Since video games are easily downloadable to enjoy at midnight the night they release, few brick and mortar stores will host midnight launch events for video games anymore. During the pandemic, these types of in-person gatherings became almost non-existent due to restrictions, but now that in-person gatherings are able to happen more frequently, many are hoping this is one aspect of pre-pandemic life that will return.

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