"Return to Rapture" Midnight Launch Events Announced

On February 9 you'll get to return to Rapture sooner than you thought. Today 2K Games has announced that GameStop and Best Buy stores will hold midnight launch events for the release of BioShock 2.

"One of the most exciting aspects of the original BioShock was how our fans responded with adoration for the game, from creating homemade Big Daddy suits to their own BioShock-inspired art and videos," said Christoph Hartmann, president at 2K. "We felt it was only fitting to reach out to those passionate fans with nationwide Return to Rapture midnight openings where they can pick up their copy of BioShock 2 as early as possible."

More than 2,500 GameStop and Best Buy stores will hold midnight openings. Call your local retailer for details.

If you preordered the special edition package, 2K has provided an unboxing video so you can see what you're getting when you pick it up next week.

Can't wait any longer to get a peek at BioShock 2? 2K Games will kick off a series of launch specials tonight with the debut of a three-minute trailer during the first commercial break of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. In case you can't tune in, check out GameInformer.com tomorrow for the full trailer.

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