alexametrics
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8's Nintendo Switch port launched in 2017 with the added Deluxe moniker, polishing the winning kart racing formula and becoming the platform's top seller a few years later.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Articles

God of War retains pole position in UK boxed sales chart

Kratos and Atreus standing on top of a mountain.
Naturally, nobody expected radical changes on the UK boxed sales chart, what with this time of the year being particularly quiet when it comes to new releases. God of War and Far Cry 5 remain firmly in front but we did see a few upsets.

Nintendo say they want a bigger piece of mobile gaming pie

Nintendo Switch with one blue and one red joycon on a white background.
Following a streak of incredibly impressive results with the Switch, the fluffiest of fluffy companies, Nintendo, have announced increased activity on the mobile gaming front, which goes in line with the company's partnership with Cygames.

Injustice 2 continues to brawl on top of sales charts

UK physical charts for last week's sales are in and Injustice 2 keeps holding onto its first spot. Overwatch made an appearance in the top ten thanks to the anniversary event price cuts. Ultra Street Fighter II ranks at number ten.

Nintendo's Switch boosts company profits by 500 percent

Nintendo's Switch console with red Joy-Cons attached
We're pretty sure Nintendo are busy letting off evil laughs somewhere behind the scenes, one for each time someone said the Switch will flop. It turns out it not only didn't flop, it exceeded everyone's expectations, Nintendo included.

Far Cry 5 tops UK boxed charts for the third week running

Two armed people walking towards a church
Far Cry 5 seems to have made itself quite comfortable in UK's boxed sales charts, coming in first for the third time running. Having said that, there haven't been any new releases in the past weeks, which does slightly diminish the title.

Far Cry 5 tops UK's weekly boxed charts, ends up the fastest selling game in the franchise

A view down the sights of a gun with a large bear in them
Having launched less than a week ago, Ubisoft's Far Cry 5 didn't take long to overtake UK's weekly boxed charts. Naturally, boxed sales are usually just half of the story, but at the moment, they seem to be saying Ubisoft's done a good job.

Nintendo Switch is all-time the best selling console over the first year in the US

A docked Nintendo Switch and a Joy-Con Grip with two Joy-Con controllers inside
Nintendo Switch is continuing its sales stampede. After breaking the record for best selling console ever in the first 10 months of its release, it has repeated the same feat in the first year after release category.

FIFA 18 rules weekly UK chart, Grand Theft Auto V stays second

Cristiano Ronaldo looking down at the FIFA 18 logo
It seems like EA Sports' Fifa 18 isn't planning on leaving anytime yet, with the game establishing a dominion over UK charts ever since it launched, it seems. "Old man" GTA V keeps punching above its weight coming in second.

Nintendo's Switch surpasses Wii U's lifetime sales

Nintendo's Switch console with red Joy-Cons attached
Nintendo's latest console has now surpassed the Wii U in sales. The Switch has sold 14.86 million units until the end of December, 2017. This adds up to more consoles than Wii U managed to move during its entire lifespan.

Call of Duty WWII triumphs on the battlefield that is the UK sales chart

Call of Duty WWII launched on 03 November. The game has now reached the top of the UK sales chart. Assassin's Creed Origins got a fresh update and got demoted to number two. Super Mario Odyssey now at number four.
    Most Popular

    Genshin Impact: Shenhe has officially been revealed11

    article image

    Genshin Impact: Shenhe has officially been revealed

    The official Genshin Impact Twitter account has revealed one of the upcoming characters, the long-awaited Cryo polearm user - Shenhe. She is expected to be a five-star banner character.

    Genshin Impact 2.3: Weapon banner has been leaked11

    article image

    Genshin Impact 2.3: Weapon banner has been leaked

    Recent updates on the Genshin_Impact_Leaks subreddit has revealed the upcoming Weapon banner for update 2.3. The update should go live around November 22.

    Genshin Impact leaks: Yunjin's talents have apparently been revealed11

    article image

    Genshin Impact leaks: Yunjin's talents have apparently been revealed

    A recent leak on the Genshin Impact subreddit has revealed additional information about one of the upcoming Genshin characters, the long-awaited Yunjin.

    How to save Trever in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous11

    article image

    How to save Trever in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

    Trever Vaenic is an enigma that is mentioned in Act 2 but the culmination doesn't happen until Act 4. However, you will need to be careful at all times not to pick wrong choices if you want to save him.

    Genshin Impact: Yun Jin has been confirmed as new character11

    article image

    Genshin Impact: Yun Jin has been confirmed as new character

    The official Genshin Impact Twitter account has finally revealed one of the upcoming characters, the long-awaited Geo polearm user - Yun-Jin. She is expected to be a four-star banner.

    Genshin Impact 2.4: New DPS artifact set has been revealed11

    article image

    Genshin Impact 2.4: New DPS artifact set has been revealed

    A recent post on Reddit has apparently revealed a new artifact set we will be able to obtain in Genshin Impact. The set is expected to arrive with update 2.4.

    Pathfinder: WotR - Core of the Riddle solution and slab location11

    article image

    Pathfinder: WotR - Core of the Riddle solution and slab location

    Core of the Riddle is another puzzle in the chain for the Heart of Mystery and here is all you need to know to continue adventuring in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.

    Forza Horizon 5: Welcome Pack, Car Pass, VIP and Expansions Bundle detailed11

    article image

    Forza Horizon 5: Welcome Pack, Car Pass, VIP and Expansions Bundle detailed

    Forza Horizon 5 is revving up for a global early access release. On offer are Forza Horizon 5's Premium Edition and Premium Add-ons Bundle that include the Welcome Pack, Car Pass, VIP Membership and the Expansions Bundle.

    Pathfinder: WotR Legacy of the Ancients solution and slab location11

    article image

    Pathfinder: WotR Legacy of the Ancients solution and slab location

    Legacy of the Ancients is one of the puzzles that become solvable in later parts of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and here is all the info you need to complete it.

    Call of Duty: Vanguard - How to fix crashing and freezing issues on PC?11

    article image

    Call of Duty: Vanguard - How to fix crashing and freezing issues on PC?

    Call of Duty: Vanguard is finally out and as with every big launch, some issues like crashing to desktop and freezing on PC are already present. Here's how to fix them.