Cricket on Top as Sales Plummet
Publishers' reluctance to put out new games leads to a massive drop in sales across the UK.
Brian Lara International Cricket 2005 scored another No. 1 finish on the latest UK charts. In a week that saw not a single new release, the cricket game rode the prevailing hype ahead of the fourth Ashes test, set to start later this week, to hold onto the top spot for a second week in a row and a third time since its release in late July.
Another week on top for the West Indian. YawnOtherwise it was business as usual in the UK as the rest of the Top 10 games jostled for position on the familiar-looking charts.
Publishers have been reluctant to bring fresh games to market, which resulted in a drop of more than 25 per cent in games sales between 30 July and 13 August.
One recent winner is Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 4. With the Premiership getting underway, gamers keen for some footie were drawn to the hardcore favourite.
Below are the top 10 games in the UK for the week ending August 20th, as determined by Chart Track:
- Brian Lara International Cricket 2005 (Codemasters)
- Madagascar (Activision)
- Fantastic Four (Activision)
- Juiced (THQ)
- Cricket 2005 (EA)
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Take 2)
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Rockstar)
- Medal of Honor: European Assault (EA)
- Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (Konami)
- Destroy All Humans! (THQ)
Alex Wollenschlaeger
Editor, Kikizo Games
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