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Since D&D was first published in 1974, the number of role playing games has exploded. Here is a short listing of some of the best RPGs available today.

For anyone who has every wondered what the big deal about role playing games is, here are some reasons to give table top gaming a try.

Few RPGs will come out for the Wii in 2009, but given Nintendo's history for the console, this really isn't all that surprising.

Blessed with some of the best role-playing games to date, the Xbox 360 is the clear leader in console gaming when it comes to RPG's. Find out which ones are worth buying.

New comers to role playing games often find themselves confused by the unique language of gamers. Here are some of the most common terms, and their meanings.

Writer and designer Ken Eklund takes Web 2.0 to very different place, creating an alternate reality in which people can "play."

Building on the success of classic CRPGs Fallout and Fallout 2, the latest version of the franchise takes familiar elements and updates them to a new style of play.

A lot of attention gets put on the mechanics of building a role playing character; but character building doesn't begin, or end, when all the stats are on the paper.

For those who want to imitate their favorite super hero or perhaps create their own, Champions gives role players the opportunity.

Effects based role playing games take a totally original perspective on world and character building. Effects based systems are truly open ended.

RPG fans looking for adventure on their iPhone need to download Zenonia Free. It's a classic role playing game that hearkens back to Nintendo's 16-bit Zelda series.

These three little iPhone, iPod touch games have good graphics and are kid-friendly. They are great to have on hand for the airport and other long waits.

Dwarves may be short in stature but can more than make up for their lack of height through their rich and interesting history and their intriguing characters.

Possibly the easiest role play race to play is the human - all Warcraft players know how to act human - and they can prove a good starting ground for new role-players.

At first glance the Orcs may seem like a primitive, violent race, but look deeper into their traditions and history and they prove a challenging and interesting people.

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or SNES, was home to some of the greatest role-playing games ever made. Fans of the console might find some new gems following.

If you are joining the many thousands of Facebook Farmville players, very likely you are wondering how to turn your farm into a well planned investment.

Trolls are the most diverse intelligent race in the world of Azeroth and as such offer many options for the creation of interesting role play characters.

Legend of the Five Rings, also known as L5R, is a fantasy role play setting used in forum, card, and table top RPGs.

The sequel to one of the PSP's biggest titles brings more of the infectious rhythm gameplay and aesthetic while demystifying the deep strategy RPG lying within.

Students memorize and practice multiplication facts playing interactive online video games. Online math software is available to help students learn their time tables.

Newborns use all their senses to create meaning from their environment. Parents can use sensory games to play and enjoy their babies.

Infinite Undiscovery has an intriguing story and innovative gameplay, but too many elements are unfriendly towards gaming moms for them to pick up this title.

Gamer moms should not miss playing Lost Odyssey, but they should wait until their children are at least sleeping through the night before tackling this massive JRPG.

When Sega released the first Phantasy Star game (beating Final Fantasy's release by a few days) they not only published a new type of game but started a trend.

Valkyria Chronicles from Sega WOW succeeds as a rich, fulfilling new look at the strategy role playing game, but not without its flaws as a first try.

A popular western themed browser based adventure game.

Finding good engaging MMORPG games is tough at times; to find them that are free is even tougher. DarkEden and Shadowbane are two great finds.

Role playing games have been steadily growing in popularity since the first release of D&D. But just what are role playing games?

6,917 fans were in attendance when Gehrig's consecutive games played streak reached 2,000. Compare that to the game in which his record was eclipsed.

Dragon Age: Origins is a game that focuses upon high fantasy. Bioware's game is truly stunning to behold, but fails to deliver an ideal gaming experience.

Old fashioned drill and practice is being replaced in the classroom with games that are often competitive in nature and help motivate children to master skills.

Is RuneScape safe for kids? This review of the RPG / MMORPG (Massively Multi-Player Online Role-Playing Game) examines its appropriateness for kids, tweens, and teens.

AdventureQuest is an online RPG game offering exciting free play for pre-teens, teens, and adults. Is paying to upgrade to Guardian worth the one-time fee?

When playing at higher levels, the AdventureQuest free online role-playing game (RPG) world becomes more intense, exciting, and vast. What is AQ like after level 50?

Fallout 3 offers gamers a wide open world and sandbox-style gameplay, but beware the consequences of your actions as you venture out into The Wasteland.

Three fun and easy games that require nothing but your brain for playing in the car (or anywhere else you need to entertain bored children).

If the original version of the game was a role playing game, why did Microsoft present the fans with a first person shooter?

Crisis Core has many elements of gameplay that allow the busy gamer mom to play an enriching RPG when she finds time without worrying about forgetting how to play.

Gamer moms can fit Fable 2 into their schedules, no matter if they can only play for thirty minutes or once a week, and still be able to enjoy a complete RPG experience.

Gamer moms will find plenty to love about The World Ends with You, from the immersive gameplay and unique story to the ability to fit the game in with their hectic lives.

Blue Dragon for the Xbox 360 blends straightforward RPG gameplay with interesting and vibrant Japanese anime visuals.

Play as a mixed party of mortals and immortals in a quest to regain what is most important in all of our lives - our memories.

Crisis Core not only tells the the back story to Final Fantasy VII, but it also introduces a truly unique combat system while still retaining Final Fantasy glory.

Half-breed characters are not unheard of in the lore of World of Warcraft, but role-players tend to be wary about taking these on for fear of creating a monster.

Role playing can provide a more in depth way to explore the world of Azeroth in the World of Warcraft game. Here are a few basic tips to players just starting out in RP.

Final Fantasy XIII is the newest entry in the Final Fantasy series from Square Enix. Here's a preview of what's to be expected in the game.

DragonFable is a free online role-playing game full of exciting animated fantasy quests. This RPG is fun for players about ages 13 to 106 who enjoy a good battle.

The World of Darkness Storytelling System is White Wolf's urban fantasy role playing game. White Wolf's Changeling brings the true horror of the Brother's Grimm to life.

The highly anticipated live-action version of the free role-playing game (RPG) Adventure Quest completes its final alpha & beta testing with the help of AQ Guardians.