From : http://www.amazon.com/Pre-order-Shipment-Clarification/forum/Fx2CV073IGYKIZE/Tx323SVRB68I71Y/1/ref=cm_cd_fp_ef_tft_tp Hello, Here's an update for customers who have pre-ordered Star Wars: The Old Republic that was scheduled to be released on December 20, 2011. Because beta access ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 19, 2011, we've decided to ship the game early to customers starting December 15, 2011. We'll be updating orders over the next two days and new estimated delivery times will appear in Your Account shortly after our updates are complete. These changes will be applied to your account automatically and there is no action needed on your part. Please see below for an update to estimated delivery times based on shipment method. New Estimated Delivery Times for the Contiguous US: * Release Date Delivery - on or before 12/19/2011 * One-Day Delivery - on or before 12/19/2011 * Two-Day Delivery - on or before 12/19/2011 * Standard Shipping - on or before 12/24/2011 * Super Saver Shipping - on or before 12/24/2011 Orders shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and international addresses will also ship earlier than originally planned.

Gday all, Talking of launches and how they went, here's a few I was part of - feel free to add your own : Anarchy Online Terrible - hours of delays and lag. EQ2 Fairly smooth, minor hiccups. LOTRO Smooth, no problems. K.