Gaming granny earns Guinness World Record

NPR | By Alejandra Marquez Janse,

Juana Summers, Justine Kenin

Published September 28, 2026 at 11:56 AM HST

We speak with a grandma in Scotland who has earned a Guinness record for playing Fortnite.

Alejandra Marquez Janse

Alejandra Marquez Janse is an assistant producer for NPR's evening news program All Things Considered.

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Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a host of NPR's All Things Considered.

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Justine Kenin

Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered.

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