Two GameStop stores, one on each coast, will have a special pre-release head-to-head gameplay event on the eve of Veteran's Day. Take a look:
If you live in the area be sure to stop by one of the stores and take some pics for all of us!
WHAT: On the eve of Veterans Day, GameStop and Activision Publishing, Inc. will host two marquee events with the USO for the release of Call of Duty: World At War at its Washington, DC – Pentagon City Mall and San Francisco – Powell Street stores. The pre-release events will give customers the opportunity to play in real-time, tournament-style competitions via Xbox Live against soldiers stationed at Fort Drum, NY, and Marines stationed at 29 Palms, CA, and an exclusive chance to buy the new blockbuster title early prior to its national release on Nov. 11.
A monetary donation will be made by Activision to the USO for every copy of the game purchased at the Washington, D.C., GameStop store at Pentagon City Mall at 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, VA 22202. Contestants to compete for prizing.
WHO: Available for interviews:
· Lt. Col. Hank Keirsey (retired), Call of Duty military advisor (DC)
· Developer spokespersons (SF and DC)
WHEN: Monday, Nov. 10 from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00 – 9:00 Media Check-in
9:00 – 12:00 a.m. Hands-on gameplay at kiosks
11:15 p.m. Prizes awarded
WHERE: GameStop – Pentagon City Mall (Store #4101)
1100 S. Hayes Street
Arlington, VA 22202
GameStop (Store #4437)
151 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
A monetary donation will be made by Activision to the USO for every copy of the game purchased at the Washington, D.C., GameStop store at Pentagon City Mall at 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, VA 22202. Contestants to compete for prizing.
WHO: Available for interviews:
· Lt. Col. Hank Keirsey (retired), Call of Duty military advisor (DC)
· Developer spokespersons (SF and DC)
WHEN: Monday, Nov. 10 from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00 – 9:00 Media Check-in
9:00 – 12:00 a.m. Hands-on gameplay at kiosks
11:15 p.m. Prizes awarded
WHERE: GameStop – Pentagon City Mall (Store #4101)
1100 S. Hayes Street
Arlington, VA 22202
GameStop (Store #4437)
151 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
If you live in the area be sure to stop by one of the stores and take some pics for all of us!
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