Modern Warfare 3 nukes UK charts, many seek refuge in Skyrim
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the game that sold 6.5 million copies on its first day, couldn't help but be at the top of the UK charts last week (filed under: duh!). In the region, MW3 had sales that put it on even footing with last year's Call of Duty: Black Ops in terms of units sold, but it grossed more revenue in its opening weekend than the prior entry.
It's not all modern warfare -- there's also plenty of the fantastic, medieval variety going on. Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim placed second, but merely because it launched in the shadow of MW3. Skyrim sold twice as many units as Fallout: New Vegas, the publisher's previous largest launch. Skyrim also became the fifth largest launch of the year, follwing MW3, FIFA 12, Battlefield 3 and slightly behind Gears of War 3.
Find the UK top ten after the break.
Top 10 UK Software Sales (All Formats); week ending November 12:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
Battlefield 3
FIFA 12
Just Dance 3
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo
Batman: Arkham City
Zumba Fitness
Wii Party
