can find these images in our freshly-spiffed-up [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/hires/default.php Gallery].

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File:3D render E3 2003 1.jpg|thumb|Gallery 3D render 1
File:3D render E3 2003 2.jpg|thumb|Gallery 3D render 2
File:3D render E3 2003 3.jpg|thumb|Gallery 3D render 3
File:Artwork E3 2003 1.jpg|thumb|Electronic Press Kit artwork 1
File:Artwork E3 2003 2.jpg|thumb|Electronic Press Kit artwork 2
File:Artwork E3 2003 3.jpg|thumb|Electronic Press Kit Artwork 3
File:Artwork E3 2003 4.jpg|thumb|Electronic Press Kit artwork 4
File:Guild Wars logo E3 2003.png|thumb|New Guild Wars logo from the Electronic Press Kit
File:Caster_render.jpg|thumb|Fourth 3D render uploaded to the Gallery somewhere between 20th of May and 8th of June 2003
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== May 19th, 2003 ==
; EPK Screenshots

We're back from a successful E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in Los Angeles, where our booth was lively and where the fans and press alike were very taken with their first hands-on experience with ''Guild Wars''. The development team is cranking on the next level of development, and we'll have photographs from the Expo to share with you later in the week. But for today, we wanted to pause to show off some of the shots from our E3 Electronic Press Kit<ref>https://discmaster.textfiles.com/browse/28988/NCSoft%20Asset%20Disc%20(USA).bin</ref>. Find them over in our [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/ Gallery].

* [https://imgur.com/a/e3-2003-guild-wars-gameplay-ARsZk75 E3 2003 gameplay screenshots on Imgur]

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File:T-shirt E3 2003 artwork.jpg|thumb|E3 2003 T-shirt artwork
File:Guildwars-girl-1024-blackbg.jpg|thumb]|E3 2003 T-shirt artwork
File:E3 2003 Electronic Press Kit Screenshot 1.jpg|thumb|Electronic Press Kit screenshot 1
File:E3 2003 Electronic Press Kit Screenshot 2.jpg|thumb|Electronic Press Kit screenshot 2
File:E3 2003 Electronic Press Kit Screenshot 3.jpg|thumb|Electronic Press Kit screenshot 3
File:E3 2003 Electronic Press Kit Screenshot 4.jpg|thumb|Electronic Press Kit screenshot 4
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== May 12th, 2003 ==
; Guild Wars at E3

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) begins this week in Los Angeles, California. One of the world's largest trade shows for our industry, the Exhibitor Days are May 14 through 16. NCsoft will be in the main exhibition hall, the South Hall, in a central position at Booth 1024.
At E3, ''Guild Wars'' will be presented to thousands of members of the gaming press, the retail trade, and to fans. We're offering an exciting booth, with opportunities for hands-on experiences with ''Guild Wars'', including the opportunity to play a round of Battle for the Keep and possibly win a ''Guild Wars'' t-shirt! For those attending E3, we look forward to seeing you there.

== May 7th, 2003 ==
; More Screenshot Images

Everyone loves screenshots, and we have another handful for your viewing pleasure. Originally presented on our parent company's E3 website, we're now displaying the images in our own [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/default.php Gallery], as well. Incidentally, NCsoft is updating their E3 website on a frequent basis, so we encourage you to check back there from time to time to get all the show news.

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File:Two Versus One.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 1. "Two Versus One. The Skeleton Archer has fire in his eyes as he attempt to avenge his fallen comrade."
File:Minion Trio.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 2. "Minion Trio. A nicely-balanced party of Warriors and Rangers battles a group of Ice Minions."
File:Bogged Down.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 3. "Bogged Down. Two Bog Trolls attempt to conquer a lone warrior, but her crystal sword appears to have wreaked enough havoc that they will soon be the losers in this confrontation."
File:Beach Party.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 4. "Beach Party. A guild holds a get-together on a sandy beach. Volleyball, anyone?"
File:We Will Rock You.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 5. "We Will Rock You. The wave of the healing spell may not be enough to save our band of intrepid warriors, as the incoming boulders tossed by the horde of Giants threaten them with a rain of chaos."
File:2003 Artwork Felldwarf parchment.jpg|thumb|Game Info page artwork labelled "Felldwarf parchment".
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== May 5th, 2003 ==
; Gallery Grows

A duo of screenshots have been added to the Screenshot Gallery today. Get another look at the Ice Minion, and the first look at an early Zombie, over [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/ here].

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File:Bridge Blockage.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 1. "Bridge Blockage. Two Ice Minions present a formidable road block as a war party attempts to cross a narrow bridge."
File:Deadly Duo.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 2. "Deadly Duo. A Ranger and a Warrior engage in battle against two Zombies, one now deceased. In the distance rests the corpse of another, different monster."
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== May 1st, 2003 ==
; IGN Interview

It was great to hear from the guys at IGN; they've been reporting about ArenaNet for quite a while. Today's IGNPC interview covers a broad range of questions, from our first announced character professions to the types of gameplay that ''Guild Wars'' will offer, from how streaming content works to, of course, The Big Question: how in the world we plan to sustain the U.S. portion of the gaming network without subscription fees. Yes, it ''can'' be done! Find the answer to those questions and many more, [http://pc.ign.com/articles/400/400429p1.html right here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030803142148/http://pc.ign.com/articles/400/400429p1.html?fromint=1</ref>.

; Screenshots Added to Gallery

More screenshots — six to be exact — have been added to the Gallery today. Monsters and Minions, spells effects and a shot of an Outpost and its mission portal are featured in this group, which you can find [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/default.php here].

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File:Archer Faces Death.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 1. "Archer Faces Death. Two Warriors, one with a special battle aura, take on a Skeleton Archer."
File:Strategy Session.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 2. "Strategy Session. A large party gathers in an Outpost, preparing to head out on a quest."
File:Troll Battle.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 3. "Troll Battle. Using a fire-enchanted long sword, a Warrior takes on two rock-wielding Giant Bog Trolls."
File:Nova Blast.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 4. "Nova Blast. A Death Nova explodes upon the demise of one Skeleton Warrior, as two other Skeletons battle for their lives."
File:Fearsome Frosty.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 5. "Fearsome Frosty. An Ice Minion -- his dead comrade in the foreground -- prepares to extract vengeance on the war party."
File:Peaceful Outpost.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 6. "Peaceful Outpost. A character prepares to step into the portal that will carry her from the Outpost to the battleground."
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