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

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AZWification said:

Is this really a battle? Super Mario 64 pretty much gave birth to 3D platformers as we know them.

But how many modern games are 3D platformers???? Very few.

On a purely economic perspective - GTA3 wins hands down. It created a new genre, sold more, generated more money and influence in the modern era of gaming when the market is the largest it has ever been. It was simply more influential than Mario.