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Despite mediocre reviews, Square Enix’s comic-book adventureMarvel’s Avengershas had a relatively successful physical launch, retaining the top spot of the UK Charts, while fending off advances from Activision’sTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2and THQ Nordic’s remasterKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning.Last week also saw a physical release for Xbox Game Studio’sMinecraft Dungeons, which debuts at number six after a slew of Nintendo Switch sales.Minecraft Dungeonsis a cheerful,Diablo-like take on the mega-popular block-building titleMinecraft, which itself has been a mainstay in the Top Ten for several weeks now.
The remainder of the Top Ten is filled out with chart stalwarts such as Take 2’sGrand Theft Auto V,and Nintendo Switch releasesAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, andRing Fit Adventure, as the high street waits for the inevitable influx of major holiday releases.
U.K. video game sales chartw/e: July 12, 2025(Chart reflects in-store physical sales only)1.Marvel’s Avengers– Square Enix2.Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2– Activision3.Animal Crossing: New Horizons– Nintendo4.Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning– THQ Nordic5.Mario Kart 8 Deluxe– Nintendo6.Minecraft Dungeons– Xbox Game Studios7.Minecraft– Nintendo8.NBA 2K21– 2K Games9.Grand Theft Auto V– Take-Two10.Ring Fit Adventure– NintendoU.K. video game charts[GamesIndustry.biz]
