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News EGX Returns to ExCeL London This September
UK convention going forward as usual
EGX is the UK's largest video game event, so it would be a pretty big blow if it missed out due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, organisers Gamer Network and ReedPOP have announced 2020's exhibition will be going ahead. It's been confirmed that EGX will take place between 17th and 20th September 2020 in...
News UK Sales Charts: Resident Evil 3 Makes Call of Duty Its Nemesis in Fight for Number One
But you can't stop Nemesis
Last week saw the arrival of Resident Evil 3, and it seems the UK managed to grab its fair share of physical copies despite the coronavirus lockdown. Capcom's latest remake secures a second place debut, not quite toppling the almighty Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. However, it did knock FIFA 20 down a peg. It's not the...
News Official PlayStation Magazine Is the UK's Last Licensed Publication
OXM and ONM now gone
If magazines were a battle royale, then Official PlayStation Magazine would be feasting on roast chicken for its tea. Official Xbox Magazine sadly shut last week, meaning that OPM is the last remaining licensed publication in UK newsagents. There was a time when shelves were filled with gaming mags, but now only EDGE, Retro...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty Creates a Warzone with DOOM Eternal for Shooter Supremacy
Bang bang
The latest UK chart is in, and we're back to a relative norm. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is back atop the all formats chart, and we can probably attribute part of that resurgence to Warzone, the free-to-play add-on that now comes with every copy. Meanwhile, DOOM Eternal, which saw a strong second place debut last week, moves down a...
News UK Sales Charts: DOOM Eternal Secures Second Place Amid Huge Surge in Demand for Games
Coronavirus prompts spike in game sales
It's an extremely turbulent time right now, as fears surrounding coronavirus see businesses shutting up shop, employees working from home, and streets clearing as people are forced to stay indoors. It would be insensitive to make light of the situation, of course, but one interesting side effect of all this is...
News Pick Up DOOM Eternal Early from UK GAME Stores
Hell yeah
DOOM Eternal is the best first-person shooter on the PlayStation 4, and you could be playing it as early as tomorrow morning. Despite not being scheduled to release until 20th March, it looks like GAME has been given the go-ahead to sell copies starting 18th March. The York branch was the first to confirm the early release date, but others...
News UK Sales Charts: Nioh 2 on PS4 Slays with Number One Debut at Retail
Monster sales
Finally, a new release on PlayStation 4 has made an impact on the UK's physical chart. Nioh 2, Team Ninja's Souls-esque sequel, arrived last week, and has defeated a number of huge foes to debut in first place. It's a good result for the PS4 exclusive in an unusual week for games at retail. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and FIFA 20 are...
News UK Sales Charts: The Usual Suspects Remain as the Country Sleeps on Dreams
Pun intended
The physical UK chart feels like it's been pretty much the same for months now. This is partly down to a lack of notable new PlayStation 4 releases, of course, but it's a little difficult to drum up things to say each week when the same handful of games are perpetually the country's top sellers. This week, Nintendo secures a successful...
News UK Sales Charts: Dreams Declines While Two Point Hospital Gets a Very Healthy Start
NH Yes
Here's something we weren't expecting to see this morning. In a retail chart otherwise filled with the typical popular titles, Two Point Hospital gets off to a great start, coming in just behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for a second place debut. It's a pleasant surprise to see a relatively small game do so well in the shops. We're not...
News UK Sales Charts: Dreams Flies Low as Bayonetta and Vanquish Breach Top 10
Bad dream
We all knew it would probably happen -- Dreams has been a critical success, but commercial success appears to be much tougher for it. After debuting at number eight in last week's physical UK chart, the latest bestsellers list puts Media Molecule's masterpiece at number 15. It's not quite as bad as it sounds, though. The decrease in sales...
News Grand Theft Auto V Was the UK's Best Selling Game in January 2020
What else did you expect?
Let's not beat around the bush: January 2020 was an incredibly quiet month for video games. So quiet, in fact, that a release from 2013 ended up being the best selling title of the month here in the UK. We are, of course, referring to Grand Theft Auto V, a game which manages to appear on the UK sales charts week in, week...
News UK Sales Charts: Yakuza in Dreams Land As PS4 Exclusives Start Strong
Two new PS4 titles in top ten
If you’ve been following the Yakuza franchise since the dark days when Sony had to step in and localise Yakuza 5 on SEGA’s behalf, then it’s probably refreshing to see a trio of Ryu ga Gotoku re-releases near the top of the UK charts. Yakuza Remastered Collection was actually the biggest new physical launch in...
News UK Sales Charts: Zombie Army 4 Lurches Into the Top 10 as Dragon Ball Crashes to Earth
Not much else to see, though
Another week, another physical UK chart to yawn at. With a lack of new software, the spending habits of Brits have hardly changed for weeks. The latest top 10, however, does have a new entry. Zombie Army 4: Dead War from Rebellion makes a debut at number eight, and we suspect it will have done even better digitally...
News UK Sales Charts: Dragon Ball Z Takes a Tumble as Call of Duty Continues Winning Streak
Under 9,000
The physical game chart for the UK doesn't make for particularly inspiring reading, but hey, it seems we know what we like. With the absence of major releases, the latest chart is looking familiar as ever, with the usual suspects all swapping seats in the top 10. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is in first place once more, which is likely...
Deal Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Shoots Down to £35 in Limited Time Offer
Every little helps
Games are expensive, and something you're seeing more and more these days is heavy price cuts in the months after launch. Oftentimes it's better to wait and see if a game gets discounted in some sale. Case in point: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has just had its (captain) price cut in some UK retailers. Amazon UK has the Infinity...
Close to breaking top 10
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is currently enjoying an impressive revival off the back of the recent Netflix series. The highly rated role-playing title is almost five years old at this point, but age doesn't matter when people are going gaga for Geralt. Indeed, the latest UK sales charts give us a glimpse into just how popular...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty and Dragon Ball Z Duke It Out for First Place
Who came out on top?
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot got off to a flying start in UK retail last week, debuting in number one and knocking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare off its perch. Activision's ever-popular shooter has made a swift recovery, however, and has returned this week to reclaim the top spot once more. Goku's RPG still lands in second place,...
News UK Sales Charts: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Goes Super Saiyan with Number One Debut
Over 9,000
Dragon Ball Z has been around for a long time, but its enduring popularity remains extraordinary. Bandai Namco recently released a game that follows the story of this evergreen anime, named Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, and it seems Goku still has plenty of fans in the UK. A lot of them seem to own a PlayStation 4, too; Sony's platform...
Deal Make the Most of PS Store's January Sale with Cut-Price PSN Vouchers
Save big on digital credit
Hundreds of games are currently discounted on the PlayStation Store, with Sony’s big New Year bonanza entering its final few days. The savings are already impressive, with huge titles like Judgment and Shadow of the Tomb Raider available for less than £20. But what if you want to compound the deals? Shop To has you...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 20 Takes Charge as January Sales Shake Up a Stagnant Top 10
Tekken a look at the bargains
We were more than ready to roll our eyes at yet another copy paste chart, but there are some interesting additions to the latest UK physical top 10. FIFA 20 scores a number one, while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order also swap seats on the podium. However, a little further down is when we...
News UK Sales Charts: WWE 2K20 Wrestles Its Way Back Into Familiar Top 10
Call of Duty still top
It's time to take a look at the first UK games chart for 2020, and it may give you a sense of déjà vu. The physical top 10 is largely unchanged since last week, and once again, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare resides in the number one spot. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and FIFA 20 have swapped places, meaning they still round...
News You'll Never Be Able to Guess the UK's Top Selling Games of the Decade
Sarcasm ends
Which games sold the most at retail in the 2010s? For the UK, it's a pretty unsurprising top 10, and you've probably guessed half of it correctly without even looking at the chart below. According to Ukie, the organisation that keeps track of UK sales charts, the last decade of physical game purchases have been largely dominated by,...
News UK Sales Charts: Nothing Can Knock Modern Warfare, FIFA 20, or Star Wars Off the Podium
2019's final chart is looking familiar
The year, and the decade, are almost over and done with, but we've got time to squeeze in one last physical UK chart. Unfortunately it isn't a particularly exciting result this time, with the top 10 largely the same as last week's. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, FIFA 20, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order continue...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Takes Christmas Number One
Juggernaut
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is the UK's Christmas number one game. It's usually a toss-up between Activision's shooter franchise and the mighty FIFA, and 2019 is the turn of Captain Price and crew. FIFA 20 claims second, of course, while Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order remains a top seller in third...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty, Star Wars, and FIFA 20 Duke It Out at the Top
Clash of the titans
Next week will reveal which game takes the UK's Christmas number one, and it seems inevitable that one of the current top three will take it. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and FIFA 20 are first, second, and third respectively, and it sounds like there aren't many sales separating them right now...
Deal Death Stranding Limited Edition PS4 Pro Bundle Is a Great Price in the UK
Give me your hand in savings
If you've been eyeing up this special edition Death Stranding PlayStation 4 Pro, you may be in luck. Of all places, UK retailer GAME has a great price on the black and white bundle. Maybe you're still Christmas shopping, or perhaps you just really want this fancy, hand-printed machine? Whatever the case, this is a decent...
News UK Sales Charts: Death Stranding Slips Yet Further as the Top 10 Holds Steady
CryBB
The physical UK chart is starting to settle into a groove. The latest results look like the members of the top 10 have all been playing musical chairs, and it's Marvel's Spider-Man that's been knocked out after a Black Friday resurgence. The bestsellers are about what you'd expect, it's just that most of them have swapped places. FIFA 20 is...
News UK Sales Charts: Black Friday Sees the Return of Spider-Man PS4 to the Top 10
Shop 'til you drop
Update (4/12/19): UKIE, the association that provides these charts, has shared updated information on last week's UK sales data. This more accurate info puts Marvel's Spider-Man at number 10. We've updated the top 10 below to reflect this. Original Story: We were expecting the Black Friday sales to see the resurgence of some...
News PS4 Loses the Battle of Black Friday to Xbox One, Nintendo Switch in UK
System down 45 per cent year-over-year
Sony may have advertised the PlayStation 4 aggressively during Black Friday in the UK, but it’s the deals that do the talking, and the manufacturer simply couldn’t compete with the Xbox One S All-Digital being flogged for an eye-opening £109. According to Games Industry, it’s Microsoft who won this...
News PS4 Flogs the Most Software on Black Friday in the UK
Bundled titles best-sellers
While there’s no indication of which console sold the best this Black Friday, we do know courtesy of Games Industry data that the PlayStation 4 moved the most software in the UK. According to the site, almost 500,000 games were sold for Sony’s platform over the past week, which is an impressive result – even if it...
Guide Cyber Monday 2019 - Best PS4 Deals on Hardware, Bundles, Games, PS Plus, PSVR, and More
All the best PS4 discounts for Cyber Monday
What are the best Cyber Monday 2019 deals for PlayStation? What Cyber Monday discounts are there on PlayStation 4 consoles, games, and accessories? Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll have noticed it's time once again for Cyber Monday, which means all kinds of savings on a wide range of...
Deal Black Friday Brings Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Doritos Together in One Package
Call of Doritos
Yes, you read that right. Hungry gamers need no longer fear, for the Dorito Pope has blessed us with the best/worst deal of the season. On Amazon UK, you can buy a special care package that prepares you for battle with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and six share bags of delicious Doritos. That's two Cool Original, two Flame Grilled...
Deal One of PS4's Best Games Is Under £12 Right Now
Oi oi, Aloy
Horizon: Zero Dawn is hands down one of the best exclusives available for the PlayStation 4, and you can get it along with its fantastic Frozen Wilds expansion for as little at £11.99 from supermarket Sainsbury’s this Black Friday 2019. If, for whatever reason, you haven’t played it yet, then you can have no excuse anymore...
Deal Get a Year of PS Plus for £30 This Black Friday in the UK
Plus one
PlayStation Plus memberships are currently discounted to £37.49 on the PlayStation Store, but we can do better than that, can't we? Black Friday is almost here after all. Over at ShopTo, you can currently secure a 12-month membership to PS Plus for just £29.85. You might want to be quick if you're looking to extend your membership, as...
Deal PS Plus Members Can Get Three Months of Official PlayStation Magazine UK for a Quid
Turn the page
Look, we know you get your PlayStation news and reviews from Push Square, and we’re flattered – but we’re still big fans of gaming magazines. Growing up, Official PlayStation Magazine was basically our Bible, and we still owe every bit of our success to the printed media of old. That’s why we’re eager to promote this deal to...
News UK Sales Charts: Death Stranding Falls Out of the Top 10 as Call of Duty Reclaims Its Crown
Losing balance
Death Stranding has slipped and taken a tumble down the physical UK chart. Having already fallen from second to eighth last week, the unique PlayStation 4 adventure from Hideo Kojima now finds itself at number 13. New release Shenmue III doesn't exactly get in its way, either, debuting in 17th place. The top 10 is instead dominated...
News PS4's Five Years of UK Dominance Looks Like It's Coming to an End as Switch Takes the Lead
About time?
Since its launch in late 2013, the PlayStation 4 has dominated the UK market. Sony's system has been the best selling console in the UK for the last five years running, but it's starting to look like the ageing king's reign is finally coming to an end. As GamesIndustry reports, the Nintendo Switch is currently the UK's top seller, and...
News UK Sales Charts: Star Wars and Pokémon See Death Stranding Take a Tumble
Off balance
It's a turbulent week within the UK's physical video games chart. With some of 2019's last big titles making their debut, the latest top 10 is quite different from the week prior, largely thanks to the arrival of two major franchises. Of course, Pokémon Sword and Shield have a dominant presence, accounting for first and third...
News Crash Bandicoot Buses Invade Britain
Time to play
Crash Bandicoot buses are popping up all over the UK, as part of a massive PlayStation promotion in the nation. The gigantic banner advertisements feature a fresh render of the contrary ‘coot, complete with the slogan ‘It’s Time to Play’. There are similar liveries being used throughout the country featuring Kratos, too. Of...
News UK Sales Charts: Days Gone Is the Only New IP Bigger Than Death Stranding in 2019
Call of Duty still top of the chart
Death Stranding arrived on Friday 8th November 2019, and it seems it's been a success at retail in its first weekend on sale. It's the second largest new IP this year, coming in right behind another Sony-published game, Days Gone. While it's clearly selling well, it didn't quite manage to beat the juggernaut that...
News UK Sales Charts: MediEvil Clings to the Top 10 as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reigns Supreme
Oorah
Our undead hero Sir Daniel Fortesque isn't doing too badly for a clumsy skeleton, but the MediEvil remake is starting to slip from the UK physical chart. The PlayStation 4 revival is down from number five to number 10 this week, with sales down 64 per cent according to GamesIndustry. There are a number of movers and shakers in this chart;...
News Xbox Game Pass Boosts PS4's Share of The Outer Worlds' Sales in the UK
The Fallout
An eye-watering 78 per cent of The Outer Worlds’ physical copies were sold on the PlayStation 4 in the UK, perhaps demonstrating Xbox Games Pass’ impact on retail releases. Despite being published by Take Two subsidiary Private Division, developer Obsidian is now owned by Microsoft, so its day-and-date inclusion as part of the...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Outperforms Black Ops 4's Debut in the UK, Sells Best on PS4
Captain Price is right
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare outperformed its predecessor Black Ops 4’s retail debut in the UK, shifting 39 per cent more boxed copies during launch week. It could not match Call of Duty: WWII’s opening, but according to Games Industry.biz, sales are a lot closer with digital included. Activision, unquestionably, will...
News MediEvil's PS4 Remake Proves There's Life in Sir Dan Yet
Remake starts strong in UK sales charts
Contrary to Concrete Genie’s desperately disappointing retail debut, Sony’s likeable MediEvil remake appears to have got off to a strong start in the UK sales charts. Skeletal soldier Sir Dan was able to hang with goliath new arrivals
News UK Sales Charts: Concrete Genie Nowhere to Be Seen as New Releases Struggle Against FIFA 20
Big and beautiful
Update: The chart below has been updated based on new information from UKIE. Original Story: We're afraid the UK is rather unimaginative when it comes to buying video games -- especially when the new footie game from EA is out. The latest physical chart sees FIFA 20 once again in the top spot, and it's maintained this position...
News PS Plus Is Paying for the Pizza This Weekend with UK Domino's Deal
Pick one with pineapple
Enjoying your Sunday evening? It could be about to get even better, as PlayStation Plus members in the UK can order any pizza, any size from Domino’s Pizza for the reduced rate of £10.99 through here. This means that you can stock up on a large Texas BBQ and American Hot for a little over a £20 note – not exactly a bad...
News UK Sales Charts: Concrete Genie's Wishes Dashed As PS4 Exclusive Flops in Shops
FIFA 20 scores a hat-trick
If you were hoping last week's new releases were going to shake things up in the UK's bestsellers, you're flat out of luck. FIFA 20 is still very much in prime position, landing a third consecutive number one. Ghost Recon: Breakpoint also lands a consistent result with another second place finish. GRID is the only new...
News UK Sales Charts: Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Can't Break FIFA 20's Winning Streak
Go sports team
FIFA 20 is out, and as always, the franchise reigns supreme in the UK chart. It's at number one for the second time, despite a major new release from Ubisoft. Ghost Recon: Breakpoint has had to settle for a second place debut, although we expect this game to stick around for a bit. Its predecessor went on to sell very well, so it's...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 20 Surprises No One with Number One Debut
Life goals
Well, this is a big surprise. One of the UK's favourite franchises is FIFA, and the latest entry has once again done the numbers for EA. FIFA 20 debuts at number one despite a decline in physical sales -- but let's not forget that digital is making an increasingly large dent on retail figures. Other new releases didn't fare quite so...
