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The following lists the '''June 2005''' news from the official [http://www.guildwars.com/ GuildWars.com] site.
== June 30th, 2005 ==
; Guild Wars Updated

''Guild Wars'' was updated today to amend three issues. You can read the update notes on [http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/ this link].

; Guild Wars Reviews

There are two additional reviews of ''Guild Wars'' online. Find them here:

* [http://gamesradar.msn.co.uk/reviews/default.asp?pagetypeid=2&articleid=36439&subsectionid=1609 Games Radar] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20050812074317/http://gamesradar.msn.co.uk/reviews/default.asp?pagetypeid=2&articleid=36439&subsectionid=1609 web archive])
* [http://www.pcgamessource.com/reviews/g/guildwars1.php PC Games Source]

; Guild Wars Interview

An interview that focuses on the release of ''Guild Wars'' and provides a few post-release updates is available on [http://www.gamecloud.com/article.php?article_id=465 Game Cloud]. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20051029113641/https://www.gamecloud.com/article.php?article_id=465 web archive])

== June 29th, 2005 ==
; Major Guild Wars Update

''Guild Wars'' was updated this evening with a significant number of improvements, changes, additions, and perhaps most importantly of all, with a new system for PvP rewards. You can read details of the updates on [http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/ this page].

; Wednesday Wallpaper

This week's wallpaper is a study on a theme of Ascalon with a shift in hues to give a foreboding of The Searing. Locate a selection of wallpaper images [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/wallpaper/ here].

== June 28th, 2005 ==
; Guild of the Week

This week's featured guild is Disturbed Forces. You can find out more about them, including an answer to the mystery of their oddly-spelled ''Guild Wars'' Ladder name, in the Guild of the Week feature, on [http://www.guildwars.com/community/guildweek/gotw-2005-06-28-disturbedforces.php this link].

; Another flurry of Reviews

Four new ''Guild Wars'' reviews have been posted. Two are in the Italian language:

* [http://www.multiplayer.it/articolo.php?id=17486 Multiplayer]
* [http://www.spaziogames.com/content2/archivio/articolo.asp?id=4417&zona=pc Spazio Games]

And two are in English:

* [http://www.gameslave.co.uk/content/guild_wars_review/page1.cfm gameSlave]
* [http://www.mygamer.com/index.php?page=gameportal&mode=reviews&id=241739 Mygamer]

== June 27th, 2005 ==
; Game Update Implemented

We have taken measures to correct a map location that has been heavily exploited by those using bots. [http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/ This update] is not connected with the normal weekly update, which will take place later this week.

; Guild Wars Reviews

Six new ''Guild Wars'' reviews have been published on sites in Australia, Romania, and the U.S. Find them here:

* [http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=2351 PALGN]
* [http://www.gameplayinsider.com/game_detail.php?view=review&id=16 Gameplay Insider]
* [http://www.computergames.ro/site/p/articles/o/review/lng/en/artid/680/ Computer Games]
* [http://www.lyzrdstomp.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=1 Lyzrd's Stomp]
* [http://www.2old2play.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=69&mode=flat 2Old2Play.com]
* [http://www.netjak.com/review.php/928 NetJak]

== June 24th, 2005 ==
; Bots Banned

Due to continued and flagrant violation of the ''Guild Wars'' [http://www.guildwars.com/support/legal/user-agreement.php EULA] and [http://www.guildwars.com/support/legal/rulesofconduct.php Rules of Conduct], we closed more than 100 ''Guild Wars'' accounts today. These accounts were actively involved in the use of "bot" programs. We will continue to monitor this situation and will take further action if the need arises.

; Guild Wars Interview

We recently participated in an interview with WomenGamers.com. The discussion primarily centered on ''Guild Wars'' PvP, upcoming global tournaments, and the ''Guild Wars'' Ladder. Find the interview on [http://www.womengamers.com/interviews/guildwars.php this link].

; Fansite Friday #48

This week's mini-interview is hosted by The Outfitter, one of the newer ''Guild Wars'' fansites. Questions involve game change plans, profession balance, suggestions, and dyes. Find the answers over on [http://www.the-outfitter.net/index.php?section=articles&id=13 Fansite Friday #48].

; New Guild Wars Reviews

A trio of ''Guild Wars'' reviews have been published, offering insight into the game in a variety of languages. Click through to read the latest impressions at these sites:

* [http://pc.gameszone.it/review.php?id=28 Gamezone] (Italian-language review)
* [http://www.daddelnews.de/show_review.php3?id=816 Daddelnews] (German-language review)
* [http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/11/11356.phtml RPG.net] (English-language review)

== June 22nd, 2005 ==
; A Letter on Game Updates

We have a letter to ''Guild Wars'' players on the subject of future updates to the game. You'll find the letter on the Game Updates Notes page, located on [http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/ this link].

; Kingdom of Ascalon Wallpaper

This week's wallpaper is a study on concept art for the Kingdom of Ascalon as it appeared prior to the decimation of The Searing. Your choice of desktops can be found on [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/wallpaper/ this link].

== June 21st, 2005 ==
; Guild of the Week

This week's featured guild, The Fianna, was created expressly for ''Guild Wars'' one year ago this month. Read the member profiles, strategies and tips on [http://www.guildwars.com/community/guildweek/gotw-2005-06-21-thefianna.php this link].

; German Guild Wars Reviews

A wealth of great ''Guild Wars'' coverage has been published in Germany. The following list contains a number of German-language reviews:

* [http://www.gamezone.de/reviews_detail.asp?gameid=23055 Gamezone.de]
* [http://www.gamevision.de/test.php?id=302 Gamevision]
* [http://oe3.orf.at/oe3.orf?read=detail&channel=4&id=238564 ORF]
* [http://www.mmorpg-planet.de/index.php?id_rubrik=2&ur_on=53 MMORPGPlanet.de]
* [http://www.gameports.net/cms/index.php?page=art&artid=124 Gameports.de]
* [http://www.gamershall.de/index.php?option=com_recipes&Itemid=36&func=detail&id=527 Gamershall.de]
* [http://www.gamecaptain.de/page.php?plat=PC&flap=2&file=showTest.php&id=1945 GamesCaptain.de]
* [http://www.game-basis.com/artikel.php?open=view&id=99 Game-Basis]

== June 17th, 2005 ==
; Exploitation Policy

As players may have [http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/ noted], we took action to close a game exploit today. We would like to remind players that the willful use of exploits is against the [http://www.guildwars.com/support/legal/user-agreement.php EULA] and the [http://www.guildwars.com/support/legal/rulesofconduct.php Rules of Conduct]. Several players who used the exploit have had their ''Guild Wars'' accounts permanently banned. If you find an exploit, please contact us directly through [mailto:support@guildwars.com support@guildwars.com]. We are grateful for the assistance of the community in such matters, and will attend to reports as promptly as possible.

; Fansite Friday #47

Our Fansite Friday mini-interview of the week is hosted by Guild Wars Hungarian Arena. Learn about tournament rewards, farming, and game data dissemination on [http://www.guildwars.hu/content/fansite-friday-47.html this link].

== June 16th, 2005 ==
; More Guild Wars Reviews

New ''Guild Wars'' reviews have been published on several websites. You can find them on the following links:

* [http://pc.boomtown.net/da_dk/articles/art.view.php?id=63504 Boomtown]: (Danish-language review)
* [http://www.gameshark.com/?s=211_544bcc64-ce73-42c7-ba8f-cecd166bdb88&a=reviews&id=2073&c=pc Game Shark]
* [http://www.gamingsource.co.uk/review.php?id=97 Gaming Source]
* [http://gamer.no/art.php?articleId=16687&page=1 Gamer.No]: (Norwegian-language review)

In addition, you'll find an article on ''Guild Wars'' on [http://biz.gamedaily.com/features.asp?article_id=9848&section=toppers&email= Game Daily].

== June 15th, 2005 ==
; Game Updated

This week's game updates focuses on a variety of additions, changes, improvements and more. Note attention to experience points, skills, ascension, missions, quests, art, and monsters, along with fixes for everything from Ale to Oink on the [http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/ Game Update Notes].

; Weekly Wallpaper

This week's desktop offering is an early concept image from the Crystal Desert of Tyria. You'll access your choice of wallpaper sizes and resolutions on [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/wallpaper/ this link].

== June 13th, 2005 ==
; Several New Reviews

A large number of ''Guild Wars'' reviews have appeared in the last few days. Here is the latest batch:

* [http://www.gameindustry.com/review/item.asp?id=561 Game Industry News]
* [http://www.acegamez.co.uk/Guild_Wars_PC.htm Ace Gamez]
* [http://www.gamegal.com/news/newsscript.cgi?record=23 Game Gal]
* [http://www.lanminesarena.com/GuildWars/guildwarsreview.htm Lan Mines Arena]
* [http://www.herenb.com/moncton/index.html Here Magazine]
* [http://www.gamerstemple.com/games3/000550/000550r01.asp Gamers Temple]
* [http://www.gamer.co.il/gamer2/php/doc.php?id=84433 Gamer] (Hebrew-language Review)
* [http://pcdome.hu/review.php?id=1688 PC Dome Top] (Hungarian-language Review)

You'll also want to catch the expanded listing of our print coverage, on [http://www.guildwars.com/events/press/coverage/default.php#printed this page].

== June 10th, 2005 ==
; Fansite Friday #46

This week's Fansite Friday interview covers Observer Mode, the PvE experience, and game updates. It offers a bonus discussion about future features and content, as well. Find it on [http://www.pixelrage.com/mesmerize/fansitefriday/46/ Guild Wars Mesmerize].

== June 9th, 2005 ==
; DirectSong Goes Live

DirectSong, the music expansion site, has gone live. Scope out the site and preview the music (including the four exclusive ''Guild Wars'' Special Edition tracks) right [http://www.directsong.com/direct_song_main.htm here].
Look for more on DirectSong in the future.

; More Guild Wars Reviews

Another batch of ''Guild Wars'' reviews have been published. Here is a list:

* [http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=47 GameTrailers.com]
* [http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/games/2005-06-08-guildwars-review_x.htm Associated Press review, via USA Today]
* [http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm?setView=reviews&gameID=82&loadReview=0&fp=1280,960,1814076328,20050609150753 MMORPG.com]
* [http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2005/06/08/guild_wars_review_1/1.html bit-tech.net]

== June 8th, 2005 ==
; Guild Wars Updated

The Game Update Notes for today reveal many significant updates to ''Guild Wars'', and provide a forecast of changes yet to come. Find the latest news about all game updates on [http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/ this link].

; Caldera Wallpaper

This week's wallpaper shows the Necromancer suffused with the fiery lights of the volcanic caldera that forms the image's background. Find the wallpaper, in a variety of sizes, over on [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/wallpaper/ this link].

== June 7th, 2005 ==
; Bots Banned

As part of our continuing promise to keep ''Guild Wars'' free of hacks, cheats, and other exploits, we closed the accounts of more than 100 users of in-game "bots" today. Bots are against the EULA and the Rules of Conduct, and we will continue to remove players from the game if they engage in the use of such programs.

; Additional Guild Wars Reviews

A pair of new ''Guild Wars'' reviews have been posted. Find them on the following links:

* [http://www.clockerz.org/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=80 Clockerz]
* [http://www.gamevortex.com/gamevortex/soft_rev.php/2618 Game Vortex] (IE only, not viewable in Firefox)

== June 6th, 2005 ==
; Guild Wars Reviews

Another batch of reviews of ''Guild Wars'' have been published. You can find them on the links below:

* [http://www.bonusstage.com/art2443.html BonusStage]
* [http://www.armchairempire.com/Reviews/PC%20Games/guild-wars.htm Armchair Empire]
* [http://www.gbase.ch/pc/reviews/1571.html GBASE] (German language review)

== June 3rd, 2005 ==
; Fansite Friday #45

Our Fansite Friday interview for this week has a bit of a twist. With the advent of an exciting new affiliation between ArenaNet, NCsoft, and a fledgling company called [http://www.directsong.com Direct Song], we answer a few questions about the new company and include comments from featured composer for Direct Song, Jeremy Soule. Find Fansite Friday #45 [http://www.guildwars.com/events/press/interviews/fansite-friday45.php here].

; Prima Guide Available

The ''Guild Wars'' Official Game Guide, by Prima Publishing, is on shelves now. You can find it just about anywhere games are sold, and there are several online sources, as well.

; More Guild Wars Coverage

Another review of ''Guild Wars'' has been published. Check it out:

* [http://etoychest.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1641&Itemid=42&limit=1&limitstart=0 eToyChest]

And this week's Planet Fargo features ''Fargo's Guide to the Players of Guild Wars''. Find out what he has to say about "Guild Wars: the quiet obsession," right [http://www.gamespy.com/articles/621/621814p1.html here].

== June 2nd, 2005 ==
; New Guild Wars Lore

A new chapter of ''Guild Wars'' Lore is available now. This is Part Two of the ''Protector's of Kryta''. You can find the links to both chapters on our Lore [http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/exploring/tyria/story/stories.php index page].

== June 1st, 2005 ==
; Guild Wars Updated

This week's update for ''Guild Wars'' consists of a large list of improvements, changes, fixes, and additions. Find all the details on the Game Update Notes [http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/ page].

; Guild Wars Reviews

A pair of new ''Guild Wars'' reviews and an E3 2005 report have been published.
Click through to read:

* [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/28/AR2005052800168.html The Washington Post]
* [http://www.pro-g.co.uk/review/392/ Pro-G]
* [http://rpgvault.ign.com/articles/620/620686p1.html RPG Vault E3 Report]

; Guild of the Week

Our featured guild for this week is Knights Templar. This guild was formed in 2003, and has made a home in ''Guild Wars'' since early last year. Read about them [https://web.archive.org/web/20140707111928/http://www.guildwars.com/community/guildweek/gotw-2005-06-01-knightstemplar.php here].

; Wednesday's Wallpaper

A new wallpaper is available for you today, featuring an early concept piece for Augury Rock, the mystic mesa that lies deep within the Crystal Desert.
Help yourself to a new desktop look, on [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/wallpaper/ this link].
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