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One more for tonight and Ill do the top 5 tomorrow.

6. Civilization V: Brave New World - MetalmindStats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14WWgs-vX50

This is an outstanding overview of human history through the 19th century, with a vital message for the future. It might seem like a simple message, but it is so often ignored. Although mankind will always look onward, yearning for more, searching for new boundaries, only to break through them with the understanding that this world is one which we all share. With this comes the responsibility of knowing the decisions you make today will have a lasting impact in the generations of tomorrow. Thats not just a nice sounding speech, its a reminder that this planet is all weve got, so wed better start taking care of it before its too late. And its a reminder that all nations of the world have to work together to achieve their common goals.

The intro also has a clear focus on technology, showcasing not only the wondrous new inventions (such as in the amusing segment where people panic as an early film of a train can be seen coming toward them), but also the horrors (such as the atomic bomb). While the intro is, at times, a bit arbitrary in the moments it chooses to focus on, while glossing over others, it all fits together so cohesively as a meaningful summary of humanitys progress.

The presentation is also excellent, with outstanding visuals (such as the details of the dust in the air by the film projector), and the really cool way the game title is displayed. And the narrators distinctive gruff but warm voice works well with the visuals. Its one of those intros thats easy to overlook, but is fantastic in every respect and Im glad it got nominated.