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UK charts: Harry Potter and the No. 1 Hit News

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News by Robert Purchese

20 July, 2009

As Harry Potter opens in cinemas, so the official videogame whooshes to the top of the UK all-formats chart.

Fellow film tie-in Transformers docks at two, resulting in last week's leader Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 being pushed to three. Wii Fit hops up to four ahead of Fight Night Round 4 at five, while Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood at six holds off The Sims 3 at seven.

Virtua Tennis 2009, Call of Duty 4 and EA Sports Active round the chart out, respectively.

There are no new entries in the top 40 this week, although Rhythm Paradise manages to re-enter at 21, thanks to a telly advert starring Beyonce. Yes, Nintendo liked it so much they put a ring on it.

This Week Last Week Title Platform(s)
1 4 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DS, PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
2 3 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DS, PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
3 1 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
4 6 Wii Fit Wii
5 2 Fight Night Round 4 PS3, Xbox 360
6 5 Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood PC, PS3, Xbox 360
7 8 The Sims 3 PC
8 7 Virtua Tennis 2009 PS3, Xbox 360
9 9 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Xbox 360, PS3, PC, DS
10 13 EA Sports Active Wii
11 14 Mario Kart Wii Wii
12 16 Professor Layton and the Curious Village DS
13 10 Prototype PC, PS3, Xbox 360
14 17 FIFA 09 PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, DS
15 15 Call of Duty: World at War PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, DS
16 11 UFC 2009: Undisputed PS3, Xbox 360
17 12 Grand Slam Tennis Wii
18 20 Wii Play Wii
19 18 Pokémon Platinum DS
20 19 Guitar Hero: World Tour Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii
21 Re-entry Rhythm Paradise DS
22 23 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Wii, DS
23 26 SEGA Superstars Tennis DS, PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
24 30 Carnival: Funfair Games Wii
25 24 inFamous PS3
26 25 Ghostbusters PS2, PS3
27 27 Buzz! Master Quiz PSP
28 33 Overlord II PC, PS3, Xbox 360
29 32 Mario Kart DS DS
30 21 Red Faction: Guerrilla PS3, Xbox 360
31 34 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Autobots DS
32 28 Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
33 Re-entry SingStar: Singalong with Disney PS2
34 31 Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360
35 39 Grand Theft Auto IV Xbox 360, PS3, PC
36 37 Football Manager 2009 PC
37 40 MySims Racing DS, Wii
38 36 My Fitness Coach Wii
39 22 Fallout 3 DLC Pack 1: Operation: Anchorage & The Pitt PC, Xbox 360
40 Re-entry Brain Training DS

Leisure software charts compiled by Gfk Chart-Track, ©2008 ELSPA (UK) Ltd.

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jaxon58
20/07/09 @ 13:55
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Who, last week, decided they suddenly wanted COD4? It's amazing that's still in the charts at all, never mind the top 10!
ThisWillDestroyYou
20/07/09 @ 14:07
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another week, another victory for stunning gaming experiences!
Wastelander
20/07/09 @ 14:08
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Conduit bombed?
JahB
20/07/09 @ 14:28
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Conduit bombed?

it's not like that's a surprise
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20/07/09 @ 14:42
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The modern warfare game of the year edition is now 20-25 quid in most places so more impulse buys along with all the good press for Warfare 2... it does make some sense.
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AphoticCosmos
20/07/09 @ 14:59
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Harry Potter and the rubbish game.
j,taurus
20/07/09 @ 15:11
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i love hermione
schnide
20/07/09 @ 15:14
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For some reason I'm still not buying COD4 without a demo.. although from the looks of it, I might be the only one left in the country who doesn't own it!
saucymonk
20/07/09 @ 15:21
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HARRY POTTAH!!!
Toothball
20/07/09 @ 15:25
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Hmm, I bet the teams working on Harry Potter were overjoyed when the studio delayed the movie for six months. Probably gave them enough time to work on it without many all-nighters.
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20/07/09 @ 16:05
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Whats the next Harry Potter Film again? is it Harry Potter and the money printing machine?

It is amazing that COD4 is still in there, hence why the newest one is modern warfare 2 and not COD6, still can't see what is so special myself, but a lot of people seem to love it.
Zomoniac
20/07/09 @ 16:20
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No, it's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. What exactly is cashing in about making a film for each book? Or do you think that 6,000 pages would easily fit into two hours?
kangarootoo
20/07/09 @ 16:36
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Christ, I'd love some of their royalties. Every Harry Potter game released will make an absolute packet.

It is EA though, so the devs probably get next to bugger all.
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20/07/09 @ 17:11
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COD 4 is one of the most overrated games ever!
IneptPercy
20/07/09 @ 18:03
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Maybe the books are the cash printing machine which start it...
Teamallstar
21/07/09 @ 10:01
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I think this pretty much proves the stupidity of the British public!

It would be interesting to see if shit in a Harry potter emblazened bag would sell as much as this game?
Zomoniac
21/07/09 @ 10:08
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Having finished the game, it really isn't that bad. Nothing great, but it's a completely harmless, fun enough tie-in. Certainly much better than most.
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"I think this pretty much proves the stupidity of the British public!

It would be interesting to see if shit in a Harry potter emblazened bag would sell as much as this game?"

You do realise how stupid that post is? Potter aimed at CHILDREN, you know the little ones who want the pyjamas, bed covers, cereal, lunch box and toilet paper of their hero. Sure a licensed Potter game is not for most here, but most here aren't 10 year old children.....I think....

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