GameStop: Midnight Launch, Prizes For Modern Warfare 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2There was little to no chance GameStop wasn't going to hold a midnight launch for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. They do it every year for Madden and Infinity Ward's sequel could easily outsell this year's Madden entry.
So yes, most GameStop locations will be holding midnight launch events for the hotly anticipated title that releases on November 10 (so the festivities would begin a few hours earlier on late November 9). A few local stores around here will be running little promotions where those who show up will actually be able to play the game during a brief competition, while other stores will supposedly have nifty giveaway prizes. For even more goodies, head on over to SuprizeAttack, where you can enter to win any number of prizes. If you have pre-ordered the game, you have two chances per day to win some Modern Warfare 2 gear, and that includes a TF 141 wristband, a CoD: MW2 Carabineer, a t-shirt, and more. In addition to those specially-themed Monster energy drinks, you can bet that this game will be everywhere for the next six weeks or so. Furthermore, we've heard other retailers are doing similar promotions, so you may want to check with the likes of Best Buy and GameCrazy if you still haven't pre-ordered. Oh, and despite what you may think, that Prestige Edition is a very hot item; most GameStops we've contacted say they went through their pre-order stock in only a few weeks.
It's gonna be a huge release; that's for damn sure. Besides, we'll be nearly a month past Uncharted 2: Among Thieves so the timing is just about right for yet another huge blockbuster.
Related Game(s): Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
10/2/2009 10:32:58 AM Ben Dutka
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Mr Bitey
Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 12:19:49 PM
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Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 4:21:16 PM
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Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 10:56:21 AM
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Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 3:41:23 PM
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johnld
Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 4:19:52 PM
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The_R0gue_Ninja
Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 5:26:52 PM
Even Best Buy is considering joining the used games market. So will you hate them too?
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HAMCHUNKS
Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 7:31:26 PM
#1 dey r usualy unfriendly &/or dont know bout games as much as they should (nation wide i hear)
#2 dey r almost a monoply hear in da USA
#3 usually dont support PS3
#4 usually Xbox FANBOYS
#5 Gamecrazy is SOOOOOO much more BETTER in all these areas & BustBuy is a pleasent chain & offen not crowed lik most GS
#6 Gamecrazy will buff-out my scratchs & i can put a $3 year warrentty w/ dem
GS sucks & i lik others stores who 1up dem in every area
if ur hardcore u probably dont shop @ GS
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LegendaryWolfeh
Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 9:38:11 PM
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 @ 3:13:55 AM
JBHIFI on the other hand are between 70-90AUD.
i picked up NFS shift for 70 bucks from JB when EB wanted 110 for it, same for halo ODST JB had it for 85 bucks where EB wanted 100.
even worse when resi 5 came out EB wanted 120 for the normal and 150 for the LE, went to JB and got the LE for 110 bucks.
10 bucks cheaper than the normal and a massive 40 bucks cheaper than the LE at EB
thats why people hate gamestop/EB because their the worlds biggest rip off besides M$ and moneyvision.
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The_R0gue_Ninja
Saturday, October 03, 2009 @ 10:12:31 AM
On the surface this does seem like skewed pricing, but I like to think ( I have no idea how pricing is determined by the way) that the reason why some games are more expensive than others is because of the publisher. We've all heard Robert Kotick say he likes to exploit the games he publishes. He does not like to support new IP, and blatantly says that he only favors franchises that have obvious sequel material. So it makes sense why Activision still charges a list price of $50 for the established CoD4, while a smaller game like Mirror's Edge now sells for only $20.
So, instead of blaming the high prices on the retailers, think about who publishes the games. Instead of hating on GameStop, do some research on who determines the price. And remember this: GameStop, as a retailer has to purchase the games it sells from the publishers, and to make a profit, they obviously add a little bit to their selling price. Maybe the reason CoD4 still sells for $50 new & $45 used is because Activision still charges near $50 for it.
Keep in mind, I do not know any of this for a fact. It's simply from personal observation and what little knowledge I have of the business world.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009 @ 7:36:44 AM
read what i said.
"i picked up NFS shift for 70 bucks from JB when EB wanted 110 for it"
same game, same publisher, no?
"same for halo ODST JB had it for 85 bucks where EB wanted 100." same game, same publisher, no?
"even worse when resi 5 came out EB wanted 120 for the normal and 150 for the LE, went to JB and got the LE for 110 bucks.
10 bucks cheaper than the normal and a massive 40 bucks cheaper than the LE at EB"
same game, same publisher, no?
yea if i was comparing 2 different games ok yes it would be dependent on the publisher also on how popular the game is, but im not.
the reason why MW is at a higher price is part of moneyvision as you said other part because its more popular than mirrors edge.
just like uncharted, that did not drop from its retail price for months because of word of mouth people were still buying it months after release.
same for infamous, that did not drop retail price for a while.
where KZ2 dropped like a stone because people bought it were extremely disappointed and took it back.
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Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 11:28:24 AM
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Wage SLAVES
Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 11:52:13 AM
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My wife is gonna make fun of me for days if I go...so I will!
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JPBooch
Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 4:44:22 PM
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Midnight launches for movies on the other hand, I've seen a lot more assorted freaks. Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter. I've been to them all.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 @ 3:07:55 AM
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i will be at the midnight launch for uncharted 2 though!
never been to a midnight launch before.
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