GI.biz has crunched the numbers on last week’s UK physical game sales, revealing The Last of Us: Part II had a record-breaking launch. Not only is it the fastest-selling game of 2020, beating Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but it’s also the fastest-selling PS4 game this generation. This means it had a stronger first week than …
As the buzz surrounding Pokémon Sword/Shield begins to settle, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare returns to the UK chart top. With no more major new releases due out this year, it stands to reason that Call of Duty and FIFA 20 will spend the rest of 2019 duking it out for no.1. Star Wars Jedi: …
Pokémon Sword is the UK’s new no.1, forcing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order to settle for #2. Pokémon Shield wasn’t far behind either, sitting between the two at #3. Nintendo’s decision to release a double-pack has also paid off, with the Dual Edition arriving at #7. Combined sales make Sword/Shield the second biggest launch for a …
As mainline Pokémon games go, Sword and Shield – which have faced backlash from fans – have arrived to reviews more mixed than usual. They’ve definitely left fans Pikachu-ing the fat IGN dished a lofty 9.3, finding little to complain about. “Pokemon Sword and Shield are the best games in the series, streamlining its most …