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Fry's Electronics is an electronics retailer specific to the United States and a staple in select areas around the country. In an abrupt announcement, the company has announced that it is shutting down for good, closing all locations, after 36 years in the business.
If you go to the website for the store, you'll be met with the announcement instead of the usual wares. The somber update begins, saying "After nearly 26 years in business as one the one-stop-shop and online resource for high-tech professionals across nine states and 31 stores, Fry's Electronics has made the difficult decision to shut down its operations and close its business permanently as a result of changes in the retail industry and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic."
The shutdown is to begin its gradual process on February 24 in order to safely wind down the business location by location. The gradual closure will allow for the process to be as cost-effective as possible without any additional liabilities and a reduced impact on "customers, vendors, landlords, and associates, and maximize the value of the company's assets for its creditors and other stakeholders."
The company began its roots in California but has spread out to other states since its humble beginnings. When I moved to Chicago, IL a few years ago, I walked into my first Fry's Electronics store ever and, as a PC gamer, I felt like I was in paradise. Electronics, gaming gear, collectibles, and so much more were everywhere in these stores and it was the perfect place to build a custom PC for a more affordable price.
Fry's evolved into a haven for gamers, electronic lovers, and fellow geeks. This was especially true for its Silicon Valley location. From Egyptian-themed settings to cowboys galore, Fry's was a functional outlet that wasn't afraid to have fun in the process.
While the closure is heartbreaking, it's not that unexpected. Fry's was facing this possibility years ago and that pressure to close was made more immense as Amazon, Newegg, and others continued to grow in presence. A few years ago, customers began to notice that the stores that were once alive with anything and everything you could want were suddenly barren; another indicator that the beloved electronics shop was in danger of shutting down.
Fans of the retailer took to social media to share their memories at Fry's, as well as a few images showcasing how much it has changed for the worse in recent years:
Just heard Fry's Electronics is immediately going out of business tonight, here's some of my favorite themed Fry's locations:
— Froyo Tam ? #BlackLivesMatter (@FroyoTam) February 24, 2021
@ City of Industry, CA pic.twitter.com/gOorSYACNM
RIP Fry's Electronics
— Retail Archaeology (@Ret_Archaeology) February 24, 2021
1985 - 2021 pic.twitter.com/zHKjVL42WC
Fry's Electronics' closing is the end of an era. An era when you went to an Aztec temple to be yelled at by a man in a vest for not knowing enough about computer parts, picked up a motherboard from a guy who lived in a cage then got air freshener in a cat food can.
— Jesse Thorn (@JesseThorn) February 24, 2021
RIP a legend. pic.twitter.com/rx6722u9rI
Looks at the Fry's Electronics found in San Marcos, CA circa January of this year.
— Adan the Abstraction (@manicsocratic) February 24, 2021
Had a Neptunian/Underwater vibe. Absolutely awesome. pic.twitter.com/OcRdx0HhHq
RIP Fry’s Electronics. One of my favorite places in all of Burbank. pic.twitter.com/Z5ifRXpECz
— Dave Capdevielle (@DaveCapdevielle) February 24, 2021
It's a sad day for the electronics space. Have you ever been to a Fry's Electronics store? What are your thoughts on the closure announcement? Sound off with your thoughts and best memories (if you have them) in the comment section below!
[Source: Fry's Electronics]
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Earlier this month, CD Projekt Red shared the unfortunate news that it was hit by a malicious hacking attack that included all of the source code for Cyberpunk 2077, an unreleased version of The Witcher 3, Gwent coding, and "incriminating info." Since then, the data has been sold, and while the company is doing everything it can to halt the spread of the stolen information, including utilizing DMCA strikes, the pulled focus has delayed a substantial update for Cyberpunk 2077 following the title's chaotic launch.
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It’s not the news we enjoy sharing, but we want to make sure we launch this update properly. Stay tuned for more information as the time draws closer. Thank you for your continued patience and support. 3/3
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"Our goal for Patch 1.2 goes beyond any of our previous updates," the post continues. "We've been working on numerous overall quality improvements and fixes, and we still have work to do do to make sure that what you get."
While this isn't the update that the team wanted to give, the pulled focus does make sense. CD Projekt Red did mention, however, that the studio is working hard to hit a mid-March launch for the latest update, a patch that is meant to tackle many of the quality-of-life improvements that were criticized when the title first made its debut.
While the company continues to combat the damage done, the Polish studio has confirmed that it has already been in talks with local law enforcement, as well as the president of the Personal Data Protection Office, as part of an ongoing investigation.
Information also included in the hack goes beyond just game source codes, it also includes personal developer information and other sensitive materials that could be dangerous on an individual basis. For now, the investigation and attempts to slow the spread of the sold data continue while the rest of the team continues its work on the game itself.