Ultima
A pioneering series of role-playing games, particularly Ultima VII, cited by Todd Howard as a major inspiration for open-world design, player agency (e.g., baking bread, picking up objects), and diverse game experiences.
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Todd Howard: Skyrim, Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout, and Starfield | Lex Fridman Podcast #342
Lex Fridman
A pioneering series of role-playing games, particularly Ultima VII, cited by Todd Howard as a major inspiration for open-world design, player agency (e.g., baking bread, picking up objects), and diverse game experiences.
Doom Legend John Romero — The Path to Prolific Innovation and Making 130+ Games | Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A game series where textured 3D views were present in dungeons.
John Carmack: Doom, Quake, VR, AGI, Programming, Video Games, and Rockets | Lex Fridman Podcast #309
Lex Fridman
A series of role-playing games that Carmack mentions hacking as a teenager to modify game parameters.
Jeff Kaplan: World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Blizzard, and Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #493
Lex Fridman
A series of RPG PC games by Richard Garriott (Lord British), known for its rich worlds and player agency, profoundly influencing Jeff Kaplan.