Grand Theft Auto IV is number 1 in Japan

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV is making a big splash over in Japan, according to the weekly software ranking published by Famitsu. The big budget sandbox title is debuted at the top of the charts, while LittleBigPlanet and Gran Turismo 5 Prologue: Spec III took third and seventh place, respectively. The exact numbers should be released tomorrow, along with hardware sales (unconfirmed word on the street is the PS3 is number 1). It's really refreshing to see games on the PS3 do so well -- we'll keep you updated when the exact numbers are published!

1. Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)

2. Valkyrie Profile: The Accused One (DS)

3. LittleBigPlanet (PS3)

4. Grand Theft Auto IV (360)

5. Wagamama Fassion Girls Mode (DS)

6. Pokemon Platinum (DS)

7. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue: Spec III (PS3)

8. Rhythm Tengoku Gold (DS)

9. Chocobo's Dungeon DS+ (DS)

10. Wii Music (Wii)

[Thanks, Zack!]