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Diablo III – Coming September 3 to Xbox 360 & PS3

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GameE

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On September 3, evil will be reborn on console systems throughout the world with the release of Diablo® III on the PlayStation™ 3 and Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft. That's right, Diablo III will be unleashing hell on both Xbox 360 and PS3™ before summer's end, so lock in your preorders with your local retailer soon.
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http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/10082119/
 
LiquidMetal14

LiquidMetal14

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Excellent.

What an odd way to handle this though unless it's on PS3/360 but only on one next gen platform (PS4).
 
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JehutyRunner

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Press release:

Diablo(R) III Unleashes Hell in Your Living Room on September 3


Legendary action-RPG series coming to PlayStation® 3 and Xbox 360

Reserve your copy now to receive exclusive in-game Infernal Helm; select retailers offering additional preorder bonuses

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A new legion of heroes will soon rise up and take a stand against the Lord of Terror. On September 3, Diablo® III will make its console debut on the Sony PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft in the U.S., Canada, Spanish-speaking Latin America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Diablo III for PlayStation 3 Box Cover (Photo: Business Wire)

Diablo III for PlayStation 3 Box Cover (Photo: Business Wire)

In preparation for the upcoming launch, select retailers in these regions are now taking preorders for the PS3™ and Xbox 360 versions of the game, which will be available at a suggested retail price of $59.99. Both console versions of Diablo III will be fully localized in English, German, French, Latin American Spanish, European Spanish, Russian, Italian, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Further release details, including retail availability in Brazil, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia, will be announced at a later date.

The console versions of Diablo III have been custom-tailored for gamepad-driven action, with a dynamic camera perspective that puts your hero front and center, as well as an all-new user interface and an intuitive control system that make vanquishing evil feel like second nature. Players can take on the vile denizens of the Burning Hells alone or in a party of up to four via same-screen local cooperative play or online over PlayStation® Network™ or the Xbox Live® online entertainment network from Microsoft. In addition, the game supports parties composed of both local and online players. Once gamers experience the rush of Diablo III's unique brand of hack-and-slash gameplay from the comfort of their couch, Sanctuary will never be the same.

Players who preorder either console version of Diablo III will receive an exclusive in-game item: the Infernal Helm, which grants an experience point boost to any character who wears it, accelerating their progression as they rise in power. Certain retailers will also offer limited-edition preorder bonuses—check with your local retailer for further information.

"Playing Diablo III on a big screen with your friends brings a whole new level of intensity to the game, and with all of the control and interface adaptations we've made, it's extremely fun to play on PS3™ and Xbox 360," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "In addition to the fine-tuning we've done for the console versions, we're also including major content and design updates we've made to the PC version over the past year, so players can expect an epic Diablo gaming experience when the PS3™ and Xbox 360 versions launch in September."

In Diablo III, players take on the role of one of five heroic characters—barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, or demon hunter—and embark on a perilous quest to save the world of Sanctuary from the corrupting forces of the Burning Hells. As players make their way from the demon-besieged town of New Tristram to the Diamond Gates of the High Heavens, they'll engage in pulse-pounding combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, grow in experience and ability, acquire artifacts of incredible power, and meet key characters who'll join them in battle or aid them along the way.

Diablo III was originally released for Windows® and Macintosh® PC on May 15, 2012 and within 24 hours became the fastest-selling PC game of all time. As of December 31, 2012, Diablo III had sold through more than 12 million copies worldwide.* To learn more about Diablo III, including a list of participating retailers, please visit the official website at http://www.diablo3.com.

With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has numerous positions currently available—visit http://jobs.blizzard.com for more information and to learn how to apply.

* According to The NPD Group, GfK Chart-Track, and internal company estimates.
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ToyMachine228

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Before I played Diablo 3 on PC, I would have killed for a console version. But then I played it. And I don't really care to play it again.
 
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Freki

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Vashetti said:
Xbox 360 betrayalton?
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what?
I think the lack of "Only on..." and "exclusive to ..." gave it away a long time ago.
Just watch the Gametrailers post show of the PS4 reveal - blizz was asked about other consoles and answered something along the lines of "we are here today to talk about the ps4".

As a rule of thumb - if it isn't touted as exclusive it isn't exclusive - remember this at this years E3!
 
dead monkey uk

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This is a very smart release date, release a next gen version with exclusive content in November and get some people double dipping.
 
adamsapple

adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Nice.

Would've preferred somewhere in August though :( September is a bit too far away.
 
Alec

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Did people really think this was Sony exclusive? I know they never brought attention to it being on the 360, but they never said it was exclusive. This was expected.
 
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Seanspeed

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Alec2DaBreen said:
Did people really think this was Sony exclusive? I know they never brought attention to it being on the 360, but they never said it was exclusive. This was expected.
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It was, but then a long time went without any announcement for the 360, so the doubts were creeping in.
 
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Anoregon

The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
I wonder how they are going to handle the xpac release for consoles. $40 DLC?
 
LiquidMetal14

LiquidMetal14

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elektrixx said:
So did Sony secure the exclusive... announcement, and that's it?
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I know it lol

But maybe it's a next gen exclusive but who knows. I don't even know what the point of making that big splash at Sony's unveil was for unless there was some kind of partnership there. Perhaps exclusive DLC now as I see no reason why this won't come to Xbone as well as PS4 even though PS4 is only confirmed for now.

Synth_floyd said:
SO wait that means Call of Duty: Ghosts isn't exclusive to Xbox One?
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Of course not.
 
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