GuildWars.com news/Archives/201010

The following lists the October 2010 news from the official GuildWars.com site.

October 26th, 2010

 * Community: Halloween Celebrations!

Our community loves Halloween as much as we do! This edition of Community News is filled to the brim with player-run events celebrating the spookiest time of the year! Read on for more on how you can join in on the fun!

October 20th, 2010

 * Halloween is Coming!

Halloween is coming, so prepare for 13 days of mischief and mayhem, courtesy of Mad King Thorn and his Lunatic Court!

The Halloween festival starts on Thursday, October 21st, at noon Pacific Daylight Time (-7 GMT) and runs until 12:01 a.m. PDT on November 2nd. Join the festivities by embarking on one of our all new quests, dressing up in a new Halloween costume, crashing the annual Costume Brawl, venturing into the Underworld to battle Dhuum, and much more! As always, Mad King Thorn himself will make a series of appearances on October 31st!

Be there—but beware! Head over to the Halloween 2010 page for the details!

October 15th, 2010

 * Think Pink! Support Breast Cancer Research

ArenaNet is happy to support Gaming World Entertainment Network, Malibu Barbie, and the Gamers Giving Back team, who are hosting Pink Day in LA to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society and breast cancer research! They've got lots of prizes and fun activities planned, and we've pitched in by adding a special pink dye vendor to Lion's Arch so everyone can get in the spirit!

Pink Day in LA takes place on October 16 from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (GMT -6) in the Lion's Arch International Districts. For more information on Pink Day in LA, check the event page and the official Pink Day in LA website.

October 8th, 2010

 * Eye of the North Sale – 33% Off!

For one week only, Guild Wars: Eye of the North is 33% off! Earn achievements in the Hall of Monuments that will directly benefit your Guild Wars 2 characters! The sale runs from October 8 through October 15. Get your copy now and begin forging your legacy today!

October 5th, 2010

 * Oppressor's Weapons in the Hall of Monuments!

Hearken, heroes of the War in Kryta! In recognition of your efforts in battle—and in response to your direct feedback—we've added support to the Hall of Monuments for Oppressor's weapons. Head over to the ArenaNet blog for more details, and remember: there's still time to fill out the War in Kryta survey, helping us bring you the best for the next chapter of Guild Wars Beyond.

October 1st, 2010

 * Enter the Guild Wars Halloween Art Contest!

The days are growing shorter, the air is crisp, and pumpkins are ripe on the vine – fall is here! If you're like us, you're counting the days until Halloween. Help us celebrate the season by entering our sixth annual Guild Wars Halloween Art Contest! Design a costume, carve a pumpkin, create a spooky piece of art, or whatever the spirits inspire you to create.

Learn how to enter the contest here!