http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=645921Gamestop for ya mentions having a internet connection for the game. "During initial installation of Half-Life 2 an internet connection is required to authenticate the game.
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Date/
Time Location Activity
Nov 16, 2004
9:39 A.M.
ORLANDO, FL, US
DELIVERY
7:23 A.M. ORLANDO, FL, US OUT FOR DELIVERY
6:54 A.M. ORLANDO, FL, US ARRIVAL SCAN
6:47 A.M. ORLANDO, FL, US DEPARTURE SCAN
5:57 A.M. ORLANDO, FL, US ARRIVAL SCAN
4:19 A.M. LOUISVILLE, KY, US DEPARTURE SCAN
1:39 A.M. LOUISVILLE, KY, US ORIGIN SCAN
Nov 15, 2004
12:20 A.M.
US
BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED
And I preordered on the 15th at 3pm'ish heh.
Yes EB is good at delivering the goods.