Battle of the Titans: What was more influential to the gaming industry, Mario 64 or GTA3?

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Super Mario 64 for me. It led the great migration from 2D sprites to 3D polygons and introduced a revolutionary analog control scheme and camera. It allowed unprecedented freedom of movement and freedom of control.

GTAIII is certainly influential, but I don't think it can compete with Mario 64. The only game I can think of that comes close is the original Legend of Zelda.