Topic on Talk:Lego Batman: The Videogame
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A: It actually lasts a whole minute.
B: Rendering the cutscene in real-time allows it to display at higher resolutions than 720p.
C: The definition of an "essential" improvement is inherently subjective; this minor file modification is easy to do and can benefit a wide range of players, therefore it fits. Kinda like how "skip intro videos" are often included in that section; you don't need to skip a 15-second splash screen, but doing so is beneficial because it gets you in the game faster.