The latest UK charts are in and confirm what we already knew. Namely that the beautiful game is the only show in town. The charts make happy reading for any publisher who has released a footy game in the last six months. Most of them seem to be in this week's Top Ten, with Champ and Football Manager making topical re-entries. The tedious FIFA is the biggest seller but Eidos will be pleased that Hitman and Tomb Raider are still doing the business even if sales across the board are suffering a summer lull. And then there is Sensible Soccer. I've reviewed it and loved it - especially multiplayer - but there has been some controversy about the game. Yes, the keepers can be erratic while the omission of Scotland/Wales and Eire is bizarre. And yes, the reverting tactics are an annoyance. But the game survives these issues by retaining enough of Sensi's pick up and play philosophy - and satisfying ball thuds - to make for highly enjoyable play. Sensi creator Jon Hare makes a response here - and I'll chase him for an interview - but if you've played it let me know your thoughts below. Oh, and here are the charts.
1. FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 (1)
2. Hitman: Blood Money (2)
3. Tomb Raider: Legend (3)
4. Sensible Soccer 2006 (5)
5. Moto GP 06 (4)
6. Animal Crossing: Wild World (7)
7. Championship Manager 2006 (RE)
8. Football Manager 2006 (RE)
9. Half Life 2: Episode One (6)
10. Nintendogs: Dalmatian & Friends (NE)
