Early Morning Launch Events Planned NationwideGRAPEVINE, Texas, Apr 19, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host early morning video game launch events at over 3,000 of its U.S. GameStop and EB Games locations on April 22, 2007. The events will celebrate the much-anticipated release of Nintendo's Pokemon(R) Diamond and Pokemon Pearl for the Nintendo DS.

Many GameStop and EB Games locations nationwide will open as early as 8:00 a.m., however, customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact opening hour for the launch event.

Bob McKenzie, GameStop's Senior Vice President of Merchandising, commented that, "Whether you are new to the world of Pokemon or a long-time fan of the franchise, the new Pokemon Diamond and Pearl video games are guaranteed to get you hooked."

To find a store near you, log on to www.GameStop.com or www.EBGames.com, and search using the 'Store Locator' option.

About GameStop

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates over 4,700 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 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: www.gamestop.com/corporate.

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Chris Olivera
Divisional Vice President,
Corporate Communications
GameStop Corp.
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