Pokémon Launch Party Near You!

GameStop Celebrates the Launch of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl

Early Morning Launch Events Planned Nationwide

GameStop Corp., the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host early morning video game launch events at over 3,000 of its U.S. GameStop and EB Games locations on April 22, 2007. The events will celebrate the much-anticipated release of Nintendo’s Pokémon® Diamond and Pokémon Pearl for the Nintendo DS.

Many GameStop and EB Games locations nationwide will open as early as 8:00 a.m., however, customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact opening hour for the launch event.

Bob McKenzie, GameStop’s Senior Vice President of Merchandising, commented that, “Whether you are new to the world of Pokemon or a long-time fan of the franchise, the new Pokemon Diamond and Pearl video games are guaranteed to get you hooked.”

To find a store near you, log on to www.GameStop.com or www.EBGames.com, and search using the 'Store Locator' option.