The latest data on the UK's spending habits on physical games has arrived, and it's nothing particularly surprising. FIFA 21 is the latest FIFA entry, so by default it becomes the country's best-selling game. It's number one for the second week in a row, with the majority of sales coming in for the PlayStation 4 version.
After a wall of Nintendo exclusive software, Just Dance 2020 breaks the combo, making a surprise jump from 17th to seventh place, presumably due to a sale promotion. Star Wars: Squadrons and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time both take a pretty big hit; EA's galactic dogfighting title moves from second to eighth, while Activision's mascot marsupial moves from third to ninth. Marvel's Avengers, meanwhile, is out of the top 10, moving down three positions into 12th. The top 10 is rounded off with Grand Theft Auto V, of course.
Here's the latest top 10 in full.
UK Sales Charts: Week Ending 17th October 2020
- FIFA 21
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Minecraft (Switch)
- Ring Fit Adventure
- Super Mario 3D All-Stars
- Just Dance 2020
- Star Wars: Squadrons
- Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
- Grand Theft Auto V
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At this point I think even if we get GTA VI,,,, GTA V will still remain in top 10 lol
Thank goodness GTAV is back in the top ten, I couldn't handle any more nonsense this month
Balance has been restored GTA back in top 10 after 2 weeks break. Also Nintendo have half the top 10. Have been tempted to get a switch but with ps5 looming just not sure, also might wait for a new console from them, couple of games been popping up that I do like the look of.
Blimey! Who is still buying GTA 5 lol
I see EA's yearly drivel is back on top spot yet again. Unfortunate.
Somehow good/satisfying to see that "gamers" don't seem to care that much about superhero crap (like regular audiences for movies are)
@Artelous Gamers care about superhero games ONLY IF the games are good. Avengers is NOT a good game.
And when you compare it to PS4 Spider-Man or Batman Arkham Series the Avengers is even worse.
@Daleaf You should get a switch actually. Maybe after you get a PS5, but it'll be a good console to play on.
@Artelous You just going to ignore how insanely successful Marvel's Spider-Man and the Arkham series have been?
@Daleaf I highly recommend getting a Switch, it has a fantastic library of games and its great being able to play them all handheld or on the TV.
Should it be called FIFA 18 really because that's all it is a roster change that's all they do get, look at the switch version
I just got my partner a Switch there great I'm currently playing Super Mario 64 again and Super Mario World from the SNES
So tired of hearing about gta5, vice city > gta5. And Yea avengers wasn't that good same combat animations over and over and over....
@Zuljaras the single player is good, so it's not a bad game. The fact that it's lasted that long in the charts is impressive. And it hasn't had a piece cut yet.
@HotGoomba yea I'm really tempted and think that Nintendo won't be releasing a new console for a couple of years. Think I would get it before ps5 tbh, just as something new to make the time go quickly lol. Might pick one up for the weekend. But I did just start ni no kuni remaster, didn't finish it on PS3, and picked it up when it was released on ps4 but never got around to putting it on, and was in a bit of a lull as to what to play over weekend, was going to buy dragon quest but remembered I had this. So maybe if I finish it by the end of week will pick up a switch.
@Papasears yea I think vice city is my best GTA still, with San andreas a close 2nd. Did enjoy 5 but it's crazy that it's still in top 10 more or less every week,
@WallyWest yea been on fence about getting one for a while, was going to get one during lockdown, but they were sold out every where. Probably going to bite the bullet and get one, there are a few games that I do want to play so think I can justify a purchase. will have a look for a good bundle or deal later and probably pick one up oh my bank account is getting hammered between this month and next, just bought a new 4k TV ready for my ps5 last week, then ps5 in a month and maybe a switch inbetween lol.
@naruball Single player was better than expected but gameplay obviously built around Online play. Intro level was the best bit.
The Levelling up is needlessly complex (gloves/chest-pieces/belts/materials etc). Items in the store too expensive. New costumes too much of a grind.
I wanted to like the game SO much (and I did get some enjoyment out of the SP) but it’s still a huge disappointment for me.
Hoping some day Marvels Avengers get the Insomniac Spider-man style treatment they (and we) deserve.
Avengers leaving as it should do, the worst AAA game of 2020.
@fR_eeBritney yeah, agreed about the online part and that it affects the single player content, but for me not enough to call it a bad game. It's good, but it could have been better.
Oh, and Free Britney!
@DonJorginho gotta love exaggerations.
I have a Switch and hate the controller and gimmicks. Wish I could use a PS4 controller for it.
@Daleaf it’s well worth getting a Switch, even if it’s just for the Nintendo exclusives. I’m in a good position where I already have one, and will continue to use it for Nintendo games (along with some multiplatform title, being able to play Xcom 2 on-the-go is awesome!) while I use my PS5 and XSX for mainstream games (or I will when they arrive!).
Yea that's what I'm thinking enough games that I want to play such as a few mario, Zelda and animal crossing, Lugis mansion and probably few others. Whereas when I was thinking of getting a Xbox there wasn't enough games that I wanted to play to justify a purchase, hopefully this gen they will have a few more exclusives that interest me, but that is going to be a good few years from now and hopefully price will be cheaper, and guessing that elder Scrolls and starfield will be 2 games that tempt me, but IF they are coming to ps later on then will just wait until out on ps, but honestly don't see those coming to ps.
@naruball Gotta love buyer's remorse.
@naruball It is the worst AAA game of 2020 then.
GaaS in general have been lacking. I suspect Halo Infinite will suffer a similar fate. It was novel with Destiny, but now GaaS is widely recognized as something that gets old fast, with little to add to the experience over the remainder of the game's lifespan. Team based death matches, control points, or continuous repetitive missions.
@Constable_What
My bad mate, I genuinely thought you were responding to the former, I know everything isn't about me, just reacted to it due to a lack of coffee and brain power I suppose.
No hard feelings to you to mate, it is all in good jest either way.
WOW @DonJorginho 😆😆 it's clear as day @Constable_What wasn't talking to you. Absolutely nothing to do with you.
@TheArt WOW. We did establish that, don't need an intermediary thanks mate, I am aware of my stupidity on this occasion lmaoo.
@DonJorginho It's fine. I was admittedly very short and was wanting to maintain my glibness. Stubbornly, I might add. If it wasn't so early and before breakfast I could have handled that better. Things like this happen to everyone, so don't worry about it. It was a misunderstanding. lol
The most frustrating thing, was that I was on your side of the argument, and then all of the sudden I'm just getting hit with friendly fire. Sorry for being a smartass by the way.
Cheers.
@Constable_What Nah man it's fine! I just assumed, something you shouldn't do on the internet of all places! Apologies for the friendly fire.
But I am glad we can see the humour in it and agree that Avengers is a woeful "game".
I find it impossible that someone doesn't have GTA V by now so I'll assume those sales are from people triple and quadruple buying it cause of a drinking game.
@DonJorginho I'm glad we're being adults about this. That's my quota for the day, I think. lol
Hope you have a good rest of your day!
And yeah, The Averagers is not good. When F2P Genshin Impact does what you set out to do, but better, you got a problem on your hands. Not that that game is perfect mind, but at least that game's inspiration elevate the gameplay, and not hinder it.
@Ah-Void
7 years and going strong. Time for it to go back to the top 3.
GTA 5 Legacy Edition for PS6 in 2027 with single player dlc
@Daleaf Isnt there a new Switch in the making?
@Flaming_Kaiser oh really? Hmm, might have to do some investigating lol, well if it's a couple of years off then should be ok, don't think I will be using it loads anyway, there just a few games that have interested me, might hold on till black Friday deals and hopefully get a good bundle. Cheers for the heads up.
@Flaming_Kaiser just done a quick search now, seems like it might be in the works and some rumours of next year, so might hold on a bit. My bank account thanks you 🙂
@Daleaf Im waiting for the Metroid version Switch and Metroid ofcourse. 😆
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