Tekken tops charts for first time since 1998

Fighting series Tekken has tekken the UK chart top spot for the first time in almost two decades.

Tekken 7 launched last week here in the UK, and landed at number one.

The last time a Tekken game hit number one it was Tekken 3 on PlayStation 1, way back in September 1998.

More recent entries such as Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (September 2012) and Tekken 6 (October 2009) missed the top spot.

Last week's other new launches include Ubisoft VR experience Star Trek: Bridge Crew (12th), MXGP 3 (13th).

The full top 10 lies below:

1. Tekken 7
2. Overwatch
3. Injustice 2
4. GTA5
5. FIFA 17
6. Prey
7. Ghost Recon: Wildlands
8. Horizon
9. Rocket League
10. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe