With any big launch, it seems like we state the obvious, but here’s your confirmation — GameStops will be holding midnight launch events for Final Fantasy XIII next week.
The events will take place next Monday, March 8 at “more than 3,200” stores nationwide. Of course, you’ll want to check your local shop to verify; a list of participating stores can be found here. If your store isn’t doing one, call them, complain, and threaten to pull your reserve. They love it when you do that.
Launches are said to feature the following: costume contests, trivia challenges, and an artwork contest. Most likely, it’ll just be a bunch of people standing around in the cold, taking orders from frustrated and tired retail workers who would rather be home playing the game than selling it to you. But I urge you to wear your best Sazh costume, regardless.
