Guinness World Records 2017 Gamer’s EditionIt’s time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition! With over four million copies sold, this is the ultimate annual for every gaming fan. It’s bursting with the latest facts and stats on your favorite games from the futuristic soccer action of Rocket League to the psychedelic paint battles of Splatoon. And as Star Wars mania explodes once again, we explore everything Jedi in a special feature section. Plus, you’ll get a sneak peek at all-new games from the ever-evolving gaming universe! Get an inside look at the indie game scene, the big-money world of eSports, and a celebration of 25 years of Mario Kart. There’s everything from space shooters such as Destiny, to RPGs such as Fallout 4, to the hit sport series FIFAand Madden. We’ve got sims, strategy games, and horror titles, and we also take a look at the toys-to-life phenomenon. From League of Legends to The Legend of Zelda, it’s all here in the 2017 edition of Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition! |
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Legends of Gaming 12 Awards RoundUp Hardware RoundUp 14 | 27 |
Videogame Concerts 164 | 37 |
174 | 47 |
ActionAdventure RoundUp 36 | 53 |
Sandbox Adventures 38 Superhero Games 40 ToystoLife 42 Graphic Adventures 44 Basketball 184 | 59 |
Classics 50 | 69 |
Toys Collectables 114 ActionAdventure 116 Favourite Games 202 | 79 |
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