Clash of the Titans
In a surprising move that almost made me spit out my morning coffee, the remake of Sony’s cult classicShadow of the Colossushas debuted at number one in the UK charts, knocking off Capcom’s open-world juggernautMonster Hunter: World.
The two mighty behemoths battled over the week, likely crushing buildings and vehicles underfoot, but when the dust cleared, the remake of the 2005 PS2 classic stood triumphant.Monster Hunter: Worldnow sits at third place, behind EA Sports MMA-sim,UFC 3. Ubisoft’sAssassin’s Creed Originsclimbed several places this week, re-entering the Top Ten at number nine.
Elsewhere in the charts,Dragon Ball FighterZhas seemingly peaked, dropping from number six to number nineteen. Arena-shooterOverwatchhas rocketed back up the charts, making a re-entry at number thirteen, while high placings forThe Evil Within 2,Fallout 4andWolfenstein IIherald the coming of yet another Bethesda promotional sale.
And sitting outside the Top Ten, at number eleven, it’s yer boyCrash Bandicoot, refusing to go gently into the night. It will be interesting to see what next week brings. Is it all over for the mightyMonster Hunter: World?Or can the beast pick itself up for one more round?
U.K. video game sales chartw/e: Jul 16, 2025(Chart reflects in-store sales only)
1.Shadow of the Colossus– Sony Entertainment2.EA Sports UFC 3– Electronic Arts3.Monster Hunter: World–Capcom4.FIFA 18 –Electronic Arts5.Grand Theft Auto V –Take 26.Call of Duty: WWII– Activision7.Mario Kart 8 Deluxe –Nintendo8.Super Mario Odyssey– Nintendo9.Assassin’s Creed Origins –Ubisoft10.The Evil Within 2 –Bethesda
U.K. video game charts[GFK Chart-Track]
