At the stroke of midnight, gamers will get a chance to experience what the lucky few in the industry already have, Grand Theft Auto IV. Midnight launches were once a thing for obsessive fanboys with afternoon jobs and nothing to do but stand in the cold and wait for a comic book, a game, a deck of role-playing cards, etc. Now midnight launches have taken on a new meaning. Its a time when gamers alike will gather until the clock strikes for one common goal. You will see grown-ass men with jobs, like Matt, who will be out tonight waiting in line to get their hands on what many are calling the single greatest achievement in gaming.

Every August there is Madden Day. Last fall we got Halo 3 day. This year its GTA day. Will all due respect to MGS4 and GoW2, GTA is the most anticipated game of the year due to its cross platform release. I commend all you who will brave the elements tonight; the NYC area is douched with rain right now.

The one thing that I am little curious about, not bi-curious, is if and how people will dress up. There is always some dude in an outfit or jersey at these things. Anyone who dresses like Niko might be mistaken for a street vendor peddling hot dogs. Either way, good luck and godspeed. Bonus points if anyone sends pictures of people dressed up they see. Double bonus if they are hookers.