UK charts: Red Dead outguns Mario

By Robert Purchese Published 21 June, 2010

Rockstar redeems a fifth top spot.

Red Dead Redemption has topped the UK all-formats chart for a fifth week.

That means Super Mario Galaxy 2 settling for second and 2010 FIFA World Cup for third, again.

There were new entries this week for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on PSP and International Cricket 2010. Neither made the top 10 though - Codemasters' sports game was 12th and Hideo Kojima's PSP game 18th.

Just Dance, however, was fourth, and Rooms: The Main Building fifth.

Modern Warfare 2, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Wii Fit Plus, Blur and Wii Sports Resort rounded out the top 10.

This Week Last Week Title Platform(s)
1 1 Red Dead: Redemption PS3, Xbox 360
2 2 Super Mario Galaxy 2 Wii
3 3 2010 FIFA World Cup PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
4 5 Just Dance Wii
5 4 Rooms: The Main Building DS
6 7 Modern Warfare 2 PC, PS3, Xbox 360
7 12 Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands DS, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
8 6 Wii Fit Plus Wii
9 11 Blur PC, PS3, Xbox 360
10 10 Wii Sports Resort Wii
11 20 Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC, PS3, Xbox 360
12 New entry International Cricket 2010 Xbox 360
13 9 UFC Undisputed 2010 PS3, Xbox 360
14 8 The Sims 3: Ambitions PC
15 19 Split/Second: Velocity PS3, Xbox 360
16 31 Football Manager 2010 PC
17 13 Lost Planet 2 PS3, Xbox 360
18 New entry Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker PSP
19 16 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves PS3
20 17 Just Cause 2 PC, PS3, Xbox 360
21 25 Final Fantasy XIII PS3, Xbox 360
22 22 New Super Mario Bros. Wii Wii
23 Re-entry BioShock 2 PC, PS3, Xbox 360
24 15 ModNation Racers PS3, PSP
25 27 New Super Mario Bros. DS
26 29 FIFA 10 PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
27 18 Super Street Fighter IV PS3, Xbox 360
28 Re-entry Pure Football PS3, Xbox 360
29 14 Green Day: Rock Band PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
30 21 Alan Wake Xbox 360
31 26 GTAIV: Episodes from Liberty City PC, PS3, Xbox 360
32 28 Pokemon SoulSilver DS
33 23 Splinter Cell: Conviction Xbox 360
34 37 Mario Kart Wii Wii
35 24 LEGO Batman DS, PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
36 33 James Cameron's Avatar: The Game DS, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
37 32 Pokemon HeartGold DS
38 40 Jewel Quest Mysteries: The Emerald Tear DS, PC
39 36 Skate 3 PS3, Xbox 360
40 Re-entry Need for Speed: Shift PC, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360

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

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Comments (31) Latest comment 2 years ago

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  • Dr.Mott #1 2 years ago

    No horse pun this week, I see.

  • Dylbot #2 2 years ago

    Honestly, both games would've deserved the top spot. Neither one has left its respective console since I got them.

  • peteb #3 2 years ago

    @Dr.Mott

    Thank God, my voice was horse from laughing at them.
    Edited by peteb at 21/06/10 @ 11:30

  • J0rdan_KZ #4 2 years ago

    Really glad to see BLUR hanging on in there. Although it's hard as nails, it's a very thrilling game to play online, split screen and towards the end of the single player game! :)

  • brseg #5 2 years ago

    RDR rocks, great game and fully deserved.
    The developers of Just Dance must be billionaires by now?
    Blur and SS surviving in the charts, at least.

  • Farzlepot #6 2 years ago

    I was certain that RDR would have been bucked off the top by MG2 after a full week of trading. I guess I was wrong! R* must be rolling in the moolah by now.
    Edited by Farzlepot at 21/06/10 @ 11:43

  • muscleblade #7 2 years ago

    Avatar the game is proof of why movie tie ins is still being made. They sell well no matter how crap they are.

  • Eraysor #8 2 years ago

    Keep going RDR, every week Mario isn't top I'm happy!

    /readies the flameshield (again)

    Also, that's the first time I've ever seen Snake beaten by cricket.
    Edited by Eraysor at 21/06/10 @ 11:57

  • Malek86 #9 2 years ago

    I wonder if RDR is making a profit. It seemed pretty much doomed before release, what with the ludicrous budget.

  • JimmyT67 #10 2 years ago

    This one is easy:

    Number of kids & adults wanting to play RDR vs number of Adults wanting to play Mario galaxy 2

    maturer kids these days are not interested in Mario galaxy simple as. If Kids are going to play any game other than sandbox games imo it'll be Fifa or some such game to play against their mates.

    The one geeky kid playing Mario will likely end up being wedgied to death by any mates he has left at that stage.

  • Moribundman #11 2 years ago

    RDR deserves absolutely every bit of praise it's received and is absolutely worthy of being on top this long. The "subtle" ad campaign can't have hurt either ;-)

    It's a real shame to see Alan Wake's slow plummet down the charts. While I agree it's a pretty solid 7-8/10 its a decent game that deserved a bit more of a chance to hook people. MS were insane to release it right before RDR (and MG2). Remedy are constantly dropping "we'll see how things go" and "potential sequel" into their DLC press releases now...

  • spudsbuckley #12 2 years ago

    Alan Wake is not getting a sequel and i'll be genuinely surprised if all of the planned DLC gets released. It was a victim of it's own hype.

    Still a great game though.

  • ParanoidZombie #13 2 years ago

    stellar multiplatform game gets stellar sales = good news for gamers.

  • Lee_Morris #14 2 years ago

    Well done for Blur for climbing for the 3rd consecutive week. It really is a deep and very rewarding game. Well woth the £25 it's going for on some sites. Do yourself a favour and dive in and enjoy the sizzling neon summer.

    PS I do not work PR for Acti, I am just really enamoured with the game

  • Darren #15 2 years ago

    Poor old Mario, still can't knock Red Dead off the top spot... maybe he needs a gun? ;)

  • zedzee #16 2 years ago

    Funnily enough, the DS is ahead by only one entry in the chart, versus the PSP.

  • sonicyoda #17 2 years ago

    It's a disgrace that that Rooms game has charted so well. Who the hell is buying it? It's people like you that are the reason why Chrono Trigger will never get a sequel! Stop buying this complete tosh!

  • MDL199 #18 2 years ago

    Well, well, well the most hyped Ninty game of the year can't knock RDR off the top spot despite it already being out for a few weeks and the Wii having such a large uk user base.

    Seems even the Ninty hardcore are tiring of boring old Mario.

  • Law07 #19 2 years ago

    Has Skate 3 completely flopped?

  • TonyHarrison #20 2 years ago

    I really hope the people who are saying 'poor Mario' don't ruin their enjoyment of this by looking at worldwide charts. I wouldn't want their days to be ruined...

  • McFly55 #21 2 years ago

    @sonicyoda

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrono_cross

  • cherryuk #22 2 years ago

    I'm getting GTAIV completed now in a hurry so I can play RDR! I want to ride around on a horse!

  • smelly #23 2 years ago

    >maturer kids these days are not interested in Mario galaxy simple as.

    No.. kids who are 12 years old and desperately trying to act grown up - dont like colourful games. In the exact same way as a 12 year old myself i'd only watch "mature" action movies.

    i'm in my 30s, and i think galaxy 2 is a great game. I kinda enjoyed RDR for what it was - a collection of easy mini games.. But dont rate it that highly over something like Vice City (for example). If you're going to play a collection of easy minigames - may as well play carnival games or something.. But then that wouldnt be "cool" and 'grown up"

    Edited by smelly at 21/06/10 @ 18:50

  • MDL199 #24 2 years ago

    Comparing utter shite like Carnival Games with a great title like RDR is completely mental!

    From your posts Smelly i'd always assumed you were about 10. I bet you still live at home with mummy haha.
    Edited by MDL199 at 21/06/10 @ 19:43

  • Distributor #25 2 years ago

    RDR = on 2 formats, Mario = on 1 format. Hmmmm. I wonder which takes top spot.

  • MDL199 #26 2 years ago

    The uk Wii userbase can't be too far off that of the 360 and PS3 combined plus the Wii is hardly stuffed with hot games where as there loads of cracking titles on the 2 proper consoles competing for gamers cash.

  • smelly #27 2 years ago

    "Comparing utter shite like Carnival Games with a great title like RDR is completely mental!"

    So are you trying to tell me that RDR isnt just a collection of easy minigames? Or is your point that if you put a "mature" story on Carnival games which makes you travel to each mini-game it'd be just as good?

  • BillyBrush #28 2 years ago

    Mario Galaxy 2 is a bit special...to say the least.

  • wizbob #29 2 years ago

    I'm pretty sure that SMG2 will have legs. It'll still be running, jumping and butt-stomping all over the charts a year from now.

  • Essien #30 2 years ago

    I bought RDR this week for PS3. Took it back as bugs caused the game to keep on crashing. Shame as it seemed to be a really good game. Anyone else have this problem??
    Was it the 1.02 patch?

  • canIdoyabombsforya #31 2 years ago

    If kids want to act grown up, they can do my washing, ironing and drive me to work in rush hour. I'll happily use the free time to play SMG2.