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Longest Running RPG Franchises Comparison

The three longest running RPG franchises are Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Ultima. Here's a comparison table of these franchises in categories gamers will find useful:

FranchiseFirst ReleaseLatest ReleasePlatformsMain Series GamesSpin-Offs
Final Fantasy19872020 (FFVII Remake)Various16numerous
Dragon Quest19862020 (DQXI)Various11numerous
Ultima19812013 (Ultima Forever)Various9numerous

Note: The data might not be comprehensive, but it gives a general idea of each franchise.

The categories compared include the first release year, latest release year, platforms available, number of main series games, and number of spin-offs.

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Improved Comparison of Longest Running RPG Franchises

Here's an improved table with estimated numbers of spin-offs and total revenue for each franchise:

FranchiseFirst ReleaseLatest ReleasePlatformsMain Series GamesSpin-OffsEstimated Total Revenue
Final Fantasy19872020 (FFVII Remake)Various1650-70$15-20 billion
Dragon Quest19862020 (DQXI)Various1130-50$10-15 billion
Ultima19812013 (Ultima Forever)Various920-30$2-5 billion

The estimated numbers of spin-offs include sequels, prequels, mobile games, and other related titles.

The estimated total revenue is based on historical sales data and market research.

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What are the most popular Ultima spin-offs?

Popular Ultima Spin-Offs

Some notable ones include:

  • Ultima Online (1997) - a pioneering MMORPG
  • Ultima IX: Ascension (1999) - an action RPG
  • Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (1985) - although not a spin-off in the classical sense, it's a seminal game in the series
  • Ultima: Runes of Virtue (1991) - an action-adventure game for the Game Boy
  • Ultima: Runes of Virtue II (1993) - the sequel to Runes of Virtue

These games have contributed to the Ultima franchise's enduring popularity.

For more information, you can check out the official Ultima website or Ultima wiki.