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Tim Cain values this title because it represented a pivotal moment where open-world PC RPGs proved they could function without limitations on consoles.

“It was an open-world Western RPG that felt like it had none of the limitations of previous console games.”

Tim Cain values this film for its illustration of the gap between academic knowledge and direct experience.

“You're super smart and you've read a lot, but can you tell me what it smells like in the Systeine Chapel?”

Tim Cain praises this title for doing a better job at attempting to make both real-time and turn-based modes work effectively.

Tim Cain uses this series to contrast traditional 'expect you to be good' game systems with the lack of expectation in the post-apocalyptic genre.

Tim Cain recommends this show to illustrate that the value of a journey lies in the process rather than the achievement of a goal.

“Data wanted to be human and on multiple occasions said, 'I may not ever reach that goal, but the journey is what's important.'”