Pat yourself on the back for the hoodie/coat combination.ġ1:43 PM: Count the number of girls in line. Take joy in the crestfallen looks on their faces as they notice how long the line is.
High-fives are exchanged.ġ1:40 PM: Feel slightly superior to the people who arrive after you. Debate with your crew about whether you should try another store, and ultimately decide to join the line. It’s cold out!ġ1:35 PM: Arrive at Best Buy to see that a line of approximately 45 people has already formed outside the store, which will remain closed until midnight exactly. Add a hoodie, and then a coat on top of it. Without further ado, here’s a timeline of the highs and lows of a waiting in line for any video game.ġ1 PM: Every store that has midnight game releases gives out different incentives for getting the game at their store, from T-shirts to downloadable content, so recheck your options one final time before deciding on Best Buy.ġ1:15 PM: Pick out some appropriately obscure and referential video game clothing to wear, as it’ll be one of few places that such gear will be appreciated. Sure, you could wait and get the game the next day during regular business hours, when you’re fully awake, but not only do you want the game NOW, but missing out on midnight releases means missing out on all the excitement and pageantry of a late night, outside, with fellow gamers. Some video games are so hotly anticipated that stores will open at midnight to satisfy the thronging masses.
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