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About a week or two late, but GameStop is currently running a sweepstakes for Madden NFL 11, with a prize some folks might want to try to get in on:

Today through Aug. 16, fans can text a weekly keyword from the “Madden Mondays” website to 65579 to be entered to win a VIP trip for two to the marquee EA SPORTS Madden NFL 11 launch event or the GameStop Madden NFL 11 tournament finals event. One entry per person per week.

“Madden Mondays” is a new feature that runs every Monday until the game’s launch next month. New content and videos will be released every week, as well as getting that keyword, giving gamers new insight and tips for the title. And just a heads up, if you pre-order the title from GameStop, you will also get a code for 20,000 Madden coins to use on a bunch of the features in the game.

If you’re a football and/or Madden fan, look for the game on August 10th.
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GameStop Counts Down to Madden NFL 11 Launch with Madden Mondays and

the Gridiron Game Changers Sweepstakes

GRAPEVINE, Texas, (July 7, 2010) – Monday morning quarterbacking just got easier. GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, announced today the launch of GameStop “Madden Mondays” and the Gridiron Game Changers Sweepstakes.

Six weeks of “Madden Mondays” will be featured on www.gamestop.com. Each entry will feature exclusive videos and content from the highly anticipated Madden NFL 11, including weekly videos and content from the development team responsible for the award-winning franchise. GameStop “Madden Mondays” will feature enough advice to help any Madden NFL fanatic play smarter and stronger when the game launches on Aug. 10.

In addition to “Madden Mondays,” Madden NFL fans can participate in the text-to-win sweepstakes: Gridiron Game Changers. Today through Aug. 16, fans can text a weekly keyword from the “Madden Mondays” website to 65579 to be entered to win a VIP trip for two to the marquee EA SPORTS Madden NFL 11 launch event or the GameStop Madden NFL 11 tournament finals event. One entry per person per week.

For complete rules and additional details, visit a local GameStop retail location or www.gamestop.com/maddennfl11. No purchase necessary to participate. Purchase does not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited.

Pre-order Madden NFL 11 and receive an exclusive, one-time use code to download the GameStop Boost Pack: 20,000 Madden NFL Coins. The in-game Madden NFL bonus loot can be spent on online scouting, player boosts or even building your Madden Ultimate Team. Available online and in-stores while supplies last.

Madden NFL 11 is available at GameStop stores nationwide Aug. 10, 2010, on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PSP and Nintendo Wii platforms. For more information, visit www.gamestop.com/maddennfl11.

About GameStop Corp.

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 6,486 retail stores in 17 countries worldwide. The company also operates an e-commerce site, GameStop.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication. GameStop Corp. 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 GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company’s corporate website: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.