History Main / ThePlayerIsTheMostImportantResource

* The popular {{PlayStation 3}} ad [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdWkKKSckNk "Michael"]]. Also a teaser trailer for ''VideoGame/PlaystationAllStarsBattleRoyale''.
* PlayedForLaughs in ''SuperPaperMario'', where the "Almighty Player Who Watches Over Us" is said to be the only one who will understand the [[BreakingTheFourthWall fourth-wall breaking]] control instructions.

* In ''{{Vangers}}'', this is actually an important plot point.
* During the ending of ''FinalFantasyVI'', the game displays its "cast list" of the approximately 14 player characters along with their pertinent scenes, concluded by "And You..."
* The ending of the fourth episode of ''CovertFront'' has Kara thanking the player.
* In the commercial for [[SlyCooper Sly 2: Band of Thieves]]. Bentley remarks, "The whole operation is blown -- if we don't have someone at the controls." It shows an empty chair with a {{PlayStation 2}} controller. And then Sly taps on the screen with his cane -- complete with glass sound -- in a manner reminiscent of the "Mr. Opportunity" series of commercials from Honda, while saying, "So. You in?"

* In ''[[FireEmblem Fire Emblem 7]]'', the characters of your party will be stunned at your great abilities upon victory, and especially grateful at the end of the game. However, this is optional--you don't need to "create a tactician" for the main characters to address.
* At the end of ''HotelMario'':

* Used in ''VideoGame/{{Earthbound}}'' [[spoiler: to the extent that you, the player, implicitly destroy the FinalBoss with your faith in the characters.]]
** Also happens if you [[spoiler: stick around after the end credits]] in ''VideoGame/{{Mother3}}''.
* The popular {{Playstation 3}} ad [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdWkKKSckNk "Michael"]]. Also a teaser trailer for VideoGame/PlaystationAllStarsBattleRoyale.

-->-- '''Jack Tretton''', The President and CEO of [[{{Sony}} Sony Computer Entertainment America]], to their customers.

* The intro scene of ''Lemmings2'' shows this.

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdWkKKSckNk This commercial]] is a rather recent example of this.

-->-- '''Jack Tretton''', The President and CEO of {{Sony}} Computer Entertainment of America, to their customers'

* In both ''BatenKaitos'' games the player is Kalas/Sagi's "Guardian Spirit", which, in-story, grants them wisdom and strange powers. Both games milk this for all it is worth, using it for some very powerful plot twists.

* In ''FireEmblem 7'', the characters of your party will be stunned at your great abilities upon victory, and especially grateful at the end of the game. However, this is optional--you don't need to "create a tactician" for the main characters to address.

* In the commercial for [[SlyCooper Sly 2: Band of Thieves]]. Bentley remarks, "The whole operation is blown -- if we don't have someone at the controls." It shows an empty chair with a Playstation 2 controller. And then Sly taps on the screen with his cane -- complete with glass sound -- in a manner reminiscent of the "Mr. Opportunity" series of commercials from Honda, while saying, "So. You in?"

-->-- '''Jack Trenton''', The President and CEO of {{Sony}}, to their customers'

->'''Jack Trenton:''' ''"You are the lifeblood of the company. Without you, there is no {{PlayStation}}."''
-->-- '''The President and CEO of {{Sony}}, at E3, 2011, to their customers'''

* In the commercial for [[SlyCooper Sly 2: Band of Thieves]]. Bentley remarks, "The whole operation is blown -- if we don't have someone at the control.". It shows a empty chair with a Playstation 2 controller. And then Sly taps on the screen with his cane -- complete with glass sound -- in a manner reminiscent of the "Mr. Opportunity" series of commercials from Honda, while saying, "So. You in?"

* In the commercial for [[SlyCooper Sly 2: Band of Thieves]]. Bentley remarks, "The whole operation is blow -- if we don't have someone at the control.". It shows a empty chair with a Playstation 2 controller.

* In the commercial for [[SlyCooper Sly 2: Band of Thieves]]. Bentley remarks, "The whole operation is blow -- if you we don't have some one at the control.". It shows a empty chair with a Playstation 2 controller.

* In the commercial for [[SlyCooper Sly 2: Band of Thieves]]. Bentley remarks, "The whole operation is blow -- if you we don't have some one at the control.". It shows a empty chair with a Playstation2 controller.

* In the commercial for [[SlyCooper Sly 2: Band of Thieves]]. Bentley remarks, "The whole operation is blow -- if you we don't have some one at the control.". It shows a empty chair at a PlayStation 2 control. Then he goes to Sly as he asks, "Are you in?"

* The ''SimCity'' series and its various spin-offs, where you are the one behind the creation and maintenance of cities and civilizations.

* According to SeanMalstrom, this is one of the most vital things to keep in mind when making a game. He often states it with the contrasting phrases "Buy this because we kick ass!" and "Buy this because we want ''you'' to kick ass!".

* In ''Red Alert 2'', the video cutscenes after the final mission acknowledge that the success of the final battle was due to your leadership.
** In the original game, winning the Nod campaign results in Kane praising the player's skills, and allowing you to decide what target to use the captured GDI ion cannon on.

* Used in ''{{Earthbound}}'' [[spoiler: to the extent that you, the player, implicitly destroy the FinalBoss with your faith in the characters.]]
** Also happens if you [[spoiler: stick around after the end credits]] in ''{{Mother3}}''.

* In both ''BatenKaitos'' games the player is Kalas/Sagi's "Guardian Spirit", which grants them [[PlotArmor incredible strength]]. Both games milk this for all it is worth, using it for some very powerful plot twists.

* In ''CommandAndConquer: Red Alert 2'', the video cutscenes after the final mission acknowledge that the success of the final battle was due to your leadership.

->'''Jack Trenton:''' ''"You are the lifeblood of the company. Without you there is no {{PlayStation}}."''