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We post a lot of stuff here at WoW Insider, and chances are that you missed some of our weekly features. But don't fret it -- here are our top weekly features from the last seven days, so if you missed them the first time around, we're here to make sure that doesn't happen again. Raid Rx: Analyzing your healers, part 3Marcie Knox continues her series on how to get the most of your healers during a raid. Officers' Quarters: Cracking the whipHow to keep your guild rolling all the way up through the expansion. Ask WoW Insider: When to gem and enchantOur readers sound off on the best time to take advantage of getting your gear min-maxed with gems and enchants. Spiritual Guidance: Seven tips to prepare your Priest for WrathMatt "Matticus" Low gives you a nice checklist for getting your Priest ready to head up to Northrend. More of our great weekly content after the break.
Last Week on Massively: WoW related stories
It's Sunday and that means round up time for World of Warcraft posts on our sister site Massively that may be of interest to you loyal WoW readers. Let's dive right in:AFK Gamer reviews post-2.3 Alterac ValleyThe popular gaming blog takes a look at the latest changes to AV.The Digital Continuum: Activision Blizzard vs Electronic Arts, battle of the MMO titansKyle Horner looks at the merger and explores how the industry is shaping up to be a battle between the two giants.Behind the Curtain: Moral & Ethical choicesCarl Whithers steers his weekly column into the murky waters of the consequences of our online actions.Building a better MMOusetrap: Why we fight!Dave Moss tells us why he indulges in a battle-driven game.MMO subscriptions report -- who is beating whom?The latest guesses are out on MMO subscription numbers. We all know WoW is the king, but who's nipping at his heels?Gamer Interrupted: Playing together with different playstylesPicking up on her topic from last week, Robin Torres continues to explore gaming as a couple, this time dealing with in-game goals that are at odds with each other.Herndandez vs IGE - IGE withdraws motion to stay/dismissThe latest in the lawsuit against gold sellers.Scott Jennings on how to make PvP not suckThe Broken Toys blogger gives his 13 rules of PvP and why current MMOs aren't living up to them.MMOGology: World of why botherMarc Knottke talks about sharding your purples for greens.
Last Week on Massively: Warcraft related stories
Once again, it's time for the weekly round up of WoW-related stories posted in the last seven days on our sister site Massively. If you can't wait for the round up post, you can always check out all posts tagged WoW on the site or subscribe to the RSS feed.On with the show!First official confirmation of new Blizzard MMOCM Drysc confirmed that Blizzard is working on a "Next Gen MMO", but which one? Is "World of Starcraft" on the horizon?Cinemassively: Machiniplex to hold Q & A for "Among Fables and Men"Warcraft Movies' 1st place Drama winner in their recent Fabled Few contest was the awesome Among Fables and Men. Machiniplex is holding an online screening with remastered audio and an interview with the director over Skype.The most influential MMOG moments WoW's Toyota commercial made the list for showing that MMO's have gone mainstream. Check out the other watershed moments, but I don't know if any of them equal four wheels of FURY!!Analyst talks World of Warcraft's churn rateA Gamasutra article analyzes WoW's revenue gain in the last year as well as its ability to retain customers.As the Worlds Turn: Neverending StoriesAdam Schumacher continues to explore the intersection of lore and MMOs, this time looking at how Warcraft's backstory affects gameplay.Behind the Curtain: Making your own lore with Fan FictionCraig Whithers continues his weekly column, this time talking about using Fan Fiction to engage in roleplaying of the WoW universe (and others.)WoW 3v3 tournament ended, videos from the finalsTeam Pandemic won the $45,000 grandprize in the 3v3 tournament at Dreamhack in Sweden. Check out the details.Building a Better MMOusetrap: Buildings, barrens and beyond (Part 4)Dave Moss completes his 4 part series on MMO environments. Having covered architecture, cities and landscapes, he jumps into dungeons in his latest column.Gamer Interrupted: Duos are good for relationshipsRobin Torres talks about those who play together, stay together. But it isn't as easy as it looks.Social currency and giving in MMOsIs giving a gift in-game the same as giving it to a person in RL?
