Game Theory is Mythbusters for gamers! Are fatalities real? Where is Adventure Island? And what dark secrets lie in Earthbound? Every week, we separate the fact from the fiction in some of your favorite video games. Learn off-the-wall info while looking in-depth at the designer's decisions for old, new, and forgotten gems.
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Game (Show) Theory: Plinko, Prizes, and Probability
Video | Posted 42 weeks ago on 7/27
We're branching out to tackle the game shows Let's Make a Deal and The Price is Right to give you a strategy guide for winning thousands of dollars in fabulous cash and prizes the next time you find yourself in a studio audience.
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Game Theory: Pokemon, Jynx Justified
Video | Posted 45 weeks ago on 7/11
Is Jynx racist? After three episodes, Game Theory finally has the definitive answer to one of gaming's biggest controversies.
Game Theory: The Problems with Peach
Video | Posted 48 weeks ago on 6/21
Mario games aren't platformers--they're elaborate role-play. We're delving into the twisted psyche of Princess Peach with the help of Ms. Pac-Man, kidnappers-for-hire, and Walt Disney. And PS. Super Mario Bros. 3? NEVER HAPPENED!
Game Theory: Donkey Kong Country, Banana Wars
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 5/11
Donkey Kong Country is one of the best platformers on the SNES, but it also has a dark secret. What do K. Rool, Klump, Krusha, and the rest of the Kremlings have to say about America's secret past? Get ready 'cause this sh** is bananas.
Game Theory: Mike Tyson's Techno Dance Party
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 4/25
SPORTS! Get ready to rumble as we take down the 8-bit Iron Mike Tyson. Can analyzing the Kid Dynamite's fights help ScrewAttack's Stuttering Craig KO Mike's NES equivalent? It's a 90's dance party as we Jock Jam our way through Punchout's Dream Bout.
Game Theory: Fallout, BOOM! Headshot
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 4/5
Grab your tickets to the gun show, 'cause we're checking out the real-life effectiveness of headshots. We're looking at ballistics, neuroscience, gun regulations, and physics to see whether your character could survive getting shot at point-blank range during the opening of Fallout: New Vegas.
Game Theory: Zelda, Potions and Power Bands
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 3/28
Link has some of the best items in gaming, but just how useful are they in real life? Are Hyrule's potions and power bands just scams aimed at stealing our hero's hard-earned Rupees?
Game Theory - Mass Effect 2: Zombie Shepard
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 3/10
We unearth the mysteries behind Mass Effect's Lazarus Project to see just how close we are to reanimating the dead, uncovering a potential plot twist for Mass Effect 3.
Game Theory - Boobs
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 2/22
Why are you reading this? It's about boobs. What more do you need? We're checking out the best breasts in gaming to see whose hoohas are 100% homegrown!
Game Theory - L.A. Noire: The Human Lie Detector
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 2/8
Can playing LA Noire make you into a human lie detector? Yes! Become an expert on body language with the help of MatPat and some special guest appearances!
Game Theory: Video Game Crossovers
Video | Posted 35 weeks ago on 9/14
Every video game shares the same universe, and that universe just so happens to be the real world. By tracing a path through video game crossovers, Game Theory proves that Kratos could appear in Starcraft alongside characters from Super Mario RPG...
Game Theory: Polybius, the CIA's Brainwashing Arcade Game
Video | Posted 39 weeks ago on 8/24
Polybius - the arcade game that brainwashes its players. Most consider it nothing more than urban legend, but the CIA has a secret they don't want you to know about.
Game (Show) Theory: Plinko, Prizes, and Probability
Video | Posted 42 weeks ago on 7/27
We're branching out to tackle the game shows Let's Make a Deal and The Price is Right to give you a strategy guide for winning thousands of dollars in fabulous cash and prizes the next time you find yourself in a studio audience.
Game Theory: Pokemon, Jynx Justified
Video | Posted 45 weeks ago on 7/11
Is Jynx racist? After three episodes, Game Theory finally has the definitive answer to one of gaming's biggest controversies.
Game Theory: The Problems with Peach
Video | Posted 48 weeks ago on 6/21
Mario games aren't platformers--they're elaborate role-play. We're delving into the twisted psyche of Princess Peach with the help of Ms. Pac-Man, kidnappers-for-hire, and Walt Disney. And PS. Super Mario Bros. 3? NEVER HAPPENED!
Game Theory: Donkey Kong Country, Banana Wars
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 5/11
Donkey Kong Country is one of the best platformers on the SNES, but it also has a dark secret. What do K. Rool, Klump, Krusha, and the rest of the Kremlings have to say about America's secret past? Get ready 'cause this sh** is bananas.
Game Theory: Mike Tyson's Techno Dance Party
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 4/25
SPORTS! Get ready to rumble as we take down the 8-bit Iron Mike Tyson. Can analyzing the Kid Dynamite's fights help ScrewAttack's Stuttering Craig KO Mike's NES equivalent? It's a 90's dance party as we Jock Jam our way through Punchout's Dream Bout.
Game Theory: Fallout, BOOM! Headshot
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 4/5
Grab your tickets to the gun show, 'cause we're checking out the real-life effectiveness of headshots. We're looking at ballistics, neuroscience, gun regulations, and physics to see whether your character could survive getting shot at point-blank range during the opening of Fallout: New Vegas.
Game Theory: Zelda, Potions and Power Bands
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 3/28
Link has some of the best items in gaming, but just how useful are they in real life? Are Hyrule's potions and power bands just scams aimed at stealing our hero's hard-earned Rupees?
Game Theory - Mass Effect 2: Zombie Shepard
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 3/10
We unearth the mysteries behind Mass Effect's Lazarus Project to see just how close we are to reanimating the dead, uncovering a potential plot twist for Mass Effect 3.
Game Theory: Mike Tyson's Techno Dance Party
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 4/25
SPORTS! Get ready to rumble as we take down the 8-bit Iron Mike Tyson. Can analyzing the Kid Dynamite's fights help ScrewAttack's Stuttering Craig KO Mike's NES equivalent? It's a 90's dance party as we Jock Jam our way through Punchout's Dream Bout.
Game Theory: Why the Official Zelda Timeline is Wrong
Video | Posted 31 weeks ago on 10/12
All video games share one universe. But not all video game universes are the same. The official Zelda timeline released by Nintendo proves it. But how?
Game Theory: The Problems with Peach
Video | Posted 48 weeks ago on 6/21
Mario games aren't platformers--they're elaborate role-play. We're delving into the twisted psyche of Princess Peach with the help of Ms. Pac-Man, kidnappers-for-hire, and Walt Disney. And PS. Super Mario Bros. 3? NEVER HAPPENED!
Game Theory: Why Final Fantasy is Anti-Religion
Video | Posted 16 weeks ago on 1/29
Are Final Fantasy games are actually against organized religion?
Game Theory: Polybius, the CIA's Brainwashing Arcade Game
Video | Posted 39 weeks ago on 8/24
Polybius - the arcade game that brainwashes its players. Most consider it nothing more than urban legend, but the CIA has a secret they don't want you to know about.
Game Theory: Fallout, BOOM! Headshot
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 4/5
Grab your tickets to the gun show, 'cause we're checking out the real-life effectiveness of headshots. We're looking at ballistics, neuroscience, gun regulations, and physics to see whether your character could survive getting shot at point-blank range during the opening of Fallout: New Vegas.
Game Theory: Walking Dead, Killing Zombies
Video | Posted 27 weeks ago on 11/15
The Walking Dead, Dead Rising, and Left for Dead--all games about killing zombies
Game (Show) Theory: Plinko, Prizes, and Probability
Video | Posted 42 weeks ago on 7/27
We're branching out to tackle the game shows Let's Make a Deal and The Price is Right to give you a strategy guide for winning thousands of dollars in fabulous cash and prizes the next time you find yourself in a studio audience.
Game Theory: How Much is Minecraft Diamond Armor Worth?
Video | Posted 21 weeks ago on 12/23
Just how much money would a suit of Minecraft diamond armor actually be worth?? And more importantly, would diamond armor even work as armor or would it just be a piece of overpriced gemstone.
Game Theory: The Problems with Peach
Video | Posted 48 weeks ago on 6/21
Mario games aren't platformers--they're elaborate role-play. We're delving into the twisted psyche of Princess Peach with the help of Ms. Pac-Man, kidnappers-for-hire, and Walt Disney. And PS. Super Mario Bros. 3? NEVER HAPPENED!
Game Theory: Zelda, Potions and Power Bands
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 3/28
Link has some of the best items in gaming, but just how useful are they in real life? Are Hyrule's potions and power bands just scams aimed at stealing our hero's hard-earned Rupees?
Game Theory - Skyrim: On the Subject of Arrows and Knees
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 1/11
SCREWATTACK PREMIERE! - We're exposing the mastermind behind Skyrim's kneecap massacre. Game Theory looks at Viking culture in an attempt to blow the lid off this overused meme!
Game Theory: Why You're a Completionist
Video | Posted 11 weeks ago on 3/6
Why do we play games? And why do some gamers feel compelled to achievement hunt until they collect everything?
Game Theory: Walking Dead, Killing Zombies
Video | Posted 27 weeks ago on 11/15
The Walking Dead, Dead Rising, and Left for Dead--all games about killing zombies
Game (Show) Theory: Plinko, Prizes, and Probability
Video | Posted 42 weeks ago on 7/27
We're branching out to tackle the game shows Let's Make a Deal and The Price is Right to give you a strategy guide for winning thousands of dollars in fabulous cash and prizes the next time you find yourself in a studio audience.
Game Theory: Donkey Kong Country, Banana Wars
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 5/11
Donkey Kong Country is one of the best platformers on the SNES, but it also has a dark secret. What do K. Rool, Klump, Krusha, and the rest of the Kremlings have to say about America's secret past? Get ready 'cause this sh** is bananas.
Game Theory: Mike Tyson's Techno Dance Party
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 4/25
SPORTS! Get ready to rumble as we take down the 8-bit Iron Mike Tyson. Can analyzing the Kid Dynamite's fights help ScrewAttack's Stuttering Craig KO Mike's NES equivalent? It's a 90's dance party as we Jock Jam our way through Punchout's Dream Bout.
Game Theory: Fallout, BOOM! Headshot
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 4/5
Grab your tickets to the gun show, 'cause we're checking out the real-life effectiveness of headshots. We're looking at ballistics, neuroscience, gun regulations, and physics to see whether your character could survive getting shot at point-blank range during the opening of Fallout: New Vegas.
Game Theory - L.A. Noire: The Human Lie Detector
Video | Posted 1 year ago on 2/8
Can playing LA Noire make you into a human lie detector? Yes! Become an expert on body language with the help of MatPat and some special guest appearances!
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