So I was looking at picking this up and having it install overnight, but...
I like to check around to see if any websites are having any sales. I check Green Man Gaming as they are one of the "official" distributors per the Guild Wars 2 facebook page, and I see this (under Customer Notes):
"PURCHASES ON OR AFTER 8TH AUGUST WILL NOT INCLUDE THE 3 DAY EARLY ACCESS OR ACCESS TO BETA WEEKENDS!
ACTIVATION KEYS WILL BE SENT OUT IN TIME FOR THE RELEASE DATE AT 0:00 AM PACIFIC TIME (GMT -7:00) ON 28TH AUGUST 2012!"
Does anyone know if this applies to other retailers, or if GMG is mistaken here? I only want to purchase now if I can get in on the head start. Otherwise, I'll wait a few days.