Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2026

THE TOP 100 GREATEST GAMING CHARACTERS Greetings, traveller. Do you love everything about video games? You can’t wait to explore the coolest open worlds, and peek behind the scenes of the most popular consoles, developers and games? Then we’ve got exactly what you need: Gamer’s Edition 2026, the brand-new must-have from the ultimate authority on record breaking. WHAT’S NEW? This year, we focus on the top 100 Greatest gaming characters of all time. From Lara Croft to Link and the crew of Mass Effect, to Minecraft’s Creepers to Cloud Strife and his one-winged nemesis Sephiroth, read about some fan-favourites in video gaming history and see where the most iconic characters ranked. Because the cake might be a lie, but the worldwide success of these characters is very much real! Did your favourites make the list? MAIN QUESTS: Get the lowdown on the most popular Roblox games Fortnite superfan? Discover the coolest and rarest in-game skins From Pokémon GO to Brawl Stars, discover the most popular games of all time Two worlds collide in Comics and Videogames: discover the origins of iconic heroes like Batman, Spider-Man, Midnight Suns and much more E-Sports are more you speed? Race down memory lane with the most iconic F1 games, or revive the most nail-biting nets in the history of FIFA and PES Unveil the secrets of your favourite Videogame Voices, and learn how pro Voice Actors bring your favourite characters to life  Unwind with some Cosy Gaming. Whether it’s aesthetic-looking cleaning, cute kitties and idyllic farms, these trending titles will help you relax