GameStop Hypes "Gears of War 2" with In-Store Tournaments
Participants Receive Extra 30 Percent Trade-In Credit During Event
GRAPEVINE, Texas, Jul 23, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host GEARS OF WAR video game tournaments at 2,000 of its U.S. GameStop locations on Friday, July 25, 2008.
Each tournament will provide players with an opportunity to test their skills one-on-one with other contestants in a single-elimination tournament. Participating GameStop locations will begin their tournaments at 9:30 p.m., local time.
Customers who trade in used games during the tournament will receive an extra 30 percent trade-in credit good toward the reservation of GEARS OF WAR 2, which is available this November. In addition to the tournament and used game trade-in credit, enthusiasts can watch an exclusive 4-minute DVD created by Microsoft and Epic Games. The DVD features a personal introduction from GEARS OF WAR 2 lead designer, Cliffy B, a montage of GEARS OF WAR and footage from GEARS OF WAR 2. GEARS OF WAR 2, an Xbox 360 exclusive, continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad as they battle the nightmarish Locust Horde from the underbelly of the planet.
The top four tournament contestants will receive an exclusive GEARS OF WAR t-shirt, and the overall winner will go home with an Xbox 360 1,600-points card. All contestants must check-in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of play, and you must be at least 17 years old to attend or participate in the event.
For additional tournament details and to obtain a list of official rules, visit a local GameStop retail location or www.gamestop.com/gearsafterhours.
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