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Rare Replay is studio's first UK no. 1 in 17 years

Rare Replay has replaced Lego Jurassic World at the top of the UK games charts to become the studio's first No. 1 title since Banjo-Kazooie hit shelves back in 1998.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

August 10, 2015

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Newsbrief: Rare Replay has replaced Lego Jurassic World at the top of the UK game charts to become the studio's first no. 1 release since Banjo-Kazooie hit shelves in 1998. 

The game also became the first Xbox One exclusive to head up the UK charts since Microsoft's flagship console went on sale. 

UK sales monitor Chart Track said Rare Replay, priced at £19.99, has become the first budget title to take top spot since Wii Fit Plus took the UK by storm back in 2009.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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