We have a sneaking suspicion that the UK sales charts have found three new permanent fixtures: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, DOOM, and Overwatch. While Blizzard's FPS is only in its second week – and has managed to secure top spot yet again – the other two titles have been loitering around for some time now. Even more impressive is that their sales are barely dropping week-over-week.
The big new arrival this time is Dead Island: Definitive Collection, which grunted into fifth place, one spot ahead of FIFA 16. Grand Theft Auto V, Ratchet & Clank, and Tom Clancy's The Division took the next three spots, while Call of Duty: Black Ops III and Homefront: The Revolution rounded out the top ten. There's not much else to say this time to be honest.
UK Sales Charts: Week ending 4th June, 2016
- Overwatch
- Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
- DOOM
- FIFA 16
- Dead Island: Definitive Collection
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Ratchet & Clank
- Tom Clancy's The Division
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III
- Homefront: The Revolution
[source chart-track.co.uk]
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What I find amazing is that Uncharted 4, a single platform release, is holding off a lot of multi-platform releases. I know its been relatively quiet on the releases but its still surprising that it is still selling more than other titles available across other platforms.
Its certainly my GotY so far and it would take something incredible to surpass it.
@MadAussieBloke It could be that it has no 'real' competition in its genre at the moment - certainly not on the PS4. It appeals to a number of different sectors and age ranges too - those looking for nostalgia, family friendly gaming experiences. For me it would be a 'guilty pleasure' so to speak - a game that I am 'too old' for and should know better but still enjoy playing - I am sure I am not the only one...
Edit: In response to your comment re U4. I would say that the campaign is certainly very well made. I cannot fault the visual presentation, the controls, the way they have taken the game-play forward from previous games (inc TLoU) and the more 'adult' characterisation and relationships. I was a little disappointed with a few aspects - some that were present in all 3 previous Uncharteds but that was 'story' related and that is more personal tastes but I can't fault the technical proficiency. However when it comes to the MP, I am not that impressed. Again, nothing 'technically' wrong - well not that I saw in my limited play time, but I didn't think it was anything special either. It has elements that I would expect from the Campaign (that were missing) that somehow feel a bit out of place to me. Its not something that I would buy U4 for or would miss if it wasn't offered. I don't see it as the 'best' MP in its genre (3rd person cover shooters) but I could easily argue that U4 is from its campaign perspective - each to their own of course and some may think its MP is the best ever...
Dat GTA doe!
It's cool that ratchet & clank still in the top 10, I hope sony remake all the main game to ps4.
@MadAussieBloke To be honest I'm impressed but as said above it seems to be based on being something unique on the system. Plus I'm known for calling doom and gloom on it prelaunch due to those release dates and Sony not knowing how to market. Glad to see it went on word or mouth. Or low price.
I still regularly play GTA Online. Big update tomorrow.
No numbers?
@MadAussieBloke yeah. That's what I mean. It's unique in that the ps4 at the time of the games launch didn't have anything like it.
@ApostateMage Stop playing so we can get GTA 6 please.
@MadAussieBloke Unique not from aesthetic but from gameplay. Yeah it's a platform error but the rpg and TPS elements make up a lot too.
You know what? I'm just gonna shut up. Nothing is unique and it's all the same.
Does this count PC digital sales? If so, Overwatch should be up there for ages. This is one of the very few games that will sell more on PC than consoles.
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