AMARILLO, Texas, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAST), a leading multimedia entertainment superstore retailer, has announced its plans to host a Midnight release party for the PC game Diablo 3. Fans are encouraged to join their local Hastings for a Midnight release party on Monday May 14, 2012. Festivities for the night will begin at 9:00 P.M. local time and will end after the movie goes on sale at Midnight. Midnight release parties will be in select stores, so fans should check with their local store to see if they are participating.

Fans enjoying the party and awaiting the release of the game will be able to take advantage of special promotions during the release party including 30% off all used video games, video game accessories, books, and CDs. Select Blizzard games will also be on sale at each store location. Customers can also purchase any SteelSeries accessory at 30% off. Each person attending their local Midnight release party will also have the chance to win some SteelSeries gear!

To find out more about the Diablo 3 Midnight release party in your area, visit or contact your local Hastings superstore, or visit us online at www.goHastings.com.