This Monday, January 25th, select GameStop stores will be hosting midnight launch openings for both Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360, PC) and MAG (PS3). Over 2,500 GameStop stores will be open starting at 10pm, with several participating in some contests. If you want to be among the first to play the games and are ready to pull an all-nighter, see a list of GameStop stores participating in the midnight launch here.

Details from GameStop:
"GameStop, the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, announced that it is hosting two-for-one midnight opening events for Electronic Arts' Mass Effect 2 and Sony Computer Entertainment's MAG on Monday, Jan. 25, at more than 2,500 stores nationwide. Some locations will give event-goers the chance to test their soldier skills with a tank building challenge, commando dress up contest, grenade launch and other games of skill.

Most participating GameStop locations will open at 10 p.m. local time for the special events with sales starting at midnight; however, customers are asked to contact their local store to confirm the exact time of the event."


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