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Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-playing Games

by Matt Barton
451 pages

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Computer role-playing games (CRPGs) are a special genre of computer games that bring the tabletop role-playing experience of games such as Dungeons & Dragons to the computer screen. This genre includes classics such as Ultima and The Bard's Tale as well as more modern games such as World of Warcraft and Guild Wars.

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Reading this history of computer role playing games is a pleasant dive into the deep end of gaming history. I was so hopeful for this book that I pre-ordered a copy for myself and my son who lives in Europe. The book didn't disappoint me.