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Game Theory

Season 12 2022

  • 2022-01-01T20:00:00Z on YouTube
  • 15m
  • 14h (56 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Animation, Children, Family, Talk Show
They say that knowledge is power. And Nintendo encourages you to “play with power.” So shouldn’t you be playing…with knowledge? Every week (usually Tuesdays), we separate the fact from the fiction in some of your favorite video games. Learn off-the-wall info while we look in-depth at the designer’s decisions for old, new, and forgotten gems. It’s Mythbusters for gamers!

56 episodes

Season Premiere

12x01 FNAF, Don't Trust Gregory (FNAF Security Breach)

  • 2022-01-01T20:00:00Z15m

Theorists, it's finally time for a Five Nights At Freddy's Security Breach theory. Well, a post-release FNAF Security Breach theory. Don't worry, I will be covering EVERYTHING I can find. The biggest thing I want to talk about today, however, is Gregory. The young boy that we play as throughout the whole game is a big mystery and I intend to solve it! Who is he? Why is he there after hours? Is he even HUMAN? It's time to dive back into FNAF!

In my last episode on Inscryption, we covered the main game... and the game within that game. Well today we are going to talk about the other game within both of those games that is even harder to find. Yes, Inscription is an ARG. Theorists, this game goes DEEP so let's not waste any time.

Theorists, FNAF is my bread and butter. It has taken over my life and my brain. So when I say I think Gregory is a robot, I'm not kidding around. Today, I'm doubling down on my last theory. PLUS we are diving even deeper into the lore hidden in Five Nights At Freddy's: Security Breach!

Theorists, we've dived DEEP into this game and there is even further to go! Today we are SOLVING the Inscryption ARG - the game within the game within the game. Let's not waste any time. We've got a LOT to cover!

We are FINALLY going to answer the question that we posed way back in part one of our contest between Sonic and Mario at the Olympic Games. So far, things have not been shaping up for our speedy friend. Will today be the day Sonic BEATS Mario? Or will Mario somehow come out with the gold medal? On your marks... get set... press PLAY!

I am diving back into the neon world of Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach! I'm trying to answer the BIG questions left in the wake of this game. 1. Where is Golden Freddy? and 2. What happened to Glamrock Bonnie? You'll have to stick around to find out!

2022-02-13T20:00:00Z

12x07 Dear Twitch, Grow Up!

12x07 Dear Twitch, Grow Up!

  • 2022-02-13T20:00:00Z15m

In this episode we made mistakes when referring to certain streamers and the DMCA takedown notices. Hassan’s takedown was fake and Disguised Toast staged his takedown. We also made an error when suggesting that Twitch legitimize the TV Meta using Amazon Prime, not realizing Prime Watch Parties are a thing. We want to apologize for wrongly portraying parts of the situation and we hope that the sentiment can still shine through and raise awareness in-spite of our mistakes.

Theorists, I am finally ready to talk about it. You know what I mean. The secret CDs from FNAF Security Breach. I've mentioned them in previous theories but I've never really TALKED about them. You see, they seem to be the key to EVERYTHING... except they aren't. Theorists, I think Five Nights at Freddy's finally broke its own lore... and maybe for good.

Theorists, it's been a while since I talked about Genshin Impact and with the 2.5 update there is a new development I think I should cover. We need to talk about Tsaritsa, the Cryo Archon of Snezhnaya. Now, we the player have never actually SEEN her, but boy does she hold a lot of implications as to the future of the game's story. Get ready to go DEEP and find out who the real bad guy is and why you may have been fighting the WRONG PERSON this whole time!

Yes Theorists, I have more to say about Merge Mansion - the mobile game about an evil Granny tricking people into doing her bidding. Since my last episode on this game, they have leaned WAY into the lore idea. The newest commercials even dive into a live action version of the game starring Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as Granny. What is even HAPPENING? That is what I'm here to try and solve today. Theorists, Merge Mansion just got a LOT weirder.

Theorists, sometimes my job gets weird. Today we are going to analyze Markiplier's Pokémon Smash or Pass video. Why? To see if we can figure out what Mark's PERFECT Pokémon would be in the name of science. No really, I'm only doing this for science. Don't forget to let Markiplier know we've come up with his ultimate Pokémon SMASH! ...when did this become my life?

Theorists, everyone is buying up EVERYTHING! Movie studios are buying up game companies. Game companies are buying up music companies. It's a free for all! What does that mean for the future of the industry? Is this a GOOD thing? Will Mario be absorbed into the Disney empire? Watch and find out!

Theorists, it's time to go down another creepy rabbit hole... Welcome to the "cancelled" Courage the Cowardly Dog game that seems to be hiding a scary secret. What is hiding in this lost game? I think this is going to be scarier than a Courage the Cowardly dog episode...

Theorists, things have been happening over in the world of Poppy Playtime. Mob Games released a new trailer for Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 and you know I had to dissect that thing for everything I could find. From the new characters like Mommy to old favorites like Huggy and Poppy, there is a LOT to talk about. Let's go!

Theorists, not since Doki Doki Literature Club have I seen a game that makes me scared the cute character is going to come out of the computer and get me. Welcome to Cooking Companions, the sweet looking cooking game that is hiding some unimaginable horrors. You'll have to grab a snack and watch to find out what secrets I've uncovered. Be careful though, you never know what may be hiding in your food.

Theorists, what if I told you that Minecraft has fooled you and you are hallucinating? I think that may be exactly what is going on with the Phantoms. These creepy flyers are mysterious and I'm out to solve all of their secrets. What is going on with Minecraft's Phantoms? Watch and find out!

Welcome back to our analysis of the lore of Cooking Companions. This cute cooking game is hiding a LOT of dark secrets. We covered a lot of it in our last episode, so today we are focusing on the Chompettes. What are they? Or, more importantly, WHO are they? Get your utensils ready and let's dig in!

A while ago over on Film Theory, I tried to figure out if we theory channels and fans RUINED Star Wars. Did our analysis make the creators feel like they had to do crazy things to surprise us and not play into our predictions? Well, it looks like we need to have that conversation AGAIN - this time about the video game industry. Listen, Game Devs need to let me be RIGHT!

Markiplier is BACK with another of his choose your own adventure style projects - this time in SPACE! You know when Mark does something, he holds nothing back. So, neither will I! I'm going to uncover every secret hiding inside of In Space With Markiplier and PROVE how I believe this will be the END of Markiplier. You'll have to watch to see what I mean...

12x20 You Are WRONG About Toad!

  • 2022-05-07T19:00:00Z15m

What is up with Toads? It's been a while since we talked about our favorite... people? Mushrooms? Screaming song meme generators? I think that means they deserve a deep dive into what EXACTLY is a Toad and how they do whatever it is Toads do. Theorists, let's go!

Theorists, Dislyte is a new mobile game that is a new twist on some familiar faces from mythology. From Loki to Anubis, there are a TON of powerful characters. So instead of focusing on who is the most powerful of them all, I want to focus on WHAT in this game is the most powerful. What do I mean? You'll have to watch to find out!

12x22 MatPat, I STOLE Your Channel!

  • 2022-05-19T19:00:00Z15m

Today's very secret Game Theory is a special MatPat-Tastic tribute to the last 10 years of Stephanie and Matt, on and off of YouTube. In honor of their 10 year anniversary, Stephanie hacked this channel with the help of some friends to make a video about how building a relationship and building a YouTube channel are actually the same thing.

Today we return to the terrifying world of Poppy Playtime. Now that I've had the chance to play through all of Poppy Playtime Chapter 2, it's time to see what secrets we can uncover from the gameplay as well as the game files. We are talking DEEP LORE, Theorists! From The Prototype, 1006, to Poppy herself - we have our work cut out for us!

12x24 Bowser's LOST Child...Yoshi!

  • 2022-05-26T19:00:00Z15m

Theorists, I have something to tell you. I may have been WRONG in one of my previous theories. I know, I know! That is SHOCKING, very unexpected news but it merits revisiting a certain green companion. Yoshi. What IS Yoshi? Well, I think I figured out where I went wrong...

Theorists, welcome back to part two of my theory about Poppy Playtime Chapter 3! Today we are going to unravel the tangled web of Mommy Long Legs, the truth about the toys' origins, and who exactly we are playing as in the game. Can I do it? Watch to find out!

12x26 FNAF STUMPED Me... Again!

  • 2022-06-05T19:00:00Z15m

Theorists, I've been catching up on my reading and you know what that means. That's right, it's time to talk about the FNAF book series, Fazbear Frights. Has FNAF truly jumped the shark this time? Let's break down the clues and find out!

With the Minecraft 1.19 update going up, I thought it was time to return to the mystery that is the sculk, the mysterious discs, and how they BOTH connect to the Warden. Today, we are focusing our eyes and ears on Disc 5. We are going way, WAY back in the history of Minecraft for this one, Theorists! Hold on to your diamond sword!

Theorists, we've recently covered both the Dream SMP and ARGs here on Game Theory and our sister channel Film Theory. Today, we are closing the gap between the two with a brand new ARG from Ranboo himself called Generation Loss. This is a BRAND NEW mystery and I am honestly very intrigued. Today I'm going to see what clues I can piece together out of the first video and see if we can predict the direction of this series.

Theorists, Markiplier PASSED our perfect Pokemon design. How could that happen?! We used SCIENCE! Well, I guess that means it is time to toss science out the window and try again. This time, we are just going for the SMASH appeal. Can we do it this time? Can we design Mark's PERFECT Pokemon?

I've been asked to talk about What Remains of Edith Finch for years... and years... and YEARS. Well, the wait is over. I played the game over on GTLive and knew I needed to talk about the so-called "family curse". Is it real? Is it a lie? Today we are breaking down everything we know to figure out if the Finch family really is cursed... or is it maybe MURDER!

After I first covered Andy's Apple Farm, I got a lot of requests to make another theory about the Christmas update and Rabbit Knight. Well, here it is! As we wait for Andy's Apple Farm Chapter 2 to drop, we are going to catch up on all of the secrets and LORE! How is Rabbit Knight related to the main game story? What should we expect in Chapter 2? Grab a snack and let's dive in!

Theorists, there is yet another new addition in the Minecraft 1.19 update that we need to talk about. The Allay. You see, this passive mob holds a LOT of secrets about the history of the Minecraft world. What lore will they reveal? You'll have to watch to find out!

Look out Theorists! The Blob is coming! Well, it's been here and you've been asking me to talk about it. FNAF has many mysteries, one of the strangest of which is the Blob. What is it? What does it want? Today we are going to dissect the secrets of what may be Five Nights At Freddy's strangest monster yet. Let's go!

Well, it is about time I talk about the Dora the Explorer inspired horror game called Amanda The Adventurer. This game has been making the rounds on YouTube, including my own playthrough on GTLive. That means we are past due for a theory. What secrets and horrors is Amanda hiding? Let's dive in!

Have you played the cat game yet? I'm amazed it took this long, honestly. In the game you play as a cat helping a world of robots fight a consuming threat called the Zurks. By the end - spoilers - you have saved the day. Except... you haven't. Maybe. That's what we are talking about today. Did the cat REALLY save the world? Let's find out!

Pokémon Legends: Arceus raised a LOT of questions about the history of the Pokémon universe. Today, we are tackling one of them. Why are the regional Pokémon from the game MISSING in the later games? One word: EXTINCTION! That's right, something caused the Pokémon to die off, leaving the current world without them. What was that cause? Well, it was YOU - the player! Yep, it's all your fault. So sit back and I'll tell you why.

Now that the Cooking Companions DLC is out, it's time to dive back into the world of this scary, food-centric horror game. Speaking of food, that is who we are focusing on in this theory. The Chompettes. You know, the adorable, anthropomorphic little food that you interact with in the game. You see, there is a LOT going on there - more than we thought in our last theory. Let's dive in!

The new trailer for Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 released so we NEED to talk about it. Now that Mommy Long Legs is seemingly gone, Poppy herself is still as elusive as ever, and Huggy Wuggy is still there being Huggy - what else can we expect from this new chapter? Will we FINALLY face Bron? That seems to be the big hint... which is why I think they are playing us. What do I mean? Watch to find out!

What if a ring could grant you your deepest desires... at the cost of your own freewill? I think that is what may be happening to our character in the new mobile game Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. While the story is still ongoing, I think we can figure out what awaits us on our hero's journey and how this whole thing may just be a trick... Let's go!

I'm back with 3 more FNAF theories! From the FNAF Security Breach DLC poster to the Fazbear Frights books, I will NEVER be done with Five Nights At Freddy's. Never. Ever. Let's see what mysteries we can solve today!

Can you believe I've never covered the Sims? Once I realized it, I knew I had to remedy that IMMEDIATELY! And what better way than to dive into the weird and wondrous LORE of the Sims universe? There is a surprising amount of lore to sift through, so today we are focusing on one of the biggest ongoing mysteries. The mystery of Bella Goth. Who is she? You are about to find out more than you could ever imagine.

A while ago, I made a video about how mobile game ads LIE to us. Well, I think I've found a game that takes that to the EXTREME! Welcome to Evertale. If you've never heard of it, it is a mobile game that is infamous for its completely fabricated ads. These ads tell you NOTHING about the game you are downloading. Infact, they seem to be telling some other kind of dark and twisted story. So of course, I had to find out all of those secrets for myself. Let's go!

Theorists, Nintendo is getting into the movie business. No, I don't mean the old live action Mario movie, I mean the NEW Mario movie and MORE! See, Nintendo recently acquired Dynamo Pictures, an animation studio. I think Nintendo is gearing up to take on the big leagues like Disney. Maybe, just maybe, they even plan to go head to head against Marvel. Let's discuss!

Theorists, it's been a while since we've had a brand new Minecraft game that wasn't just an update. Enter Minecraft Legends! Based on the trailers I have to wonder how this game fits into the already established lore that one could say... I've covered it at length. Get ready to dive in and see if this game holds all of the missing pieces to the LORE of Minecraft!

Theorist, it FINALLY happened! The Dream face reveal we've all been waiting to see. He even called me to give me a sneak peek - which is up on the channel right now! But that is not the biggest thing to come out of this historic moment. No, that is the fact that Dream... is my son. Well, the INTERNET thinks he is anyway. It was quite the thing to see trending on Twitter. So, am I? Let's find out!

Friends, after 5 years of silence the Bendy franchise has returned from the inky depths, with Bendy and The Dark Revival! Our favorite ink boy has brought with him all kinds of LORE except… it’s all WRONG! I’m on to you Joey Drew, why don’t YOU stick to drawing adorable children's cartoons while I’m over here fixing your lore FOR you!

12x53 Minecraft, The FROZEN Nether

  • 2022-12-11T20:00:00Z15m

Loyal Theorists, today I’m serving up some HOT TAKES about the nether in Minecraft…or maybe they’re actually cold takes. You see, today I'm arguing that the nether… you know, the place filled with LAVA and FLAMES actually used to be filled with ICE and WATER! Yep, the Nether had an ICE AGE, and I can prove it. So strap on those snow boots and zip up those winter coats because we’re heading to the nether!

12x54 FNAF, The Origins Of EVIL

  • 2022-12-17T20:00:00Z15m

Theorists, today I'm taking you all the way back… before FNAF Security Breach, before Sister Location, before any of the games that we currently know and LOVE. We’re going back to the inception of Fazbear Entertainment. I’ve recently made a discovery that changes everything… not necessarily a great discovery, I’d maybe go as far as to call it… Mediocre.

2022-12-20T20:00:00Z

12x55 This is Not My Channel

12x55 This is Not My Channel

  • 2022-12-20T20:00:00Z15m

Friends, today is a BIG day! I am so excited to finally be sharing this news with you all and letting you in on what Steph and I have been working on for so long! The future for the channels and for Team Theorist, in general, is bright. I’m so thankful to you all for being a part of it and I hope you stick around and trust us as we continue to grow! I can’t wait for you all to see the AMAZING things we’ve got planned…

Loyal Theorists, there is a HERO that has been lurking around Playtime Co. for a long time. Someone whose job it is to protect, and we’ve found that person. With the release of Project Playtime, we got some new insight into the Bigger Bodies Initiative and some much-needed clarity about one of the BIGGEST mysteries of Poppy Playtime.

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