As part of its continued interest in chronicling the world of video game achievements and accomplishments, the Guinness Book of World Records will be closely watching the release of Grand Theft Auto IV as a potential record-breaking phenomenon.

Easily one of the most anticipated games of the year and biggest releases in the entertainment industry, the GTA franchise is no stranger to the famed pages of Guinness World Records. Ever since the franchise released its first third-person game with Grand Theft Auto III, the series has been racking up record after record.  Take a glace at the records GTA has already snatched up:

• First Full “Sandbox” Action-Adventure- GTA III

• Biggest Selling Game of 2001- GTA III

• Biggest Selling Game of 2002- GTA: Vice City

• Best-selling Playstation 2 game of all time- GTA: Vice City

• Best-selling PSP game of all time- GTA: Liberty City Stories

• Largest in-game soundtrack- GTA: San Andreas

• Largest Voice Cast in a video game- GTA: San Andreas

• Most Guest Stars In A Video Game Series- Grand Theft Auto Franchise

With fans counting down the hours to GTA IV’s debut, it will only be a matter of time until a new record is added to that impressive list.

And if you want to see more video game records, be sure and pickup the Guiness World Records: Gamer’s Edition 2008.  Very interesting read for all you game junkies out there!