How to Attend a Midnight Launch Event for a Video Game

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find out if the video game store you're going to is holding a midnight launch event for the game you want.

   Not all stores hold a midnight launch event.
   
   Look up the store's phone number and call it to see if the store is holding one.
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   Step 2: Preorder the game you want at least a few days in advance.

   , Games will sometimes be delayed, so be sure that you keep up on its release date. , On the day before the game is released, go to the store at 10:00 PM at the latest.
   
   You may want to head there earlier depending on the popularity of the game, how popular the store is, and how large your town/city is. , Talk to the people around you, as they're also looking to get the game.
   
   You could also play games on a handheld video game console if you brought one, play board games if you have some with you, or read a book. , Don't stay up too late playing it when you get home, though!
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   Step 3: Know when the game will be released.

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   Step 4: Get there ahead of time to beat the crowd.

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   Step 5: Wait patiently until midnight.

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   Step 6: Go into the store when it's midnight

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   Step 7: and get your new game.

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