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.
With festivities at stores kicking off Monday at 9 p.m., Modern Warfare 2 fans
will have an opportunity to play the highly anticipated game prior to launch, as
well as to enter the "going camo" face painting contest and Call of Duty trivia
contest.
"A blockbuster title such as this places the spotlight on video gaming as
mainstream entertainment," said Tony Bartel, executive vice president of
merchandising and marketing for GameStop. "We anticipate Call of Duty: Modern
Warfare 2 will not only be the biggest video game launch of the year, but the
biggest launch in GameStop`s history."
The most-anticipated game of the year and the sequel to the best-selling
first-person action game of all time, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 continues
the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat
dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. Call of Duty: Modern
Warfare 2 will be available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system
from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.
For more information on an event near you, log on to
www.gamestop.com/codmidnight.
About GameStop Corp.
Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. is the world's largest video game
and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 6,333 retail stores in
17 countries worldwide. The company also operates GameStop.com and publishes
Game Informer magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication.
GameStop Corp. sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories
for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the
company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other
merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the
company's corporate website: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.
Chris Olivera
VP, Corporate Communications/Public Affairs
GameStop Corp.
(817) 722-7253
or
Beth Sharum
Manager, Corporate Communications
GameStop Corp.
(817) 722-7281
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