Better late than never… here is a pretty detailed and illustrated run through the history of the roguelike genre, from its roots to the latest games… it is comprehensive and well written… worth giving a look!
Find it at here
Rogue Like Treasure
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Temple of The Roguelike 
Thanks for posting about my article! I’ve gotten great feedback on it, and exposure to even more roguelikes. Good luck with this site, I’ll be visiting often.
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