Upwards of 2,500 GameStops across the US will be absolutely out of control on Monday, January 25 thanks to combinedMass Effect 2/MAGmidnight launch events. With two high-profile games being sold on the same night, you can be sure fans of shooters and sci-fi will be out in full effect.

There’s a big ol’ .pdf floating around GameStop’s Web site with a full list of the individual stores involved;get it here. We were told “some locations will give event-goers the chance to test their soldier skills with a tank building challenge, commando dress up contest, grenade launch, and other games of skill.”

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People are going to injure themselves at these things, confirmed! “Most” stores will be opening up as early as 10:00 PM for the aforementioned shenanigans, and yes, the actual sale of these fine games won’t start until midnight.

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