UK Games Charts To Feature Downloads
Chart Track looks to the future
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9 Feb 2007
Chart Track has announced that it will include digital downloads in the UK games charts.
Downloads are likely to appear in the PC chart first as E-tailers begin offering games through their websites. Wii, PS3 and 360 downloads are likely to take longer, however. ChartTrack's Dorian Bloch who tells MCV today:
"Console download data is held by the format holders, and for us to get that data will require a lot of negotiation as they might not necessarily be forthcoming with it straight away. With consoles, the integration will probably be later rather than sooner as someone needs to independently verify the sales. And we hope that will be us."
The move will reflect the music industry, which already includes digitally delivered content in its charts. Speaking about the increasing importance of downloadable content, Bloch said:
some way off downloads becoming a big part of the business, but it's coming. And part of our mission statement is to follow the market wherever it goes."
You can keep up to date with the latest chart information here.
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