UK Video Game Chart: DiRT 3 can’t crack LA Noire

Rockstar’s LA Noire has made it two weeks at the top (a 43 per cent drop off) to deny Codemasters’ excellent rallying sequel DiRT 3 from claiming the All Formats All Prices UK video game chat No.1.

DiRT 3 took a huge 67 per cent of sales on Xbox 360, but despite the sales discrepancy between platforms (possibly exaggerated because of PSN issues) the game managed to outclass first week figures for DiRT 2.

LEGO Pirates continues to show it’s not ready to walk the plank, slipping to third, followed by Zumba Fitness (sales up 19 per cent) at No.5 and Brink at No.5.

Wii Sports Resort is up 145 per cent to No.6, FIA 11 took full advantage of the Champions League promotions to climb to No.7 on the back of a 50 per cent sales spike, Black Ops is up to No.8, Crysis 2 slides to No.9 and Mario Kart Wii is up a hefty 148 per cent to No.10.

Besides DiRT 3, there were no other new entries inside the Top 40.

Leisure software charts compiled by Chart Track, (C)2011 UKIE Ltd (All Prices) Week 21, 2011

1. L.A. NOIRE

2. DIRT 3

3. LEGO PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN

4. ZUMBA FITNESS

5. BRINK

6. WII SPORTS RESORT

7. FIFA 11

8. CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS

9. CRYSIS 2

10. MARIO KART WII

11. JUST DANCE 2

12. PORTAL 2

13. LEGO STAR WARS III: THE CLONE WARS

14. TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 12: THE MASTERS

15. MORTAL KOMBAT

16. WII FIT PLUS

17. ACADEMY

18. RED DEAD REDEMPTION

19. FIGHT NIGHT CHAMPION

20. HOMEFRONT

We really felt strong reviews and good word of mouth, plus a Tuesday release, would ensure DiRT 3 made the All Formats No.1, but LA Noire proved too strong a contender. With the release schedule looking slim this Friday, Bethesda’s Hunted: The Demon’s Forge has found itself an ideal week to launch.