Guinness World Records 2017 Gamer's Edition

by Guinness World Records, Ali-A (Contribution by)

Overview

It’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 FIFA and 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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781910561706
Publisher:	Guinness World Records
Publication date:	11/15/2016
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
File size:	259 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 Years

About the Author

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR) is the universally recognized global authority on record-breaking achievement. First published in 1955, the annual GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS book has gone on to become one of the best-selling titles of all time, with 2.8 million copies sold in 2013. Since its launch nearly 60 years ago over 132 million copies – and 3 million e-books - have been sold in 20 languages, in more than 100 countries. The internationally renowned brand is also available across a number of platforms; GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS global television shows are watched by over 750 million viewers annually, over half a million subscribe to the GWR YouTube channel, the global website receives 14 million viewers annually and the brand has over 4 million fans on Facebook. In 2013, OFFICIALLY AMAZING became the registered trademark of Guinness World Records Limited.

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2016
Gr 4–6—The 2017 update to this ever-popular title provides readers with recently certified gaming records and much more. Fourteen categories encompass a wide array of games—the rapidly growing e-sports and professional video game players, the classic arcade-style fun of Mario, fighting games, and the "user generated content" of Minecraft. Sections open with a spread highlighting a record holder in the respective category. The remaining graphic- and image-rich pages arrange other official records, interesting gaming facts, and historical details. Consistent formatting and text features will help readers discern the varied information presented amid crowded pages and mostly small font sizes. "Feature" sections offer interviews with prominent figures, a look inside the LEGO games studio, popular gaming YouTube channels, and current trends and statistics. Front matter consists of a table of contents, an introduction, an almanac of the "Year in Gaming," global awards for games, and steps to becoming a record breaker. VERDICT The latest installment in this reference guide to all things gaming delivers just what fans have come to expect. Consider for collections with a strong gaming community.—Ernie Cox, Prairie Creek Intermediate School, Cedar Rapids, IA

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