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Top News of the Week: Virtual BlizzCon tickets are now on sale! Read more here. Rise of the Hutt Cartel, the first digital expansion to Star Wars: The Old Republic, is now free to subscribers. Read more here. The PlayStation 4 beta for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn begins in February. Read more here. . Get more news on our site here! Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Review-in-Progress Part Three Now that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has "matured" to nearly three weeks since release, we have more thoughts to offer about the game play and more on our way to our final review.The armory system ties hand in hand with the class and job system in A Realm Reborn. In any MMO inventory management can become a burden especially for a class that can fill multiple roles. Now imagine the frustration for players trying to carry around gear sets for their disciple of land, disciple of hand, disciple of magic, and disciple of war gear and then toss in a set for fishing to boot. All told that can turn into a mountain of gear that very few people, if anyone, could realistically manage. That is where the armory system comes in.

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The FFXIV Economy Issue
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn > Column, Authored by MikeB
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has some economic issues that need addressing and we're breaking it all down for you in our latest column.

Beyond Infinity - Something For Everyone
Rift > Previews, Authored by Kelethar
Rift's 2.4 patch, Beyond Infinity, will launch soon with enough content to make even the biggest curmudgeon sit up and take notice. We have a great preview to share to spotlight all the great things coming to Rift. Read on before telling us what caught your eye in the comments.

Nine Recent MMORPG Novels
General > Column, Authored by GeneseDavis
As the games we play become more and more mainstream, they begin to appear in other places in our lives, literature, for instance. In her latest column, Genese Davis profiles nine new books based in and around the MMO genre. Read on and then let us know what you think in the comments.

It's a House Party
WildStar > Column, Authored by BillMurphy
WildStar developer, Carbine Studios, is going out of its way to make sure that its players are engaged and having a great time. One way they plan to keep players busy and happy is with their housing system. We have a list of some of the things that players can expect to find in WS's housing system. Check it out and then head to the comments to chat!

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Firefall : PvP 'Shut Off' for the Time Being - According to a post by Red 5's Mark Kern on the official Firefall forums, PvP has been taken out of the game for the time being. The team indicates that PvP wasn't attracting enough players and that it needs to be tabled and overhauled.

Lord of the Rings Online : Helm's Deep Pre-purchase Program Begins - Turbine has announced that the pre-purchase option for the Lord of the Rings Online expansion, Helm's Deep, has officially started. Helm's Deep is set to launch on November 18th and can be purchased for either $29.99 or $59.99, each package coming with various in-game items.

Rift : Beyond Infinity - Something For Everyone - Rift's 2.4 patch, Beyond Infinity, will launch soon with enough content to make even the biggest curmudgeon sit up and take notice. We have a great preview to share to spotlight all the great things coming to Rift. Read on before telling us what caught your eye in the comments.

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn : The FFXIV Economy Issue - Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has some economic issues that need addressing and we're breaking it all down for you in our latest column.

General : Nine Recent MMORPG Novels - As the games we play become more and more mainstream, they begin to appear in other places in our lives, literature, for instance. In her latest column, Genese Davis profiles nine new books based in and around the MMO genre. Read on and then let us know what you think in the comments.

WildStar : It's a House Party - WildStar developer, Carbine Studios, is going out of its way to make sure that its players are engaged and having a great time. One way they plan to keep players busy and happy is with their housing system. We have a list of some of the things that players can expect to find in WS's housing system. Check it out and then head to the comments to chat!

Shroud of the Avatar : Latest Update Showcases Male Avatar Animations - The latest update from the Shroud of the Avatar team allows players to check out the latest animations from the team with regard to the male avatar. The post indicates that the animations have been redone and much, much more.