Microsoft has reason to celebrate today - latest figures show Halo Reach to have been its biggest UK launch ever.

The latest instalment in this juggernaut of a franchise has knocked Mafia II from its perch atop the charts.

Reach sold more than 20,000 more units than Halo 3 did on its first week.

Overall, only Modern Warfare 2 and a couple of GTA titles have done better.

Something to bring a bit of Autumnal cheer to UK retailers.

Sadly, I'm still awaiting a copy to review.