Finally, Blizzard has announced the upcoming release of Diablo 3 during the recent Blizzcon 2011 event – unveiling the contents of Diablo 3 collector’s edition. http://us.battle.net/d3/en/services/collectors-edition/

Here’s what is included in the collector’s edition:

A fallen star burns across the sky, signaling the rebirth of a long-forgotten evil, and calling mortal heroes to arms once more. This limited edition collector’s set commemorates your return to the darkened world of Sanctuary. Inside, you’ll find a treasure trove of rare and legendary items to aid you in your apocalyptic battles at the End of Days.

• BEHIND THE SCENES DVD AND BLU-RAY TWO-DISC SET – Meet the teams behind the creation of Diablo III with this exclusive Blu-ray/DVD two-disc set. Enjoy over an hour of interviews detailing how the world of Sanctuary came together from the combined efforts of artists, writers, programmers, designers, musicians and animators.
• COLLECTOR’S EDITION SOUNDTRACK – Experience twenty four original pieces from the Diablo III soundtrack on CD and deepen your music collection with a sound as timeless as the Eternal Conflict itself.
  THE ART OF diablo iii – Delve into the game’s stunning artistic development with this 208-page art book, which catalogues countless pieces, from early concepts to final 3D renderings.
• Diablo® iii PC/MAC GAME – The full version of the Diablo III game on DVD-ROM.

EXCLUSIVE in-game content:

• DIABLO III AESTHETIC ARTIFACTS - Call forth glowing angel wings, unfurl an exclusive banner, and dye your armor sets with the Bottled Cloud or Bottled Smoke items.
• WORLD OF WARCRAFT PET FETISH SHAMAN – Journey throughout the World of Warcraft with the fetish shaman at your side.
• STARCRAFT II BATTLE.NET PORTRAITS – Display your status as a hero of the mortal realms with an exclusive army decal and three Diablo-themed Battle.net portraits.
• DIABLO SKULL AND 4GB USB SOULSTONE – Shackle your PC into unholy slavery with this 4GB USB soulstone and Diablo skull base. The USB also includes full versions of Diablo II and Diablo II: Lord of Destruction so you can retrace the sinister path of the Dark Wanderer once more.

You can pre-order a copy of Diablo 3 collector’s edition on Amazon.

Blizzard is also running a special where you can get Diablo 3 for FREE and be guaranteed a spot to the diablo 3 beta along with some other items. You get a free copy of Diablo 3 when you purchase an Annual World of Warcraft Pass. I do not know how long this offer will last but you can read more about it here: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/3767193/Sign_Up_for_the_World_of_Warcraft_Annual_Pass_and_Get_Diablo_III_Free-10_21_2011#blog