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* In both ''[[Metal Gear]]'' and ''[[Metal Gear Solid]]'', the player-hero receives advice via radio {{spoiler|much of which is revealed to come from each respective game's [[Big Bad]].}}
** In a variation, in '''all three''' ''[[Metal Gear Solid]]'' games, {{spoiler|[[The Dragon]], Revolver Ocelot}}, is advising and betraying the game's [[Big Bad]] on behalf of a singular third party. How does he keep getting away with this? [[Magnificent Bastard|Impressively]].
*** ''Subverted'' in [[Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots]]. Drebin {{spoiler|was put in place by the [[Ancient Conspiracy]]...in order to help Snake defeat the [[Big Bad]]}}. He also makes it clear from the beginning that he [[Wild Card|works for everyone who can pay him]], and is telling the truth when he says he won't betray his customers, Snake included. He even saves the man's life on occasion.
* ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' can be considered the apotheosis of the concept. The party's initial quest is a voyage to seek aid in destroying the monster Sin; {{spoiler|the ultimate end of this quest is the spirit of Lady Yunalesca — who, in [[The Reveal]], turns out to be an insane nihilist who has been complicit with Sin's cycle of reincarnation since the beginning, having offered her own husband as the first Final Aeon (which would also make him the second Sin).And the Maesters of Yevon are being advised on how to defeat Sin by Maester Seymour, in [[The Reveal|The ''other'' Reveal]], turns out to be an insane nihilist who is plotting to merge with Sin so he can destroy all life on Spira.}}
* In the first ''[[Ratchet & Clank (video game)|Ratchet & Clank]]'' game, our heroes initially try to alert local superhero Captain Qwark to the Blargg threat, but discover that he's actually working ''with'' Chairman Drekk, who's offering him a substantial amount of money and fame for sponsoring their new homeworld.
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