Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising officially launches June 21st, but you can draw your swords and start fighting early tomorrow.

It was a little over two years ago that Heatwave Interactive resurrected Gods & Heroes from oblivion, but in just over a week the game will finally have its long overdue official launch.

The head start for Gods & Heroes kicks off on Tuesday and the only way to start playing early is to pre-order the game from one of several outlets. Pre-order players will gain early access to the game starting tomorrow and several in-game pre-order items. If you're not sure what outlet offers which exclusive Gods & Heroes items, Heatwave Interactive has added a new Purchasing FAQ with all the details you need to get the one that's right for you.

If you need more information about the game, be sure to check out our Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising preview from GDC 2011.

While you wait for head start to begin, be sure to check out the new quirky Gods & Heroes video embed after the break.