Zelda and Mario Break Into UK Top Ten

Strong showing

by James Newton Mon 21st Nov 2011

In one of the most crowded release weeks in the gaming calendar, Nintendo's key players have performed well to enter the UK top ten chart.

Super Mario 3D Land leapt into ninth place, while The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword grabbed seventh position.

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Further down the chart, the latest crossover between plumber and hedgehog, Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, got one foot on the chart podium at number 20.

James started his career in video games as News Editor on Nintendo Life. Since leaving in 2012 to join Nintendo of Europe, James has risen through the ranks to become NoE's Senior Product PR & Corporate Communications Manager.

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NX01Trekkie1992
Mon 21st Nov 2011

w00t w00t!!!!!!!

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JakobG
Mon 21st Nov 2011

Really?
I expected better results.

3
Tails
Mon 21st Nov 2011

Skyward Sword will get to the top soon. With Black Friday around the corner in the US I am more than positive Skyward Sword and 3D Land will fly off the shelves. Very nicely done so far Nintendo.

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ThomasBW84
Mon 21st Nov 2011

A pretty strong showing from Mario in particular, considering that the 3DS is early in its lifespan and only just starting to pick up steam.

I reckon Skyward Sword will go higher, especially if gamers who own a Wii as a second console are looking for a new title nearer to Christmas.

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Skotski
Mon 21st Nov 2011

@JakobG

It's pretty good considering that it literally came out not too long ago.

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James
Mon 21st Nov 2011

Remember the UK charts cover sales from Monday to Sunday night: both Halo and Assassin's Creed launched on Tuesday, so they were bound to chart higher.

Honestly, in a busy week like this, I think top 10 positions are great achievements.

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SkywardLink98
Mon 21st Nov 2011

I expected 1st and 2nd. What are they losing out to? Ah well, at least I pre-ordered both. I pick up my Skyward Sword Copy sometime today when I get the notice from gamestop.

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TheKingOfTown
Mon 21st Nov 2011

@LugigSmash98 MW3. what else?

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SLiM
Mon 21st Nov 2011

Lots of good games out this Holiday season. Looking forward to squeezing in lots of game time

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DarkEdi
Mon 21st Nov 2011

I was expecting a better position.

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bezerker99
Mon 21st Nov 2011

Halo..../pardon me while I go quietly chuckle...

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FonistofCruxis
Mon 21st Nov 2011

Its good to seem them doing so well and it would be even better if they climb higher into the charts soon.

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aaronsullivan
Mon 21st Nov 2011

Hopefully this Zelda opens strong ( too early to tell yet), but I'd expect it to take a while for word of mouth to make it more popular with less dedicated video gamers and those who aren't particularly Nintendo fans.