A Mastery system preview for Cataclysm has been posted on he WoW forums.  Eyonix has briefly explained the mission and goals for the mastery system, which will revamp the current talent trees.  What is clear is that Blizzard isn’t a huge fan of generalized damage increase talents, such as, increase damage by 1%/2%/3%, etc.  They look to replace that with master talents, to give more fun and robust talents a chance to be used.
It’s true we tend to rely on cookie cutter talent builds to maximize DPS, and rightfully so, …

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will be a brand new game, rebuilt from the ground up.  As a player, I have tremendouslyenjoyed the 5+ years I have spent playing WoW.  Part of the fascination is the new content and ever changing gameplay, while the other half is the wide variety of things available to do in game.  Blizzard will now be tearing down their old world, rebuilding it for a re-launch (so-to-speak) of World of Warcraft.
So why re-do the whole of Azeroth?  One thing I love to do is analyze why …

Here is a post from Eyonix about the upcoming stat and system changes to our gear, gems, etc. in WoW Cataclysm: [Source]
A couple key things to note concerning Retribution Paladins:

Reforging will allow re-distribution of certain stats.  Certain stat changes will not be permitted, such as Stamina to Strength.
Ret Paladins will be getting mana through other means, no Intellect on gear (a given).
Armor Pen is out, will be converted to crit or haste.
Ratings will be much more difficult to cap in Cataclysm.  This means no easy hit caps.
Weapon skill is gone.  …

Save your Frozen Orbs, or buy them cheap now on the Auction House.  These guys are about to jump in price!  They can be used in 3.3.3 as currency to buy the following:
Crusader Orb (6)
Runed Orb (4)
Eternal Fire
Eternal Earth
Eternal Water
Eternal Air
Eternal Life
Eternal Shadow
Frost Lotus
Pattern: Frosty Flying Carpet [Tailors Only] (6)
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=23329393595&sid=1

Patch 3.3.3 has hit the PTRs, and here are the notes:
Patch 3.3.3 PTR Notes

In Patch 3.3.3, it looks as if the assault for Gnomeregan will begin!  More than any other race, I am partial to Gnomes.  If Gnomes could be Paladins, you can bet every dollar I’d be one.  I’m stoked about this!
MMO Champion has a slew of new 3.3.3 information, and I will gladly plug it here so you guys can see what’s in store for new content before Cataclysm!
MMO-Champion Patch 3.3.3 Information <– Clicky!

Heirloom gear in Cataclysm will be seeing some changes.  Not sure I’m a huge fan, but at the same time, I understand the logic behind it.  The current heirloom gear in WotLK will NOT be beneficial or useful past level 80.  It will not scale with level 81-85, and will not grant the XP bonuses.  This is according to several sources on the Cataclysm forums, but has not been officially confirmed by Blizzard yet.
They can still be used to level from 1-80, but will become non-factors from level 81 on.  …

It looks as if we will have a bit more PvE and PvP content and changes before Cataclysm is released.  What exactly Blizz will give us is going to be revealed in the coming weeks, or so the blue post says.  This has me highly interested, so I will be sure to post details as they come.  This isn’t exactly new news, but I figured I’d post it for those of you that might have missed it on other WoW news sites.
Here is the blue post, and the original thread …

WoW Cataclysm Details and Information
This is a list of details posted by Frejya in the WoW Cataclysm Forums.  This compilation of information is based on multiple interviews, information released at Blizzcon, and much, much more.  Keep in mind this is NOT an official blue post, but a post from a WoW forums MVP.  It was stickied in the WoW Cataclysm Forums. Great job Frejya, the compilation is very well done!
Remember, nothing is complete and final until officially released and confirmed by Blizzard, so everything is subject to change.  If you …

Update: Looks like Blizz claimed copyright here, and the video has been removed from YouTube!  Guess we’ll have to wait a bit longer to see it!
SPOILER ALERT!
SPOILER ALERT!
SPOILER ALERT!
Do not view if you do not wish to spoil the ending ofthe Lich King fight.  This is the cinematic that was released with Patch 3.3.2.
The Fall of the Lich King Cinematic (SPOILER!):