It's been about a week since the 3.1 PTR dropped, and we've already had one small PTR Update and a couple more patch note updates. We haven't seen any major earthshattering new patches yet, but hey, we've had more than enough juicy new stuff to mull over anyway. We're expecting a new round of class changes to hit the PTR soon, but this morning, it's sort of quiet, especially on the live server side, where all we have is a few rolling restarts.

Yeah, but anyway, on with the topic of the week, and likely of the next few weeks, patch 3.1. You'll want to keep our guide to 3.1 bookmarked if you haven't already, and after the break, you can check out a list of some the best articles from the past week, both 3.1-related and otherwise.
Hot News and Features

• Check out our screenshots of some of the new UI features of 3.1.
• Dual Specs are now available at level 40 on the PTR, and require no reagent to switch. We can show you how painless it is to get them set up.
  
• Tier 8 sets are beginning to show up, and we have screenshots.
  
• If you're a mount or pet fanatic, you'll want to check this list of new pets and mounts in 3.1.
• We have information on the new Argent Tournament world event, including an Argent Tournament Gallery and reward and achievement information, as well as some other questions and answers from the blues.
  
• Ghetto-hearthing is going away, but in return we get 30 minute Hearthstones.
• On the official information side, we have a new Ulduar video from Blizzard.
• On the less official side, we have an Ulduar Gallery, A first hand account of the Hordir fight, another analysis of the Iron Council, a full map of the instance, information on hard-mode progression and story, and some speculation on the relationship between Yogg-Saron and Arthas.
  

Class News and Guides

• We have 3.1 PTR Druid changes to look over, both the documented and undocumented types. Also in druid news we have a Cat Form gearing guide. And then another round of changes.
  
• We also have the documented and undocumented flavors of Paladin PTR changes.
• We have information on the new glyphs and undocumented changes for Death Knights, as well as a short overview of how the changes are shaping up.
  
• We have 3.1 Shaman changes and glyph info.
• Check our analysis of the undocumented Warrior changes.
• We have Rogue change analysis as well.
• Check out our Hunter change analysis, as well as dual spec theorizing.
  
• Check out our 3.1 Warlock glyph analysis. Oh yeah, and that whole major game-changing soul shard thing.
  
• We have more information on Mage changes and glyphs as well.
  

Professions, Items, Dungeons, and More

• If you don't mind spoiling yourself, how a bit of datamined boss analysis for Ulduar?
  
• Healers, be prepared to bask in the orange glow of a new legendary mace. Be sure to check out video of the mace in action as well.
  
• In-game dungeon maps are on the way.
  
• We have a listing of many of the new profession recipes coming in 3.1
• Noblegarden will be getting some new achievements and content in 3.1.
• Alliance Chefs rejoice: Dig Rat Stew will be getting a lot easier to come by come 3.1.
• Kirin Tor rings are getting a new shine in 3.1.
• Better get those raiding achievements now if you want a black or plagued Proto-Drake.
• Want a fawn? We have a guide.
  

Odds and Ends

• If the candy bag frustrated you at Love is in the Air, take heart. Come 3.1, you may still be a Love Fool.
• Blizzard wants your theme park designs.
• The latest official Arena Tournament has begun.
• New TCG loot is on the way. Check out the video!
• Is Blizzard caving in?
  

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