Blockbuster Open House Weekend and Call of Duty Tournament

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CHICAGO AREA BLOCKBUSTER STORES TO HOST OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND EVENTS, FEATURING ‘CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3’ IN-STORE GAMING TOURNAMENT

Customers Are Invited to Visit the New and Improved Blockbuster
and Experience a Weekend of Fun, Games and Prizes

WHAT: What’s new at Blockbuster? Everything. On Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20, Blockbuster is kicking off the holiday season with lower prices, more convenience and greater value than ever before through its Blockbuster Open House Weekend. All across the country, Blockbuster stores will be hosting activities including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 tournaments on Saturday, Nov. 19 and special Kids Day activities on Sunday, Nov. 20. The events will also include rental and purchase specials.

Modern Warfare 3 is the hottest game of the year, and on Saturday, Nov. 19, customers can test their skills in a free-to-join, head-to-head gaming contest at their local Blockbuster store. While each area Blockbuster will hold a tournament, a flagship event will be held at 724 North Green Bay Road, Waukegan and will include 95 WIIL ROCK on site, with prizes, giveaways and games.

Then, on November 20, Blockbuster is opening up their stores for Kids Day, featuring prizes and giveaways.

WHEN: November 19 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Gaming Tournament, 3PM to close
November 20 – Kids Day with prizes, giveaways and events at each store

WHERE: Blockbuster, 724 N. Green Bay Road, Waukegan, 847-249-3200
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Tournament 5 pm – 8 pm with 95 WIIL ROCK on site.
Prizes include a Blu-ray player, copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, 6 month free rental cards and more!

To find out more about Blockbuster Open House Weekend, including participating stores near you, visit www.blockbuster.com/openhouse.

HOW: Admission is free and open to the public. Contact your local Blockbuster store for details.

SPECIALS: • Blockbuster is introducing the Blockbuster Combo Pass, giving unlimited in-store rentals and DVDs by mail for only $14.99 per month. Visit http://www.blockbuster.com/stores for details.
• Purchase a Blu-ray player in store for just $49.99 when they sign up for a 1-year subscription to Blockbuster Combo Pass or Blockbuster Total Access.

• “Build Your Own Box Set” offer of three for $19.99 or five for $29.99 for previously viewed movies and games normally priced $14.99 and below – including Blu-ray titles. New movies priced $12.99 and below can be purchased three for $24.99 or five for just $39.99 – a great holiday value.

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