Matt Martin
10:44 (BST)
14/07/2008
Super Smash Bros. continues Euro success
Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Brawl continues to lead sales in Europe, as the Wii title sits at the top of the charts in Spain and Germany, according to data supplied by Media Control GfK International.
Nintendo has the top five spots in Germany, with Mario Kart Wii, Wii Fit, and two Pokemon titles following the number one fighting game.
And for the week ended July 6, only three PlayStation games manage to squeeze into the Spanish top ten, which is also dominated by Wii and DS titles.
The top ten titles in Germany:
- 1. Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)
- 2. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
- 3. Wii Fit (Wii)
- 4. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time (DS)
- 5. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness (DS)
- 6. The Sims 2: Ikea Home Accessories (PC)
- 7. Dr. Kawasima's Brain Training (DS)
- 8. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
- 9. Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)
- 10. Mario Party 8 (Wii)
The top ten titles in Spain:
- 1. Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)
- 2. Wii Fit (Wii)
- 3. Wii Play (Wii)
- 4. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
- 5. Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What to Eat? (DS)
- 6. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness (DS)
- 7. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time (DS)
- 8. Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)
- 9. My Baby Girl (DS)
- 10. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS2)




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