For those waiting anxiously to get a taste of the highly anticipated Guild Wars 2, the wait is almost over. Arenanet has announced that, around March or April of this year, a public beta will begin. Arenanet says that before the public beta, select members of the press will receive invites first. As the public beta launches, anyone will be able to register. Guild Wars 2 is shaping up to be one of the most innovative MMOs of this generation, hoping to break the mold that WoW has set. Hit the jump to check out the beautiful gameplay trailer.

The Guild Wars 2 Panel at Comicon discussed the future of the MMO series. As its predecessor, Guild Wars 2 will be a one-time purchase, with expansions rather than a pay to play model, like World Of Warcraft. Click on to read more!