The Illusion of Choice - How Games Balance Freedom and Scope - Extra Credits

It's extremely hard to create truly limitless choices in games--so designers have to find a workaround that doesn't feel fake or unrealistic. How do you create the feeling of choice when you can't provide infinite options?
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(Original air date: September 18, 2013)
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