In the benelux (Belgium and Netherlands) something weird is going on. I read on gamefaqs (yes I know

) that some were able to buy Skyrim today at probably the largest gaming store chain in both countries.
With that in mind I set of and went to the local store of said chain.
To my Surprise I was indeed able to buy it... and went home happy, however here is the odd part: apparently they broke the street-date with consent of the publisher.
So either... the game selling industry (because nearly all large game orientated stores are selling early) is willingly breaking street-date or someone at Beth in Europe has given an OK which they shouldn't have.
If the chain in question is to blame, than I don't get it. Nearly 80% of their customers were still buying MW3 and no one, except those following the internet, is aware that it is available.
Maybe double revenue???
If Beth made a mistake, I also don't get it. There is a stench of piracy among those who have the game early, they do their best to keep stuff "secret" and are very strict (rightfully so) on leaked footage..
So.. what's going on? Did we see a massive ignoring street-date by a large gaming chain, or did someone at Beth Europe fall asleep..
On a side note when I loaded up (360) I did get an update available screen so the day one patch also seems to be live as well. ( size 3mb)