FYI -Dont buy from GameStop if you want in early....check this link for the news...
http://forums.fallenearth.com/fallenearth/showthread.php?t=18810
and check this link for digital download early access info:
http://forums.fallenearth.com/fallenearth/showthread.php?t=17546
Also have a look in general discussion area below. Maybe Heero needs to create a new thread for this confusing topic.
Traveler