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Control

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Resonance and endings

How does Polaris survive Hedron’s destruction in Control?

Jesse recovers and the HRAs come back on. Darling’s message, Jesse’s two possibilities and Pope’s instruments show what Control’s ending establishes.

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The polyhedral structure in the Hedron chamber, surrounded by machinery
The chamber during the fight. Game footage by LOVING VILLAIN, 07:00. © Remedy Entertainment Plc. Image source ↗
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Cyberpunk 2077

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Technology and endings

Why does V only have six months to live after Mikoshi?

Alt separates V from Johnny, but the Relic has already changed the body. The clinic, Mikoshi and Phantom Liberty show what each treatment can do.

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Viktor sits in his clinic while examining V after the gunshot
Viktor’s first prognosis at the clinic. Game footage from Jason’s Video Games Source, 03:05. © CD PROJEKT RED. Image source ↗
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ELDEN RING

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Characters & motives

Why did Marika shatter the Elden Ring?

Godwyn's death, Radagon's repair and a promise made before the shattering: what they reveal about Marika's motive, and where a complete master plan remains an inference.

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ELDEN RING: Is Melina the Gloam-Eyed Queen?
Radahn, on the right, in an official Elden Ring CG image
Radahn on the right in the publisher’s official CG press image. © Bandai Namco Entertainment / FromSoftware. Image source ↗
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