The file fg-optional-useless-videos.bin is a compressed data archive associated with repackaged video game installers, most notably those distributed by .

When running the game, intro logos or menu backgrounds will usually be replaced by a brief black screen, or the game will skip straight to the interactive menu.

The installer automatically bundled it, even if it was not required.

: Create a video or blog post explaining why files like fg-optional-useless-videos.bin exist. Detail how they allow users with slow internet to skip 600MB+ of credits or unskippable logos while keeping the core game playable.

Don’t delete it.

The file is a non-essential component found in many FitGirl Repacks, specifically designed to store video data that the game does not actually require to run on a PC. In the world of high-compression game repacking, this file serves as a way for users to save bandwidth and disk space by opting out of "trash" or redundant video content. What is fg-optional-useless-videos.bin?

The game will still install and remain fully playable, but certain cutscenes, background menu videos, or credit rolls will be replaced by black screens or skipped entirely. After Installing the Game