Record Acers: 8 Guinness World Record Holding Video Games  

“One of the most difficult tasks men can perform, however much others may despise it, is the invention of good games.”

– Carl Jung

Video games have become a phenomenon these days. There are even big e-sports tournaments that have started to match the popularity of games like football and cricket. Not too long ago, video games were associated with geeks. Nowadays, video games are the domain of the cool kids. Even adults love playing games. Owning a PlayStation or an X-Box is a dream for many Millenials and Gen X-ers. With so much demand, video game developers have been on their toes to come up with the best games. Naturally, there are games that are so distinguished that they have managed to make World Records.

Founded in 1955, the Guinness World Records are the keepers of each and every record-breaking event. From alligator wrestling and hot dog eating to breaking the maximum number of eggs on one’s head and the largest collection of rubber stamps, there is a world record for everything. People go to insane lengths to create and break world records. Gamers are a competitive bunch of people. Naturally, there are a number of gaming-related records. In fact, there are quite a lot of video games that have made a world record in their own right.

Let us look at some of the most amazing Guinness World Record Holding Video Games.

Game: Minecraft, Mojang

Record: Best-Selling Videogame of All Time

Minecraft is an all-time favorite for both adults and children alike. Its blocky graphics and open-ended play have endeared it to millions all over the world. Described as an online LEGO, Minecraft has dethroned Halo and achieved the title of the best-selling videogame of all time. As of 2023, 300 million copies of the game have been sold worldwide. Software developer, Markus “Notch” Persson came up with Minecraft in 2009. In 2014, Persson left Mojang Specifications and Microsoft took over. Since then, Microsoft has been developing the gameplay of Minecraft.

Game: Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time

Record: Most Critically Acclaimed Video Game Ever

Developed by Nintendo (JPN), Legend of Zelda: The Ocarnia of Time was released on November 23, 1998. Since then, it has been loved by almost everyone who has got their hands on it. The game has received the best ratings from all critics. In fact, it is the first game ever that has received 40 out of 40 from Famitsu, the most acclaimed Japanese videogame magazine. It is also worth noting that it is the cornerstone of modern adventure gaming, being the first 3-D game to enter Nintendo’s action-adventure series.

Game: Dance Dance Revolution (Konami 1998)

Record: First Video Game Recognized As An Official Sport 

Developed by Konami, Dance Dance Revolution was released in Japan in 1998 and in North America and Europe in 1999. This game series is the first of its kind. It introduced the rhythm and dance genre in video games. Also known as DDR, Dance Dance Revolution became an official sport under the name machine dancing in Oslo, Norway, on December 9, 2003. American gamers are still petitioning to get this amazing fitness-promoting game to be recognized as a sport in the United States. 

Game: Duke Nukem Forever

Record: Longest Development Period for a Videogame  

Duke Nukem Forever was officially announced by 3D Realms on April 28, 1997. It was not until fourteen years and forty-four days later that it was released. Rumored to be plagued by changes in the game engine among other things, Duke Nukem Forever was finally made available to gamers on June 10, 2011. 

Game: Tekken  

Record: Longest Running Videogame Storyline    

Tekken revolves around the Mishima family rivalry and a global martial arts tournament. The game has been running for almost three decades. First released on December 9, 1994, Tekken has the longest storyline with no reboots or extended gaps between releases. Its latest iteration, Tekken 8, was released on January 26, 2024, and has received rave reviews from professional critics and gamers all over the world.

Game: Scarface: The World is Yours (Sierra, 2006)

Record: Most Swearing in a Videogame    

Based on the 1983 film of the same name, Scarface: The World is Yours is an action-adventure videogame that was released in 2006. The game is short. It is only fifteen hours long. However, even with such a short duration the videogame has the maximum number of swear words. In fact, out of the 31,000 lines of dialogue, the f-word is uttered 5,688 times. In addition to this, there are many other instances of curse words.

Game: Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games)

Record: Fastest Videogame to Gross $1 Billion     

Grand Theft Auto V not only became the bestselling videogame in 24 hours but also the fastest entertainment property to gross $1 billion dollars in a mere three days. Developed by Rockstar Games, the multiple-record-holding game continues to make waves by being a bestselling game even today. It is no surprise that gamers all over the world are eager for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI. 

Game: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (Konami, 2008)

Record: Longest Cutscene in a Videogame      

Cutscenes have a polarizing appeal. While some love the non-interactive film-ins that explain the story between gaming levels, others often prefer to skip them. Nevertheless, cutscenes are a significant part of any modern day videogame. Konami’s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots holds the record for the longest single cutscene at twenty-seven minutes. It also boasts of four individual scenes in the finale that add up to a whopping total of seventy-one minutes.

Conclusion

It was back in the 1950s when computer scientists first started developing video games. Over the years, there has been a lot of development in the field of video games. Today, there are big companies with teams of talented engineers dedicated to the development of the latest games. Today’s games are sophisticated and super-advanced. Naturally, there are many amazing record-breaking video games.

Do comment and let us know which of the listed video games have fascinated you the most.

(Reference: Guinness World Records)

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