I found out on Amazon that Heroes of Might and Magic V has a very interesting retail price (via Target) so far: the game is now available for preorder at $19.99 USD, which is about half the original price of the previous games of the series. Check out the details here. The estimated release date is February 28, 2006. A link has been added in the Marketplace.

With the beta test under way, preorders being accepted and the holiday season at our door, we're not that far from the countdown to Gold day. Tell us in the comments if you usually preorder a game or wait until it gets to the shelves of your favorite store.