All right, so Grand Theft Auto IV is a monster, no doubt about it. In fact, we previously reported the sales numbers, which left jaws dropped for quite some time. But what about the Guinness World Records that it was said to break in one of our previous articles? Did it manage to do anything like that?

Well, thanks to Grand Theft Auto IV's rabid fanbase and its first 24 hours on sale, it's become the Highest Grossing Video Game in 24 Hours and the Highest Revenue Generated by an Entertainment Product in 24 Hours. That's right, a video game beat out film and books, two medium that have been around for far longer and cater to a much wider audience. The power of gaming knows no bounds!

Other worthy competitors for the title are:

Fastest-selling video game in 24 hours: Halo 3 at $170 million

Fastest-selling theatrical movie in 24 hours: Spider-Man 3 at $60 million

Fastest-selling book in 24 hours: Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows at $220 million

Beating out Harry Potter is a feat in and of itself, which goes to show that the gaming industry is a long-term industry that is still in its infancy. This is just the tip of the iceberg and Grand Theft Auto IV is just the beginning. Huzzah!