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HMV boss Trevor Moore and financial director Ian Kenyon want the chance to lead the chain out of administration. Speaking to journalists this afternoon, Moore pointed the finger at disappointing technology sales over the Christmas period, claiming that supply lines of key tablet computers were insufficient. Having had a request …
Read More »HMV had soft-launched digital game downloads prior to administration
A digital games store had been launched on HMV.com just weeks before the chain fell into administration. Located under a new ‘games downloads’ tab on the retailer’s homepage, the catalogue is run by Eurogamer-owned GetGames. Prices are reasonably standard although a few deals can be found, such as Far Cry …
Read More »Gift vouchers and store credit not being accepted at HMV this morning
It was the one question we were asked more than any other last night – will customers be able to spend their gift vouchers and store credit in HMV today? And the answer, sadly, is no. Administrators have confirmed this morning that consumers will not be able to use gift …
Read More »Suppliers’ refusal to answer HMV’s £300m call for help led to administration – report
Tonight’s anticipated collapse of HMV came about after suppliers ignored the retailer’s latest plea for help. That’s according to The Financial Times, which reports that HMV directors last week asked suppliers for yet another financial lifeline to keep the chain aloft – this time to the tune of 300m. That …
Read More »HMV board holds crunch talks as retailer ponders administration
The directors of beleaguered retailer HMV are said to be locked in emergency talks tonight as the retailer considers entering administration. Sky News reports that a number of options are currently being discussed amongst execs, one of which is administration. However, further action from lenders could yet give HMV a …
Read More »100m sales and counting for Samsung’s Galaxy S series
Samsung has announced that its flagship Galaxy S series has sold more than 100 million units in just over two years. The announcement was made in typical Samsung fashion, with a photograph depicting staff displaying the record sales figure across a number of Samsung smartphones. With the Galaxy S3 having …
Read More »Flipkart launches Metal Gear Solid franchise sale
Flipkart.com is offering select titles from the Metal Gear Solid franchise at a 15% discount for a limited time. The games on sale include Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater on PS2; Portable Ops and Peace Walker for PSP; and the Metal Gear Solid …
Read More »Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS bundle revealed for North America
A Fire Emblem-themed 3DS hardware bundle is heading to US and Canada, Nintendo of America has announced. The bundle, originally launched in Japan in April 2012, contains a cobalt blue 3DS with a Fire Emblem seal branded on the front and the 3DS title Awakening pre-installed. For whatever reason, Nintendo …
Read More »Microsoft offers 10 free games with Xbox 360 Kinect bundles
From now until the end of February, Microsoft is giving away ten free games with the various Xbox 360 Kinect bundles available in India. That ten-game figure is a little misleading though, as it includes games that are already part of the bundle as well as a code for Fruit …
Read More »We reveal the 100 best selling games of 2012 in this week’s MCV
This week’s MCV isnow available to view online – and it boasts our huge review of the year where we discuss the seven games that defined 2012. We also analyse the November sales data, pick the 25 Gadgets to stock this Christmas and reveal the full state of the UK …
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