If anyone is trying to get Call of Duty Black Ops (or any other video game) Before it's comes out then i may can help you. First thing you have to do is find a store that really isn't popular. A game store to be exact, Something like Gameexpress or gamestoday. a Place that sells game but isn't popular like Gamestop, Toysrus, or Walmart. The reason why you don't wanna go into a game store like Gamestop or wal-mart is Because when you go into the store and ask the employees if they have a game before the OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE, they WILL NOT sell it to you and/or may kick you out the store. You Wanna hit up a store like like Gamestore like gameespress or gamestoday because they will sell you games before the release date. Sometimes they may want a little extra cash but some don't. This is how i received my copy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. i Went to the gamestop every day after school and check to see if they shipped it to the store. On November 6, i received my copy of Modern warfare 2 and the official release date was the 10th i believe. So thats about a 4-5 day early time release. The Gamestop in located in BROOKYLN, NEW YORK. They also have game store like this the other 4 Boroughs or even outta the New york State itself. So if you live in or live around brooklyn or even have a way to get into brooklyn or the other boroughs and you want Video Games before the official release date then try to find a local store NOT like gamestop and ask nicely! HOPE I HELP !