Cataclysm collector's edition only be available at retail

The content and pricing for its hotly anticipated World of Warcraft expansion collector's edition has been announced.

Speculation has it that the big day will happen within the current calendar year While the developers continue to be coy with the release date. Interestingly, the Cataclysm collector's edition will only be available at retail, a curious move considering the mad rush by most gaming companies to do away with box costs and restrict customers to a more profitable digital-download model.

In addition to the Cataclysm game content, collector's edition buyers will be treated to a 176-page art book, a miniature Deathwing in-game pet, a Deathwing mouse pad, World of Warcraft TCG cards, and a Cataclysm soundtrack.