Anna and Micah from the Annatude YouTube channel join Shawn in this episode, where the focus is on Guild Wars as a cozy game. Not sure what cozy gaming is? After listening to this episode, of course, check out Anna's channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ladyannatude.

The week's latest news is also covered, including the latest ArenaNet blog about the role of humans in Guild Wars 3, the incredible homestead contest winners, and more!

Thanks to Mist from Guild Wars Revival for the intro!

Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart.

Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at http://www.guildcastnow.com.

This week's official Guild Wars blog discusses Arenanet's strategy for the playable species in Guild Wars 3, so Shawn speculates a bit on what that could mean. Who else wants to see a playable Tengu? Dwarf? Roller Beetle?

Shawn also reads through some of the questions for the show from the GuildCast Discord, as well as a few of the nostalgic stories told by GuildCast listeners.

Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart.

Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at http://www.guildcastnow.com.

In this episode, Shawn chats with Skitzo and Mastino from Guild Wars Revival, a large GW1 community that focuses on helping fellow players as they adventure through Tyria.

There's also a bit of news this week, as Shawn mentions the new Guild Wars 3 theme reveal and behind-the-scenes video about the vision of composer Kazuma Jinnouchi. And don't forget about the Homestead design contest going on all week!

Guild Wars Revival website: https://gwrevival.com/

Guild Wars Revival Discord: https://discord.gg/GWR

Guild Wars Revival Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/gwrevival

Xunlai Exchange: http://xunlai.exchange/

GW3 Theme reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJE9gsDJtu0

Behind-the-Music for GW3 theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PwlQpujo04

Homestead Design Contest: https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/share-your-best-screenshots-in-the-homestead-design-contest/

Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart.

Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at http://www.guildcastnow.com.

Doom Box joins Shawn in this episode of GuildCast, where the topics include earliest Guild Wars memories, the formation of the GuildCast Listeners United guild and alliance, and a few wishes for Guild Wars 3.

Check out Doom Box here: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomBox

Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart.

Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at  http://www.guildcastnow.com.

Shawn discusses the latest Guild Wars 2 balance update to start this show, and then gives more information about the upcoming Guild Wars 1 race event known as The Vanguard Trials. It seems like it'll be a great event!

July Balance Patch Notes: https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/174766-game-update-notes-july-14-2026/

More Info on the Vanguard Trials: https://skeingang.com/thevanguardtrials

Join us on the Discord: https://discord.gg/ZfSrSJHZNj

Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart.

Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at www.guildcastnow.com.

On this episode of GuildCast, Shawn catches us up on the Guild Wars 3 facts we know so far and takes a deeper dive into the new trailer. What's with all the embroidery? Is this a sequel or a prequel? WAIT IS THAT A BEAR GUY?!

Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart.

Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at www.guildcastnow.com.

GuildCast is back!

On this first new episode of the podcast, Shawn discusses his plans with the show moving forward, which include a heavy focus on community throughout Guild Wars 1, Guild Wars 2, and into Guild Wars 3.

Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart.

Be sure to visit the brand-new website at www.guildcastnow.com for all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community.