Fry’s Electronics today announced that after nearly 36 years it’s going out of business “as a result of changes in the retail industry and the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.” The company has already closed its 31 brick-and-mortar stores and replaced its online store with a letter to customers explaining how it plans to move forward. The letter said Fry’s was implementing “an orderly wind down process” in an effort to “reduce costs, avoid additional liabilities, minimize the impact on our customers, vendors, landlords and associates, and maximize the value of the Company’s assets for its creditors and other stakeholders.” That process officially started today. Fry’s also said it’s “in the process of reaching out to its customers with repairs and consignment vendors to help them understand what this will mean for them and the proposed next steps.” Customers and consignment vendors were given two email addresses and a phone number to use if they need to contact Fry’s … [Read more...] about Fry’s Electronics Closes Its Doors After COVID-19 Changes the Retail Business
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Diablo 4 should resurrect the series’ most controversial feature
In 2012, Blizzard fired up one of its many future controversies : It wasn’t the decision to simply revive the Diablo franchise that did this, but the fact that it chose to monetize the legendary hack ‘n’ slash RPG with Diablo 3 . Beyond trading items with another player, an in-game auction house meant players could buy and sell items with real money. For some, it was a bewildering decision from a developer already battling the threat of real-money trading (RMT) in its monolithic MMORPG World of Warcraft . The idea of claiming a cut of player’s profits was seen as simple corporate greed stemming from the then-recent merger with Activision, a company known for pushing aggressive revenue streams onto consumers. Within two years, uproar caused the feature to be ripped from the game, with a “smarter” loot system put into place to reduce the need to rely on other players for equipment. But a lot has changed since 2012, and with Diablo IV in the works, it’s time for the … [Read more...] about Diablo 4 should resurrect the series’ most controversial feature
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in March 2021
Reliable as ever, streaming service Amazon Prime Video has a long list of new and interesting movies and shows joining its library this month, from new releases to fan-favorite classics and award-winning critical darlings. Below, you’ll find the full list of everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in both February and March, with our recommendations in bold. If you want a little more help deciding what to watch, we have a list of the best movies streaming on Amazon , as well as a list of the best TV shows streaming on Amazon , which offer some guidance. If Amazon isn’t your only go-to streaming service, we also have helpful articles on the best movies on Netflix and best shows on Netflix , as well as plenty of guides for Hulu , Disney+ , and HBO Max . Our top pick for March Need more suggestions? What’s new on Netflix What’s new on HBO Now What’s new on Hulu What’s new on Disney+ What’s new on Peacock Coming 2 America More than three … [Read more...] about What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in March 2021