Well, everyone knew that Grand Theft Auto IV was going to have a successful launch, but it may have been a bit more successful than people initially predicted.

The Guinness World Records people have announced that Grand Theft Auto IV has earned two new Guinness World Records. Here is the official press release from Guinness.

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Confirmed: Grand Theft Auto IV Breaks Guinness World Records With Biggest Entertainment Release Of All-Time

The Popular Franchise Trumps All Other Entertainment Title Sales. London, UK, 13th of May – The famed Grand Theft Auto series has made headlines yet again! As newly-released sales figures show, Grand Theft Auto IV has crushed the competition by selling 3.6 million units and earning $310 million in its first day of release, earning Guinness World Records™ for the Highest Grossing Video Game in 24 Hours and the Highest Revenue Generated by an Entertainment Product in 24 Hours.