Well, so far RPG was big in every poll regarding favorite genre on VGC... it's true that we have tons of RPG fans, and JRPG fans in particular.

My suggestion is.. how about a saparate forum section for all RPG discussions? we have lots of fans here and that means less clutter in other sections... RPG fans that are site regulars could mod it.

What do you guys think?

It's a site full of lots of hardcore console gamers and that's the genre that defines them. So of course it's going to be the heavy winner. If we had a lot of long time PC gamers, RTS would probably dominate the polls.

well if they make an RPG section why not all genres?

Troof. Myself included... but it's not why it wins, but what are the results of such a victory... it's not just "because we need a poll" I think.

I think it's to optimise the site for the visitiors. More RPG reviews and news, for example.

-None other beside Action/Adventure are as big

-RPG's have lots of stuff to discuss in them, the others, not so much IMO.

Separate sections for separate genres will just make it cluttered. I think we got a good setup right now.

well thats sorta what i meant, nobody would go to the sports games sections IMO

There is something about the genre, when done right, that makes it deeper, more interesting, more engaging, longer lasting, more emotionally involved, and funner than other genres.

When gaming was invented, the RPG was the most obvious and highest reaching implication.

When done wrong, though, the genre is quite mediocre.

It's fairly obvious, however, that the genre is, and perhaps always shall, be the favorite of the console gamer in general.

Does your character improve in game, have a narrative, fight bosses? Well, you're playing an rpg. Did you really think Bioshock was a FPS? Is Zelda an "action" game? Is SotN a platformer? You are taking on the role of a character, and improving that character in order to reach a resolution. THAT is what single player gaming is all about, and that is why rpgs are the shit.

I voted for platformers!

Sackboy & Mario but not peach FTW!

Considering that RPG means: WRPG, JSRPG, JRPG and pokemon type games its no surprise it wins out, especially considering that the terms can mean vastly different things.

I think the next poll should just ask about the favourite genre of RPG.