What are some of the most influential role-playing video games?

What are some of the most influential role-playing video games?

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One of the most influential role-playing video games is Dungeons and Dragons, which has appeared in electronic form on numerous occasions. It's the single biggest role-playing video game ever, probably. College campuses during the 80s were just guys sitting in dorms playing Dungeons and Dragons, over and over, all night long. In terms of electronic games series, Ultima by Lord British is probably the single most influential role-playing game.