Last Week in Warcraft: October 20th - October 27th

Another week has passed, which means it's time for Joystiq's MMO-loving sister-site WoW Insider to bring you a run down of the latest happenings within the World of Warcraft.

News

• Heroic dungeon keys no longer require revered reputation
  The grind required to get your heroic keys has been shortened -- instead of requiring revered reputation, they will only require honored reputation.

• Patch 2.4 is nearly ready for testing
  Though patch 2.3 is still on the test realms, apparently patch 2.4 is right around the corner.

• The latest info on guild banks
  Guild banks have hit the test realms and WoW Insider has all the details.

• Blizzard implements paid name changes
  For a mere $10, you will now be able to change your characters' name.

• How much extra XP?
  With community help, Tekkub is compiling the specifics of the XP changes in patch 2.3.

• Hunter dead zone not quite dead
  Though it has shrunk significantly, the Hunter dead zone will live on in patch 2.3.

Discussion

• Eyonix on Hallow's End epics
  What's the real reason players are upset about the epic loot drops from the Headless Horseman?

• The History of the World (of Warcraft)
  When I first started playing, we had to walk uphill in the snow to get to our class trainers.

• The Great Spirit Debate
  WoW Insider's Priest staff debates the usefulness of Spirit.

• Officer's Quarters: Reinforcements
  Scott talks about how to grow your guild.

• Should there be tanks in World of Warcraft?
  Matt asks the tough question: When everyone wants to DPS, should we have tanks?

• Reviving the PUGs
  Can the problems with in-game pick-up groups be fixed?

• Do you hate Rogues?
  Matt considers the many reasons to love -- and hate -- Rogues.

Media

• Episode 8 of the WoW Insider Show available for download
  Listen to Elizabeth, Krystalle, and Mark discuss everything about World of Warcraft

• The Guild: Gag Reel
  A little something to tide us over while we wait on the next installment of everyone's favorite guild drama.

• Fun with Brewfest Goggles
  If you aren't aware of the fun you can have with the Brewfest Goggles, this gallery will give you some idea.

• World of What?
  As proof that World of Warcraft is a pop culture phenomenon, I offer this case on Judge Judy.

• How I Met Your Draenei
  World of Warcraft gets a mention in the sitcom How I Met Your Mother.

• Azerothian Supervillains, Episode 4
  Here we see our anti-heroes working on plans to kidnap Thrall.

• /silly
  This week, we meet a Shaman...

• Unlimited Escapism, Volume 0
  Baron Soosdon brings us another episode of his surreal machinima series.

Still haven't had enough World of Warcraft? Then hop over to WoW Insider for every last detail on what's happening in the World of Warcraft today!