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UK Chart Analysis: Indiana Jones Whips Up a Storm on Nintendo Switch 2

Indiana Jones on Switch 2 is kept off the top spot in the UK charts by Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.

By Adam Riley 18 May 2026 0

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UK Chart Analysis: EA Sports FC 26 Kicks Tomodachi Life and Pokopia Down

The UK chart data for the week ending 9th May, 2026 has now been released.

By Adam Riley 13 May 2026 0

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UK Chart Analysis: Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life Keeps Saros Off the Top Spot

The UK chart data from GfK Entertainment / NielsenIQ for the week ending 2nd May, 2026 is now available.

By Adam Riley 05 May 2026 0

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UK Chart Analysis: Capcom’s Pragmata Leapfrogs Tomodachi Life to Grab No.1 from Nintendo

Capcom's Pragmata leapfrogs Tomodachi Life to grab No.1 from Nintendo in the UK.

By Adam Riley 27 April 2026 0

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UK Chart Analysis: Nintendo Living the Dream as Tomodachi Life Claims No.1 Spot Over Pragmata

Nintendo is Living the Dream this week as Tomodachi Life claims No.1 in the UK, beating Capcom's Pragmata to the coveted top spot.

By Adam Riley 20 April 2026 0

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UK Chart Analysis: Resident Evil Requiem, Pokopia & Mario Galaxy Climb High

Resident Evil and Super Mario dominate this week's UK charts.

By Adam Riley 13 April 2026 0

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UK Chart Analysis: Easter Sales Boost Games, But Nothing Stops EA FC 26 at the Top

Easter sales boost games in the UK, but nothing stops EA FC 26 at the top of the chart, keeping Mario Kart World and Resident Evil Requiem at bay.

By Adam Riley 08 April 2026 0

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UK Chart Analysis: EA Sports FC 26 Reclaims No.1 & Mario Kart World No.2, Toppling Crimson Desert

Football and karting are back on top in the latest UK charts.

By Adam Riley 29 March 2026 0

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Viners’ Everyday Pans: The Quiet Kitchen Upgrade Every Gamer Needs

Viners’ Everyday pans bring reliable, fuss‑free cooking to busy gaming households, offering quick meals, easy cleaning and dependable performance that fits perfectly into modern, play‑first lifestyles.

By Adam Riley 25 March 2026 0

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UK Chart Analysis: Crimson Desert Debuts at No.1, Toppling Resident Evil Requiem

The latest UK charts show Crimson Desert blasting to No.1, finally toppling Resident Evil Requiem, yet Capcom fever still litters the Top 40!

By Adam Riley 24 March 2026 0

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Eli & Elm Side‑Sleeper Pillow and Sateen Pillowcase: Essential Comfort for Late‑Night Gaming

A purpose‑built side‑sleeper pillow that doubles as a comfort boost for long Switch 2 sessions, offering better posture, cooler sleep, and surprisingly stable handheld support.

By Adam Riley 18 March 2026 0

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UK Chart Analysis: Resident Evil Holds Off WWE 2K26, Pokopia, Monster Hunter Stories 3 & Fatal Frame II

The latest UK charts show Resident Evil Requiem has held off WWE 2K26, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Fatal Frame II.

By Adam Riley 16 March 2026 0

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UK Chart Analysis: Nintendo’s Mario (Tennis) Fever Subsides, Reanimal Rises, EA Sports FC 26 Leads

The latest UK charts see Mario Tennis Fever sliding down, whilst Reanimal climbs, but EA Sports FC 26 takes the crown.

By Adam Riley 22 February 2026 0

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The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary: The History of Zelda Games

Enter the Temple of Time and join Cubed3 as we look back on 40 years of The Legend of Zelda.

By Jorge Ba-oh 21 February 2026 0

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update Guide – Resort Hotel, Slumber Islands, New Items

A guide to hotel decorating and dreamy islands.

By Jorge Ba-oh 16 January 2026 0

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House Parties Level Up: Where UK Nightlife Meets Gaming Culture

House parties are redefining UK nightlife, blending decks and consoles into underground arenas where DJs and gamers create unforgettable shared experiences.

By Adam Riley 07 January 2026 0

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2026 Video Game & Gaming Milestone Anniversaries List

Plenty of gaming goodness to celebrate in 2026!

By Jorge Ba-oh 01 January 2026 0

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EssentialPhoto & Video’s PiXAPRO Tabletop Stand and Backdrops: Compact Studio Solutions for Creators

Create professional product shots without a full studio. EssentialPhoto & Video’s PiXAPRO tabletop stand and backdrops deliver style for compact photography setups.

By Cassey Lo Reniva 23 December 2025 0

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Salter Kitchen Gear: Fast Fuel for Gaming and Tech Lovers

Power through festive gaming sessions with hot drinks, toast, and rapid meals. Salter’s kettles, coffee makers, toasters and microwaves keep energy up and downtime low.

By Adam Riley 18 December 2025 0

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Lepro Lights Up Christmas: Smart Deals for the Final Shopping Sprint

Lepro’s smart lighting brings colour and atmosphere to Christmas — from cosy corners to outdoor glow, discover how connected design is reshaping festive spaces.

By Adam Riley 15 December 2025 0

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Marshall Christmas Special: Loud Traditions, Fresh Futures

Marshall celebrates Christmas with loud traditions and fresh futures — from iconic amps to new Emberton III speakers and the Acton III, discover the brand’s latest releases and vision ahead.

By Adam Riley 10 December 2025 0

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UK Chart Analysis: Battlefield 6’s First Week Debut Slays Ghost of Yotei

Battlefield 6 storms straight to No.1 in the UK charts, while EA and Nintendo dominate a week of blockbuster debuts and evergreen favourites.

By Adam Riley 25 November 2025 0

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UK Chart Analysis: EA Sports FC 26 and Mario Kart World Topple Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Football and karting combine to dethrone the latest shooter.

By Adam Riley 24 November 2025 0

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Smarter Homes for Gamers with COSORI and LEVOIT

COSORI and LEVOIT bring festive ease to gamers, with smart cooking and clean‑living tech that keeps play sessions and parties stress‑free.

By Adam Riley 17 November 2025 0

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MSI Monitors: Strategy, Signature, and the Road Ahead

From esports panels to flagship ultrawides, MSI’s roadmap reveals the future of gaming displays. Cubed3 goes deeper to find out more...

By Adam Riley 14 October 2025 0

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UK Chart Analysis: Ghosts of Yotei in at No.1, with Super Mario Galaxy and Final Fantasy Tactics Close Behind

The UK boxed games chart has been dramatically reshaped this week, with Sony’s Ghost of Yotei storming straight to No.1.

By Adam Riley 07 October 2025 0

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UK Chart Analysis: EA FC 26 Kicks Mario Kart Down, Silent Hill f Spooks Everyone, and Sonic Racing Skids into the Top 5

This week’s chart, brought courtesy of NielsenIQ and GfK Entertainment, is shaped by blockbuster debuts, but did EA FC 26 manage to beat Silent Hill f?

By Adam Riley 29 September 2025 0

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From Budget Brilliance to QD‑OLED Glory: HannsG HL272HPB vs MSi MPG 341CQPX QD‑OLED

In 2013, the HannsG HL272HPB was a budget giant. In 2025, MSi’s MPG 341CQPX QD‑OLED redefines gaming visuals. Cubed3 compares the two to show just how far monitors have come.

By Adam Riley 24 September 2025 0

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UK Chart Analysis: No Holding Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch 2 Down

Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 just cannot be stopped, with it taking the top spot back from Borderlands 4 after just a one-week absence.

By Adam Riley 22 September 2025 0

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UK Chart Analysis: Borderlands 4 Displaces Mario Kart World to Claim No.1

It's that time again, as Cubed3 takes a look at the UK charts, with Borderlands 4 grabbing the No.1 from Mario Kart World.

By Adam Riley 15 September 2025 0