GameStop/EB Games Store at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles Will

Host Official Nintendo Midnight Launch on the West Coast

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2006--GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) (NYSE:GME.B), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, announced today that it will host midnight launch events at over 2,000 of its U.S. GameStop and EB Games stores in celebration of the release of Nintendo's revolutionary new Wii video game console. At the stroke of midnight on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, customers who have reserved a system are guaranteed availability at their local store.

For GameStop and EB Games customers in Southern California, Nintendo has joined with GameStop to host the official Nintendo midnight launch party of the Wii at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles. Fans that can't wait to get their hands on Wii will be able to join in the launch excitement with live music and entertainment, fun, games, special guests and a countdown to the moment that will change the way video games are played forever.

Designed for young and old, novices and experts, Wii features the Wii Remote that lets players control the action on their TV screens through the motion of the controller itself.

To participate in local events, visit a GameStop or EB Games store for details. To find your local store, log on to www.GameStop.com or www.EBGames.com, and search using the 'Store Locator.'

About GameStop Corp.

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) (NYSE:GME.B) is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates over 4,600 retail stores across the United States and in fourteen countries worldwide. The company also owns two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.com, and Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading video and computer game publication. GameStop Corp. sells the most popular new software, hardware and game accessories for the PC and next generation video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells computer and video game magazines and strategy guides, action figures, and other related merchandise.

General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate website: http://www.gamestop.com/corporate/.

CONTACT: GameStop Corp.
Chris Olivera
Divisional Vice President
Corporate Communications
(817) 424-2130

SOURCE: GameStop Corp.