It seems that just about every day several new video game titles get announced but very few of them actually go on to become smash hits. However, for these smash hits popular retailers like GameStop have been known to hold midnight launch events giving hardcore gamers a chance to play before anyone else.

One such title that is massively popular is World of Warcraft amassing millions of monthly subscribers. Well, if you’ve been paying attention you’ll know that the game has a new expansion dubbed Cataclysm coming out soon. Unsurprisingly enough, GameStop has come forth to announce that they will be holding a midnight release for the game where there were will be all sorts of WoW themed festivities.

Seeing how listing all 3,500+ stores would make for the longest post ever, we’re just going to tell you to call your local GameStop to figure out if they are holding such an event.

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It was recently made known that over 1,300 retail GameStop locations across the nation will be holding NCAA Football 10 midnight launch events on July 13th. Tournaments will be held at these locations and give participants the chance to win things such as a T-Shirts and Xbox 360 faceplates.

Futhermore, according to the press release, attendees will be able to participate in the following events:

“Ultimate Football Fan” Contests

Tailgate Party Challenges

“End Zone Dance” Contests

There weren’t many details on said events so you’ll have to leave that to your imagination based on their titles.
To check out if your local GameStop is holding an event, head here.

Nintendo has recently announced that Midnight Pool, developed by Gameloft, has been added to the WiiWare service today for 800 Microsoft Points.

You can read more about the game in the official description from Nintendo below:

Midnight Pool (Gameloft, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone—Mild Suggestive Themes, Simulated Gambling, 800 Wii Points): Take a trip across America to make your dreams come true in a pool tournament worth millions. Visit the most colorful bars and meet seven of the coolest players on the circuit, from country music star Travis to Alison the biologist and John the sheriff. Learn the tricks of the trade through tutorials along the way, while advanced players can take on challenges to show off their trick-shot abilities. Keep things interesting with three sets of rules.