Game Theory
Season 2
Matthew Patrick delves into common questions about video game stories and tropes and develops theories to explain them.
Where to Watch Season 2
18 Episodes
- Skyrim, On the Subject of Arrows and KneesE1
Skyrim, On the Subject of Arrows and KneesThe kneecaps of Skyrim are facing a crisis and only Game Theory knows the mastermind behind the attacks. We’re looking at Viking law, society, and medicine, knee anatomy, and the history of archery in our attempt to blow the lid off this overused meme! - Fallout, BOOM! HeadshotE7
Fallout, BOOM! HeadshotGrab 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. - Mike Tyson's Techno Dance PartyE8
Mike Tyson's Techno Dance PartySPORTS! 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. - Donkey Kong Country and America's Secret Banana WarE9
Donkey Kong Country and America's Secret Banana WarOriginal Title: Donkey Kong Country, Banana Wars 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. - Mario, The Problems with Princess PeachE10
Mario, The Problems with Princess PeachOG Title: The Problems with Peach 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! - Pokemon Racism, Jynx JustifiedE11
Pokemon Racism, Jynx JustifiedIs Jynx racist? Game Theory has looked at this infamous Pokemon before, but couldn’t decide 100% whether she was ganguro, Norse goddess, or just blackface racist. Today…the definitive final answer to one of gaming’s biggest controversies. - Monty Hall, Plinko, and ProbabilityE12
Monty Hall, Plinko, and ProbabilityOG Title: Plinko, Prizes, and Probability The Monty Hall Problem, based on the final game of each episode of Let’s Make a Deal, has defied mathematical logic for years. Likewise, The Price is Right’s Plinko seems utterly random. With thousands of dollars and fabulous prizes on the line, Game Theory is using probability to give you a strategy guide for some of television’s hottest game shows. - Polybius, MK Ultra, and the CIA's Brainwashing Arcade GameE13
Polybius, MK Ultra, and the CIA's Brainwashing Arcade GamePolybius is the biggest video game urban legend. An arcade game that brainwashes its players with subliminal messages. Most write it off as a glitchy version of the Atari game Tempest, but the CIA has a secret they don’t want you to know about: MK Ultra. Brainwashing, mind control, LSD. Get ready ’cause this is some CreepyPasta served up Game Theory style! - Video Game Crossovers, Super Mario RPG to God of War to Real LifeE14
Video Game Crossovers, Super Mario RPG to God of War to Real LifeEvery video game shares the same universe, and that universe just so happens to be the real world. It’s video games in real life! By tracing a path through video game crossovers, Game Theory proves that Kratos could appear in Starcraft alongside characters from Super Mario RPG without breaking canon. Just watch out for metroids! - Why the Official Zelda Timeline is WrongE15
Why the Official Zelda Timeline is WrongAll video games share one universe. But not all video game universes are the same. The official Zelda timeline released by Nintendo proves it. But when is a Zelda timeline NOT a Zelda timeline? When it justifies every other bizarre video game easter egg and cameo the gaming industry has developed. - Walking Dead, Killing Zombies
E16Walking Dead, Killing ZombiesThe Walking Dead, Dead Rising, and Left for Dead--all games about killing zombies. But what about a real-world zombie apocalypse? We play by Walking Dead rules to find out which household weapon is going to protect you the best during a zombie uprising. - How Fast is Sonic the Hedgehog?
E17How Fast is Sonic the Hedgehog?Just how fast can Sonic the Hedgehog actually run? VSauce3 recently examined the "Science of Sonic," but their conclusions were all based on Sonic running faster than the speed of sound. Based on evidence from the Sonic video games, can this SEGA mascot really break the sound barrier? Today, Game Theory takes its second look at the Sonic franchise. - How Much is Minecraft Diamond Armor Worth?
E18How Much is Minecraft Diamond Armor Worth?Diamond is a Minecraft player's best friend. But 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. Find out today on Game Theory!