GRAPEVINE, Texas - (Business Wire) GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), today announced that it will host
“Madden Mania
” events on Monday, August 11, 2008, at over 3,000 of its U.S. GameStop stores for the launch of MADDEN NFL
’09 by Electronic Arts. The festivities mark the beginning of the NFL video game season and celebrate the 20
th Anniversary of the game with MADDEN NFL
’09 tournaments, tailgate events and a variety of contests leading up to the 12:01 a.m. Tuesday release. Customers who reserved MADDEN NFL
’09 will also receive an exclusive coupon playbook worth $50 when they purchase any version of the game from GameStop.
Most participating GameStop locations will begin their parties at 10:00 p.m. local time; however, customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact time of the event.
Celebrating 20 years of innovation and counting, MADDEN NFL ’09 delivers its most complete NFL football package ever. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or picking up the game for the first time, players of all skill levels will enjoy a unique, yet challenging experience with the innovative Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the game to match your playing style. With more than 85 new features and enhancements, MADDEN NFL ’09 is the most authentic and adaptable game in sports video game history.
To participate, visit a local GameStop store for details. To find a local store, log on to GameStop.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 5,453 retail stores in 16 countries worldwide. The company also operates two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) 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
