[Dox]

Note that this is not officially confirmed by Blizzard yet, but the source is credible and I wouldn't create a thread about it if I didn't think it was true.



Diablo 3 was originally planned to be released on January 17th, 2012, but is now being overhauled!

Quick Comments

	BaKaiNu:	Awesome news!
	rezyn8:	Nice find - will have to book out my holidays now :p
	Cyanide:	Another Blizzard box for my shelf :D
	ToRSmotPokingFish:	:D
	TAkrunch:
	fOxhound:

[neon]

Yessssssssssss

Can't +rep you yet for being the bringer of good news.

[ZergGirl]

Leak the source!

[Bendy]

Seems like an odd time, but definitely good news.

[Highlander]

I just ordered my CE.

I cannot wait!

[Snx.FigJig]

Just got mine too, the box and everything in it is awesome. Just hope the Art Book isn't as bad as the ME2 one...was such a disappointment to get a tiny book, especially when ME1's art book was amazing.

[TAEdgE]

Lol 1 day after my birthday

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	neon:	makes it that much more special!
	TcaTX:	Nice timing! 1 day b4 my friends bday and 6 after mine xD

[souljah]

Where did you guys pre-order the D3? And when does the pre-order run till?

[Snx.FigJig]

I preordered mine from EB, my brother works there and said they'd be running out of pre orders really soon, like in the next couple of days. Since Blizzcon they've gotten heaps of pre orders so I'd put yours in asap.

[mGGDaedalus]

How am I ever gonna pass uni.. skyrim coming out next month, now this..

[Delraich]

I found these links off a post I saw on the forums, I wonder if they are linked?
http://imgur.com/TM5Qr?tags
http://daeity.blogspot.com/2011/03/huge-news.html

[Azure]

wow nice thanks for the news!!

[Ascel]

I got told by a shop assistant at some store( Forget which one) they got told march next year =O I was happy when i heard that, but this is even better :O

[ToRsupapower]

thanks! can't wait

[Delraich]

Hmmm, interesting link... check out the release date on this website:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Diablo+I...%203&lp=3&cp=1

[Eldrid]

is your date still legit dox? ^^

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by Eldrid

is your date still legit dox? ^^

I dont think so (it may have been the date they intended originally) Ive heard its March 20something (I cant remember the exact date but march 28th seems to stick for some reason) Its from a pretty reliable source (cant name them theyd get boned). These dates are tentative at the most the reason why they dont set a release date is because they arent sure they can stick to it lol

[neKo]

Dieing with anticipation

[Azure]

sigh I was looking forward to a an release

[Maynarde]

I am excite

Will be getting collectors for sure. I can see how that "get a year sub for WoW to get free Diablo 3" deal would be awesome but I think I speak for a few people from this community when I say "no thanks" to WoW.

[ROOTPetraeus]

Yeah I feel the same way about WoW. Collectors edition looks too pricey at the moment.

[Asrathiel]

I got told by EB when I preordered mine (feels like about a year ago :P) that because I had it preordered, they'd give me the Collector's Edition for the normal version price. Anyone else heard that?

[Kalikah]

Originally Posted by Asrathiel

I got told by EB when I preordered mine (feels like about a year ago :P) that because I had it preordered, they'd give me the Collector's Edition for the normal version price. Anyone else heard that?

I work at EB games, and we don't have a price point OR release date in our system yet. If we did it would be all over Facebook/Eb Website/Store Merchandising. In previous years we've gotten an 8am email from Blizzard or whoever saying THIS IS THE RELEASE DATE GUYS TELL EVERYONE and then everyone goes apes***. Even as an employee I wouldn't get a collectors at a standard price, just whatever store employee discount is. SO whoever you're talking to is talking rubbish (or just wanted to get the preorder off you and resorted to dirty tactics... or really didn't know what theyr'e talking about lol)

** edit: I checked work yesterday, we DO have RRP - its $89.95 for standard, $139.95 for collectors!

[ROOTPetraeus]

Originally Posted by Asrathiel

I got told by EB when I preordered mine (feels like about a year ago :P) that because I had it preordered, they'd give me the Collector's Edition for the normal version price. Anyone else heard that?

WTF where? If this is true.... I'm going now.

Quick Comments

nirvAnA:

why is your reputation still red? there fixed!

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by Petraeus

WTF where? If this is true.... I'm going now.

Just at my local EB store...

[FSDarkNemesis]

Anybody have a D3 BETA Key? because I really want to try it on my new computer!!!

[Delraich]

Another speculative release date is the 24th January 2012

http://www.nowgamer.com/news/1173999..._retailer.html

[aLtMrFool]

In a family of 3 brothers who all play blizzard games, I'm the youngest and therefore DIABLO!

Can't wait for the release! Awesum!

[TABottles]

When I saw the preorder box in my local EB I absolutely soiled myself .

[ToR.Arnor]

oh I spoke to someone from Blizzard on Saturday, confirmed that there is no release date for Diablo 3

[ROOTPetraeus]

Originally Posted by Arnor@CityHunter

oh I spoke to someone from Blizzard on Saturday, confirmed that there is no release date for Diablo 3

That can't be right. The stores wouldn't put false information. I expect Blizzard just don't want to confirm a date because... they're blizzard.

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by Petraeus

That can't be right. The stores wouldn't put false information. I expect Blizzard just don't want to confirm a date because... they're blizzard.

No store has put a date out (that I know of) they merely say "early 2012" which is all Blizzard has ever said, he mentioned that many people are speculating a bunch of dates ranging from January to May but none are correct as there isnt a date, keeping in mind being from City Hunter id be among the first of the "stores" that would be given a release date if had become private info

[ROOTPetraeus]

Originally Posted by Arnor@CityHunter

No store has put a date out (that I know of) they merely say "early 2012" which is all Blizzard has ever said, he mentioned that many people are speculating a bunch of dates ranging from January to May but none are correct as there isnt a date, keeping in mind being from City Hunter id be among the first of the "stores" that would be given a release date if had become private info

Well I guess EB Games must be guessing :/ Darn it, was looking forward to the 28th of January ):

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by Kalikah

I work at EB games, and we don't have a price point OR release date in our system yet. If we did it would be all over Facebook/Eb Website/Store Merchandising. In previous years we've gotten an 8am email from Blizzard or whoever saying THIS IS THE RELEASE DATE GUYS TELL EVERYONE and then everyone goes apes***. Even as an employee I wouldn't get a collectors at a standard price, just whatever store employee discount is. SO whoever you're talking to is talking rubbish (or just wanted to get the preorder off you and resorted to dirty tactics... or really didn't know what theyr'e talking about lol)

How rude of them I thought it sounded a bit weird... I was gonna preorder it anyways though!

[Akilos]

My mouth-watered the moment I saw that collectors edition box. XD
Hopefully I can gather up some cash to pre-order it.

[Demisesodlu]

Looking forward to this game

[Strafe]

Think imma drop out of GM this season

[Zanderax]

Diablo 3 is coming soon(ish)

[NioXin]

I dont think this is true. 2 reasons.

1. I was JB hifis release date as late Febuary, cant remember exactly what say it said.

2 but more importantly... They are still running Beta key sweepstake and that is going until end of january http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/3790198992 Simly put, they wont be running a Beta when they release the game. There will also be a couple of weeks between Beta ends and game releases, and they will mostly likely run the beta at least a week to 2 weeks minimum from the end of the sweepstakes... Logical I know... So late febuary is most likely for this game, but dont be suprised if its mid to late march either. (it is blizzard remember)

Oh and yes I have the Beta, and its pretty good, and considering I never played Diablo b4 its kinda adictive. I still not sure I like hte theme, I have never been one for Zombie movies or otherworldly things, (hate Left 4 dead etc...) But Blizzard just make impecible gameplay. And I like my Female Monk & Hunter ^^, Sexy babes

[ToR.Arnor]

News just in Korean Government killing e-sports once again!

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news...23_102230.html

It seems the game is nearly ready however these regular meetings with the classification board continue to end without an agreement being made

Simple dont have an auction house for the KR client?

[ROOTPetraeus]

Originally Posted by Arnor@CityHunter

Simple dont have an auction house for the KR client?

Its never as simple as that with Blizzard T.T

[Saberaus]

Blizzard time is like valve time, im guessing anywhere from now to april

[Delraich]

This one is more interesting than usual because it has a much more formal count down clock and a poster printed with the date on it. This shop is going with 1 Feb 2012.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/07/be...bruary-1-2012/

[Kalikah]

.... (but you never know... them blizzard folks are tricky!)
Micah Whipple, the Diablo III community manager says that rumours the game will suddenly release on Feb. 1 are false. “Diablo III does not have a release date, Whipple said via Twitter about an hour ago. “Any store or person claiming otherwise is guessing.”

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/01/dia...says-blizzard/

[EXCL]

Yeah and it looks photoshopped anyway. the writing doesnt line up with the header and february is misspelt. The flash is over the date... lights are long fluros yet the reflections are round. The claim says 1st Feb yet the store says 2nd. All incredibly false imo, surprised so many ppl are believers.

Quick Comments

neon:

always crushing my dreams but bringing me to reality.

[Delraich]

Originally Posted by FaDeEXCL

Yeah and it looks photoshopped anyway. the writing doesnt line up with the header and february is misspelt. The flash is over the date... lights are long fluros yet the reflections are round. The claim says 1st Feb yet the store says 2nd. All incredibly false imo, surprised so many ppl are believers.

Sherlock Holmes eat your heart out!

[EXCL]

Read this one and get more excited http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/com...e-date-decided

[NioXin]

Originally Posted by FaDeEXCL

Read this one and get more excited http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/com...e-date-decided

This says nothing... Its comes as no suprise that they would be discussing the release date, however it does not mean anything but excactly what it reads "it is under discussion" Infact it does not even say they have a date confirmed from the meeting that was discussing it.

Patience is a virtue. And it looks like I have it all. GG for me.

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ROOTPetraeus:

LOL

[EXCL]

Originally Posted by NioXin

This says nothing... Its comes as no suprise that they would be discussing the release date, however it does not mean anything but excactly what it reads "it is under discussion" Infact it does not even say they have a date confirmed from the meeting that was discussing it.

Patience is a virtue. And it looks like I have it all. GG for me.

If the heads of blizzards diablo devision got together at this stage and admitted it was regarding the anouncement of a release date... then surely any diablo fan would get a little more excited. Its not like they get together every day and just chat about the release date. ppfftt.

You can have all the patience you want, but that shouldnt stop you from getting excited and looking forward to d3.

[rezyn8]

Looks like it will be sooner rather than later which is promising - got my CE pre-order yesterday

[Delraich]

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news...23_102801.html

hopefully this means that this issue is no longer potentially holding things up and maybe we will get a release date soon... we will see... holding thumbs

[shumped]

In an official statement from a private and top secret meeting with blizzard I've found out that it's gonna be released the 18th of January.

Only to me of course, others have to wait.

[ToRFutureBoy]

Ahhh the speculation is awesome......I remember the same level of speculation for SC2 until it was actually confirmed. I, like FaDeEXCL have patience and can wait.....

[neon]

Originally Posted by FutureBoy

Ahhh the speculation is awesome......I remember the same level of speculation for SC2 until it was actually confirmed. I, like FaDeEXCL have patience and can wait.....

FaDeEXCL is actually lying, he has no patience and wishes it was here yesterday, I confirmed this with inside sources.

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EXCL:

get out of my head!

[ToRFutureBoy]

Originally Posted by neon

FaDeEXCL is actually lying, he has no patience and wishes it was here yesterday, I confirmed this with inside sources.

hahahaaahah nice one. *I* have patience....

[TAXanT]

Senior producer for Diablo III Steve Parker announced via Twitter that he is no longer working at Blizzard or on the game, leading many to speculate that further delays could be coming for the highly-anticipated role-playing game that was first announced in June 2008.

Parker didn’t give a reason as to his departure from the company or the project but there are some worthwhile ideas floating around the net today

http://www.techspot.com/news/47142-d...m-changes.html

[Delraich]

"No Diablo III Until at Least April, Activision Blizzard Says"

Links to the articles below:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400070,00.asp

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-date-narrowed

[ToR.Arnor]

Diablo 3 to be released by end of 2nd quarter (theyve accounted for it in their quarterly projections report )

Sauce: http://www.pcworld.com/article/24984...d_of_june.html

[Azure]

wow that sucks

[EveLoire]

2nd quarter of their work year? or 2nd quarter of 2012? because i believe blizzard's WY does not begin in January... Oh Blizzard....

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by theifzz

2nd quarter of their work year? or 2nd quarter of 2012? because i believe blizzard's WY does not begin in January... Oh Blizzard....

either way its the same LOL should be released by end of June

[ROOTPetraeus]

Originally Posted by theifzz

2nd quarter of their work year? or 2nd quarter of 2012? because i believe blizzard's WY does not begin in January... Oh Blizzard....

It says in the link ^^ http://www.pcworld.com/article/24984...sing_diablo_3_by_end_of_june

[Maynarde]

Hype everyone! Saw this on the forums today;

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4079872821#1

Jay Wilson wanted to share a message with the Diablo III community:

Some of you might have seen some headlines or a certain (obviously sarcastic) blue post that implies that we're unsteady about where Diablo III stands, and that you should temper your expectations when it comes to the next installment in the Diablo series.

Let me be clear: Nothing could be further from the truth.

As those of you in the beta have seen, the game is in good shape. Actually, I should say that the beta version of the game is in good shape. The latest full build we've been testing here in the office is in great shape.

We get a lot of sympathy from the other teams because of the long hours of crunch our design team is putting in, but the secret is that playing through the game as we do final tuning, bug fixes, and optimizations is a real joy. We always know a Blizzard game is almost ready when we have to ask members of the team to stop playing so they can get their work done. That’s definitely been the case around here.

We think you're going to love Diablo III when it's released, and speaking of release plans, you can seriously expect a launch-date announcement from us in the near future. See, I didn’t say “soon,” so I’m not taunting you. You’ll know as soon as I know for sure the exact date.

And by the way, we want you to have high expectations for Diablo III and all Blizzard games. That’s what pushes us to try to make the best gaming experiences we possibly can. If Diablo III wasn’t a worthy next installment in the Diablo series, we wouldn’t release it. That’s the way we do it. That’s the way we’ve always done it.

As I’ve said many times in the recent past, we think Diablo III is coming along great and we can’t wait for you to get your hands on it. We’re doing all we can to ensure you have one hell of a time once you step foot in Sanctuary…

Also, I think Diablo is much more comparable to the Evil Dead series personally, and those just kept getting better. OK, I know a lot of you prefer Evil Dead 2 to Army of Darkness, but come on, Bruce Campbell fights a squad of little Bruce Campbells! Priceless. =)

Jay Wilson is the Game Director of Diablo 3, and wants to know “Hey, uh, what’s that you got on your face?” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxBCSautRXY

I smell an inbound release date announcement!

Quick Comments

ROOTPetraeus:

yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Asrathiel]

hurryuphurryuphurryup!!!!! want!

[wTlzq]

Originally Posted by Maynarde

in the near future

still not convinced TT

[breadfan]

So basically, he admits that D3 is being delayed coz devs are busy playing D3.

GODDAMNITBLIZZARD

[aLtMrFool]

Just got a beta key from sc2sea but they're apparently having some server-side issues preventing a ton of players from playing.. Still waiting for their fix

[Delraich]

Originally Posted by aLtMrFool

Just got a beta key from sc2sea but they're apparently having some server-side issues preventing a ton of players from playing.. Still waiting for their fix

Ah OK, so its not just me. I click the start game button and it freezes for quite a few minutes and eventually I get a message saying I cannot join a game at this time.

Edit: Mine is working now, so maybe try again.

[Exogenesis]

I'm guessing the 17th of april. You heard it here first ladies and gentlemen.

[ToRMaverick]

Im currently loading it as we speak (beta from sc2sea as well).. god I hope I can play!!!! Would be bummed if I cant..

[aLtMrFool]

Originally Posted by ToRMaverick

Im currently loading it as we speak (beta from sc2sea as well).. god I hope I can play!!!! Would be bummed if I cant..

There's a chance you can if you didn't create a new battle.net account along with the beta key, but all those, like me, who created a new account and activated it with any recent beta keys are all blocked until blizzard does their job.. Last update about the current situation was about half a day back!

[Maynarde]

Mike Morhaime, CEO of Blizzard just said " We'll have exciting news to share in the coming weeks regarding Diablo III's release date" during the latest message to the community. This message was in regards to staff reductions, mainly in the WoW area but YAY RELEASE DATE SOON!

[Dox]

Originally Posted by Maynarde

Mike Morhaime, CEO of Blizzard just said " We'll have exciting news to share in the coming weeks regarding Diablo III's release date" during the latest message to the community.

=x

Quick Comments

ToRMaverick:

The waiting.... so much waiting! Come on already!

[Azure]

wow sounds promising

[EXCL]

Diablo 3 Forever....

[Knowledge]

Blizzard's "soon"

[Azure]

now that they are cutting out the pvp content for d3 I think they will release, the release date this week.

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by Azure

now that they are cutting out the pvp content for d3 I think they will release, the release date this week.

I bloody hope so! Need a new computer before I can play it

[TAhackdZ]

Also, I think Diablo is much more comparable to the Evil Dead series personally, and those just kept getting better. OK, I know a lot of you prefer Evil Dead 2 to Army of Darkness, but come on, Bruce Campbell fights a squad of little Bruce Campbells! Priceless. =)

He's totally right....Army of Darkness was the best one...Srsly, the all mighty chin (B.C.) builds a robot hand out of a suit of knights armor and car parts....thats possibly the most bad ass thing ever...

[Bash]

May 15 guys (and asrath)
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/4612389/Test-3_16_2012

Quick Comments

	Asrathiel:	Hugs and ♥ for you for telling me this!!!!!
	Maynarde:	Thanks! Should add to OP
	raycey:	Props to Bash for being the first with this critical information!

[Stallion]

Originally Posted by Bash

May 15 guys (and asrath)
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/4612389/Test-3_16_2012

Thats my Bday i know what im getting for it :3

[Asrathiel]

Happy dance happy dance happy happy happy dance!!!!!

[iM yang]

Released on my birthday, standard yo

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	TABjornbrandr:	It is your destiny...
	TAEdgE:

[TABjornbrandr]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I'm actually pretty excited for this. After the skill rune changes in the last patch and general better interface and smoother gameplay, this should be ******* awesome.
Will be interesting to see how long it takes them to implement PvP, but I'm stoked about the single player enough as it is!

[HuT]

Sick

12345

[Dox]

Yay! Sneaky PJ.

[Theend]

Whoever gonna made a clan/guild for D3 count me in. sure buying D3. =)
cheers!

[Azure]

nice glad they finally released it.

I have a question about the blue post they said if you pre ordered it you could be playing it on May 15th does that also mean EB games will also get it at the same time or only for the online pre orders via battle bet account?

[EXCL]

Woooo!!!

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by Azure

I have a question about the blue post they said if you pre ordered it you could be playing it on May 15th does that also mean EB games will also get it at the same time or only for the online pre orders via battle bet account?

Assuming that EB and other shops will have it that day, so barring the time it takes you to get to the shop and install the game, you'll have it just as fast... though the preordered downloaded one will prob unlock as soon as the clock ticks over to May 15. Then there's the issue of timezones like with the patch... is that May 15 US time??

[souljah]

Will sc2sea be stocking up the colector's edition?

[EXCL]

Originally Posted by souljah

Will sc2sea be stocking up the colector's edition?

if you havent pre-ordered you collectors edt by now...... :O

[Maynarde]

Originally Posted by souljah

Will sc2sea be stocking up the colector's edition?

Probably not man, looks like just the digital versions.

I've pre-ordered the collectors at EB Games Sorry sc2sea

[yongming]

so i heard there wont be any region lock. it might be d3's saving grace. but 90 sgd? wtf...

[CyniX]

Never played a Diablo game before, is it a game that's fun without others? I mean I just won't have much time to play it except on uni holidays so like if I played with people they'd probably out-level me or something because of my casual-ness.

[ToRMaverick]

DIABLO 3 is releasing 15/5/12!!!!!!

Bout time... let te fun begin.

[Criven]

When I found out the release date I got up and slammed my genitals in a car door.
That way when things get healed up down there in about 2 months time I will be able to celebrate not just D3 coming out but regaining function of my manhood.

which will probably just take care of itself for a while when I start playing.

SO. MUCH. GOOOOOOOOD

[yongming]

anyone in sg going for the launch?

[Bash]

so apparently this weekend will be an OPEN BETA , still hunting deets.



EDIT : http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/4963739/Diablo , the internet never lies to me ^_^