GameStop to Host "Football Frenzy" Parties Nationwide
Launch Events Kick Off NCAA Football '09 Video Game
GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2008--GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), today announced that it will host "Football Frenzy" parties on Monday, July 14, 2008, at approximately 1,000 of its U.S. GameStop stores for the launch of NCAA Football '09 by Electronic Arts. 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.
Powered behind groundbreaking gameplay controls and unique college-style animations, NCAA Football '09 arrives on campus with all the excitement and pageantry of a storied college bowl game. Develop a loyal fan base with an adrenaline-pumping Home Field Advantage and see if you can build your legacy in the Online Dynasty Mode. With authentic collegiate gameplay and thousands of school specific plays, college Saturdays jump to life like never before with NCAA Football '09.
To participate, visit a local GameStop or EB Games store for details. To find a local store, log on to GameStop.com, and search using the 'Store Locator.'
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