A Brief History of RPGs on Xbox - How Microsoft`s Console Brand Modernised RPGs
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Role-playing games are a true staple of the gaming landscape from epic fantasy tales to violent shooters, so many games out there embody aspects of this industry stalwart. While the genres beginnings were on PCs with text-based adventures, it was the shift to consoles that made them as popular as they are today, and in particular the original Xbox is what brought them mainstream acclaim in the West by putting them in the hands of millions of gamers. Some are more iconic and influential than others, however. From the original Xbox to the modern-day these are the RPGS that have made the genre what it is today and whose influences will still be felt for years to come.