GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), today announced that it will host “Finish the Fight” midnight events on Monday, September 24, 2007, at over 3,700 of its U.S. GameStop and EB Games stores for the launch of HALO 3 by Microsoft. The events mark one of the biggest entertainment launches of 2007 and will include Halo trivia contests and Halo 2 challenges that will lead up to the first sale of the game at 12:01a.m. Halo fans can also check out GameStop’s “Halo Store” featuring over two dozen licensed accessories including Wireless Spartan Controllers, T-Shirts and scaled replicas.
Most participating GameStop and EB Games locations will begin their countdown to launch at 9:00 p.m. local time; however, customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact time of the event.
To participate, visit a local GameStop or EB Games store for details. To find a local store, log on to GameStop.com or EBGames.com, and search using the 'Store Locator.'
About GameStop Corp.
Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. is the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 4,954 retail stores across the United States and in sixteen countries worldwide. The company also operates two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.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 next generation 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.gamestop.com/corporate.
Contacts:
Chris Olivera
Divisional Vice President
Corporate
Communications
GameStop Corp.
(817) 424-2130
