This is awesome, im really excited for ID that a pirated release hasnt hit the scene yet. This should mean that people that otherwise would have downloaded this game may actually just go out and buy it. I know theres a couple games that I liked but almost didnt go buy because I downloaded them. This whole waiting for a store to receive a paper box with a plastic cd in it seems ridiculous. I would gladly have paid id $99.99 for a 3 day early release of this title. Even if it was a internet download or something. At least it would give me something to do this weekend. Oh well, my hopes is that the late pirate release means ID/Activision sell more units- ive been a long time fan of id & i think carmack needs a few more ferrari's (he doesnt have an enzo yet, does he?)