BRISBANE, Queensland–Sep. 18, 2009—EB Games, Australia’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host the official Australian midnight event for the launch of Halo 3: ODST, the latest edition in the iconic Halo franchise. The event will take place at Westfield Penrith Plaza Sydney with the festivities kicking off on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, from 10pm counting down to the first sale of ODST at 12:01 a.m. with:
Customers who preorder Halo 3: ODST from EB Games will receive a token to unlock Sgt. Johnson as a playable character in Firefight, a new cooperative multiplayer mode where up to four players can assume the role of an ODST squad and fight together to take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies. Tokens available, while supplies last. The official launch store is EB Games Westfield Penrith Plaza which is located in Henry Street with the EB Games store located on level 2. Most other EB Games locations will also be opening at Midnight so customers can be the first the get their hands on this hot new game. Customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact time of the event. For EB Games store locations or to find out more about Halo 3:ODST visit: www.ebgames.com.au About EB Games EB Games Australia is located in Queensland. EB Games Australia is part of GameStop Corp. Currently EB Games have 340 retails stores in Australia. The Company sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on EB Games can be obtained at the company’s website: http://www.ebgames.com.au.
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