Ok... NC soft had given me a beta code for Aion due to the closing of Tabular Rasa, Which I used; and had the pre-order beta code I received at my store just laying around thinking "What's the point in using it if I'm already in the beta?" The game is set to ship on September 22, unless we get it before then it will be out for pre-orders on the 23 or 24th. But anyway I was looking at the stuff at work on what bonuses you get for per-ordering. Well I just found out that the per-order Beta code is unique to the regular beta codes given out to everyone beta testing Aion.

The Beta code for pre-orders are actually marked differently from regular beta tester codes, and when used you cannot cancel your per-order from gamestop (but who would want to after participating in this game?). In fact I finally inputted the pre-order code and NC Soft gave me a notice saying "It would be best to upgrade your account then to start a new one". So I see my account... it actually says beside it now "Pre-Order" account, and so I believe that days before the actual launch, all of us that pre-ordered Aion, will be allowed access to Aion before everyone else by means of either just updating the current client or DLing a new client specifically to preorders and then finally at launch, entering our serial keys we receive from the hard copy itself to keep our pre-launch characters along with any other extras.

Now that last part is speculation but it makes sence. I'll keep everyone posted from the retail side as time progresses and let you know as it comes closer and closer to release. So those of you who have a beta account and are interested in the game as I am, but have not pre-ordered the game, I say you should go and pre-order it and get that pre-order beta code while supplies last so that you can get all the goodies and bonuses, from what it's looking like these bonuses are alot better and more useful then just some show off pet that does nothing or an accessory that only makes you "look cool" with out any stat bonuses.

GameSTOP Pre-Order Bonus:
" Reserve Aion and receive exclusive in-game items as well as early access to Aion. The preorder bonus comes with:

* Access to all Aion pre-launch events, and early head-start access to Aion live game.
* Access to Aion server and character pre-selection.
* Exclusive in-game items including the Dark Cloud Helmet (stat boost), Talisman of Lodas (XP boost), and the GameStop Exclusive Ancient Ring of Fire.

Available for online and in-store customers only while supplies last. Orders may not be canceled once beta code has been sent

Online / In-Store Pickup Customers: A unique code giving you early access and exclusive in-game items will be emailed within 24 hours of ordering.

Store Customers: A pre-order card giving you early access and exclusive in-game items will be available at time of reservation."

And if you Pre-order the Collectors Edition, you get alot of other bonuses.

Anyway, that's all I have for now, I'll try and keep you all posted.