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Exchange-Traded Fund

In the wide and varied family of the thousands and thousands of funds out there, the exchange-traded fund is one of the more consumer-friendly ones.

Unlike mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, behave more like stocks. You can buy into an ETF at any time, and sell it whenever you feel like it. And like a stock, an ETF's value can rise and fall--depending on what the ETF is invested in.What do ETFs invest in? Well, they're typically linked to an index like the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the S&P 500. So, if you had an ETF that trades the same companies that make up the Dow or the S&P, it will rise and fall in value pretty much the same amount as the Dow or S&P.

You can also buy ETFs that invest in other types of products, like bonds, currencies, gold or other commodities. The ETF market has grown considerably in the past few years, so there is no shortage of ETFs to invest in.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

GameStop Kicks off "Madden Mania" with In-Store Tournaments

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GRAPEVINE, Texas, Jul 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----GameStop, Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host Madden NFL '08 video game tournaments at more than 3,000 of its U.S. GameStop locations on Saturday, July 19, 2008. The tiered tournament program is one of several "Madden Mania" events GameStop will host surrounding the launch of Madden NFL '09 by Electronic Arts, available August 12, 2008.

The single-elimination tournament will provide players with the chance to test their skills one-on-one against other contestants to determine the more than 3,000 store winners. Many of the participating GameStop locations will begin their tournaments at 2:00 p.m., local time; however, customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact time of the tournament. All contestants must check-in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of play.

Store winners will advance to a series of District tournaments on July 26; winners of these competitions will advance to the Regional finals, which will take place on August 9 (visit http://www.gamestop.com/maddenmania for District and Regional tournament location details). The top four scoring Regional finalists will advance to the championship event, to be held on September 13, 2008, at the GameStop tournament store in San Jose, CA. Finalists will tackle the competition in a series of matches on Madden NFL '09 until one player is left standing. The Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000 in cash and the runner-up will receive a limited edition Madden NFL '09 Xbox 360 console.

For additional tournament details and to obtain a list of official rules, visit a local GameStop retail location or http://www.gamestop.com/maddenmania.

Celebrating 20 Years of innovation and counting, Madden NFL '09 delivers its most complete NFL football package ever. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or picking up the game for the first time, players of all skill levels will enjoy a unique, yet challenging experience with the innovative Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the game to match your playing style. With a new broadcast presentation and online leagues, plus more than 85 new features and enhancements, Madden NFL '09 is the most authentic and adaptable game in sports video game history.

About GameStop Corp.

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 5,453 retail stores in 16 countries worldwide. The company also operates two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication. GameStop Corp. sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate website: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.

SOURCE: GameStop, Corp.

Chris Olivera VP, Corporate Communications/Public
   Affairs GameStop Corp. (817) 722-7253 or Beth Sharum Manager, Corporate Communications GameStop Corp. (817) 722-7281

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