In addition, the engine allowed us to create a richer world and bring more entertaining cinematics.

FORBES: Connect

The cinematics in these games have always been incredible, and this is no exception.

FORBES: Connect

The graphics and sound in Homeworld are so good Relic repeatedly uses the in-game engine to create their cinematics.

CNN: Homeworld brings epic feel to real-time strategy

And as in Lost, the deliberately choppy cinematics give the viewer the feeling that something about Columbia is off.

FORBES: BioShock Infinite's New Trailer Goes 'Dharma Initiative'

So what is it about these cinematics that bug me so much?

FORBES: Watch The New 'Star Wars: The Old Republic' CG Trailer

Blizzard VFX creator Jeff Chamberlain explores the advances in technology that bring breathtaking cinematics to life in Heart of the Swarm in the video below.

FORBES: Move up http://i.forbesimg.com t Move down

Despite all our advancements in the field, the vast majority of the time, actual in-game footage is still worlds away from the promotional cutscene cinematics.

FORBES: Connect

The opening cinematics were stunningly gorgeous.

FORBES: Watch The New 'Star Wars: The Old Republic' CG Trailer