Got an "official" email back from strat first today. I emailed them a week or so ago about the release:
"Dear Peter,
Thanks very much for your interest in Paradox’s latest, Two Thrones.
This title was released in North America January 27th and is currently available at your local Gamestop and Electronics Boutique.
Hope this information is helpful.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or need more information.
Best regards,
Maria Loreto
Sales Manager
Strategy First"
So its official anyway its been released, now I just have to get on the gamestop guys to get the box in the store (told me twice it hadnt shipped). So if your looking for the game, like me, and cant find it in retail its been released and its now in the retailers hand. If it dosent show up by friday I will probably order it over the web.