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The following lists the '''January 2004''' news from the official [http://www.guildwars.com/ GuildWars.com]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040125194139/http://guildwars.com:80/</ref> site.
== January 30th, 2004 ==
; New Fansite on Board

ArenaNet is pleased to announce that Stratics, the Massively Multiplayer Network, has created a new fansite for ''Guild Wars'' and opens today with two new exclusive screenshots. Check out the site, and the forums, over on [http://gw.stratics.com/ this address]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20080516194228/http://gw.stratics.com/</ref>.

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File:Stratics Screenshot 1.jpg|thumb|Stratics screenshot 1
File:Stratics screenshot 2.jpg|thumb|Stratics screenshot 2
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== January 29th, 2004 ==
; Snowy Sneak Peek

Today's screenshot presents a first look at one of the new regions of the ''Guild Wars'' world, still in early development. Put on your gloves and muffler, and come see our snow setting, over in [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/default.php The Gallery].

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File:Prophecies_screenshot_023.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot
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== January 27th, 2004 ==
; Professions Section Added

Care to learn a bit about some of the professions in ''Guild Wars''? Want to get a peek at a few skills and abilities? Head on over to our new [http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/professions/default.php Professions Section]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040130225425/http://www.guildwars.com/professions/</ref>!
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File:Backfire Old Icon.jpg|thumb|Mesmer Skill Icon 1. "Backfire. Book of Domination. For the next 30 seconds, whenever target enemy casts a spell, that enemy takes 50 damage."
File:Blackout Old Icon.jpg|thumb|Mesmer Skill Icon 2. "Blackout. Book of Domination. All of target enemy's skills are disabled for 10 seconds."
File:Diversion Old Icon.jpg|thumb|Mesmer Skill Icon 3. "Diversion. Book of Domination. The next time a target enemy uses a skill, that skill will take an additional 60 seconds to recharge."
File:Apply Poison Old Icon.jpg|thumb|Ranger Skill Icon 1. "Apply Poison. Rogue's Path. Use this skill while preparing to attack. If your next attack hits, it will poison the enemy."
File:Charm Lynx Old Icon.jpg|thumb|Ranger Skill Icon 2. "Charm Lynx. Nature's Path. Attempt to charm target lynx to become your companion. You must have this skill equipped to bring your charmed lynx with you into a mission."
File:Frozen Soil Old Icon.jpg|thumb|Ranger Skill Icon 3. "Frozen Soil. Druid's Path. Dead creatures cannot be resurrected."
File:Resurrect.jpg|thumb|Monk Skill Icon 1. "Resurrection. Prayers to Dwayna. Resurrect target party member."
File:Infuse Health.jpg|thumb|Monk Skill Icon 2. "Infuse Health. Prayers to Balthazar. Transfer half of your current health to target ally."
File:Retribution.jpg|thumb|Monk Skill Icon 3. "Retribution. Prayers to Kaerg. Whenever target ally takes melee damage, this spell does 25% of the damage back to the source."
File:Frenzy Old Icon.jpg|thumb|Warrior Skill Icon 1. "Frenzy. Combat Training. For the next few seconds, your melee attack rate is increased, and your defense is lowered."
File:Hamstring.jpg|thumb|Warrior Skill Icon 2. "Hamstring. Galrath Sword School. Cut at your opponent's legs with a sword, crippling his movement."
File:Sprint Old Icon.jpg|thumb|Warrior Skill Icon 3. "Sprint. Combat Training. Run faster than normal for a few seconds."
File:Death Nova.jpg|thumb|Necromancer Skill Icon 1. "Death Nova. The Art of Corruption. If target ally dies while this spell is in effect, this spell sends out a shockwave that does 50 damage to each nearby creature."
File:Life Siphon.jpg|thumb|Necromancer Skill Icon 2. "Life Siphon. The Art of Black Magic. Target gradually loses health, and you gradually gain health."
File:Putrid Explosion.jpg|thumb|Necromancer Skill Icon 3. "Putrid Explosion. The Art of Damnation. Target corpse explodes, sending out a shockwave that does 50 damage to each nearby creature."
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== January 26th, 2004 ==
; Developer Roundtable

ArenaNet recently took part in an RPG Vault Roundtable featuring a look back at 2003, with a focus on the remarkable games of last year as well as lessons learned and industry trends. Find the Roundtable [http://rpgvault.ign.com/articles/473/473734p1.html here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040401123029/http://rpgvault.ign.com/articles/473/473734p1.html</ref>.

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File:Guild Wars Emblem RPG Vault.jpg|thumb|RPG Vault Guild Wars Emblem
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== January 22nd, 2004 ==
; New Screenshot

Today's in-game screenshot shows a special area within one of the ''Guild Wars'' quests. You'll find this new image in our [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/default.php Gallery].

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File:Prophecies_screenshot_022.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot
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== January 15th, 2004 ==
; New In-Game Screenshots

Today's screenshots present a view of a few new and exciting developments, including the first look at our male player character as well as an action shot of a fearsome new monster. Head on over to the [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/default.php Gallery] for a look at all the images.

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File:Prophecies_screenshot_019.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 1
File:Prophecies_screenshot_020.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 2
File:Prophecies_screenshot_021.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 3
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== January 13th, 2004 ==
; Guild Wars in 2004's Top Ten

The cover feature in the February 2004 issue of PC Gamer<ref>https://archive.gamehistory.org/item/4fe98365-bc1b-49bf-87b8-e950e6821950</ref> presents the editors' picks for "The Top 10 Games of 2004." ''Guild Wars'' is one of their choices, and is presented in a preview on Page 40.

== January 7th, 2004 ==
; More New Images

We've added another nine new in-game screenshots to our [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/default.php Gallery]. These unaltered screenshots present views of the game world that display our in-game glow technology. The Gallery will be updated frequently, so check back often for new views of ''Guild Wars''.

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File:Prophecies_screenshot_010.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 1
File:Prophecies_screenshot_011.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 2
File:Prophecies_screenshot_012.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 3
File:Prophecies_screenshot_013.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 4
File:Prophecies_screenshot_014.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 5
File:Prophecies_screenshot_015.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 6
File:Prophecies_screenshot_016.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 7
File:Prophecies_screenshot_017.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 8
File:Prophecies_screenshot_018.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 9
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== January 2nd, 2004 ==
; Art Gallery Updated!

We are excited to start the new year with new ''Guild Wars'' screenshots. Head over to the [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/default.php Gallery] for a look at some of the environments and monsters you will encounter in the world of ''Guild Wars''. You will also find more game information and additional images in PC Gamer's February 2004 issue<ref>https://archive.gamehistory.org/item/4fe98365-bc1b-49bf-87b8-e950e6821950</ref>, which will be on newsstands January 13th.

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File:Prophecies_screenshot_001.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 1
File:Prophecies_screenshot_002.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 2
File:Prophecies_screenshot_003.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 3
File:Prophecies_screenshot_004.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 4
File:Prophecies_screenshot_005.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 5
File:Prophecies_screenshot_006.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 6
File:Prophecies_screenshot_007.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 7
File:Prophecies_screenshot_008.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 8
File:Prophecies_screenshot_009.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot 9
File:Maguuma drake wallpaper.jpg|thumb|Gallery wallpaper
File:Shieldbearer_render.jpg|thumb|Gallery 3D render uploaded somwhere between 17th of December 2003 and 13th of February 2004.
File:PC_Gamer_2004_Screenshot_1.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 1. "The game's graphics engine uses a "glow" effect to give the world a warm, fantastical look.
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 2.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 2. "A newly designed beastie prepares for its debut."
File:Guild Wars logo Photics 2004.jpg|thumb|Alternative Guild Wars logo from the Photics e-zine issue 1.
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== References ==
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[[Category:GuildWars.com news|200401]]

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