Celebrate the Launch of the New “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” Videogame
with a Day of Giveaways, Previews, Promotions, & More
Receive two movie tickets to see ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ film in
theaters
GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 24, 2014--
Today, GameStop,
in collaboration with Activision
Publishing and Sony
Pictures Entertainment, announced that it will be hosting “The
Amazing Spider-Man 2” Day at all of its retail locations across the U.S.
on April 29. Timed to celebrate the release of The Amazing Spider-Man
2 videogame, customers will be greeted by special giveaways,
previews, and trade-in promotions.
During this one-day-only event, customers that purchase the game will
receive the exclusive “Web Threads Suit Pack” (PS4, PS3, X360, XB1), a
DLC pack containing four super-powered suits to be worn by Spider-Man.
While in-store, customers will also be treated to exclusive footage from
the upcoming film and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the
video game.
Fans that arrive early to purchase the game will be in for an added
bonus exclusive to GameStop customers. Customers that purchase the game
will receive two (2) movie tickets (estimated $20 value, while supplies
last) to see The Amazing Spider-Man 2 film when it hits theaters
on May 2. These are limited in supply and will be given out on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Releasing on April 29 at all U.S. GameStop stores for the Sony
PlayStation® 4 for $59.99, the PlayStation® 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U for
$49.99, Windows PC for $39.99 and the Nintendo 3DS for $29.99, The
Amazing Spider-Man 2 is the sequel to the 2012 gaming title, The
Amazing Spider-Man. Featuring an open-world with enhanced visuals,
architecture and challenges, the first Spider-Man title to release on
next-generation platforms is set to deliver a more diverse and engaging
experience.
As a special bonus, PowerUp Rewards Pro members that trade-in any items
toward the purchase of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will receive a
bonus 40 percent in-store credit. All other customers will receive a
bonus in-store credit of 30 percent.
For more information regarding the video game and how to pre-order, as
well as “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” Day, customers can visit a
local GameStop store or www.GameStop.com.
About GameStop Corp.
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company
headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is a global, multichannel video game,
consumer electronics, and wireless services retailer. GameStop operates
more than 6,600 stores across 15 countries. The company’s consumer
product network also includes www.gamestop.com;
www.Kongregate.com,
a leading browser-based game site; Game Informer®
magazine, the world’s leading print and digital video game publication; www.buymytronics.com,
an online consumer electronics trade-in platform; Spring
Mobile, an authorized dealer of AT&T wireless services; and Simply
Mac, the largest certified retailer of Apple’s full line of products.
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About “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”
We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important conflict has been
within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter
Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The
Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that his greatest battle is
about to begin.
It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s
no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the
hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man
comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers
from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence
of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful
than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns,
Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common:
Oscorp. Directed by Marc Webb. Produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach.
Screenplay by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner. Screen Story
by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner and James Vanderbilt.
Based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment
Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global
operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and
distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution;
television networks; digital content creation and distribution;
operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment
products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney
Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based
entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000
characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel
utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and
publishing, including licensing the Spider-Man universe to Sony
Pictures. For more information visit marvel.com.
© MARVEL
Source: GameStop Corp.
Contact:
Kyle Stephenson
GameStop – Public Relations
817-722-7735
kylestephenson@gamestop.com
