Gamestop Zelda Tears of The Kingdom Midnight Release Was AMAZING!

[@agonz91]

My GameStop had 300+ people. A guy cosplayed as link playing the violin and free pizza.

[@RyanPennington87]

We had 150 or so. Wrapped around the building. It was a blast.

[@TheFallenSithMaster]

So much love for Zelda it's just a master piece series every game i have played has been such a marvelous adventure

[@kway26]

I thought my area was dead but there was more or less than 50 peeps woo!

[@SourStrawberrys]

Unless you were in NY that sounds like an exaggeration.

[@Eniarcal]

Mine had about 100 people and only half of them had deodorant I'd guess.

[@noooname2568]

Cherish these moments. I can see in the not too distant future everything being digital and game stores going the way of blockbuster. It’s awesome seeing this.

[@boomanhill9758]

This footage 15 years from now will be nostalgia & a classic midnight pick up for the wonderful Zelda game 🔥✊🏾keep it up mr wright💯

[@MrWrightWay]

Thank you. Have a blessed weekend

[@thebestking4615]

For real

[@mechaocean170]

Bro this is awesome. I love how supportive you were of other people getting their own copies. And you recording this reminded me of a PS2 launch day video I saw from the year 2000. I was born in 1997 so I never got to experience the PS2 launch day, so watching the video of it was so surreal. You recording this means in the future, someone born in 2020 or something can watch this in the same way. Or even, people just wanting to look back for nostalgia's sake.

[@jasonmyers8278]

Went to my local Gamestop for the midnight release. It was packed. Not a parking spot insight. Had to park at Lowes & walk. Glad Gamestop did a midnight launch brought me back to the good ol day's of pre-ordering videogames.

[@MrWrightWay]

That’s so cool

[@damightybenstein]

My local GameStop had a midnight release and there were roughly between 40-50 people in line when we started to get our copies. It was a relatively intimate occasion.

[@offthewallsurfer1]

Maaaan, I’m almost 38 years old, and I had NO idea GameStop is still doing midnight releases! I honestly thought that was a thing of the past, ie PS2, PS3 days… thanks for sharing, this alone takes me back as a kid growing up in the 90s anticipating “the next big thing” in gaming! Enjoy your play through of Tears… happy gaming!

[@jablastoff5237]

Even in my smaller town, there was a long line of people waiting - none of us had seen lines like this in years. I got the game plus the plaque and an amiibo, never saw the collector's edition. Been enjoying the game so far! BoTW is one of my fav games and this seems on track to join that list.

[@MrWrightWay]

That’s awesome

[@cybersurfer3d837]

It was poppin at my local GameStop as well. It was refreshing, i havnt been to a midnight (in my case 9pm release) in a long time. So many cool people. No one knew each other but we were automatically friends. I love how video games brings people together.

[@Alexrefreshed]

I can remember when they had the midnight Call of duty Black ops release at our local GameStop. The workers were cosplayed as the military army with painted faces ready for war. I thought that was really cool. I know it’s non related to Zelda tears of kingdom but I thought I’d share my GameStop release experience.

[@PlaystationCentric]

The GameStop I work at had over 200 people and had line that wrapped around the building it was absolutely insane

[@Camille_Boomer77000]

8:12 woooow everything is gorgeous!!! Well done!!!

[@eddieeguiluz]

Background music just plain awesome

[@GalacticMoonYT]

My store had over 250+ people I was third waited four hours because I wanted the collector edition but my local GameStop had a band come and play and had vendors selling snacks

[@tom11zz884]

Love it. Good to see GameStop selling brand new copies that haven't been opened yet.

[@polo48]

Beautiful how great games just bring people together !!

[@Real_Sgt_Tom]

It's really great seeing GameStop doing more midnight release launches. Hoping it continues!

[@Camille_Boomer77000]

I regret not having pre-ordered the collector's edition 😭

[@metagaminguniversemgu2240]

Man, thank you for sharing this. I've been at many midnight releases and its good to share the energy!

[@DestinyFomo]

im happy that you had fun dude!

[@MrWrightWay]

Thanks. I want these to come back fully

[@Pikastation28]

I'm glad that you enjoyed yourself and I went to a GameStop midnight release for totk for my first time.

[@tyst5927]

Nice to see midnight releases and all the excitement that comes with special new games coming out is still a thing.

[@robstyle1080]

I did a midnight launch in the living room on the switch digital release and passed out 30 minutes later from to much excitement. Hahaha. The game is awesome so far. Also wish I had gone to the gamestop midnight release. I could have shaken hands with you the legend. Next time good sir. Keep it up and hope you are having a Blast.

[@Ghostofenzo]

It’s early 2000’s all over again!!! 🥹

[@ritagonzalez8181]

i pre ordered at gamestop here in brooklyn new york i am about ten to 15 mins away from my local gamestop it was crazy last night more the 500 people for this game... i am tired today didnt go to sleep until about eight in the morning got so caught up in the game... love it

[@markracer3281]

I just picked up my copy of Tears of the Kingdom from my local Costco for $59.99... Saved 10 buckaroos! Yes, I did it the Wright way baby!!!

[@MrWrightWay]

YES YOU DID

[@spartanowl_]

Nice video! I went to Gamestop for a midnight release too and it was a lot of fun!

[@mookiestewart3776]

Zelda fans have to be some of the most passionate in gaming and I’m here for it !!! Getting my copy tmw can’t wait!!

[@sneezythapharaoh]

My GameStop had 300 people it was crazy!

[@dominicvl1990]

I went to GameStop too and it was a way busier than the others I’ve been to in the last couple years

[@unknownname5995]

I had to double dip. My collectors edition doesn’t arrive until Monday.

[@rickyt.4241]

i bought my totk game from gamestop and apparently from my gamestop alone, 200+ people waited at midnight and bought 2-3, shows how popular the game is.

[@TimBrice7]

Great video man, glad everyone had fun. Reminds me of going to the midnight launch of the PS2 back in the day. Unfortunately for every good thing GS does there's the equally bad thing they do. I couldn't make the midnight launch myself which meant there was no chance of me getting my pre order bonus because instead of being a true bonus it was literally while supplies lasted. I won't be pre ordering anything from Gamestop anytime soon.

[@joseph244]

Love the background music. Takes me back.

[@hwa523ca]

I was the last person at my local GameStop to preorder the Collector's Edition of the game!

[@Chabal117]

The GameStop manager told me the scarfs were for employees for now. I missed the amiibo too 😢

[@geraldonunez1183]

The power of great games. So beautiful to see. Hopefully you guys are enjoying Zelda as much as me. 70 hours so far

[@JibbletsV.2]

my dad surprised me with the limited edition totk switch oled when I came back home from college this summer; I'm watching these vids to reminisce

[@thatalleycat]

Man it was so awesome, im older now so i was on the fence about doing the late night release there but my buddy talked me into it, such a good time, felt like i did as a younger kid sitting outside gamestop waiting for the newest halo or call of duty or something. I love these memories.

[@Pinkkermit17]

I went to Nebraska Furniture Mart, waiting about an 1 hour after opening, they had tons, zero lines. Grabbed a soda, a SEE’s candy bar and out the door I went. :)

[@mmurphy3608]

Fun video! Great personality! Made me wish I had gone to a midnight release near me. Will be checking out your other videos.

[@UraniumFever88]

It's dangerous to go alone! Take this

[@stevecraigretrogames]

Glad to see you were able to get everything for the release. I had fun at my midnight release as well. Very happy to have the collectors edition myself. Awesome stuff Steve!

[@CKBAstroGaming]

i just picked my copy up since i missed the midnight release as i was talking with the employee he said you came in time you got the last wooden plaque i was like no way i was so bummed out from missing the release but good things happen to people who work hard love your videos got my wife watching the old vids to catch up keep up the great work.

[@thelordofsalem3044]

So GS actually had a midnight release? Wow! There wasn't a crowd where I pre-ordered at, but then again I didn't stick around long enough to see. I had to work last night and I went to check it out by my job during lunch break. I hope Tears of the Kingdom marks a revival for future midnight releases! Haven't gone to one in 8 years

[@90shandheldgamer]

It seems like every gamestop midnight release was jam packed for this game judging off the one I went to and all the videos I've seen.

[@DENTSHAVEMENTALILLNES]

Last midnight release I went to was Skyrim and that was really hype. I didn’t know GameStop was still holding these events. Maybe only for special games like zelda

[@RebornSisco]

This was a great video, thanks for sharing Mr. Wright Way!!

[@CensorTube84]

I didn’t know Nintendo had a controller like that. I might actually play Zelda on my daughter’s Switch now lol

[@Brittany.Anderson]

My husband and I got it at release and he pre-ordered it the night before. The gamestop we went to had plenty of copies unlike our local Walmart.

[@MrAlexito305]

My last midnight launch was for Mortal Kombat 11. An employe brought his Sega Genesis and we all played MK1 while we waiting to be called

[@jacobortizgk9964]

we had mine in chicago it was packed got the first collectors edition to receive at tha store but the people there all got along we stayed after just enjoying the moment i love midnight releases i’m enjoying the game so far

[@cremasteel1]

I took my sons to the midnight release of BOTW and there hasn't been another since so glad we got to go at least once. Good on ya mate

[@Srcn1126]

Great video, nice to see all the excitement at a midnight release again. Special time for us Nintendo Fans.

[@navi_6621]

That midnight launch was dope, I managed to get prepay* a collectors edition at 3:00PM earlier that day. Talk about a close call 😅

[@jamestaylor954]

I had no idea they still do midnight releases.

[@urboijash3955]

Going to GameStop for midnight releases are some of my most fond core memories. Watching this video brought some of that magic back for me, thank you!

[@theoaktownhellbilly]

I went to the midnight release here in Stockton, Calif. It was actually released at 9:00 pm Thursday. I took the next day off work. There were about 120 people in line. It was wonderful. Felt like 15-20 years ago. A better time for vidya. I got home, brewed a pot of coffee, and played until 4:45 am. 10/10 launch experience. 10/10 game. This footage you captured is beautiful. It’ll be watched for years to come. Thank you.

[@MrWrightWay]

You’re welcome

[@beezies2613]

BRINGS BACK SOOOO MANY MEMORIES

[@kuruptein]

Lmao dude.. I'm literally wearing that Nintendo hat and Zelda shirt today

[@pauljennings8432]

Oh thats really nice, you met some great people along the way. Enjoy Zelda.

[@cheekybo9926]

I picked up the game and the amiibo today. Really enjoying it so far

[@draxx85]

i like that you used the link to the past music

[@angeldiaz576]

Had to wait till I got off work today to pick up my copy at the mall along with the wood, arm sleeve and amiibo can't wait to start playin 😁

[@MrWrightWay]

Awesome

[@josemiller4321]

I did the midnight launch at my GameStop. I got the wood.

[@nofsgiven3855]

I pre ordered this at GameStop best move ever. I didn’t even to go and wait in line

[@sammalone7881]

My gamestop was mostly empty surprisingly. There was a line for Star Wars Jedi Survivor though.

[@mystacles]

I did game stop standard edition with a switch case cept it under 100 😆 zelda hype is so real

[@Reptar2099]

Wow I thought they been stopped midnight releases. That's awesome!

[@MrWrightWay]

They need to bring that back

[@Dazedgames4201]

Depending on how many pre-orders determine if there a midnight release or not

[@duckingllama]

We had a death metal band perform at our midnight release lol. It was great!

[@BA_]

Just got the TOTK OLED Switch and the Game today, awesome video you got a new subscriber!

[@chain_sawyer7469]

Got my copy today,even scored the Amiibo YAY🤘😁

[@TJacks23]

Happy Friday brotha! Great video felt like I was back in 2003 with a release like this..💯

[@realdneill]

Awesome really wanted that collector's edition but just happy I got the game

[@Dazedgames4201]

I got the collectors edition, amibo, wood piece, arm sleeve, and the scarf. Will get a poster when they come down too

[@daddyresale3328]

The game is worth the hype.

[@AnJohnThanhNguyen]

John Got The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom From Gamestop at the Mall

[@link2195]

I did Friday morning at target and there was a long line to get the game.

[@Worm740]

seeing all the people there brings joy to my heart

[@Schooch1991]

this is so great ! I loved waiting in line to get all the big releases !!

[@mmuutwo]

I'm so happy to have found your channel. It's a few KZbinrs like you out there ... If you know what I mean.

[@MrWrightWay]

Thank you man

[@Jefferson196]

Looks like a good time. Last midnight release I did was Gears of War 3

[@CwazyHair]

Something magical about midnight launches

[@mqproductions]

Still the best franchise in video game history.

[@Drequan]

gta >

[@neverknowsbest.]

*I don't like that some boxes have the cool Zelda logo and others only say special edition WITHOUT the Zelda logo. WHYYYYYY*

[@MrWrightWay]

I never seen that

[@JC-ht4ro]

I go the Oled and Collector's Edition. Had. Do it the right way!!!!! Legit. Following.

[@MaxRager80]

Nice, the last midnight release I went to was for Fallout 3.

[@Broke_Guy_78]

I did not go to a midnight release at my GameStop I went the next early. I pick up a special edition Zelda and the amiibos. I do not get the the Zelda OLED Switch looks nice but I don't need it, already have a OLED Switch. I did get the scarf but not the wooden plaque I miss it.

[@sunti78990]

Bro, this is awesome and beautiful, the legend of zelda is a very great

[@therealchucktaylor3392]

Cool to see this footage, haven’t been to one of these in about 15 years.

[@nicolemonrue]

the midnight release i went to was really cool, i met alot of cool people and many brought their switch and started playing it right there in the store (that's honestly the beauty of the switch) There was pizza at my store as well.

[@MrWrightWay]

That’s great to know. Glad you got out

[@CurlyFriez07]

Awesome video 🙏🏼 love the midnight releases

[@demetriuspowell29]

Great video I’m waiting for my Zelda tears of the kingdom switch as I type this message i was never a big Zelda fan but im about to give it a shot!!

[@redcrimson1028]

Didn't know they had a scarf!

[@SkintoneChickenbone]

I got mine day of because i know nobody is picking up physical anymore sadly. Physical mideia is king! 91 baby here. First console was SNES. Cheers

[@yolover111]

My friend had his pre order receipt, he was literally behind the last peeps to get that wood plaque. I'd be so heated, sadly he has to buy one of ebay... what's the point of preorder, if others in line can just pick it up easily, no pre order receipt, makes no sense

[@MrWrightWay]

Some stores got more

[@-dmm]

this is gonna be a hot take but I really wish the only way to get a game early would be physical at the store and doing this whole experience and if you buy the digital game it comes out a day late or something. I only experienced one midnight release and that was Gears of War 3 where my mom dropped me off and I waited there until I got the game and dipped. idk the environment and everyone talking about games and sometimes they buy food for the people or set up a lan tournament. it's just fun.

[@mattsmith4589]

This is awesome man this video will be legendary in about 10 years 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@threethirtynine1514]

It’s just funny to me that all the people that hate on GameStop now, we’re once kids that loved going there to browse all the games they couldn’t afford. It’s sad that everyone loves to jump on the hate bandwagon. The old Pokémon and cod midnight releases were such a fond time, I’m glad GameStop/ebgames were around!

[@GandalfGreyhame3]

Very fun video, it is inspiring me to go to a midnight launch soon!