WILSONVILLE, Ore., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- As diehard football fans and gamers eagerly await the launch of Madden NFL 10, national video game retailer Game Crazy is putting on a full-out blitz, allowing customers to experience and purchase the game when the clock strikes midnight. "Maddenites" can suit up and visit Game Crazy stores nationwide beginning at 8:00 p.m. on August 13, 2009 to participate in tournaments, compete for prizes, and take advantage of promotions. Now through August 31, 2009, avid fans can also text "wildcat" to 27299 and will automatically be entered to win a football jersey autographed by an NFL player*.
Score with Big Savings
Customers who purchase a copy of Madden NFL 10 will score big by receiving a coupon book with more than $100 in savings on new and used game systems, video games and accessories. Game Crazy is also offering special deals including "Buy Two, Get One Free" on all used video games and $5.00 towards the purchase of a Fox-Blu-ray movie. These special savings books will be available at Game Crazy stores and GameZone sections within Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video stores nationwide.
"The Madden NFL franchise is a cultural phenomenon that continues to rule the sports game genre, and based on our pre-orders to date consumers can't wait to get their hands on it," said Cliff Torng, chief marketing officer for Game Crazy. "EA has brought the reality of running an NFL team to life with the new Online Franchise mode that includes live drafts, player transactions and league message boards. By capturing the authenticity of the NFL like never before, we believe this game will appeal to both seasoned veterans and newcomers."
More Reality in Madden NFL 10
The kick-off of the NFL football season is fast-approaching, and Madden NFL 10 brings players closer to the game than ever before. Available on multiple platforms including the Xbox 360, PlayStation3, PlayStation2, PSP and Nintendo Wii, Madden NFL 10 utilizes a new animation technology that delivers better control over the outcome of a play. Madden NFL 10 brings the suspense and intensity of the NFL to the home with broadcast-style presentation and cinematic cameras. The game also features a franchise mode where players can act like a General Manager by drafting players, signing free agents and managing the salary cap. This game features an authenticity never seen before on the playing field.
To find a Game Crazy store location in your area, please visit: www.gamecrazy.com/storelocator/mappoint.aspx#startaddress
About Game Crazy
Game Crazy(R) (www.gamecrazy.com) is the nation's second largest specialty game retailer with approximately 550 locations across the country. Game Crazy provides customers with a vast selection of game titles, consoles and accessories; terrific value on new, used and trade-in games; and unmatched expertise. Headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, Game Crazy is owned and operated by Movie Gallery, Inc., which is also the parent company for the Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video brands. Movie Gallery, Inc. is the second largest North American home entertainment specialty retailer with more than 3,700 stores located in all 50 U.S. states and Canada.
*No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes end 8/31/09. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit www.gamecrazy.com. Standard text messaging rates apply to each text message sent or received as provided in your wireless rate plan.
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