Game Theory
(2011)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 4
EXPOSED!
Episode 28 - 12-27-2014
I've gotten TONS of requests from fans of the show asking for a look behind the scenes of a typical episode of Game Theory. So here it is, the curtain is pulled back and we show you the THRILLING process behind making an upload of the series. From the meticulous process of choosing a video topic to the grueling edit process, we show you the ins and outs of what it takes to produce a typical theory!
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Yes, PewDiePie, Youtube IS BROKEN
Episode 27 - 12-22-2014
This past November, PewDiePie released a video expressing his concerns that subscribers weren't seeing his latest uploads. In his words, the YouTube Sub Box was broken. And he's not the only one. Hundreds of creators, large and small, have expressed concerns about their subscribers not seeing their latest uploads. And they're not entirely wrong. Here's my theory on WHY this happens.
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FNAF 2, Gaming's Scariest Story SOLVED!
Episode 26 - 12-09-2014
THIS GAME IS SO COMPLICATED! You asked for it and so we dug deep into the convoluted lore of Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria to answer ALL the questions the game leaves out there. Is it a prequel or sequel? What's the actual timeline? And who IS the Golden Freddy Killer? We're spending another Five Nights at Freddy's, so prepare to be scared.
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BEWARE Link's Hookshot in Legend of Zelda!
Episode 25 - 11-25-2014
Link's hookshot from the Legend of Zelda is one of the coolest items in all of gaming. Who WOULDN'T want to fire a grappling hook at any object and instantly get reeled back in. It's AWESOME and is definitely my favorite item from any video game ever. But is it really as awesome as we all think? Is the hookshot in Link's pack of items truly the deadliest thing in the whole Legend of Zelda franchise?
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Batman + Superman + COW = ???
Episode 24 - 11-18-2014
I just got done playing Lego Batman 3, and there are SO MANY CHARACTERS to unlock. Seriously, like 150. And while a lot of the comic book characters I recognized -- Joker, Lex Luthor, Hal Jordan and the Green Lanterns -- there was a WHOLE lot more that I didn't, like a half-Superman, half-Batman hybrid, and a robotic Superman, and a Batman COW! So I'm digging deep into comic lore to shed some light on these lesser-known characters, and what I've found is that the characters you DON'T know are WAY cooler than the ones that you DO!
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Defending Call of Duty Advanced Warfare's Regenerating Health
Episode 23 - 11-04-2014
Call of Duty gets a lot of hate when it comes to its health system. For as "Modern" as its warfare may be, regenerating health just isn't something that's going to be available on the battlefield...or will it? With CoD: Advanced Warfare, you're fighting a war 40 years in the future. Could regenerating health be possible then? And how does it compare to the science of health packs?
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Five Nights at Freddy's SCARIEST Monster Is You!
Episode 22 - 10-23-2014
Another SCARY THEORY for Halloween! This time, by your popular request, FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S. 2014's hottest survival horror game seems simple at first. But once you start looking past the murderous animatronics, the true story behind Five Nights at Freddy's may be more sinister than you ever expected!
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DEATH by Hacking (Watch Dogs Pt.2)
Episode 21 - 10-10-2014
It's October, and that means SCARY theories. And what can be scarier than hackers taking over your life then killing you...without you having any idea what's going on. Last time we showed that hackers can control your car, your money, and your identity with no problems. This time we go bigger, controlling your body, bombs, and nationwide industries. Let's cut to the chase: We're DOOMED.
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Which Link Rules Them All? (Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors)
Episode 20 - 9-28-2014
With the release of Hyrule Warriors, I got to thinking...clearly not all Legendary Heroes are created equally. So across all the various reincarnations of Link in the Legend of Zelda series, which Link would be the best, the one to rule them all? We analyze their strength, smarts, stealth, experience, and equipment to find out which Link is the best Link!
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Rosalina UNMASKED pt.2 (Super Mario Galaxy)
Episode 19 - 9-11-2014
So based on genetics and in-game lore, it seems like Rosalina's parents MAY be Peach and Mario. But Rosalina's mother is dead, and Peach doesn't seem to be. Not to mention Rosalina and Peach look to be the exact same age. So what's the deal? Are they actually related? The answer is YES. Super Mario Galaxy explains how...even if it is a little difficult to decipher.
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Rosalina UNMASKED pt.1 (Super Mario Galaxy)
Episode 18 - 9-02-2014
Who is Rosalina? Since being introduced in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, she's started to show up in everything. But what do we REALLY know about this intergalactic gal? Using the clues from the game...a lot more than you might expect. And what her identity reveals brings up A WHOLE LOTTA questions about the Mario franchise...
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World of Warcraft Will SAVE the Economy
Episode 17 - 8-20-2014
We've talked before about how incredibly addictive World of Warcraft is. But one thing we haven't mentioned is how the game is secretly training the some of the greatest economic thinkers in history. Business school? MBA? Forget that! Play a couple hundred hours of WoW and you'll be able to solve some of the world's most difficult financial issues. This video explains how!
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Candy Crush, Designed to ADDICT
Episode 16 - 7-31-2014
Mobile gaming is EVERYWHERE. Candy Crush, Clash of Clans, Total Conquest, Dungeon Gems, and while other games sit on the shelves collecting dust, we're spending our time swiping at tiles. WHY? Why are we so addicted to these games? The truth involves brain chemistry in a way you would NEVER expect!
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Is Comic Con 2014 REALLY Worth the Wait? (SDCC 2014)
Episode 15 - 7-20-2014
It's fan convention season! And that means waiting in line to meet some of your favorite celebrities. But have you ever really stopped to consider just how many hours get wasted in those panel lines? Perhaps none are worse than San Diego Comic Con, whose lines have become notorious in the convention space. So is there a way to HACK Comic Con? Obey the rules, but spend the least amount of time possible waiting for the big panel you want to see? Let's find out!
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Watch Dogs Warning! YOU'RE NOT SAFE (Pt.1)
Episode 14 - 7-02-2014
Watch Dogs, or Watch_Dogs should I say, puts you in control of the coolest phone ever, able to hack into the world around you, spy into the lives of others, and generally be an Internet ninja. But how real is this game? Those hacks couldn't possibly happen in real life, right? Right?? The truth about Watch Dogs hacks may be one of the scariest and most real threats we've yet tackled on Game Theory!
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Game Theory's Top 10 Educational Games
Episode 13 - 6-22-2014
Oregon Trail, Bill Nye, Carmen Sandiego. We know the names but which game series was the best at getting us interested in getting educated? Most educational games are lame, but these ten were the best of the best.
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What ARE Minecraft Creepers?!?
Episode 12 - 6-15-2014
Minecraft is STILL one of the hottest games out there, and yet the Creeper, the game's mascot, is still a walking mystery. What is this Minecraft menace? Why does the Creeper explode? And why do Creepers always explode around ME? Well, Minecraft Steve, prepare yourself because it's time we figure out the truth of this walking green time bomb!
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How Rome Dominates Mobile Strategy Games
Episode 11 - 5-31-2014
I suck at strategy games, and the popularity of mobile RTS games like Clash of Clans with the younger mobile crowd has me feeling a bit insecure. So I'm diving headfirst into swipe strategy to climb the leaderboards. Using the game Total Conquest, I learn that some of gaming's best strategies come from Ancient History...Rome in particular!
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How Real Can Video Games Get?
Episode 10 - 5-24-2014
Gamers want to be completely immersed in a video game, right? But just how immersed can that experience get? What is the limiting factor right now holding video game players back from having a completely real experience? Surprisingly, the answer might be the device you play the game on...not the console, but the TELEVISION!
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How Deadly Is Super Mario's Bullet Bill?
Episode 9 - 5-16-2014
Mario's Bullet Bill SAYS he's a bullet. But how deadly is this classic Super Mario villain? Using physics and history, we unlock the secrets behind this perilous projectile. Is Bullet Bill really a bullet? Or is he just a poseur?
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Are Video Games Anti-LGBT?
Episode 8 - 5-05-2014
Final Fantasy VII's cross dressing scene is one of the most memorable in gaming. But as I was analyzing it, I noticed a disturbing trend in how LGBT lifestyle is portrayed not just in this scene, but across gaming as a whole. So what does FFVII's drag scene teach us about the cross dressing community and about the gaming industry as a whole?
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Flappy Bird, PewDiePie, and Pasta Sauce, Gamers Want THIS?!
Episode 7 - 4-18-2014
For two episodes, we looked at what gamers DON'T want. But what DO gamers want? Flappy Bird, PewDiePie, Goat Simulator and all the rest have the answer. And what that ultimately means for the Wii U, Nintendo, and the YouTube ecosystem will shock you.
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Are Gamers Killing Video Games?
Episode 6 - 3-30-2014
So people didn't like Virtual Boy and aren't buying the Wii U. Well, in PART 2 of our "What Gamers Want" series, we look at sales data to uncover a shocking secret in the games industry: Gamers DON'T want innovation! Despite all our calls for increased creativity, we just don't buy creative games. And our inconsistency is singlehandedly killing Nintendo.
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Are SMITE's Goddesses TOO SEXY?
Episode 5 - 3-22-2014
SMITE is a MOBA with fast-paced action, terrific game modes, and well-endowed goddesses. In fact, the character designs of Kali, a Hindu goddess, got the game in trouble in 2012, forcing the designs of multiple characters to change. But were the developers of the game in the wrong? Does SMITE porn-ify its characters? We find out today!
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Wii U Is the New Virtual Boy
Episode 4 - 3-08-2014
The Virtual Boy has gone down in video game history as one of the worst systems of all time. This tremendous flop has been a dark mark in Nintendo's history, and yet, history has just repeated itself. The Wii U has made all the mistakes of the Virtual Boy. Had Nintendo remembered its own history, its current financial troubles could have been avoided.
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Humans Are Pokemon
Episode 3 - 2-22-2014
Pokemon is a game full of bizarre, off-the-wall theories. But one that's generally overlooked is the role of humans in the Pokemon world. Evidence from Pokemon Silver and Gold, Diamond and Pearl, Red and Blue, and even entries in the Pokedex and anime all point to one conclusion: Humans ARE Pokemon. Believe it!
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Is Mortal Kombat's Killer Scream Possible?
Episode 2 - 2-08-2014
Mortal Kombat is full of gruesome ways to die, but they tend to be pretty over-the-top. One fatality in particular, though, stands out as not only possible, but even MORE TERRIFYING in real life. Cover your ears because Mortal Kombat is showing us how to pop a head with the power of sound!
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Why Call of Duty Ghosts Should Terrify You
Episode 1 - 1-15-2014
Call of Duty Ghosts is far from realistic. And yet, CoD Ghosts' version of reality should absolutely terrify you. And even worse, it's closer to becoming a reality than you might think. Love it or hate it, Call of Duty Ghosts certainly can predict the way we're all going to die.
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Season 3
Why You Play Video Games (1 Million Subscriber Special!)
Episode 21 - 12-31-2013
It's the most fundamental question we can ask: Why do you play video games? Because they're fun? That's just the beginning. Video games satisfy a variety of needs depending on who you are, what you value, and even where you are in the world! So today, in honor of reaching 1 million subscribers, we're revealing a little about every person who has ever had fun playing a game.
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What's Wrong with the AVGN?
Episode 20 - 12-14-2013
The Angry Video Game Nerd was and still is a pioneer in the field on online game comedy/review. And yet, for as much as we laugh at the AVGN, there's a disturbing trend across his content, a string of symptoms pointing to severe mental and physical illnesses. Nerd, I hope you're watching, because us Theorists are worried about you!
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Who Is Mega Man's TRUE Villain?
Episode 19 - 12-07-2013
Mega Man, clearly a cut-and-dry story of good vs. evil...or is it? This story of super fighting robots actually serves as a dire warning for us and our futures. I fact, the Mega Man series may not be as black and white as you think.
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Is Link's Quest in Majora's Mask Pointless?
Episode 18 - 11-23-2013
Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a fascinating game, presenting a death scenario unique in the video game world: Death by moonfall. But just how deadly is this, really? What damage would a falling moon actually cause? Is there ANY chance of survival? Does Link stand a chance of saving the citizens of Termina? The answers may surprise you!
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Is Link Dead in Majora's Mask?
Episode 17 - 11-09-2013
Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a DARK game! Clearly, one of the game's major themes is death, but just how dark does it REALLY get? Is it possible that this game is all about Link, Nintendo's signature mascot, dealing with his own death? Today on Game Theory, we review the evidence!
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Why Mario Is Mental, Part 2
Episode 16 - 10-26-2013
Mario is gaming's biggest mascot, but what is he hiding? Is he really the hero everyone thinks he is? Have we overlooked one too many of Mario's heinous crimes. In this two part series, we put Mario on trial to see just what is going on inside the head of this "paragon" of the video game industry.
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Why Mario Is Mental, Part 1
Episode 15 - 10-20-2013
Mario is gaming's biggest mascot, but what is he hiding? Is he really the hero everyone thinks he is? Have we overlooked one too many of Mario's heinous crimes. In this two part series, we put Mario on trial to see just what is going on inside the head of this "paragon" of the video game industry.
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How Pidgey "Proves" Darwinian Evolution
Episode 14 - 10-06-2013
"Evolution" in the Pokemon games may not correspond to evolution as we know it in the real world, but that doesn't mean Pokemon games don't demonstrate Darwin's theory of descent with modification. In fact, evolution is VERY present throughout the Pokemon series...you just have to look for it.
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Video Games Predict YOUR FUTURE
Episode 13 - 9-09-2013
MatPat explains how video games can predict one's future.
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Surviving the Assassin's Creed Leap of Faith
Episode 12 - 8-26-2013
Assassin's Creed is known for some crazy stunts, none more so than the Leap of Faith. But can you REALLY jump off a building, land in hay, and walk away like Ezio and the rest of the Assassins? More importantly, what does the WAY Ezio falls REALLY say about the Assassin's Creed universe?
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Chrono Trigger Retells the Bible
Episode 11 - 8-08-2013
Chrono Trigger, perhaps the greatest RPG of all time, is a story about time travel, alien creatures, dinosaurs, and saving the world. But behind it all, it's REALLY about THE BIBLE. Seriously. Chrono Trigger fans, prepare to be amazed.
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How PewDiePie Conquered Youtube
Episode 10 - 7-20-2013
MatPat explains how the youtuber Pewdiepie conquered YouTube.
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Mario Is COMMUNIST?!?
Episode 9 - 7-06-2013
MatPat explains why Mario is really a communist.
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Why Living on BioShock Infinite's Floating City World Would Suck!
Episode 8 - 6-22-2013
MatPat discusses the inherent flaws with the city under the sea in Bioshock.
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Fart Rocket Physics with the Wario Waft
Episode 7 - 6-08-2013
Can a fart propel you upward? Wario's deadliest weapon is his passed gas and in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the Wario Waft deals out huge damage while giving our heavyset antihero a HUGE vertical recovery. So just how intense would this rocket fuel fart actually be? Game Theory takes on rocket science to find out whether a fart can actually send a person flying through the air!
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Portal's Companion Cube Has a Dark Secret
Episode 6 - 5-25-2013
Portal's Companion Cube is perhaps one of gaming's most memorable and lovable characters (items?). But is the Companion Cube another cruel test set up by GLaDOS? What sinister secret is hidden behind the Companion Cube's cute pink hearts? Like most other things in Portal, the cube may be more than meets the eye...
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The TF2 Pyro... Male or Female?
Episode 5 - 5-11-2013
MatPat discusses whether Pyro might be male or female.
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How Assassin's Creed Predicted the Future of Science
Episode 4 - 4-27-2013
Assassin's Creed? Great games. Awesome storyline. Uncannily accurate about the future of techno-genetics. Little did Ubisoft know when they released the first Assassin's Creed in 2007 that the Animus project adventures of Desmond and Altair would successfully predict the future of scientific research in 2013. So, is it possible to pass memories down between generations as depicted in Assassin's Creed? Watch, dear Theorists, and learn!
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The Metroid Morph Ball Is LAME!
Episode 3 - 4-06-2013
This week on Game Theory: Metroid is known for great power-ups, but its most famous has to be the morph ball. So how does Samus fit into such a tiny space? We're looking at Metroid, Super Metroid, and Metroid Prime to get the definitive answer, and let me tell you, it has nothing to do with Samus being in her sexy Zero Suit.
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Why You're a Completionist
Episode 2 - 3-02-2013
MatPat discusses why one is a completionist for games.
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Why Final Fantasy Is Anti-Religion
Episode 1 - 1-26-2013
MatPat explains why the Final Fantasy series might be anti-religion.
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Season 2
How Much Is Minecraft Diamond Armor Worth?
Episode 19 - 12-22-2012
MatPat discusses how much Diamond armor is actually worth.
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How Fast Is Sonic the Hedgehog
Episode 18 - 12-01-2012
MatPat discusses how fast Sonic really is with math.
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Walking Dead, Killing Zombies
Episode 17 - 11-09-2012
The 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.
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Why the Official Zelda Timeline Is Wrong
Episode 16 - 10-11-2012
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 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.
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Opening Theme, Science Blaster Chiptune Tuesday
Episode 15 - 10-09-2012
Hello Internet. Welcome to Game Theory: The Smartest Show in Gaming
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Video Game Crossovers, Super Mario RPG to God of War to Real Life
Episode 14 - 9-14-2012
Every 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!
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Polybus, MK Ultra, and the CIA's Brainwashing Arcade Game
Episode 13 - 8-23-2012
MatPat talks about various CIA experiments and various conspiracies on games they may have distributed to the public.
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Monty Hall, Plinco, and Probability
Episode 12 - 7-26-2012
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.
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Pokemon Racism, Jynx Justified
Episode 11 - 7-11-2012
Is Jynx racist? Game Theory has looked at this infamous Pokemon before, but couldn't decide whether she was ganguro, Norse goddess, or just blackface racist. Today...the definitive answer to one of gaming's biggest controversies.
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Mario, the Problems with Princess Peach
Episode 10 - 6-21-2012
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.
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Donkey Kong Country and America's Secret Banana War
Episode 9 - 5-17-2012
Donkey Kong Country is one of the best platformers on the SNES, but it also has a dark secret. What does this retro video game featuring a banana war against the evil King K. Rool have to say about America's imperialistic past? Get ready 'cause this sh** is bananas.
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Mike Tyson's Techno Dance Party
Episode 8 - 5-03-2012
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.
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Fallout, BOOM! Headshot
Episode 7 - 4-12-2012
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.
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Zelda, Potions and Power Bands
Episode 6 - 3-29-2012
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? Can a blue potion heal you? Can a green drink improve stamina? And can a bracelet really make you stronger?
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Shepard Is a ZOMBIE in Mass Effect 2!
Episode 5 - 3-15-2012
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.
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Best Boobs in Gaming
Episode 4 - 3-01-2012
It is just a video about what boobs in gaming are the best. Go on, watch it. (Age 16+ may watch this episode)
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LA Noire, the Human Lie Detector
Episode 3 - 2-17-2012
Can playing LA Noire make you into a human lie detector? Yes. Become an expert on the body language of liars with the help of MatPat and some special guest appearances.
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Call of Duty, Modern War Crimes
Episode 2 - 2-02-2012
Are the heroes in the Call of Duty franchise really war criminals? The Red Cross seems to think so and they want them tried for their crimes. Should they be? Just how guilty are Price, Soap, and Makarov? We're looking at the Geneva Conventions to find out, and I guarantee the answer isn't what you expect.
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Skyrim, on the Subject of Arrows and Knees
Episode 1 - 1-18-2012
The knees of Skyrim are facing a crisis and only Game Theory knows who is behind the arrow attacks. We're looking at Viking culture, law, and medicine, the history of archery, and knee anatomy to finally put a stop to this overused meme.
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Season 1
A Merry Racist Jynx-mas
Episode 25 - 12-22-2011
Rhyming couplets, international holiday racism, and Pokemon...The perfect recipe for a seasonal episode. It's Pokemon Part 3: Part 2: The Game Theory Christmas Special, Starring Jynx and Zwarte Piet.
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Final Fantasy 7, Shinra, Mako, and Oil
Episode 24 - 12-15-2011
World-dominating utility companies? Sounds farfetched. But there may be a little more reality that you'd expect in the seventh installment of the Final Fantasy series. A formerly unreleased episode that I've updated, check out Game Theory's second look at Sephiroth and the Midgar gang!
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Star Fox, Do a Barrel Roll
Episode 23 - 12-08-2011
When is a barrel roll not a barrel roll? When it's in Star Fox.
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Racist Pokemon (Pokemon, Part 3)
Episode 22 - 11-24-2011
Is Pokemon racist? We're covering everything from religion and world history to opera, Norse mythology, and 90s fashion to find out! Eleven years after Jynx was accused of being based on black stereotypes, how well does the argument hold up?
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League of Legends, Champion Showdown
Episode 21 - 11-09-2011
This week, it's a 5v5 match of Legendary proportions. Which champions in the League of Legends would win based on their real-world lore? Will good or evil triumph? Find out on today's episode of Game Theory.
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Castlevania, Dracula Spectacula
Episode 20 - 11-03-2011
I'm a Vlad-aholic. So, in honor of a (belated) Halloween, we're looking at the ENTIRE Castlevania franchise, nearly 40 games, to see which version of Dracula stays the most loyal to Bram Stoker's original novel. The answer may surprise you!
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Pokemon, PETA, and Plasma (Pokemon, Part 2)
Episode 19 - 10-19-2011
Are Pokemon battles gaming's equivalent of a blood sport? Does the series teach neglect towards animals? And is Team Plasma, the self-proclaimed Pokemon Liberators, the true heroes of the Poke-verse?
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Pokemon vs. Creationists (Pokemon, Part 1)
Episode 18 - 10-05-2011
This week starts a Pokemon trilogy where we look at the complaints made against Pikachu and the gang. Is this game pro-science propaganda or have creationists been skipping their biology lessons?
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Can Dig Dug Pop a Human?
Episode 17 - 9-21-2011
Human balloons? Explosive decompression? Inflating body parts? In defense of the helpless tomato-like Pookas, we're turning the tables on Dig Dug's Taizo Hori to see if you can inflate a human until they pop.
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Dues Ex: Human Revolution, Cyborg Technology
Episode 16 - 9-07-2011
A man who controls electronics with his mind. A camera that fits in your eye socket. A USB drive...in your finger? How close are we to our own Human Revolution? Find out this week as we check out real-world cyborgs.
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Final Fantasy VII, Who Killed Aerith?
Episode 15 - 8-31-2011
This week, we're looking at the anatomy of a murder that has rocked the gaming world since 1997. Should Aerith have died based on her wounds? Did she die at all?
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BioShock, Andrew Ryan's Underwater City
Episode 14 - 8-17-2011
Is it scientifically possible to build an underwater city like Rapture? The realism of the game and how it's inspired modern-day Andrew Ryans may Bioshock you.
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Earthbound, the Dark Side of Mother
Episode 13 - 8-04-2011
Terrorist cults, police violence, and sexual crimes are dark themes hidden under Earthbound's happy-go-lucky tone and quirky humor. Explore the game's mature content and what it means this week on Game Theory.
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Halo, Power Armor in Real Life
Episode 12 - 7-28-2011
Now you're playing with power...armor. Science isn't too far behind Master Chief's tech, but it'll cost you a couple thousand bucks. Find out all about it this week on Game Theory.
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Adventure Island, a Philippines Vacation
Episode 11 - 7-12-2011
Deadly octopi, spitting snakes, bizarre fruit, and a war America has kept buried in its past all factor in this week as we pinpoint Hudson's ADVENTURE ISLAND.
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Viewers' Choice, Cyborgs, Fatalities, and the Riddler
Episode 10 - 7-06-2011
Your voices have been heard. As thanks for supporting the show, we're looking at topics you've requested and submitted from the first nine episodes.
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Duke Nukem, 80s Action Star
Episode 9 - 6-28-2011
Pull out your AK-47 and rip off your shirt ’cause we’re diving headfirst into 80s action flicks to discover the roots of Duke Nukem and the reasons why the character “doesn’t really work in 2011.”
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Kirby’s Epic Yarn, Yarn Bombing
Episode 8 - 6-20-2011
This week we unravel the truth about Kirby's Epic Yarn and its role in an up-and-coming counterculture war.
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Batman: Arkham Asylum, Diagnosing Arkham
Episode 7 - 6-14-2011
We’re putting Joker, Poison Ivy, and the rest of Arkham’s criminals on the Freudian couch to diagnose their mental disorders. But are they really crazy or better off in jail? Find out this week on Game Theory.
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Frogger, Australian for Games
Episode 6 - 6-06-2011
What species of frog stars in Frogger? Where does the game take place? And how does Slippy Toad fit in with all this? We’re answering the unasked questions surrounding this Atari/arcade classic this week on Game Theory!
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The Science of Sonic the Hedgehog
Episode 5 - 5-23-2011
Sonic/Zoology Is Sonic the fastest thing alive? What the heck is an echidna? And does anyone really remember Espio the Chameleon or Storm the Albatross? All that and more as we look at the animals of the Sonic franchise.
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Mortal Kombat, Fatalities IRL
Episode 4 - 5-12-2011
Can you rip out a human heart? Be poisoned with a kiss? Frozen and shattered? Find out as we explore the cute and cuddly world of MORTAL KOMBAT!
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Illusion of Gaia, World Wonders
Episode 3 - 5-08-2011
We're looking at ancient cultures, mysterious landmarks, and beautiful women as we save the world in ILLUSION OF GAIA.
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Super Mario, Pipe Dreams
Episode 2 - 4-25-2011
Super Mario/Sewers Take the plunge into the sewers with Mario as we cover everything from alligators under New York to albino pot in this second episode of Game Theory.
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Is Chrono Trigger's Time Travel Accurate?
Episode 1 - 4-18-2011
his inaugural episode looks at what, if anything, the RPG masterpiece Chrono Trigger can teach us about the science of time travel.
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