Entries in 'chips' (16)

Games Retail Guide 2011

Games Retail Guide 2011

MCV's annual High Street directory provides an overview of every buying team for each key UK video games retailer, as well as up-to-date store counts, company profiles and contact details.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jul 11th 2011 at 12:38PM in News
What next for CHIPS?

What next for CHIPS?

It is an end of an era. CHIPSWORLD has closed all 12 of its company-owned stores and has made its staff redundant.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 30th 2010 at 12:15PM in News
CHIPS is down, but not out

CHIPS is down, but not out

CHIPS has closed all of its company-owned stores today.
 
However, the company has denied it is in administration and will issue a statement clarifying the situation later today.
 
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Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jul 26th 2010 at 2:22PM in News

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Nintendo has 'abandoned' Nvidia 3DS deal

Nintendo has 'abandoned' Nvidia 3DS deal

In a move that would suggest a significant missed opportunity for graphics chipmaker Nvidia, it is being reported today that Nintendo has now backed away from a widely-speculated deal that ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 8th 2010 at 12:24PM in News
CHIPS trials Xplace info kiosks

CHIPS trials Xplace info kiosks

Chips stores have been testing out a new device that allows customers to access info on the latest games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 20th 2010 at 2:40PM in News
Chips plans New Year bounce-back

Chips plans New Year bounce-back

Specialist chains Chips is optimistic that the busy Q1 release slate will boost the firm, despite the fact that financial pressures forced it to enter a Company Voluntary Arrangement last ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 8th 2010 at 9:35AM in News
Don McCabe's Chipsworld statement in full

Don McCabe's Chipsworld statement in full

CHIPS joint MD Don McCabe sent MCV a comprehensive statement addressing Chipsworld Ltd's application for a Company Voluntary Arrangement earlier today:

by Tim Ingham
on Dec 16th 2009 at 1:54PM in News

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CHIPS company fights for survival

CHIPS company fights for survival

UK specialist retailer CHIPS is taking emergency measures to ensure its company-owned stores can survive.

by Tim Ingham
on Dec 16th 2009 at 11:28AM in News
CHIPS opens new outlet

CHIPS opens new outlet

Independent video game chain CHIPS has opened a new store in Leicestershire.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 29th 2009 at 3:07PM in News
RETAIL BIZ: News round-up

RETAIL BIZ: News round-up

This week in retail news, industry veteran Gian Luzio has left Play.com following seven years at the online firm.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 20th 2009 at 9:23AM in News
Retail ponders Wii street price rise

Retail ponders Wii street price rise

The UK High Street is this morning ‘digesting’ the news that the Wii trade cost is set to rise, and hasn’t ruled out an increase in the console’s street price.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 12th 2009 at 12:34PM in News

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CHIPS relaunches online store

CHIPS relaunches online store

The UK’s largest  independent games retailer, CHIPS, has re-launched its ecommerce website with the product offering expanded to  include DVDs, CDs and books.
The site, which also boasts a new ...
James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 29th 2008 at 12:45PM in News
UK retail breaks GTA street date

UK retail breaks GTA street date

The street date for Grand Theft Auto IV appears to have been broken as a picture of the game and a receipt appears on a PlayStation forum.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 25th 2008 at 6:59PM in News
UK industry confident GTA IV won’t be sold early

UK industry confident GTA IV won’t be sold early

Concerns that some retailers may sell copies of Grand Theft Auto IV early so far appear ill-founded as the industry gears up for its April 29th launch.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 25th 2008 at 12:44PM in News
CHIPS opens new Gloucester store

CHIPS opens new Gloucester store

Indie chain CHIPS has added a new store to its impressive tally, opening its 33rd UK outlet in Gloucester.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 26th 2007 at 12:43PM in News