Lara Croft has stolen the title of most successful human videogame heroine in the world in the Guinness World Records.
Guinness World Records said it was making the award because the star of the Tomb Raider series of games had transcended the boundaries of videogames and become a recognisable figure in mainstream society.
The title coincides with the launch of a new video game featuring Croft, Tomb Raider: Legend.
Tomb Raider games have sold more than 28 million copies worldwide in the past 10 years, and Croft herself has appeared on the cover of over 200 magazines and even appeared onstage with U2.
Since the Tomb Raider icon made her break into the cinema – with Angelina Jolie playing Croft - Tomb Raider licensed products have pulled in more than $1bn (£0.57bn).
Tomb Raider: Legend
The latest game sees Lara making her debut on next-generation consoles, with a version for the Xbox 360.
Tomb Raider: Legend becomes available just days before the seventh title in the Tomb Raider series officially launches in North America.
In the latest installment, heroine Lara Croft returns to the tombs, armed with yet more acrobatic moves and weapons.
Early reports applaud how Lara is able to jump, swing and climb around the gaming environment with even more fluid movements.
The demo download also includes an exclusive trailer of the game and a selection of themes with which players can customise thier Xbox 360s, as well as picture packs of Lara from the game and of real-life promotional model, Karima Adebibe.
Legend is the seventh title in the Tomb Raider series, which remains one of the best-selling games of all time with over 28 million copies sold.
Guinness World Records said it was making the award because the star of the Tomb Raider series of games had transcended the boundaries of videogames and become a recognisable figure in mainstream society.
The title coincides with the launch of a new video game featuring Croft, Tomb Raider: Legend.
Tomb Raider games have sold more than 28 million copies worldwide in the past 10 years, and Croft herself has appeared on the cover of over 200 magazines and even appeared onstage with U2.
Since the Tomb Raider icon made her break into the cinema – with Angelina Jolie playing Croft - Tomb Raider licensed products have pulled in more than $1bn (£0.57bn).
Tomb Raider: Legend
The latest game sees Lara making her debut on next-generation consoles, with a version for the Xbox 360.
Tomb Raider: Legend becomes available just days before the seventh title in the Tomb Raider series officially launches in North America.
In the latest installment, heroine Lara Croft returns to the tombs, armed with yet more acrobatic moves and weapons.
Early reports applaud how Lara is able to jump, swing and climb around the gaming environment with even more fluid movements.
The demo download also includes an exclusive trailer of the game and a selection of themes with which players can customise thier Xbox 360s, as well as picture packs of Lara from the game and of real-life promotional model, Karima Adebibe.
Legend is the seventh title in the Tomb Raider series, which remains one of the best-selling games of all time with over 28 million copies sold.