Midnight Openings

11/08/12

To help count down to the highly anticipated release of Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, more than 4,400 U.S. GameStop (NYSE: GME) stores will host midnight launch events on Monday night (Nov. 12, 2012) leading up to the 12:01 a.m. launch on Nov. 13, 2012. Store events kick off Monday at 8:00 p.m. local time, giving Call of Duty fans the chance to play the epic game prior to midnight and take part in Call of Duty-themed activities.

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11/02/12

Master Chief makes his long-awaited return in less than a week with the launch of Halo 4, and GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, is helping fans get into the action sooner. The retailer will host midnight launch events for Halo 4 at more than 4,400 U.S. stores on Monday night (Nov. 5, 2012) leading up to the 12:01 a.m. launch on Nov. 6, 2012. With festivities at stores kicking off Monday at 9:00 p.m. more...

02/29/12

Gamers everywhere will prepare to team up with Commander Shepard in the fight to take Earth back when Mass Effect™ 3 hits store shelves in North America on March 6. In celebration of the game’s launch, GameStop (NYSE: GME) today announced that more than 3,600 stores will host midnight events nationwide.

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11/03/11

Stock the fridge, load up on nacho cheese chips and call for back-up, it’s time for Midnight Warfare. To help count down to the launch of the highly anticipated Call of Duty Modern: Warfare 3, more than 4,400 GameStop (NYSE:GME) U.S. locations will host Midnight Warfare events on Monday night (Nov. 7, 2011) leading up to the 12:01 a.m. launch on Nov. 8, 2011.

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08/23/11

Having combo play withdrawals? Have the calluses on your thumbs worn off? No need to fret-Madden NFL is back. GameStop, Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest multichannel retailer of video games, today announced it will host events for the launch of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 12 at more than 2,100 of its U.S. locations on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. Beginning at 10:00 p.m. local time, Madden fans from across the nation can sport their team colors and more...

08/12/11

Do you have the guts to go commando? For the next eight weeks, fans of the Gears of War franchise should be ready to drop everything at a moment's notice, because GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest multichannel retailer of video games, kicks off its "Go Commando" sweepstakes today. To help launch Gear of War 3, the final installment in the iconicvideo game series, GameStop is giving away more than 3,600 commando-worthy prizes now more...

03/24/11

“The previews don't do it justice.” “Hooked.” “The depth of the 3D really immerses you.” “Psyched.” These are just some of the words that are being used to describe the Nintendo 3DS by GameStop (NYSE:GME) customers. The world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games today announced that it will host events at more than 3,000 of its U.S. stores around the launch of the highly anticipated Nintendo 3DS. The festivities at GameStop include more...

11/23/10

GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, is offering Black Friday shoppers the chance to check off their gift lists early. On Nov. 26, more than 800 stores nationwide will open at 12:01 a.m. to kick off the year’s most anticipated shopping event. The remaining 3,700 stores will open at 5 a.m. Customers should check in advance with their local store for exact times.

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11/05/10

GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host events at 4,408 of its stores Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 leading up to the midnight release of the year's most anticipated entertainment launch, Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Call of Duty(R): Black Ops. This represents the largest number of stores opened for a midnight launch event in GameStop history. more...

11/02/10

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host midnight events to celebrate the launch of Kinect, Microsoft's new full-body motion sensor designed exclusively for Xbox 360.More than 2,000 U.S. GameStop stores will re-open at 10 p.m. local time on Nov.

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09/09/10

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) today announced plans to kick-off the highly anticipated Halo: Reach in a manner befitting the best-selling Xbox franchise of all time. Sept. 13 midnight launch events in almost 4,000 GameStop stores nationwide will pay tribute to the long-awaited prequel to the Halo series that represents the culmination of 10 years of experience crafting groundbreaking video games for millions of dedicated Halo fans worldwide. more...

08/05/10

Turn on the Zydeco music and put on your beads. It's time to celebrate Madden Gras! GameStop, Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host Madden Gras midnight events to celebrate the launch of Electronic Arts' Madden NFL 11 and this year's cover athlete, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.More than 3,000 of its U.S. locations will channel the Big Easy at 10:00 p.m more...

07/21/10

Midnight Launch Detected! GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host events at 3,000 of its stores Monday, July 26, 2010, leading up to the 12:01 a.m. release of Blizzard Entertainment(R)'s highly anticipated Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty. Starcraft II is the sequel to the ground-breaking, real-time strategy game, Starcraft, one of the most successful and beloved more...

03/11/10

The time has come to return to the realm of Kratos. GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host midnight launch events for God of War III on Monday, March 15, at more than 3,500 stores nationwide. Leading up to the first sale of the game, the Kratos faithful can participate in:

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03/03/10

GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host midnight launch events for Final Fantasy XIII on Monday, March 8, at more than 3,200 stores nationwide. Leading up to midnight, Final Fantasy fanatics can participate in:

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02/25/10

GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced it is hosting midnight launch events for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on Monday, March 1, at more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Event-goers will get the chance to test their combat skills with a tank building challenge, commando dress up contest and soldier skill challenge.

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02/04/10

GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host midnight launch events for BioShock 2 on Monday, Feb. 8, at more than 2,500 stores nationwide. Leading up to midnight, Big Daddies everywhere can step into the world of Rapture by participating in:

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11/04/09

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host events at 4,250 of its stores Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, leading up to the midnight release of Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 2. This represents the largest number of stores opened for a midnight launch event in GameStop history.

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10/07/09

GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host midnight openings for Electronic Arts’ Brütal Legend and Sony’s Uncharted 2: Among Thieves at more than 800 stores nationwide. On Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, both action-thriving rock n’ roll junkies and thieving treasure-seekers can visit participating GameStop locations to be the first to get their hands on the new games more...

09/17/09

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host midnight events for the launch of Halo 3: ODST, the latest edition in the iconic Halo franchise. More than 3,600 U.S. locations will kick off the festivities on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, counting down to the first sale of ODST at 12:01 a.m. with:

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08/10/09

GameStop, Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host midnight events for the launch of Electronic Arts’ Madden NFL 10 at more than 3,000 of its U.S. locations on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009. Madden fans from across the nation can sport their team colors and participate in pre-game warm-up challenges including:

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07/09/09

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host midnight launch events for Electronic Arts’ NCAA Football 10 at more than 1,300 of its U.S. locations on Monday, July 13, 2009.

Football fans from any conference will have their chance to represent their team by participating in several activities including:

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03/27/09

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), announced today it will host events on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at approximately 400 of its U.S. stores in celebration of the midnight launch for Guitar Hero: Metallica. Likewise, more than 2,600 stores on Sunday, March 29, will open early at 9 a.m. to begin their celebration of the video game release.

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03/20/09

GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host early opening video game launch events at more than 3,000 of its U.S. locations on Sunday, March 22, 2009. These events kick off the much-anticipated release of Nintendo’s Pokémon Platinum for the Nintendo DS.

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03/11/09

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host Outbreak ’09 events at 3,000 of its stores to mark of the midnight release of Capcom®’s Resident Evil® 5 on Thursday, March 12, 2009.

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