VGCulture - Digital Copy Tease (Diablo 3)

Official Site: http://us.battle.net/d3/en/?-

Source: http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2012/05/09

My friend informed me that he has Diablo 3 installed on his computer.  I thought he meant the Beta, but he says it's the actual game.  So I looked it up and realized that those who pre-order the digital copy of Diablo 3 were able to download and install the game much like the way some games are released on Steam for download and installment but cannot play it quite just yet.  As the comic suggests, it's to make it fair for those buying it retail who want the physical box and disc in their hands.  Publishers, especially Blizzard, know to look out for all their customers and fans and not just those that are easier to reach.  I can hardly imagine how it's like for my friend and the many other millions who bought the digital copy and has the full game right there in front of them but are not allowed to play it just yet.  Fortunately for them, they get to start playing the second it hits midnight next Monday while those who pre-ordered at a store or online will have to pick it up or wait till it gets delivered.  The week is dragging on longer and longer as the anticipation for Diablo 3's release draws closer.  Stay strong Diablo 3 fans, just...5 more days...