GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 18, 2006--GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME)(NYSE:GME.B) today announced that it will host "MONDAY NIGHT MADDENESS" parties on Monday, August 21, 2006, at over 3,000 U.S. GameStop and EB Games stores to celebrate the launch of MADDEN '07 by Electronic Arts.

One of the hottest video game franchises, MADDEN '07 allows players of all ages to get off the sidelines and into the game to demonstrate their football skills.

Individuals who have reserved the ever popular sports title are guaranteed availability at their local store.

To participate, visit a GameStop or EB Games store for details. To find your local store, log on to GameStop.com or EBGames.com, and search using the 'Store Locator.'

About GameStop Corp.

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME)(NYSE:GME.B) is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 4,592 retail stores across the United States and in fourteen countries worldwide. The company also owns two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.com, and Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading video and computer game publication. GameStop Corp. sells the most popular new software, hardware and game accessories for the PC and next generation video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. Through the company's unique trade-in program, consumers can trade in their used games for store credit.

General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate website located at http://www.gamestop.com/corporate

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