I was told at Gamestop(about 2 weeks ago when they only had 100 pre-orders) they are going to do a mid-night launch(as of yesterday the average amount of preorders of my 3 gamestops was 145 with a Stand dev of around 12)
Also it looks like a Major non-gaming only retailer is getting in on it-
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=abcat0706000&type=category
it is on a banner on the top.
Stores like walmart are open 24hours most of the time, so nothing should change there. It will be interesting to see what other gaming outlets get in on the midnight launch. Mid-night launches will just add to the hype of SSBB, also, I believe it is safe to assume the casuals aren't the ones getting it at midnight but the publicity may make them realize they need the game too... and if they catch on... oh, boy we could be looking at some nice legs.
ty- to the mod who deleted the other that I screwed up the Subject line
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut
