It’s official: Guinness World Records has declared Grand Theft Auto 4 the Highest Grossing Video Game in 24 Hours after it shifted 3.6 million copies in its first day to earn $310 million.
That’s one helluva paycheck for Rockstar, and crushes the previous record holder, Halo 3, which earned $170 million in its first day.
It also puts GTA 4 ahead of the fastest-selling theatrical movie in 24 hours: Spider-Man 3, which earned $60 million, not to mention the fastest-selling book in 24 hours: Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, which made $220 million.
In short, Guinness says GTA 4 is now the most profitable entertainment release of all-time.
Rockstar’s place in history is included in the new Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition 2008, which is on sale now, fact fans.
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