This weekend Guildwars is opening up a beta for “everyone.. EVERYONE!!!”, but three Days only. Head here to get the small client dowload.

Unlike the other MMORPGs coming out, Guildwars focuses on action and small squad tactics. The game is under develeopment by the developers of Blizzard’s BattleNet software (their online matchmaking and hosting service and their goal is to create a MMORPG flavored as a next generation 3D Diablo. They seem to be doing some very cool things with the genre.

A few of us played during their E3 open beta. At the time it was a _bit_ unstable, but overall it was fantastic for such an early beta. The graphics and world were amazing to look and romp through. They’re also adding new flavors to the genre. For instance, character classes abilities are very unique - the Necromancer can only cast spells if he’s standing in a shadow. Cool stuff.

The game also attempts to move against a decade-long MMORPG trend by having absolutely no monthly subscription fee. Thank you Lord.

Yesterday Gamespy launched a GuildWars preview site - it’s chalk full of all sorts of information. Check it out.

If you plan on joining the weekend beta then post your screen name when you sign up. I’ll be in there on Saturday.