I've just come back from my local Game store (where I have my pre-order) and they confirmed they are having a midnight launch on the 9th....... BUT..., they did tell me that if I go in this Thursday and pay for all Destiny pre-orders in advance, I could go in and collect the bag with my name on it from 10.00pm on the 8th when they open!! I could be back home, loaded, beer open and ready to go by midnight! They also said that the hard back limited edition strategy guide would be £17.99 (normal RRP £25) when bought with the pre-ordered copy of the game. (You can also pick up the new Spiderman game on special offer as well - £10 - no interest for me)