In other parts of the world, we’ve got more than 30 global launch events planned in major cities worldwide, including Seattle, Paris, Berlin, London, Toronto, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Dubai and Sydney.
In Europe, more than 700 midnight openings are planned, including a spectacular stunt the night of Nov. 5 between the O2 Stadium and Tower Bridge on the Thames in London. In Germany, fans will receive hands-on time with “Halo 4” and view a screening of the complete “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” series in Hamburg, Berlin and Frankfurt. Meanwhile, in Paris, “Halo 4” will be showcased during the Paris Games Week, the biggest gaming fair in France, which is set to draw more than 200,000 visitors this year.
Elsewhere, more than 200 EB Games stores in Australia will be open for midnight madness, with flagship events in major capital cities Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. EB Games in Auckland, New Zealand will also host the biggest Midnight Madness event Kiwis have ever seen. “Halo” fans in Canada will be transported aboard the decks of the UNSC Infinity to enlist for combat training and heroic appearances at Yonge & Dundas Square in the heart of downtown Toronto.