LARA CROFT SCORES NEW WORLD RECORD
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[ January 20th 2010 ]

Tomb Raider star Lara Croft has scored the highest number of entries in the Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition, including most successful video game heroine, reports The Press Association. The British archaeologist beat off competition from Mario and Sonic to secure a total of six records.

Guinness World Records' gaming editor Gaz Deaves said: "Lara Croft epitomises all that's great about video gaming and we're delighted to acknowledge her success by awarding her with six new official record entries including making her the most-famous and most-successful female video game character in the world."

Karl Stewart, Brand Director of Crystal Dynamics, said: "After traveling the world for 14 years now, exploring and uncovering some of the world's greatest secrets, Lara Croft has continued to remain one of the most recognisable video game characters in the world. She continues to break new ground and we are thrilled that Lara has been recognised through these Guinness World Records."