Top 10 best selling games of 2009 in Japan and UK so far
The 2009 best-selling games so far in the UK are: Wii Fit, Wii Play and Mario Kart Wii . . . as Nintendo continues it’s absolute Wii-domination. These numbers are according to the ELSPA’s GfK Chart-Tracking.
Here is the top ten best-selling games by individual system for the first half of 2009:
1. Wii Fit (Wii)
2. Wii Play(Wii)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
4. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (DS)
5. Killzone 2 (PS3)
6. Resident Evil 5 (Xbox 360)
7. Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training (DS)
8. The Sims 3 (PC)
9. Call of Duty: World At War (Xbox 360)
10. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)
And here is the top ten best-selling games by all systems:
1. Wii Fit (Wii)
2. FIFA 09 (Xbox 360/PS3/PSP/Wii/PS2/DS/PC)
3. Call Of Duty: World At War (Xbox 360/PS3/WII/PS2/PC/DS)
4. Resident Evil 5 (Xbox360/PS3)
5. Wii Play (Wii)
6. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
7. Professor Layton And The Curious Village (DS)
8. Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games (Wii/DS)
9. Street Fighter IV (PS3/Xbox 360)
10. Guitar Hero: World Tour (Wii/Xbox 360/PS3/PS2)
Meanwhile, here is the Japanese top 10 best-selling games for 2009:
1. Mario & Luigi RPG3!!!: 631,165
2. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP the Best): 556,650
3. Ryu Ga Gotoku 3: 485,630
4. Resident Evil 5: 467,191
5. Wii Fit: 432,191
6. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days: 385,799
7. Rhythm Heaven Gold: 384,191
8. Dynasty Warriors Multi Raid: 382,191
9. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of the Sky: 338,568
10. Tales of the World Radiant Mythology 2: 316,797
Japanese sales are according to Famitsu publisher Enterbrain.
It’s interesting to note Nintendo’s dominance. This suggests that family-oriented and educational titles (with Fitness games soon to follow I’m sure) have become the most popular genres to video game buyers in the United Kingdom.
Amazingly, Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training has become the most popular UK game ever having sold over 3 million copies.
“These figures are clear evidence that gaming is now mainstream in the UK,” said Michael Rawlinson, director general of ELSPA. “The demographic has changed, so it’s time we did away with the misperception that videogames are merely the preserve of teenage boys shooting zombies. Innovation in the industry means the social and educational benefits of gaming are now enjoyed by players of both sexes and of all ages.”
Overall, the performance figures for 2009 so far are the second best the UK has seen to date.
Via GamesIndustry.biz, Kotaku
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