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Packed with global gaming records, trivia, iconic characters and weirdly wonderful facts, this continent-hopping guide takes you on a record-breaking world tour through the history, culture and creativity of videogames.
- Ideal for younger readers and generalist video gamers, with all your favourite characters and games - from Mario and Link, to Minecraft and Fortnite
- This year's 'global gaming' theme takes a globetrotting adventure through continents, so readers can learn about their favourite games and the cultures behind them
- Packed with trivia on game development, videogame history and inspiring record breakers who have set speedruns or amassed huge collections
- The MVPs answer burning questions! What was the longest cutscene, the best-selling console, or even the first video-game?
Price: $15.99
Pages: 176
Publisher: Guinness World Records
Imprint: Guinness World Records
Publication Date:
25 August 2026
Trim Size: 10.40 X 7.40 in
ISBN: 9781806500260
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Computers / Entertainment & Games, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Games & Activities / Video & Electronic Games, JUVENILE NONFICTION / General
- 5 STARS: Great option for kids into gaming - I usually get the nephews the Guinness book. But one is so into gaming got him this book and it was a huge success. He just loved this book.
- 5 STARS: WELL DONE BOOK - Great gift for any gamer.
- 5 STARS: Perfect Gift for a Gamer-Mad Teenager - This Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition was bought as a gift for a gamer-daft teenager, and it went down brilliantly. He absolutely loved it and spent ages reading through it as soon as he opened it. Why it was a hit: Packed with gaming records, facts, and achievements that really grab a gamer’s attention. Covers a wide range of popular games and gaming history. Bright, colourful pages with lots of images — very engaging and easy to dip in and out of. Makes a great break from screens while still being all about gaming. It’s fun, interesting, and perfect for teenagers who love video games and competitive gaming stats. Ideal as a birthday or Christmas present, especially for kids who think they already know everything about gaming! Highly recommended — this was read cover to cover and then shown to friends straight away.
- 5 STARS: Great Read for Gaming Fans! - Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition 2026 is a fantastic book for anyone who loves gaming. It’s packed with interesting records, fun facts, and impressive achievements from across the gaming world. The mix of classic games and modern favourites keeps it exciting and relevant.
The layout is colourful and engaging, making it easy to dip in and out of, and it works just as well as a fun read as it does a display book. We bought it as a gift and it was very well received.
Highly recommended for gamers of all ages! - 5 STARS: Great Find: A defo buy for the young gamer in the house. He even put down the games long enough to read it!
Guinness World Records delivers world-class content through our books, TV shows, social media and live events. Everyone, from individuals to global businesses, consults Guinness World Records as a reliable, rigorous recorder or worldwide feats. And we celebrate the kudos that comes with them.
- GWR Gaming Awards
- Europe
- North America
- South America
- Asia
- Africa
- Oceania
- Speedrunning
- Little and Large - Highest earning esports player / Most popular MMO / Most prolific videogame superhero
- Grand Theft Auto VI