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Sweepstakes Offers Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Fans a Shot at Prizes Fit for a Soldier

October 6, 2009

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2009-- For the next 5 weeks, fans of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 need to stay on their toes. GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today kicks off its “Surprize Attack” sweepstakes to help launch Modern Warfare 2, the sixth installment in the iconic Call of Duty series. More than 2,600 killer prizes are available through Nov. 10 in this sweepstakes created exclusively for GameStop pre-order customers.

Entering the “Surprize Attack” sweepstakes is simple. Fans can pre-order the game at any local GameStop or online at www.gamestop.com and use their receipt code or online order confirmation number to enter. The code can be entered up to twice a day before 11:10:09 a.m. and 11:10:09 p.m. CT on the “Surprize Attack” website, www.surprizeattack.com, for a chance to win prizes in 80 random drawings. Consumers can also opt-in to the Task Force 141 mobile game for impromptu missions and more chances to win.

GameStop is offering several levels of prizes during the sweepstakes including:

  • Tricked-out Hummer H2
  • Ducati Hypermotard 1100 motorcycle
  • Zodiac inflatable boat
  • 100,000 rubles (approximately $3,300 USD)
  • Polaris snowmobile
  • Night vision goggles
  • Laser range finders
  • Smart phones
  • Autographed artwork
  • Binoculars
  • Exclusive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 branded wearables

The top prizes, including the Hummer H2, Ducati motorcycle, Polaris snowmobile, and 100,000 rubles will be interspersed throughout the sweepstakes. The entry pool resets every 12 hours, so fans can enter twice a day during the sweepstakes period. There is a limit of one prize per person, family or household.

For complete rules and additional details, visit a local GameStop retail location or www.surprizeattack.com. No purchase necessary to participate. Purchase does not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited.

Note: Customers who pre-ordered the game prior to Oct. 1 can go to www.surprizeattack.com to register.

About GameStop Corp.

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 6,333 retail stores in 17 countries worldwide. The company also operates an e-commerce site, GameStop.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.

Source: GameStop Corp.

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GameStop Corp.
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GameStop Corp.
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