Microsoft sent along this press release announcing an Age of Empires 3 Collector's Edition release. Priced at $69.99, the Collector's Edition includes a hardbound 210-page "The Art of Empires" book, a "Making of Age of Empires III" DVD with behind-the-scenes video and commentary, the official Age of Empires III soundtrack, a 43-in. x 27-in. full-color poster of concept art, an exclusive player's guide, and a special game manual. Age of Empires 3 will ship October 25.