This Christmas the number one game in the UK has already been chosen according to analysts . Need for Speed: Prostreet is billed to claim the top spot on the evens, with other favourites such as FIFA 08 at 2-1, Halo 3 at 6-1 and Pro Evo Soccer 2008 at 10-1. Other titles that are worth noting on the list are The Simpsons Game, COD4: Modern Warfare, While most people are unlikely to bet against any of these games hitting the #1 on the Christmas lists, there are several games that are worthy enough to garner out attention. More inside Additionally, in a surprise move, Manhunt 2 has gained a listing of 25-1, despite the game being banned in the UK and thus unavailable to many. Something interesting to note is also the fact that the main contenders for the #1 position are games designed for traditional gamers, including Super Mario Galaxy, despite the Wii’s philosophy to cater for non-traditional gamers (and thus being at the top in terms of sales of units).
At the other end of the spectrum, Balloon Pop seems to be the least likely, being listed at a very embarrassing 250-1.
Source: Gamesindustry