Guinness World Records 2013 Gamer'€™s Edition - A sneak peek at the records

Let'€™s face it -€“ gamers love records. Not the musical variety (although there'€™s nothing wrong with jamming to the odd retro tune now and again) but the thumb-numbing, sweat-inducing, teeth-gritting records that can be found lurking in the wonderful world of gaming.

Whether it'€™s nailing the fastest lap time on Koopa Troopa beach (something I still haven'€™t managed despite many furious attempts) or completing Call Of Duty Black Ops 2 in a ridiculously small amount of time, gamers can't get enough of records.

And, in what has become an annual bible of gaming goodness, the Guinness World Records Gamer'€™s Edition collates all the best game records from across the globe and presents them in one shiny picture-packed place.

From the largest collection of gaming memorabilia (prepare to be jealous beyond belief), to the highest-earning Call Of Duty player, we take a sneak peek at some of the records in this year'€™s book.

Who knows - get your thumbs trained and maybe next year it'€™ll be your smug face in this gallery...