http://news.mmosite.com/content/q/2012-03-13/guild_wars_2_pre_purchase_program_detailed_for_april.shtml

http://my.mmosite.com/3c4828fa9b102888edb4f864dd54ac9f/blog/ritem/85728d4db3421050a5d9919966f64126.html

Currently most of the members in Casual are going to be purchasing Guild Wars 2 when it releases.

The open beta testing will be in May, and the estimated release date should either be June or July. Cost est. will be around 49.90USD to 69.90USD.

Will release more information as the date nears.