The best of WoW.com: December 8-15, 2009

Patch 3.3 is out in the World of Warcraft, and the game is experiencing a new influx of excitement. The new Dungeon Finder system means almost anyone can jump into an instance whenever they want, and new raiding and 5-man content means players are off and questing again. Just in case you're wondering what this new patch is all about, WoW.com has you covered.

Hit the links after the break for our top 10 posts of the past week, and head on over to the site for up-to-date information about the the World of Warcraft.

News

• Patch 3.3 known issues
  The patch is out, but of course not without a few problems to fix.

• WoW.com's Guide to Patch 3.3
  Here's everything you need to know about the latest update to the game.

• Dungeon Finder reactions from players
  Players get a chance to play with the game's most significant addition in a long time.

• Corehound Pups in the mail with patch 3.3
  Blizzard rewards players who've used an Authenticator to secure their account.

• Patch 3.3: Fall of the Lich King trailer
  Let's be honest, you can read about the patch all day long, but it'll be much more fun to watch the trailer.

Features

• How the WoW community is about to push the self-destruct button
  Does a clash between trolls on the forums signal the end of the game's community?

• First Impression: Icecrown Citadel raid and 5-mans
  A first look at the new instances on the live realms.

• The lore of patch 3.3
  Sure, it's pretty and all, but what does it all mean?

• Dungeon Finder tricks and tips
  A few hints and insights on how to put the new Dungeon Finder tool to work.

• Lichborne: Patch 3.3 roundup for death knights
  What's up with the game's latest class in the new patch.