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Best Buy Stores Nationwide Open at Midnight for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Release
(BUSINESS WIRE) - Best Buy (NYSE:BBY):
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Local fans can be among the first to purchase Call of Duty:
Modern Warfare 2, the highly anticipated video game
releasing at midnight as part of a series of special events at
several Best Buy stores nationwide. Call of Duty: Modern
Warfare 2, the sequel to the best-selling first-person action
game of all time, will be available for purchase beginning at
12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10 at Best Buy locations
nationwide.
Marking the follow up to 2007's blockbuster Call of Duty 4:
Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
continues the gripping and heart-racing action that has come to be
the hallmark of the franchise, as players face off against a new
threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.
Best Buy Blue Shirts will be ready to help customers get the most
out of their gaming experience. Customers can check out the latest
in technology home theater technology that allows them to
experience the High Definition graphics and surround sound that
make the game come to life.
The game is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB and is available now
for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft, PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and
Windows PC. Best Buy will be offering an instant $10 Best Buy
gift card for Reward Zone Gamer's Club members with additional
giveaways taking place throughout the events.
Please note: Best Buy sales associates check IDs and do not sell
M-Rated video games to people under 17.
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Monday, November 9
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10:30 p.m. - Gaming fans line up for a chance to purchase Call
of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Tuesday, November 10
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12:01 a.m. - Best Buy opens its doors early for fans to
buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
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Best Buy stores nationwide. Visit www.bestbuy.com/modernwarfare2
for locations
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Hundreds of eager fans are expected to line up before midnight
in order to purchase the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
video game at 12:01 a.m.
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TV crews and photographers welcome.
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Blue Shirts are available for interviews to discuss how to
achieve the ultimate Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
gaming experience.
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About Best Buy Co., Inc.
With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and Mexico,
Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment
products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation. The
Best Buy family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more
than $45 billion in annual revenue and includes brands such as Best Buy,
Audiovisions, The Carphone Warehouse, Future Shop, Geek Squad, Jiangsu
Five Star,Magnolia Audio Video, Napster, Pacific Sales, The Phone House,
and Speakeasy. Approximately 155,000 employees apply their talents to
help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers through
retail locations, multiple call centers and Web sites, in-home
solutions, product delivery and activities in its communities. Community
partnership is central to the way business is done at Best Buy. In
fiscal 2009, Best Buy donated a combined $33.4 million to improve the
vitality of the communities where its employees and customers live and
work. For more information about Best Buy, visit www.bestbuy.com.
Media Contact:
Best Buy Public Relations
Erin Bix,
612-291-7965
erin.bix@bestbuy.com
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