More than 4,400 U.S. locations to host early play events
GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2012--
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. local time, Halo fans will have
an opportunity to play the iconic game prior to midnight as well as
participate in various Halo-themed challenges.
Customers that pre-order and purchase Halo 4 at GameStop will
also receive some exciting exclusive content – all voted on by Halo fans
– including the War Games Haven Premium Theme, Arctic Battle Rifle Skin
and the "Forest" armor skin, a set of cool, customizable armor for use
in Halo Infinity multiplayer matches. Voting on the fourth and final
pre-order exclusive closes on Nov. 4, so there’s still time to cast your
vote today at www.GameStop.com/Halo4.
In addition to exclusive pre-order bonuses, GameStop customers get a 30%
trade bonus on any games traded toward the purchase of Halo 4.
Visit www.GameStop.com/GamesForLess
for more details.
Pick up a copy of Halo 4 at GameStop locations on Nov. 6, 2012.
For more information on an event near you, visit www.GameStop.com/HaloEvent.
About GameStop Corp.
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company
headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is the world's largest multichannel
video game retailer. GameStop's retail network and family of brands
include 6,628 company-operated stores in 15 countries worldwide and
online at www.GameStop.com.
The network also includes: www.Kongregate.com,
a leading browser-based game site; Game Informer(R) magazine, the
leading multi-platform video game publication; Spawn Labs, a streaming
technology company; and a digital PC game distribution platform
available at http://www.GameStop.com/PC.
General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's
corporate website. Follow GameStop on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/GameStop
and find GameStop on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/GameStop.
Source: GameStop Corp.
Larine Nixon
Corporate Communications
GameStop Corp.
817-722-7579
LarineNixon@gamestop.com
