Instantly the first one that comes to mind and arguably the best instance of this is Bioshock's Vitachambers. It's explanation isn't even 'that' stupid imo. They are totally unnecessary relative to gameplay. Any checkpoint system would work fine but fuck it, the more retrofuturism the better

Returning to the side of green bubble in the war of corporate glazing.
I maybe green but look at that blue.

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Argyle ads followed me home from the theater and onto Hulu

Obligatory Spotify Wrapped

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Sacrifice your liquids

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