Hastings Entertainment, Inc. to Host Midnight Release Party for Call of Duty: Ghosts

AMARILLO, Texas, Oct. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAST), a leading multimedia entertainment superstore retailer, has announced its plans to host a midnight release party for Call of Duty: Ghosts on Monday night, November 4^th.  Call of Duty: Ghosts is a first person shooter franchise that has gained popularity with its multiplayer platform.  This most recent edition is expected to have both new maps and mechanics designed to enhance play. 

Festivities for the night will begin at 9:00 p.m. local time and will end with the release of the game at midnight.  Only select stores will be participating in the midnight release event so check with your local store to see if they are among those participating.

While awaiting the release of the game, Hastings will also have a number of offers going on throughout the store. These offers will include: 30% off all used video game accessories, video games, vinyl, books, and CDs, "buy 1 get 2^nd for $1" on all used DVD and Blu-ray, 20% off select headphones, and select CDs at $2.99. Also available will be a PDP Afterglow headset for PS3 at $9.99 and a Dreamgear Camo headset for XBOX 360 at $4.99.  In addition, all energy drinks during the midnight release party will be 2 for $4, fountain drinks will be 99¢, extended Happy Hour will be available in the cafes, and candy will be "buy 2 and get the 3^rd free". 

To find out more about the Call of Duty: Ghosts midnight release party in your area, please visit or contact your local Hastings superstore or visit us online at www.goHastings.com.

About Hastings
Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, as well as trends and consumer electronics merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format.  We currently operate 127 superstores, averaging approximately 24,000 square feet, primarily in medium-sized markets throughout the United States.  We also operate three concept stores, Sun Adventure Sports, located in Amarillo, Texas and Lubbock, Texas, and TRADESMART, located in Littleton, Colorado.

We also operate www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce Internet Web site that makes available to our customers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys.  The site features exceptional product and pricing offers.  The Investor Relations section of our web site contains press releases, a link to request financial and other literature and access to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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