Ever wanted to learn more about good game storytelling, straight from the source? The folks over at Joystiq put together a series of developer interviews focused on storytelling in games, and among the luminaries weighing in is one of our own writers, Jeff Grubb. Get the professional storyteller's perspective on what works and what doesn't, what they love and what they try to avoid, and the importance of story vs. gameplay.
Once again, it's time to celebrate the season in true Guild Wars fashion! This year's annual Wintersday festival is bigger and better than ever, with new NPCs, quests, rewards, and even holiday-themed PvP tournaments. You'll also get another chance at the best prizes and quests from previous Wintersday festivities, including the traditional snowball fight between the followers of Grenth and those of Dwayna. Plus, for the first time ever, you get to see the Eye of the North all decked out in its best holiday finery!
Clear your schedule from December 19th through January 5th, and make plans to join Lt. Thackeray of the Ebon Vanguard as he oversees and coordinates the most spectacular Wintersday festival ever!
In November tournament news, September's champion, Whats Going On [sup], emerged victorious over Dangerous and Moving [DM]. For Hero Battles, I Smurf I defeated Dual Meld Tanker to claim victory for November. We extend our congratulations to all competitors! You can find this month's skill usage charts, GvG results, and 1v1 results here.
Also, we are adding November prediction points to the Xunlai Agent and updating the tonic in the Zaishen Chest. If you made November predictions in the Xunlai Tournament House, check your neighborhood Xunlai Agent to claim your Tournament Reward Points.
"Play! A Video Game Symphony" is returning to North America. Join special guest and Guild Wars composer Jeremy Soule at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton on January 9, 2009 to hear music from Guild Wars performed live by a full orchestra!
