Thanks to cooperative shop owners across the continent and a little semantic loophole wherein retailers aren’t allowed to sell the Ghostbusters video game until Tuesday, June 16th… but not specifically when on the 16th, thus making it possible to open up the tills at 12:01AM and selling game to anyone willing to stay up late Monday night.
Here is the current list of Midnight Release Parties – if you know of more, or have more details on the events below, please do send them in!
Vancouver, BC – GameStop #1886
CANCELED!
Well, that bites. With approximately 30 people, minimum, planning to attend an evening of prizes and playing the game, GameStop head office couldn’t figure out a way to send extra copies to the event, meaning nobody that didn’t pre-order, could pick up the game at the event. Effectively, killing the event. Nice. Still, the GameStop manager at that location was awesome, and Proton Charging’s big event is June 20th at The Rio. Sorry, Vancouver, the midnight game release just wasn’t meant to be.
Lewisville, TX – GameStop #688
The restored Ecto-1 will be on hand, and likely some of the lads from Terminal Reality that worked on the game. Ernie Hudson will be visiting local shops throughout the day Tuesday, but will not be at the Midnight party.
[UPDATE] – Store Location corrected! 40 members of Terminal Reality will be in attendance, as will 20 Ghostbusters from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and possibly Arizona! Media will be in attendance and GS is working to ship extra copies to the store, so there will hopefully be lots of copies for walk-ins!
[UPDATE] Ernie Hudson has had to remain in New York and will not be able to attend the release day appearances. This is disappointing, I know, but both Ernie and the various organizers worked hard to make it happen, and bad luck got in the way. It was a nice try regardless!
Waynesville, NC – GameStop #5911
The WNC Ghostbusters will be on hand!
Glendale, AZ – GameStop #2279
The Arizona Ghostbusters will be on hand for a meet and greet and to help collect donations for the Salvation Army. Raffles and trivia for prizes benefiting the Salvation Army, Free Popcorn, Face Painting and screenings of “Ghostbusters” 1 and 2
Central Park/Yonkers NY – GameStop #601
No details.
New York, NY – GameStop #1363
No details.
Salt Lake City, UT – GameStop #2736
“games and contests everything is going to the United Way”
Pinellas Park, FL – GameStop #3097
The Real Tampa Bay Ghostbusters will be hosting a Ghostbusters Video Game release party on Monday June 15th from 9:30pm til Midnight at the Gamestop in Parkside Mall. Everyone is invited and we will be doing a charity raffle for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, trivia, psychic tests, and on display will be the Ecto Truck as well as our containment unit and tables set up with Ghostbusters memorabillia. Email us for more details (tampabayghostbusters@hotmail.com).
WHEN: Monday June 15th from 9:30pm til Midnight
WHERE: Gamestop in Parkside Mall, 3720 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (727-522-1374)
Seabrook, NH – GameStop #2863
No details. UNCONFIRMED ADDRESS (call before going)
Cranston, RI – GameStop #6145
No details. UNCONFIRMED ADDRESS (call before going)
Sioux City, IA – GameStop #3261
Prize give-aways.
Clarksville IN – GameStop #763
“The Manager’s name is Brian. When you make/switch your reservation just tell him the Louisville Ghostbusters sent you.”
Certain Wal-Mart 24 Hour Stores (check local store to confirm)
Certain 24 Hour Wal-Marts have been displaying posters saying that gamers can get a demo CD if they come by and pick up the game Monday night at midnight.
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My local Wal-Mart (Florence, AL) is doing the midnight release. They are giving some sort of CD away with the game to promote it.
another one is the yonkers gamestop in westchester NY
No TRU Times Square? They have one for almost everything
Walmart will provide a demo cd if they come by to pick up the game at midnight? What kind of incentive is that?? Why would you want to get a copy of the demo when you are holding the full game in your hands? Kind of strange don’t you think?
Jeffersonville IN (near Louisville, KY) Store 763. Louisville Ghostbusters will be on hand for the midnight release party.
I missed the Blu-Ray Party in Hollywood, I was making Yo-Gabba-Gabba decorations for my sons Birthday party next week (still am!) I digress, does anybody know of anything else happening in Los Angeles? Would really appreciate the heads up!
Can you find out the exact location for me ogswiss – there are a lot of GameStops, even in a small area sometimes, and I don’t want to put up the wrong address.
Jon, a demo CD, not a CD of the demo. For starters, you can’t put an Xbox game on a CD. We just don’t know what it’s a demo of, hence the vagueness – music? trailers? If anyone can get a Wal-Mart to tell them, please let us know.
Just on a sidenote, all gamestops currently have the game in stock since tues. Kinda sucks.. but it is a beautiful sight seeing them all packed nicely in a box ready to go ; )
I’m correcting the Lewisville party – it’s at a different location. The one on the listing now, is supposed to be the correct one.
You guys. You guys. You guys. Gamestop Seabrook NH is having a midnight release. I’m pumped and a half. Not sure if I should wear my gear to celebrate. I want to, but It can be tough dealing with crowds and answering a million questions about the uniform. Who here is gonna sport their pack?
hey buddy its
GameStop #601
Central Park/Yonkers
2347 Central Park Avenue
Yonkers NY, 10710 US
(914) 779-8027
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm*
Distance: 7.78 miles
Show Map and Driving Directions
I can’t wait to see pictures from the launch parties, and more importantly, what the various door prizes will be.
@atarizen The Gamestop on Overland and Venice in Los Angeles is having a midnight release, not sure about any events surrounding it.
Will be out at my local EB Games / GameStop in full gear to pick up my copy and answer any stupid questions that come my way.
GameStop #6145, which is located in Cranston, RI, is scheduled to have a midnight release. I don’t know if there is anything else going on during the release, but it’s good to know that they will be open.
I’d love to go to one! Too bad I can’t, but take and post lots of pictures!
Here’s one not on the list…
Pinellas Park, FL
The Real Tampa Bay Ghostbusters will be hosting a Ghostbusters Video Game release party on Monday June 15th from 9:30pm til Midnight at the Gamestop in Parkside Mall. Everyone is invited and we will be doing a charity raffle for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, trivia, psychic tests, and on display will be the Ecto Truck as well as our containment unit and tables set up with Ghostbusters memorabillia. Email us for more details (tampabayghostbusters@hotmail.com).
WHEN: Monday June 15th from 9:30pm til Midnight
WHERE: Gamestop in Parkside Mall, 3720 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (727-522-1374)
Event Poster
Ghostbusters of Salt Lake are hosting a midnight release party starting at 8pm til everyone goes home to play at this GameStop. There will be games and contests everything is going to the United Way, so if your in the SLC area stop on by.
GameStop #2736
Park Center
6949 S. Park Center Drive
Salt Lake City UT, 84121 US
Very sad! I hate living in small town America not only do I have an Idiot Gamestop store manager. I also have to wait until 10 A.M. to pick-up my copy of the game. I’ve been very sad all day long. However I am so happy you guys are going out in your gear (wear it proudly! Also to hear that some of the developers are going to be at a gamestop is just awesome. They must be really proud of the game they created. (as well they should be)
Gamestop on SingingHills in Sioux City Iowa is having a midnight release. On the plus side, the manager is a huge ghostbuster nerd and they’re doing a bunch of games and prize give aways. Glad I took Tuesday off…
Since i live in Puerto Rico i think there are no events here but me and a bunch of friends are coming over to see The RGB,GB 1 and 2 until morning and pick up the videogame early.
The Game Stop in New York City on 34th street and 6th avenue is having a midnight release party!
GameStop
34th Street and 6th Ave
Near the Manhattan Mall!
What kind of CD is Walmart giving out? Demos or something else? Why a demo if you’re buying the game? Why a demo before the 24th?
Anyway, cool. Something in NC? Well, I’m in Winston Salem, NC myself. I don’t know of any “parties” but I was going to humor myself and go in full flightsuit to pick up my copy of the game midnight at the new Gamestop in the parking lot of the new Walmart on 150/Peter’s Creek Parkway. People living in the area will know where that’s at. There’s no reason to head out unless you also pre-ordered there though. Since this isn’t a party I see no reason to bother Castewar with it, but if anyone reading the credits is in that area and just so happened to pre-order there – awesome. Gray, flightsuit or not, won’t be accompanying me, I’m sure, though. He lives in Thomasville now and pre-ordered elsewhere.
I’m sorry, “reading the comments and lives in that area.”
UPDATE:
Anyone in the Southern Indiana/ Louisville area have a midnight release.
GameStop #763
Clarksville Commons
1176 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway
Clarksville IN, 47129 US
(812) 282-4661
The Manager’s name is Brian. When you make/switch your reservation just tell him the Louisville Ghostbusters sent you..
The cd being given away at walmart is actually an audio cd that has 3 tracks that can already get on the original soundtrack. and it is only for the first 10 people to buy the game. I know this cause a walmart employee showed me the sheet that atari gave walmart about the deal.
The Gamestop in Brookline MA is going to be open at midnight, no word on any events though.
any midnight sales parties in Austin Tx?
I preordered my PS3 version, but I would love to go buy the PCDVD version that night. If not I guess I can wait until Tuesday.
Anyone know if store #2204 in Brandon, Florida midnight launch party? If no one knows, I’ll have to call tomorrow & find out.
The Gamestop in Bedford NH is having a midnight release.
Gamestop #512
399 Parkway Plz
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 441-7290
( Not to be confused with Gamestop #4427 also located in that same mall. )
Event is from 8:30pm to midnight
1) Westcoastbusters will be there with extra flightsuits and proton packs, letting fans dress up and get their photo op for the game.
2) A Tarot card reader will be there to tell you the exact day and time of your death as well as tomorrow’s winning lotto numbers
3) The store manager says the cast of TV’s Ghost Hunters will be there with some of their EVP equipment. I’m still not clear on whether or not he truly means THE Ghost Hunters or “some Ghost Hunters” so don’t hold me to this.
4) Ghostbusters hot thermal mug and free balloons for the kids. ….okay, no, I don’t actually have those…
One last one! From the SoCal GBs!
Gamestop
399 Parkway Plaza Mall
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 441-7290
08:30pm-midnight
1) We will be there with 7 proton packs and a slimeblower, letting fans hop into a flightsuit and get their photo op. ( That’s why we’re using the stretcher! )
According to the manager we’ll also have:
2) a tarot card reader
3) The cast of the TV show Ghost Hunters, there with some of their EVP equipment
GameStop #4740
Val Vista Towne Ctr
1385 E WARNER ROAD
GILBERT AZ, 85296 US
(480) 926-5660
WILL BE OPEN MIDNIGHT FOR RELEASE!!! PRE-ORDER NOW!