FIFA 21 – Games Asylum

The return of high street retail shakes up the UK chart

FIFA 21 is the UK’s no.1 once again. More significantly, Cyberpunk 2077 has managed to re-enter the top ten at #9 â€“ it had quietly left the top 40 altogether a few weeks ago. This appears to be due to a minor discount on Amazon (itâ€™s currently Â£29.99...

Lockdown sends Switch game sales soaring

GI.biz reports over 260k games were sold in the first week of January, up by a third from this time last year. This is down to a combination of the UK lockdown, an influx of new Switch owners, and people spending Christmas money. Itâ€™s the Switch that leads...

UK chart: FIFA 21 scores while Cyberpunk 2077 stumbles

EAâ€™s FIFA 21 has reclaimed its place at the top of the UK chart, pushing Assassinâ€™s Creed Valhalla â€“ the Christmas no.1 â€“ to #2. The rest of the top ten has merely seen a shuffle with no re-entries to speak of. Animal Crossing: New Horizons climbs from...

FIFA 21 wins Black Friday chart battle

Like a child with a snow globe, the UK top 40 has received a good old shake-up. This is due to Black Friday deals, where many retailers â€“ including Argos and Amazon â€“ cut prices long before Friday. It was FIFA 21 that came out on top, discounted...

FIFA 21 holds onto no.1 while Cadence of Hyrule scrapes into the chart

Itâ€™s the lower end of the UK top 40 that sees the most action this week, with the belated retail release of Cadence of Hyrule â€“ Crypt of the NecroDancer arriving at #37. Such games as Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (at #31), Team Sonic Racing (at #33) and Astro...

Amazon Prime Day shakes up UK chart while FIFA 21 remains no.1

Whether itâ€™s on a digital store or at retail, gamers love a sale. Case point: Amazon Prime Day has given the UK top 40 a shake-up, with over ten titles making re-entries. The biggest re-entry comes as a surprise â€“ itâ€™s Outright Gamesâ€™ Jumanji: The Video Game, back...

FIFA 21 scores a UK no.1, becoming the fastest-selling game of 2020 so far

Effortlessly claiming the UK chart top spot, FIFA 21 has become the fastest-selling game of 2020 so far, beating previous record-holders The Last of Us: Part Two and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. GI.biz reports physical sales were down 42% over FIFA 20, however. This isnâ€™t just down to...

Ghost of a Tale, Neighbours Back From Hell, The Survivalists, FIFA 21, and Ikenfell hit the Switch

FIFA 21 bounces off the woodwork and onto Switch this week, but in all honesty, there isnâ€™t much to say â€“ itâ€™s another Legacy Edition i.e a straightforward kit/transfer update. The only new additions are new stadiums. To quote EA themselves: â€œFIFA 21 Legacy Edition will feature the...

Out this week: FIFA 21, The Survivalists, RIDE 4, Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix, Foregone, more

Further proving that â€˜big game seasonâ€™ is upon us, this Friday sees the release of a potential Christmas no.1 â€“ the almighty FIFA. FIFA 21 bolsters the VoltaÂ mode with five new areas, two new modes (Volta Squads and Feature Battles), a revamp career mode with a new matchÂ simulationÂ mode...