Exclusive Star Wars Collector's Item Available at Participating Locations

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2008--Dust off your Jedi gear and tune up the old lightsabre--the force is being unleashed Monday night. GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host midnight events for the release of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed by LucasArts Entertainment on Monday, September 15, 2008.

Beginning at 10 p.m., more than 2,000 stores will transform themselves into a galaxy far, far away and will challenge the Star Wars faithful with a variety of Star Wars contests and trivia challenges. An exclusive Star Wars Stormtrooper Commander Collectible Figurine will be available at participating locations while supplies last.

This highly anticipated game allows players to train with Darth Vader as his secret apprentice to help with the journey to unleash the power of the Force. It will take you on an adventurous voyage giving you the ability to choose your own destiny. Upgrade the Secret Apprentice's four Core force and confront new adversaries created especially for the game.

To participate, visit a local GameStop store for details. To find a local store, log on to www.gamestop.com, and search using the 'Store Locator.'

About GameStop Corp.

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 5,557 retail stores in 16 countries worldwide. The company also operates two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication. GameStop Corp. sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories for 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: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.

CONTACT: Chris Olivera
VP, Corporate Communications/Public Affairs
GameStop Corp.
(817) 722-7253
or
Beth Sharum
Manager, Corporate Communications
GameStop Corp.
(817) 722-7281

SOURCE: GameStop Corp.