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In just a few short days, evil will be reborn on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. To help prepare Nephalem around the world against the coming invasion, Brady Games is pleased to unveil the official Diablo III Strategy Guide for Console, available in both Signature Series and Limited Edition formats. 

For warriors who have already survived the armies of the Burning Hells on PC to those who are new to the world of Sanctuary, this companion book is the key to unlocking the secrets of Diablo III with a hand-hand controller.

Strategy Guide Features:

• Quest Guide - All four Acts, every Quest, 3D Town Maps, and exclusive Dungeon Tile Tactics.
• Heroes - Get the most out of all 5 classes. A complete rundown of all active and passive skills for each Hero.
• Bestiary - All creatures in the game, including critical stats and detailed descriptions.
• Crafting - A complete overview of the Diablo III crafting system.
• Loot - A comprehensive listing of weapons, armor, and accessories. Includes Legendary items!
• Endgame Quests & Bonuses - Detailed information about the new endgame features such as Nephalem Valor, Paragon Levels, and more!
   

Players who purchase the Limited Edition will also receive:

• Sculptured Metal Bookmark - Be one of the few to own this gorgeous bookmark featuring a multi-level relief of the terrifying Lord of Terror.
• Exclusive Art Section - This incredible art section features the armor sets of Diablo III from concept to execution.
• Excerpt From The Book of Tyrael - Exclusive excerpt from the eagerly anticipated Diablo III: Book of Tyrael. Read it here first!
• Premium Hard Cover - All the game-tested strategies of our Signature Series packaged in a hardcover featuring unique art and a premium finish.

Discover all the techniques and tips you'll need to survive Sanctuary on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Pick up your Signature Series or Limited Edition copy of the Diablo III Strategy Guide for Console today from Brady Games, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble!

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A few years ago, Blizzard Entertainment and Sideshow Collectables premiered a massive 18 inch, limited edition statue of a Diablo III Barbarian.  While this epic collectable quickly sold out, it left a lasting impression on one incredibly talented fan artist who decided that his own Barbarian statues could use a little company.

This week’s Artisan Showcase features fan artist Chanapat Srinakkarin and his astounding sculptures of the Diablo III Demon Hunter, Monk, and Witch Doctor! His sculptures were created to the same scale as Sideshow's Barbarian sculpture to form an assembly of heroes poised to defend Sanctuary. Chanapat put a lot of painstaking detail into his sculptures, and not only are the figures covered from head-to-toe in exquisite armor and props, but they are armed to the teeth with weapons that lust for demon blood. 

If that wasn't enough, the figures rest on carefully-sculpted bases that feature everything from discarded demon bones to rocks, skulls, and more. Check out all the details below!

If that's still not enough for you, some of heads are interchangeable, such as the face on his fierce Witch Doctor.

Chanapat was kind enough to share an variety of photos with us, and we encourage you to take a look at each of them in order to take in the full scope of his incredible sculpting and painting talent.

Chanapat hopes to create a Wizard sculpture to round out the five heroes of the original Diablo III, but he first wants to level up his own Wizard and do some research about what armor and weapons he wants his Wizard sculpture to wield.

Which are your favorite pieces that he's created? What about your favorite detail on one of his sculptures? What armor and weapons would you like to see him sculpt for his Wizard sculpture? Let us know in the comments below!

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"Death, at last, shall spread its wings over all…"

A presence more sinister than any demon hangs over Sanctuary….

It watched from the shadows as a hero of nephalem lineage struck down Diablo, the Prime Evil, and trapped the demon lord within the Black Soulstone. 

It waited in silence as the mortal armies of Sanctuary crushed the leaderless remnants of the Burning Hells and scattered them into the stinging winds of Kehjistan.

Now, as hope springs anew, its long vigil has ended. 

Shrouded in mystery and imbued with a power as ancient as the universe itself, it comes to the war-torn world of Sanctuary. It cannot be stopped. There is no escape. 

In its wake, only death will remain.

The next chapter in Sanctuary's epic saga has been unveiled. Prepare to take on Death itself in Diablo III's upcoming expansion set: Reaper of Souls. 

In Reaper of Souls, players will explore haunting new environments and face down fearsome new enemies within and beyond the world of Sanctuary as they seek to unlock the mysteries of Malthael, the Angel of Death. 

Stalwart adventurers can choose to continue their journey as one of five existing heroes—the Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor, or Wizard—or adopt the mantle of a new class: the Crusader, a fierce melee warrior whose command of the battlefield is matched only by his unwavering conviction. 

Advance through additional levels of supremacy, mastering bold new powers of raw, demon-slaying potential along the way. Customize your strengths with an improved Paragon system. Battle your way through newly randomized 3D maps and epic new quests in Act V. And test your mettle in all-new game modes—including Loot Runs and Nephalem Trials—designed to provide players with a highly replayable (and highly rewarding) end-game experience. 

For more information, check out the official press release and be sure to visit the new Diablo III: Reaper of Souls web page for feature details, screenshots, concept art, gameplay teaser trailer, and more.

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PS3 and Xbox 360 gamers will soon be able to join the fight for the fate of Sanctuary and face off against the Lord of Terror. To celebrate the release of Diablo III on console, we're prepping an all-new TV spot to hit the airwaves. Check out an early screening on YouTube below, and get ready for the hellgates to open on console, September 3.

Join the fight for Sanctuary today! Visit diablo3.com/console for preorder information, screenshots, gameplay videos, and more.