Pokémon ORAS Midnight Launch Events
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire launch worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS on November 21 (November 28 in Europe). As with the release of Pokémon X and Y last year, many stores and fan groups are organizing events to celebrate the release. With your help, we're once again compiling a list of midnight launch events from across the globe.
The following is without a doubt definitely not a complete list, so if you find that there isn't an event listed for your region, it might be worth contacting your local stores or gaming societies to see if any are happening, or perhaps even start up your own, then let us know about them by emailing us at oraslaunch[at]bulbagarden.net!
Obviously we can only included the details which we've been told about for each event, so if you need more information or if you are unsure about the particulars, please do not hesitate to get in touch with those hosting it. For now, here is the current list of launch events:
Americas
United States
Location | Time | Activities | Further Information | ||
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California | Chula Vista | GameStop, 1208 Broadway | Midnight Launch | Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Tournament, Food, Drinks, Raffles and Prizes. Organised by StreetPass San Diego | |
California | Davis | GameStop, 1361 W Covell Blvd | Midnight Launch | ||
California | Irvine | GameStop The Crossroads, 3972 Barranca Pkwy, Ste B | Midnight Launch | ||
California | Palmdale | GameStop, 39450 10th St W Ste C | Midnight Launch | ||
California | Riverside | GameStop Riverside Plaza, 3555 Riverside Plaza Dr Ste S110 | Midnight Launch | ||
California | Santa Cruz | Level Up Games, 113 Locust St | Midnight Launch | ||
Connecticut | Mansfield Center | GameStop East Brook Mall, 96 Storrs Rd | Midnight Launch | ||
Connecticut | Norwalk | GameStop, 360 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854 | Midnight Launch | ORAS and Super Smash Bros launch, as well as Super Smash Tournament | |
Florida | Mary Esther | GameStop Santa Rosa Fl, 300 Mary Esther Blvd, Ste 71 | Midnight Launch | Smash Tournament | |
Florida | Pensacola | GameStop Creighton Commons, 2620 Creighton Rd, Ste 101 | Midnight Launch, Opens from 9pm | Smash Tournaments | |
Georgia | Dawsonville | GameStop, 800 Georgia 400 #943 | Midnight Launch | X/Y Tournament open to customers who have pre-ordered ORAS, tournament winner receives copy of ORAS free | |
Georgia | Marietta | GameStop Providence Square, 4101 Roswell Rd, Ste 901 | Midnight Launch | ||
Kentucky | Alexandria | GameStop Alex.Village Green S, 6807 Alexandria Pike | Midnight Launch | ||
Kentucky | Florence | GameStop Turfway Retail S/C, 4951 Houston Rd | Midnight Launch | ||
Kentucky | Ft. Wright | GameStop Shoppes @ Ft. Wright, 3455 Valley Plaza Pkwy | Midnight Launch | ||
Kentucky | Middletown | GameStop Middletown Pointe, 13006 Shelbyville Rd, Ste 103 | Midnight Launch | ||
Kentucky | Newport | GameStop Newport Shopping Ctr, 1697 Monmouth St, Ste B | Midnight Launch | ||
Illinois | Chicago | GameStop Gateway Cntr, 1751 W Howard St, Ste E | Midnight Launch | ||
Illinois | Chicago | GameStop Sun Plaza, 4883 N Broadway St | Midnight Launch | Smash Bros Tournament from 9pm | |
Kansas | Lenexa | GameStop Orchard Corners, 9672 Quivera Road | Midnight Launch | ||
Maryland | Towson | GameStop, 1238 Putty Hill Ave #80 | Midnight Launch | ||
Massachusetts | Brookline | GameStop Coolidge Corners, 271 Harvard St | Midnight Launch | ||
Massachusetts | Burlington | GameStop, 101 Middlesex Turnpike | Midnight Launch | The GameStop next to the mall, not the one inside | |
Michigan | Greenville | GameStop Greenville West, 300 S Greenville West Dr Ste 7 | Midnight Launch | ||
Michigan | Lansing | GameStop Delta Plaza, 5451 W Saginaw Hwy, Ste K, Space C | Midnight Launch | ||
Nebraska | Kearney | GameStop Buffalo Plaza, 22 W 56Th St, Ste 106 | Midnight Launch | ||
New Hampshire | Salem | GameStop, 92 Cluff Crossing Road | Midnight Launch | ||
New Jersey | Glassboro | GameStop, 721 Delsea Dr N | Midnight Launch | ||
New Mexico | Albuquerque | GameStop Montgomery Plaza, 4411 San Mateo Blvd Ne, Ste E-8 | Midnight Launch | ||
New York | Rensselaer | GameStop, 307 Troy Road | Midnight Launch | ||
New York | New York | Nintendo World Store, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York, 10020 | 9pm on November 20th to 9pm on November 21st | Purchase amiibo, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire early at the 24 hour triple launch event. There will be gifts with purchase and other surprises are in store while supplies last. | Nintendo World Store |
North Carolina | Cary | GameStop Centrum At Crossroad, 2472 Walnut St | Midnight Launch | ||
North Carolina | Raleigh | GameStop North Hills, 4154 Main At North Hills St Ste 112 | Midnight Launch | ||
Ohio | Alliance | GameStop, 2218 W State St | Midnight Launch | ||
Ohio | Clayton | GameStop, 7724 Hoke Rd | Midnight Launch | ||
Ohio | Macedonia | GameStop, 8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd #50 | Midnight Launch | ||
Oklahoma | Edmond | GameStop, University Plaza 1142 E 2nd street | Midnight Launch | ||
Oklahoma | Enid | GameStop, 5503 W Owen K Garriott Rd, Suite 4 | Midnight Launch | ||
Oklahoma | Tahlequah | GameStop Tahlequah Swm, 409 Daisy Dr, Unit C | Midnight Launch | Smash Bros 3DS tournament, live music performance featuring Nintendo covers by the band When the Clock Strikes | |
Pennsylvania | Hermitage | GameStop Hermitage Crossing, 1031 N Hermitage Rd | Midnight Launch | ||
South Carolina | Charleston | Turtle Gaming, 214 St James Ave, Goose Creek | 16th November at 13:00 in EST | Pre-Release Video Game Tournament hosted by the Summerville Pokémon League | |
South Carolina | Columbia | Gamestop Columbiana Station 240 Harbison Blvd Ste 3 | Midnight Launch; line begins at 10 PM | Done in conjunction with midnight launch for Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U | |
South Dakota | Rapid City | GameStop, 1612 Eglin St #600 | Midnight Launch | ||
Tennessee | Hixson | GameStop Towne Center North, 5591 Hwy 153, Ste 100, Hixson | Midnight Launch | ||
Texas | Arlington | GameStop Little School Shops, 1245 N Little School Rd | Midnight Launch | Smash Bros. Tournament Planned | |
Texas | College Station | GameStop, 2001 Texas Ave S #200 | Midnight Launch | ||
Texas | Frisco | GameStop Stonebriar Centre, 2601 Preston Rd, Ste 1028 | Midnight Launch | Pokémon Tournaments (<16 and 17+ divisions) | |
Texas | Garland | GameStop Grand Prairie Plaza, 2205 W Interstate 20 Ste 300 | Midnight Launch | ||
Texas | Grand Prairie | GameStop Broadway Corners S/C, 5949 Broadway Blvd, Ste 130 | Midnight Launch | ||
Texas | Round Rock | GameStop La Frontera Shopping, 220 Sundance Pkwy, Ste 500 | Midnight Launch | Come at 9pm to reserve your place in the queue. May be holding Pokémon XY Tournament. | |
Virginia | Blacksburg | GameStop Gables Shopping C, 1206 S Main St | Midnight Launch |
Canada
Location | Time | Activities | Further Information | ||
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NATIONWIDE | EB Games | Nintendo Canada have put up a page (linked on the right) listing EB Games stores doing Midnight Launch events for ORAS.
The list below includes only those EB Games stores which we have confirmed to be doing something special for the launch, as opposed to simply allowing you to pick up their games. |
Nintendo Canada | ||
Alberta | Cold Lake | EB Games, 2C-4802 43 AVE | Midnight Launch | Super Smash Bros. Tournament with special prizes |
Costa Rica
Location | Time | Activities | Further Information | |
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San Jose | Pérez | Midnight Launch |
Oceania
Australia
Location | Time | Activities | Further Information | ||
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NATIONWIDE | EB Games | EB Games have put up a store locator webpage (linked on the right) to find stores doing Midnight Launch events and/or opening early the next day for ORAS.
The list below includes only those EB Games stores which we have confirmed to be doing something special for the launch, as opposed to simply allowing you to pick up their games. |
EB Games | ||
Queensland | Brisbane | EB Games, Albert Street (CBD) | Midnight Launch (get your pickup code from 9pm) | Official QLD Launch Store. X/Y Tournament (registration from 6pm) organized by Pokemon Battle HQ: Brisbane, limited to 128 places. Winner receives a trophy, a New 3DSXL, and their choice of Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. 2nd place gets a trophy and their choice of Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. Anyone who attends gets a custom made Gym Badge (Quantities limited). Diancie codes also available (Quantities limited). Krispy Kreme dounuts provided. Consoles set up for casual Smash Bros 64/Melee and Wii U Mario Kart. Giveaways. | |
Queensland | Brisbane | University of Queensland, St Lucia | Pre-ORAS Release Movie Night | Organised by the Pokémon Fan Club of UQ. Group will head to EB Games at Indooroopilly for the game launch at midnight. | |
Victoria | Melbourne | EB Games, Swanston Street | Midnight Launch | Officially sponsored by Nintendo of Australia. Cosplay and competitions, prizes | |
Victoria | South Morang | EB Games Plenty Valley, Shop 111 Westfield Plenty Valley Cnr McDonalds Road & Civic Drive | Midnight Launch | Cosplay and competitions, prizes | |
Western Australia | Perth | EB Games Hay Street | Friday 21st Breakfast Launch, all day event from 8am to 9pm | First 500 pre-order pick ups will receive a limited edition (1 of 500) gold bar gym badge. Cartoonist painting caricatures. Diancie codes. |
New Zealand
Location | Time | Activities | Further Information | |
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Auckland | Mighty Ape HQ – 1 Rothwell Ave, Albany | From 8pm | Cosplay competition, spot prizes, trivia contest, sausage sizzle and drinks, other events | Mighty Ape |
Invercargill | EB Games, 36 Esk Street | From 10pm |
Europe
United Kingdom
Location | Time | Activities | Further Information | ||
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NATIONWIDE | GAME | GAME have put up a page (linked on the right) to find stores doing Midnight Launch events for ORAS.
The list below includes only those GAME stores which we have confirmed to be doing something special for the launch, as opposed to simply allowing you to pick up their games. |
GAME | ||
Bristol | Bristol | GAME Cribbs Causeway | 11pm, 27th November | Midnight launch hosted by the Bristol Pokémon Academy and StreetPass Bristol | |
Greater London | Uxbridge | GAME Uxbridge | 9pm, 27th November | Midnight launch including a Pokémon tournament with prizes, casual Super Smash Bros. matches and cosplay | |
North Yorkshire | Leeds | GAME Headrow | 27th November | Midnight launch hosted by StreetPass Leeds | |
North Yorkshire | York | GAME Church Street | 7pm, 27th November | Midnight launch with activities hosted by the University of York Pokémon Society | |
Tyne and Wear | Newcastle | Geek Retreat Newcastle and GAME Newcastle | 6:30pm, 27th November | Activities hosted by StreetPass Newcastle will start at Geek Retreat at 6:30pm then there will be some tournament play in GAME Newcastle at 10pm before the midnight launch in the store. |
Finland
Location | Time | Activities | Further Information | ||
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Northern Ostrobothnia | Oulu | Gamestop, Isokatu 28 | Midnight Launch |
Portugal
Location | Time | Activities | Further Information | |
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Lisbon | Fábrica 22 | 3pm to 8:30pm, 16th November | VGC Qualifier hosted by the Pokémon Battle League | |
Guimarães | Fnac Guimarães | 22nd November | VGC Qualifier hosted by the Pokémon Battle League | |
Algarve | Fnac Algarve Shopping | 11am to 7:45pm, 22nd November | VGC Qualifier hosted by the Pokémon Battle League | |
Lisbon | Centro Vasco da Gama | 29th November | VGC Grand Final hosted by the Pokémon Battle League | |
Oporto | Edificio Transparente | 30th November | A day dedicated to ORAS hosted by PressPlay |