GRAPEVINE, Texas, Sept. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the past, GameStop has offered early access for top game launches, and this week’s NBA 2K19 20^th Anniversary Edition release is no different. On Thursday, Sept. 6 at 9 p.m., gamers can pick up their copy of NBA 2K19 20^th Anniversary Edition early before the official launch on Sept. 7. Additionally, the company is offering early access to the standard edition at 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10.

“We know gamers can’t wait to get their hands on the year’s most anticipated titles, and as the world’s largest video game retailer, GameStop has the ability to grant our customers early access to NBA 2K19,” said Eric Bright, vice president of Merchandising for GameStop.

Gamers who choose to buy digitally can take advantage of early Preload. Consumers can purchase the digital version now in store or on GameStop.com to preload the 20^th Anniversary Edition immediately, and Standard Edition preload kicks off on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Central 

The 20^th Anniversary Edition of NBA 2K19 includes the following digital items:

• 100,000 Virtual Currency
• 50,000 MyTEAM points
• 20 MyTEAM League Packs (delivered one a week). Build your perfect fantasy team featuring a guaranteed Sapphire LeBron card and more!
• 10 MyTEAM Heat Check Packs (delivered one a week beginning at the start of the NBA season)
• Sapphire LeBron James and Sapphire Giannis Antetokounmpo MyTEAM cards
• 5 LeBron-themed murals for MyCOURT
• LeBron MyCOURT design
• King's Collection - Nike LeBron apparel & footwear (25 pairs!) 

20th Anniversary Physical Contents:

• Poster
• Sticker sheet
• Wristband

To learn more about the NBA 2K19 20^th Anniversary Edition, or the Standard Edition, go to www.GameStop.com or get all the details from store associates at your local GameStop.

About GameStop
GameStop, the world’s largest video game retailer, offers the best selection of new and pre-owned video gaming consoles, accessories and video game titles, in both physical and digital formats. GameStop also offers fans a wide variety of pop vinyl toys, collectibles, board games and more. Through GameStop’s unique buy-sell-trade program, gamers can trade in video game consoles, games, and accessories, as well as consumer electronics for cash or in-store credit. The retailer operates thousands of locations around the world under the GameStop, EB Games and Micromania retail brands. Fans can find their local GameStop store using the company’s online store locator tool.

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Contact:
Alexis Barsalou
GameStop Public Relations
469-999-4975
alexisbarsalou@gamestop.com

Source: GameStop Corporation