Just pre order it now, you won't be charged until it ships... any time before then (I'd at least make sure it was a couple days in advance of the earliest proposed release date) just cancel your order, no sweat.

It will be. Most Amazon preorders keep the price until release day and they up it SOMETIMES. The coupon code may run out though. I also love it when they give you the "it'll be there by release date" shipping for free if the game's going to be popular enough. Let's hope so.

i buy lots of things off of amazon and haven't had a pre-order price go up once. but i guess it's possible.

Are you sure about the must have status?

I want this game but I dont want to throw 50$ down the toilet with a so so 5 hours long brawler. Any word about how long is this game supposed to last? anything less than 12 hours is a buy later (and cheaper) for me.

Think that length will be somewhat like other action/stealth titles. You can rush through...or take your time and set up all sorts of Batman style scenarios. Plus, the "time trials" will add some replay value...then if you have the PS3 there are the Joker trials added. Sounds like it should be worth $50. Plus, it's been a LONG TIME since I have seen video game journalists so excited about a superhero game....especially after having several "hands-on" demos. Only the last Wolverine title comes close. *fingers crossed*

Game already looks better then most current gen games