Just a real quick note – ArenaNet is holding several launch events in five cities across the US on September 1st, with employees present to sign all your GW2 memorabilia, giveaways for both physical and in-game items, and a raffle at each event for a Collector’s Edition!
Since no event was hosted near Verene (very sadly, I might add) I’ll be headed to the Austin event myself!  Expect pictures, and if any readers are going to the same event it would be awesome to meet and chat.