May 26th, 2010

Redemption topping the UK Charts, 11th biggest launch in UK history

Published at 10:24 PM PST

Red Dead Redemption has certainly been a hit in the UK, not only has it been topping the charts in its first week, its become the 11th biggest video game launch in UK history. Sadly, it only just missed out on making it into the top 10. Regardless, looking at the top-ten list, remove the various and continuous sports genre games which are released on a yearly cycle, and RDR would easily come in at 6th place:

1. Modern Warfare 2
2. GTA IV
3. FIFA 10
4. GTA: San Andreas
5. Call Of Duty: World At War
6. FIFA 09
7. Halo 3
8. GTA: Vice City
9. Pro Evolution Soccer 6
10. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
11. Red Dead Redemption

It has taken the number 1 position atop the UK Charts, beating out a lot of heavy competition:

Sources: CVG and Examiner.com