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The UK gaming charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 maintaining the top spot, with Nintendo's Switch and Switch 2 titles like Mario Kart and Metroid Prime 4 performing well, especially on the new console, indicating strong holiday sales and continued popularity of Nintendo games.
Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' reissue has topped the UK Christmas Albums Chart, making it the band's first Christmas Number One and setting a record for the longest span between first and last Number One albums, over 50 years. David Gilmour celebrated this milestone, and the band also released special editions and pop-up stores to mark the occasion.
Kylie Minogue achieved her first UK Christmas number one with her song XMAS, making her the first female artist to top the charts in four decades, surpassing Wham!'s Last Christmas, which topped the chart in 2023 and 2024. The victory was driven by her strategic release on Amazon Music and YouTube, along with physical sales. Kylie plans to celebrate with a family jigsaw puzzle after her successful chart performance.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has dropped from the top three to 15th in the UK physical gaming charts, which are now dominated by Switch and Switch 2 titles as the holiday season approaches, with Mario Kart World reclaiming the top spot.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A remains the top-selling game in the UK for the second week, but its sales are lower compared to previous Pokémon launches, partly due to its focus on the newer Switch 2 console, which has a smaller user base. The game is the smallest retail launch for the mainline Pokémon franchise since 2018, with digital sales also contributing to its overall performance. Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 dominate the top ten, highlighting the console's strong market presence.
Pokémon Legends Z-A debuted at number one in the UK Charts with nearly equal sales on Switch and Switch 2, accounting for 51% and 49% respectively, with overall boxed sales lower than Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Digital sales are untracked but likely favor the newer platform, and Just Dance 2026 also entered the charts at number 16.
Taylor Swift's album 'The Life of a Showgirl' breaks multiple UK chart records, achieving her biggest opening week since 2017 with 423,000 units, and tying for second place in all-time UK artist No. 1s, while her single 'The Fate of Ophelia' tops the UK Singles Chart.
Seven K-pop songs, including the hit 'Golden' by HUNTR/X, have entered the top 40 of the UK’s Official Singles Chart, with 'Golden' remaining at No. 1 for the fourth week, marking a record for K-pop in the UK.
The UK video game charts see Mafia: The Old Country debut at number one, overtaking Mario Kart World, with other notable entries including Tales of the Shire and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba: The Hinokami Chronicles 2. The charts also highlight platform preferences and ongoing popularity of titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Mario Kart World reclaimed the top spot on the UK physical software charts, overtaking Donkey Kong Bananza, with Hogwarts Legacy and Super Mario Party Jamboree also climbing the ranks, reflecting ongoing popularity of Nintendo titles and new expansions.
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2 has debuted at number one in the UK charts, overtaking Mario Kart World, which drops to second. Despite a 66% drop in physical sales, digital sales likely boosted the game's success. The charts also feature the release of The Thing: Remastered at number seven, with platform-specific sales insights provided. The full top 40 list highlights ongoing trends in gaming preferences and sales.
Mario Kart World continues its dominance in the UK charts for the third week, with the Switch 2 still leading the pack. The top 10 features popular titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Tears of the Kingdom, and Breath of the Wild, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains a strong performer. New entries include RAIDOU Remastered, and Super Mario Party Jamboree is climbing back up the charts. The full top 40 list highlights ongoing sales trends across various platforms.
The UK gaming charts show Mario Kart World at number 1 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at number 6, with other Switch 2 titles like Zelda and Cyberpunk also performing well. Capcom's Street Fighter 6 dropped to 21, and MindsEye surprisingly reached number 4. The charts highlight the strong presence of Nintendo's Switch 2 titles following its successful launch.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has topped the UK charts following its release on May 23, 2024, outperforming last year's Super Mario RPG and matching the success of Paper Mario: Origami King. Hogwarts Legacy has moved up a spot, while EA Sports FC 24 has dropped. Other top ten games include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Minecraft. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is also performing well, especially on the Switch due to retail discounts.
In the latest UK boxed charts, new releases like Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth shake up the top ten, with Super Mario Bros. Wonder landing in fifth place and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in sixth. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown drops to tenth, while Another Code: Recollection disappears from the top 40. The charts also feature titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, EA Sports FC 24, and Hogwarts Legacy, showcasing a mix of platforms and genres.