GRAPEVINE, Texas, Feb 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today kicks off its "Be the Envy of the Gods" sweepstakes to help launch the highly anticipated PlayStation(R) 3 (PS3(TM)) God of War(R) III, the final installment in the acclaimed God of War series. More than 2,000 ungodly prizes are available through March 15 in this sweepstakes created exclusively for GameStop pre-order customers.

Entering the "Be the Envy of the Gods" 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 daily on the website, www.gamestop.com/gow3, for a chance to win instant and weekly grand prizes.

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

• Sony Home Entertainment system
• VIP experience at a premier music festival
• Free pizza for a year
• Mixed Martial Arts VIP experience in Las Vegas

Select consumers will receive notification of instant win prizes and will still be eligible for the grand prizes. Instant win prizes include Kratos masks, a God of War III graphic theme for the PS3, God of War III themed t-shirts for PlayStation(R)HOME avatars and digital strategy guides.

For complete rules and additional details, visit a local GameStop retail location or www.gamestop.com/gow3. No purchase necessary to participate. Purchase does not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited.

Note: Customers who pre-ordered the game prior to Feb.17 can go to www.gamestop.com/gow3 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 6,457 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.

About God of War III

Developed exclusively for the PlayStation family of products, the God of War series is a multi-million unit-selling franchise. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's Santa Monica Studios, the God of War video game brings epic battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos at the center of carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him. God of War III will be available on March 16. For more information, please visit the official game website at www.godofwar.com.

SOURCE: GameStop Corp.

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