Guild Wars 2: Rock The Nightmare Music Video Contest

Guild Wars 2? Music Videos? Rock and Roll? Prizes? If any of those words raise an eyebrow or quicken your pulse, then you should enter the contest! ArenaNet is asking players to create and submit their very own music video in a chance to win a grand prize worth several hundred bucks.

To enter, be sure you go to the official page and submit your entry properly.

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Prepare to Rock the Nightmare! In the November 12 Guild Wars 2 release The Nightmares Within, you’ll storm the sinister fortress of the Toxic Alliance and face your fears!

Few things are as “metal” as a sorcerous tower full of evil, so to commemorate The Nightmares Within release, we’re hosting a heavy metal music video contest from November 5 through November 26.

Create your own Guild Wars 2 music video using our all-new “The Nightmares Within” song. The most creative video creators will winSteelSeries gaming gear, and the grand prize winner will receive a unique customGuild Wars 2 guitar from Sygnus Guitars – there isn’t another one like it on Earth or Tyria!

The Rock the Nightmare Music Video Contest runs from November 5 through November 26, so don’t delay – get rocking today!

Winners will be announced right here on GuildWars2.com on or around December 13, 2013.

Prizes

1 Grand Prize

• Custom 3-D printed Guild Wars 2 “The Nightmares Within” Guitar from Sygnus Guitars
• SteelSeries Guild Wars 2 Gaming Headset
• SteelSeries Guild Wars 2 Gaming Mouse
• SteelSeries QCK Guild Wars 2 Eir Edition Mousepad

2 First Prizes

• SteelSeries Guild Wars 2 Gaming Headset
• SteelSeries Guild Wars 2 Gaming Mouse
• SteelSeries QCK Guild Wars 2 Eir Edition Mousepad

Partner

How to Enter

1. Create an original music video no longer than one (1) minute in length to the song “The Nightmares Within” by ArenaNet’s Maclaine Diemer.
   Download it for free from Soundcloud.
2. Upload the video to YouTube.
3. Complete the Rock the Nightmare Music Video Contest entry form from November 5-26, and include a link to your video.
4. Read on for the complete official rules.

Good luck and keep rocking!

FAQs

Can I create a live video or does it have to include Guild Wars 2 gameplay footage?

Yes, feel free to use live footage, animation, gameplay footage, or whatever media you wish, as long as it accompanies the song.

Can I record vocals over “The Nightmares Within” song?

Yes, you can add an English vocal track to “The Nightmares Within” instrumental. English only, please – we need to understand what you’re saying!

Can I modify “The Nightmares Within” song?

Yes. You can modify the original version of the song, provided your video and song is approximately one minute in length.

Can I use other music to enter the Rock the Nightmares Music Video Contest?

No, you must use the song “The Nightmares Within” in your video.

How do I get a copy of “The Nightmares Within” song?

Download the song for free from the ArenaNet Soundcloud page athttps://soundcloud.com/arenanet.