Launch Events Kick Off Madden NFL '08 Video Game Season

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2007--GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), today announced that it will host "Monday Night Madness" parties on Monday, August 13, 2007, at over 3,000 of its U.S. GameStop and EB Games stores for the launch of Madden NFL '08 by Electronic Arts. The festivities kick off the NFL video game season and will include tailgate events, a variety of football challenges and a Madden NFL '07 tournament leading up to the highly anticipated midnight release.

Most participating GameStop and EB Games locations will begin their parties at 11:00 p.m. local time; however, customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact time of the event.

One of the hottest video game franchises, Madden NFL '08 takes football game play to a new level with an all-new read and react system, front office mode and player moves.

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

About GameStop Corp.

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 4,816 retail stores across the United States and in sixteen countries worldwide. The company also owns two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.com, and Game Informer 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: Chris Olivera
Divisional Vice President
Corporate Communications
GameStop Corp.
(817) 424-2130

SOURCE: GameStop Corp.