Olympic fever takes hold of all formats games chart
It's gold for London 2012: The Official Video Game
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Your support makes all the difference.The buzz surrounding the London 2012 Olympic Games has paved the way for London 2012: The Official Video Game to take take spot, with Mario and Sonic’s own take bringing in the bronze.
Elsewhere Lego Batman 2 is still holding its own in second place with the Dark Knight’s own little bit of hype secured by the recent release of The Dark Knight Rises ensuring that Batman: Arkham City continues enjoying a return to the top flight.
Top 40 Entertainment Software (All Prices), Week Ending 28 July 2012:
1 – LONDON 2012: THE OFFICIAL VIDEO GAME – SEGA
2 – LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES – WARNER BROS.
3 – MARIO & SONIC LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES – SEGA
4 – TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON: FUTURE SOLDIER – UBISOFT
5 – BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY – WARNER BROS.
6 – CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 – ACTIVISION
7 – THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN – ACTIVISION
8 – THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM – BETHESDA
9 – FIFA 12 – EA
10 – KINGDOM HEARTS 3D: DREAM DROP DISTANCE – NINTENDO
UKIE Games Charts©, compiled by GfK Chart-Track.
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