Software sales around the world
Sometimes, it's interesting to compare what's popular in different regions. Of course, release dates come into play, as various parts of the world get games at different times, but there's a surprising amount of crossover when we look at what's big among Wii owners around the world.
Not everything is surprising: Guitar Hero III is shredding most of the competition in the US, Metroid Prime 3 is clinging to a top spot in the UK, and Super Mario Galaxy is muscling out other titles in Japan. But with the sales the various minigame collections are boasting, is it any wonder we've seen so many? Even the lackluster Carnival Games is raking in the money in multiple regions. Hit the jump for the top five sellers to see for yourself.
North America
1. Wii Play (Nintendo)
2. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle (Activision)
3. Carnival Games (Global Star)
4. Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party (Konami)
5. Mario Party 8 (Nintendo)
Japan
1. Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo)
2. Wii Sports (Nintendo)
3. Ghost Squad (Sega)
4. Dragon Quest Swords: Kamen no Joou to Kagami no Tou (Square Enix)
5. Takarajima Z: Barbaros no Hihou (Capcom)
UK
1. Big Brain Academy for Wii (Nintendo)
2. Carnival Funfair Games (2K Games)
3. The Simpsons Game (EA Games)
4. Mario Party 8 (Nintendo)
5. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Nintendo)
