Game Theory
Season 14
Matthew Patrick delves into common questions about video game stories and tropes and develops theories to explain them.
50 Episodes
- Leave The Cycle Of HATE Behind! (Bendy)E17
Leave The Cycle Of HATE Behind! (Bendy)Bendy and The Ink Machine is a STAPLE in the world of horror games. Since Bendy Chapter 1 the LORE has been just as good as the unique art style, capturing us in the inky story of Joey Drew Studios and what happened to the studio. With Bendy: Secrets of The Machine we're introduced to a new character who I think will play a BIG part in the future story of this game... - Could Mewtwo REALLY Beat LeBron James?E24
Could Mewtwo REALLY Beat LeBron James?In one of the strangest collisions of worlds we recently saw @stephenasmith debate whether Lebron James would be able to beat Mewtwo in a game of basketball. Could the legendary Pokemon take on The KING and come out victorious? Stephen A. Smith was unsure which is EXACTLY where I come in! LeBron vs. Mewtwo... GAME ON! - This SECRET Clue Solves Amanda The Adventurer 2!E25
This SECRET Clue Solves Amanda The Adventurer 2!Amanda The Adventurer burst onto the scene last year and quickly became one of my favorite games! From the old kid's TV show aesthetic to the interactivity and of course... the LORE! More and more puzzles unfolded with this game, like who is Wooly? What is Hamelin Entertainment and what happened to Sam Colton, Rebecca's Dad. Let's see if Amanda The Adventure 2's demo will answer any of those questions! - Minecraft Mobs Were Created To SAVE Us!E26
Minecraft Mobs Were Created To SAVE Us!Minecraft just released their 1.21 update, or the Tricky Trial Update. WIth it came the dangerous Trial Chambers, a cool new mode for experienced players to test their strength, but I was a bit more focused on something else they added… The Breeze. The new mob released with the update and seems fairly bland, however like DIAMONDS themselves… I feel there might be more beneath the surface here. Throw on a lightweight jacket theorists because we’re gonna BREEZE our way through this update! - We SOLVED Golden Freddy… Again!
E27We SOLVED Golden Freddy… Again!FNAF has hundreds of unsolved mysteries remaining, but the name of the crying Child remains among the longest standing. Enter Dual Process Theory, who burst onto the scene with a fantastic theory challenging pretty much everything we know about Golden Freddy and the Crying Child. Did they get it right? Let’s find out today! - The ARG That Took 4 Years To SOLVE! (Crow 64)E28
The ARG That Took 4 Years To SOLVE! (Crow 64)Crow 64 was a game we talked about YEARS ago on the channel when it was just a video series. Today we’re diving into the FULL game release that came from this series, Catastrophe Crow! What sort of dark story hides beneath the surface of this old school game? Well theorists… have I got a story for you! - The Most DISTURBING Game Since Petscop (Lacey Games)E29
The Most DISTURBING Game Since Petscop (Lacey Games)Not since Petscop have we found an ARG so dark and disturbing. Be warned theorists, today we’re talking about Lacey Games, a series that dives into some pretty serious topics that are bound to make even the boldest souls uncomfortable. There is a deeper story underneath all the pain and suffering in this series and if you want to stick around for it it’s actually quite interesting. - Kai Cenat Won't SURVIVE Another Marathon Stream (Elden Ring)E30
Kai Cenat Won't SURVIVE Another Marathon Stream (Elden Ring)Kai Cenat has gotten into the habit of doing a TON of marathon streams, or “Not Ending Stream Until I Beat Elden Ring”. Most recently he chained himself to IShowSpeed and the two played Chained Together until they beat the game! Kai is a PRO at marathon streams… but can he be even better? I’ve got 5 Tips to help Kai, Ludwig, IShowSpeed, and ALL your favorite streamers more efficiently marathon their favorite games! - Buckshot Roulette's NEW ARG Is Unsolvable... For NowE31
Buckshot Roulette's NEW ARG Is Unsolvable... For NowBuckshot Roulette was a game that EXPLODED on YouTube over the past few months. Everyone from 8BitRyan, Dawko, and even Markiplier played this game extensively, and while what initially drew people in was the crazy, high-stakes gameplay... what really piqued my interest was the LORE. More specifically the unsolved ARG surrounding the game. Can we solve it together? Let's find out... - You're Missing The Point Of Dress To Impress *it's scary*E32
You're Missing The Point Of Dress To Impress *it's scary*Dress to Impress is a game that on the surface appears like a bright, fun Roblox game about fashion. However, underneath the surface hides a terrible, dark secret about Lana, the nail lady in the salon. With hidden rooms, secret codes and best of all... LORE it's no wonder you all have been requesting it for so long! Can we solve this game and figure out what exactly is going on here? Let's find out! - This 10 Year Old Detail SOLVES FNAF!E33
This 10 Year Old Detail SOLVES FNAF!FNAF’s 10th anniversary has come and gone and with it comes a TON of new and exciting announcements! From the release of Into The Pit to the teasing of Secrets of The Mimic, there’s a lot to be excited about as a Five Nights at Freddy's fan. But while watching the teaser for the new game I noticed something… something specific about the Mimic that was right in front of our eyes for over 10 years! Think back to FNAF 2… do you remember? - We FINALLY Solved Cooking Companions Biggest Secret! (Dread Weight)E34
We FINALLY Solved Cooking Companions Biggest Secret! (Dread Weight)Cooking Companions was a horror visual novel game that came out a few years ago that everyone slept on! It had every element you need in a fantastic scary game, from great visuals, interesting characters, and of course… satisfying lore! So when Dread Weight, the sequel released we knew it was a game to keep an eye on. After playing through the game I feel like we’re able to finally answer some of the BIGGEST questions we were left with from Cooking Companions, so sharpen those knives theorists because it’s time to cook! - The Mace Just BROKE Minecraft... LiterallyE35
The Mace Just BROKE Minecraft... LiterallyMinecraft has been adding some REALLY cool items recently, and the mace is no exception. This might be one of the most unique items in the game, with its scaling damage and unique mechanics. However, it got me thinking... could Steve ACTUALLY survive something like this, and how high up would he have to jump from to BREAK the world!? Let's find out! - Into The Pit Changes The FNAF Timeline!E36
Into The Pit Changes The FNAF Timeline!Into the Pit is here, and it completely CHANGES the FNAF timeline. Scott is trying to wrap up loose ends, and that actually leaves a lot of mystery for us to solve. What's the deal with the bullies? Why is Scott revealing these details now? And what can we learn about Freddy Bro, Afton, and Henry? Today, loyal Theorists, we dive into the pit! - Roblox Doors Just Opened The Gates Of HELL! (Floor 2 Update)E38
Roblox Doors Just Opened The Gates Of HELL! (Floor 2 Update)What's better than Doors lore? MORE Doors lore, and the new floor has more Doors lore than ever before! The Floor 2 update for doors lowers us down into The Mines where were faced with, you guessed it, 100 more doors to get through! But not everything is quite as it seems in the mines... and I think I know EXACTLY what's going on here! - Was FNAF's Final Mystery REALLY That Simple?E39
Was FNAF's Final Mystery REALLY That Simple?A few weeks ago fellow FNAF theorist HyperDroid made a video claiming to have SOLVED the infamous Foxy Grid from the Security Logbook. Since then the FNAF community has come together in general agreement that Hyperdroid NAILED this theory and found the TRUE name for the Crying Child. Today I aim to put this theory under the microscope and see if it really stands up the scrutiny! - Shadow The Hedgehog Is ACTUALLY A Genie?! (Sonic The Hedgehog)E40
Shadow The Hedgehog Is ACTUALLY A Genie?! (Sonic The Hedgehog)Sonic The Hedgehog is one of the most iconic franchises in ALL of gaming! Everyone knows Sonic for his love of Chilli Dogs, collecting those rings, and of course his killer speed... but there's something I bet you would have never guessed about our anthropomorphic hedgehog friends. Your favorite anti-hero Shadow The Hedgehog is a GENIE... yeah like a REAL genie. Don't believe me? Just watch! - Poppy Playtime's New Villain FOOLED You! (Chapter 4)E41
Poppy Playtime's New Villain FOOLED You! (Chapter 4)Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 has just started dropping teasers and you KNOW we have to take a deeper look into them and see what we can find. While everyone is focused on our new sheep friend... I'm not quite so sure they should be. - Brawl Stars Lore Is Hiding A DARK Secret...E42
Brawl Stars Lore Is Hiding A DARK Secret...Brawl Stars is a game that you all have been requesting a theory on for a LONG time... and now I see why! This game is PACKED full of lore, from hidden CCTV feeds to secret lore videos and everything in between, this game is far more than meets the eye and today we're throwing our hat in the ring to solve this thing! - The HIDDEN Conspiracy Of That's Not My NeighborE43
The HIDDEN Conspiracy Of That's Not My NeighborThat's Not My Neighbor released a campaign mode a little while ago and with it came a whole new batch of LORE for us to sort through! From Dr. W Afton seemingly working with the DDD, to an Alien abduction... there is a LOT to talk about from this new mode, so let's jump right in! - Wooly SOLVES Amanda The Adventurer 2?!E44
Wooly SOLVES Amanda The Adventurer 2?!Amanda The Adventurer 2 has been a SMASH hit this year, being one of YouTube's favorite games! The VHS-based horror game took the scene by storm a few years ago and never looked back! But one question has always remained... Who exactly is Wooly, Amanda's fuzzie companion. Today we answer that question... and a few others! So press play and get ready theorists! - The SECRET Cult Of Dress To Impress... UNMASKEDE45
The SECRET Cult Of Dress To Impress... UNMASKEDDress to Impress is officially a horror game! There has been so much added to this game since the last time we covered it and it changes EVERYTHING we thought we knew about this Roblox experience. Where is Lana? What is Aggy's plan? Have we sufficiently impressed with our dress? Let's find out! - FNAF, The Missing Key Is... Phone Guy?!E46
FNAF, The Missing Key Is... Phone Guy?!FNAF 1 has haunted Five Nights at Freddy’s theorists for YEARS! Placing this game in the timeline helps a lot of other pieces fall into place, but we’ve just never been able to do it… until today! The newest FNAF book “The Week Before” just dropped and with it came a heaping handful of LORE! Does it give us enough to solve this mystery, i actually think it does! And the answer involves an old familiar friend… - This Game Will STEAL Your Soul! (Don't Fret)E47
This Game Will STEAL Your Soul! (Don't Fret)Don’t Fret is a breath of fresh air in the world of Indie Horror, with a new musical twist on the genre. Featuring some of your FAVORITE YouTube musicians Dont Fret tells a story that had me hooked from the beginning, but is there more to it than meets the eye? Let’s find out! - You Were MEANT To Die! (Finding Frankie)E48
You Were MEANT To Die! (Finding Frankie)Finding Frankie is a parkour based horror game that's taken YouTube by storm recently! It's a refreshing spin on a genre that doesn't usually require intense gameplay, but it stays consistent where it matters... in the lore! There's a secret hiding within this dark murder game and I'm gonna be the one to expose it! - I Fixed Zelda's BROKEN Timeline!E49
I Fixed Zelda's BROKEN Timeline!The Legend Of Zelda is one of those games with a notoriously BROKEN timeline, just like FNAF! Over the years many have tried and failed to put this timeline together and get it fully together, but today I'm taking my swing at it! Today I will be attempting to FIX Nintendo's timeline for The Legend of Zelda, placing ALL the games in order, you're welcome Nintendo! - Don't REJECT His Offer (Poppy Playtime Chapter 4)E50
Don't REJECT His Offer (Poppy Playtime Chapter 4)Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 is almost here! As the leadup to the game builds so do the lore drops coming from MOB Games revealing more and more about what horrors we’ll face in the upcoming Chapter, first Yarnaby and now Pianosaurus, but the scariest thing of all is that in order to survive chapter 4 we’re going to need to make an unlikely alliance with The Prototype. That's right, Experiment 1006 is going to be our KEY to surviving the terrors of Playtime Co!
