Game On! Play N Trade Franchise Announces Its First National Halo 2 Tournament

Posted on February 26, 2007 by

Winners from Each Store Will Compete for National Title and Grand Prizes

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., – Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., the fastest-growing video game retailer in the U.S., today announced the local rounds of the Play N Trade National Halo 2 Tournament will be held on March 3, 2007, with the winners from each store competing on March 10, 2007 to determine the national champion.

Each local store winner will receive a free edition of Halo 3 immediately upon release and a $200 in-store gift certificate. The Play N Trade National Halo 2 Tournament Champion will also receive a 32-inch high-definition LCD TV for maximum gaming and entertainment enjoyment, as well as a $1500 in-store gift card.

“The Play N Trade National Halo 2 Tournament is a great opportunity for gamers to get together and share their passion for playing and competing, and to show off their skills,” said Yuvi Shmul, CEO of Play N Trade. “Play N Trade is dedicated to providing the ultimate gaming experience, and this tournament is just one example of that commitment. Our stores offer a community atmosphere where gamers can try before they buy, trade-in or sell used games, choose from a wide selection of products ranging from retro gaming to the latest consoles and games, or have their consoles or discs repaired.”

Tournament registration is now open. The entry fee is $10 until March 3, when it will be $15. Gamers may register for the local tournament up to a half hour before start time. Local tournament times are determined by each participating Play N Trade store. The Play N Trade National Halo 2 Tournament on March 10 will begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Local winners and the national champion will be determined by multiple round/single elimination tournaments.

The tournament registration form is available for download online and must be printed out, completed and returned to your local Play N Trade store for entry. The parental consent form and complete tournament rules and regulations are available as well at out website. All forms are also available at any participating Play N Trade video game store.

“This is Play N Trade’s first national tournament, and we will be hosting other exciting gaming events throughout the year,” Shmul said. “As these events are announced, gamers can get all of the details at their local Play N Trades stores or on our Web site”

About Play N Trade

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc. is the fastest-growing video game retailer in the U.S. Our stores define the “ultimate gaming experience” by providing exceptional customer service and an engaging community atmosphere that is inviting to everyone from the amateur gamer to the hard core gaming enthusiast. We offer one of the widest selections of new and used video games, accessories and consoles from leading manufacturers, as well as in-house tournaments, a “try before you buy” policy and console repairs. Whether you are a hard core gamer salivating for the latest titles, a parent looking for sound advice, or you simply want to “get in the game” by opening your own Play N Trade, we have a solution for you.