HMV will accept your gift cards despite administration Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. HMV will accept your gift cards despite administration Dog's life. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 2 Jan 2019 75 comments Beleaguered bricks and mortar chain HMV will continue to accept gift vouchers despite its latest fall into administration - something which, last time around, it initially refused to do. The UK high street stalwart was forced to call in administrators last week after talks with suppliers failed. It's worrying - this should be HMV's busiest time of year and 2200 jobs are at risk. Back in January 2013, when HMV fell into administration last time, the retailer had 4350 staff. It was saved after better deals with the movie and music industries were reached by new owner Hilco, and after a round of shop closures by administrators Deloitte. HMV's 2013 decision to refuse all outstanding gift vouchers - worth an estimated £100m - just two weeks after Christmas sparked a storm of criticism. Here in England, an MP sharply criticised the shop in Parliament, accusing it of theft. In Ireland, an angry grandfather walked out of an HMV store with three games, pursued by security staff, after being told the gift voucher he'd given his grandson was worthless. Last week, Hilco blamed a "tsunami" of retail challenges for HMV's latest fall - but at its core, the chain faces the same issue as ever: a growing majority of people choose to stream or download their entertainment rather than buy it in a box on the high street. All HMV shops will remain open for the time being. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store