Original Title: Chrono Trigger/Time Travel This inaugural episode looks at what, if anything, the RPG masterpiece Chrono Trigger can teach us about the science of time travel.
Original Title: 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.
We're looking at ancient cultures, mysterious landmarks, and beautiful women as we save the world in ILLUSION OF GAIA.
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!
Original Title: 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.
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!
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.
This week we unravel the truth about Kirby's Epic Yarn and its role in an up-and-coming counterculture war.
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.”
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.
Deadly octopi, spitting snakes, bizarre fruit, and a war America has kept buried in its past all factor in this week as we pinpoint where in the world to find Hudson’s ADVENTURE ISLAND.
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!
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!
Is it 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.
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? The results will shatter what you thought you knew about this iconic and heartbreaking moment of game history.
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?
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!
Last week, gamers, after only three weeks, solved a problem that has stumped scientists for over a decade. Since I’m hard at work on an upcoming trilogy of episodes, we take a brief look at Foldit, the online program that is turning molecular science into a game.
Scientific brainwashing. Animal brutality. Racism?! For such an adorable game, Pokemon sure is controversial. But do the haters have a case here? 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?
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? Find out this week, during part 2 of our Pokemon trilogy!
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!
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!
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?
Team Star Fox has a dirty little secret, and it’s made the gaming community look like fools. This week we uncover the truth and learn the basics of midair dogfights along the way. Half Cuban 8 FTW!
Final Fantasy 7, Shinra, Mako, and Oil 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!
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!
The 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!
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?
Can playing LA Noire make you into a human lie detector? Yes! Become an expert on body language today with the help of MatPat and some special guest appearances!
Why are you reading this description? It’s about boobs. What more do you need? We’re checking out the best breasts in gaming to see whose humdingers are 100% homegrown!
Original Title: Mass Effect 2, Zombie Shepard 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.
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?
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.
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.
Original 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.
OG 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!
Is 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.
OG 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 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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Final Fantasy games feature a lot of religious symbolism. But if you look closely, those references to religion actually form a very interesting pattern; the Final Fantasy games are actually against organized religion...and even the concept of God himself. So today, we're looking at the Final Fantasy series, including Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy X, and Final Fantasy Legend to see just how this popular series deals with religious issues.
Why do we play games? And why do some gamers feel compelled to achievement hunt until they collect everything? Game Theory teams up with Jirard and Greg from "The Completionist" to unlock what compels us to play games, why video games are addictive, and the psychology behind achievement hunters.
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.
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!
TF2 has been immensely popular for six years now, but this Valve classic still has one lingering mystery. Today, Game Theory takes on Team Fortress 2's unanswered question: The sexual identity of the Pyro. Is this TF2 hothead a male or female? Game Theory pulls back the mask to reveal who...or what...is underneath.
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...
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!
BioShock Infinite is one smart game. But does its science hold up? In this SPOILER-FREE episode, we look at the logistics of a floating city. Would you actually want to live above the clouds, like in BioShock Infinite's Columbia? Is it even possible? The answers may surprise and amaze you!
Is Super Mario a Communist? Seems ridiculous...until you look at the evidence. Is Mario Jumpman Mario the NEW Red Menace, the People's Mario? We take you through the shocking evidence so you can decide whether gaming's favorite plumber is a secret agent for the Communist party!
Soon, PewDiePie will have the most subscribed channel on YouTube. But how did PewDiePie, the Baron of Brofist, skyrocket to the top of the YouTube charts so quickly. And what does Pewdie's record-setting rise mean for gamers on YouTube in general?
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!
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?
Without knowing it, video games have created a timeline of events PREDICTING OUR FUTURE! Watch and learn the horrifying truth of what we can expect in the coming years. Hundreds of video games are set in the future. But oddly, these video games tend to form a pattern, with certain events tending to happen around certain years, regardless of game and franchise. Today, we share with you those chilling predictions.
"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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
OG Title: Does SMITE Porn-ify its Goddesses? 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!
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.
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.
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?
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?
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
It's fan convention season! And that means waiting in line to meet some of you 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 he big panel you want to see. Let's find out!
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!
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!
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...
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.
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!
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.
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!
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?
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!
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?
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.
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.
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! And be sure to stay until the end so you can be included in an upcoming episode! With the help of my partners at Skype via their Qik app, I'm gathering videos submitted by Loyal Theorists to choose one of 2015's first episodes and then using the videos you submit throughout the episode! So this is your chance to theorize along with me! I can't wait to see what you guys produce! In full disclosure, this video was sponsored by Skype. But, as always, rest assured that we're promoting a service that we already use anyway. Skype is THE go-to communication service for most YouTubers, especially gamers, so partnering with them to do a cool video like this and host a fan-submission service that enables us to feature you guys in an upcoming episode is SUPER exciting. Anyway, rest assured that when I do videos on this channel, sponsored or no, at the end of the day they are on topics that interest ME as a creator and not some corporate entity. I won't do a video unless I A) control what I get to say, B) am personally interested in the subject, and C) think you will enjoy the final product! Just so you know how I approach these sorts of things :)
Wait...Super Smash Bros. has a STORY? Like a plot that runs through all five games? YES! You heard right -- Nintendo's beloved crossover brawler has hidden lore that spans across all five games. It's a story we all can relate to, but it's also one that spells trouble for any future installments in the franchise.
Not too long ago, Nintendo released Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire...games I initially wrote off as shameless HD rereleases. BUT! While the bulk of the story may be the same, there's a bit of post-game content that ROCKS the foundation of the Pokemon world and changes everything we THOUGHT we knew about the franchise!
We're FINALLY taking on the Metal Gear Solid franchise...but not with a topic you'd expect. Throughout the series, Snake's cigarettes have had time-bending properties. And now, in the newest installment, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Venom Snake's e-Cigar makes time SPEED UP. But how? Well according to the item's description, there's a medicinal herb in there... So what IS Snake's drug of choice? Let's find out...
Gaijin Entertainment, makers of the game War Thunder, flew me out to Texas to try out some authentic WWII tanks. They then CHALLENGED me to compare the in-game tanks with the real things. So, how does their virtual MMO tank warfare game stack up on the battlefield of Game Theory? Time to FIND OUT!
It's time to get INDIE! Today I'm taking on the indie game YOU have been requesting the most -- The Binding of Isaac. WHAT DOES THIS GAME MEAN? With 16 endings and all just as obscure as the last, it seems like this game has some deep things to say...but what are those things, exactly? Does Isaac die in the box? Is mom really a psycho religious killer? We're getting ready to analyze this incredibly deep and moving game.
Toad is more than just a mere mushroom. He has a secret...and it explains A LOT of the weird happenings around the so-called Mushroom Kingdom.
Grand Theft Auto V is a superlative game. It is one of THE most popular games of all time. It also happens to be one of the most realistic virtual worlds ever created in a video game. But the franchise is known for being one of the most CONTROVERSIAL. So would Rockstar go so far as to program in RACIAL PROFILING into its AI. Any other game would be an obvious NO,...but here...you might be surprised by what we found.
Okay, so first off, it's not a FNAF video...and I know that's going to drive people insane, especially since I use FNAF imagery in both the thumbnail and opening. Truth be told, this video was written BEFORE FNAF3 was released, with me already having my heart set on this as the thumbnail. I personally think it's the strongest way to convey the message of the video -- we are being used as puppets and so what better image to represent that than gaming's most iconic puppet? Anyway, that's the reason there. There's a hidden message in the video speaking to the FNAF delay, but I'll address it here too just to make it more obvious since SO MANY people are waiting for that episode. The release of the game caught me entirely off guard, and while I tried to adjust the release schedule of these videos to accommodate doing one immediately after the game launched, I just couldn’t do it. What made it tough was that I had already committed to a lot of other videos/consulting work. But believe me, I tried, and it kills me to see you all disappointed in the comments because I DON'T want to disappoint you. Rest assured, I'm working on it and doing my best to make sure it's worth the wait. And in the meantime, we have some really fun, different games to talk about, a whole new series I CAN’T WAIT to show you that I’ve been killing myself working on, and the next installment of DeadLock. I know it’s no FNAF, but still plenty of awesome stuff for you guys to enjoy. THEORIST FIST!
In honor of the Borderlands: Handsome Collection hitting shelves, allowing you to play Borderlands 2, the Pre-Sequel, and all associated DLC, we're analyzing Jack, the STAR of those games, to determine whether he's truly a monster or just a little misunderstood.
Just to clarify, at 7:37, just because we're using Purple Guy imagery here, we're not implying that this is where the Purple Guy dies -- it's not. That part of the timeline is covered next time. Also, at 8:18, we're using the Springtrap visual to represent an "old" Golden Bonnie. That DOESN'T mean that the Shadow Bonnie suit that killed the worker and the Springtrap suit are the exact same , just the same STYLE of suit. You requested it...and requested it and requested it...and it's finally here! With the release of FNAF 3, Game Theory dives into the ENTIRE Five Nights at Freddy's trilogy to answer EVERY major question from these games. What is Golden Freddy? Who is the Phone Guy? What's the deal with the Shadow animatronics? What's the TRUE timeline of the FNAF series? And most importantly of all, who is the Purple Guy? There's a lot to cover, so this is PART 1 with PART 2 a week away!
One small detail from the Star Fox series that often gets overlooked is Star Fox's metal legs. Look at any of the original artwork or promotional materials, and you see Fox, Slippy, Falco, and Peppy all with robotic-looking legs and feet, with ankles too narrow for them to just be boots. They're even present in Smash Bros! But WHY?!? The Internet's working theory has been that the lack of legs allows for greater resistance to G-forces the pilots' bodies go through when performing high-energy combat maneuvers...but is that REALLY true? I intend to find out!
Nintendo's star character Mario has been in over 70 games. 70 GAMES!!! Which leads to the question, does the Super Mario series have a discernible timeline? Or are Mario games, like many have been led to believe, a random assortment of games with no attention paid to continuity. While this may ultimately be true, there ARE details in the Super Mario games that allow them to be pieced into a timeline order...and the implications of that are SHOCKING!
LEGO Jurassic World seems like a far-fetched fantasy, but the reality of genetically-modified hybrid dinosaurs is much closer than you think. In this episode, we look across the board at advances in genetic engineering, from chickens with dinosaur beaks to glow-in-the-dark cats, showing that the hybrid dinosaurs you build in LEGO Jurassic World might be the same ones that science unleashes on us tomorrow. Watch if you dare...and please for the love of all that is holy, let's make better electric fences! A big thank you to LEGO and Warner Bros. for sponsoring this episode! When I told them we had never done a dinosaur Game Theory and wanted to try one with hybrid dinosaurs on LEGO Jurassic Park, they thought it was a pretty nifty idea. ANOTHER big thanks to Robert Irwin and the Irwin family for being a part of this episode. Robert is an awesome dinosaur expert and works with his family at the Australia Zoo. They do some pretty amazing things for wildlife in Australia, so if you'd like to know more, check them out here: http://www.australiazoo.com.au/
Red vs Blue. It's the two default colors to differentiate opposing teams in most games, both video games and in real-world sports. But in balanced games, what if the choice between red and blue made a difference? What if choosing either red or blue would give you a strategic advantage, putting you in a position to win right from the moment you press START? Well, the secret is this: COLOR MATTERS. Which color is stronger, red or blue? Watch and choose wisely!
Sex sells...and apparently PWNs! Earlier this year, the community around the Dead or Alive franchise of fighting games put out a "soft ban" on some of the racier costumes available for characters in the game. Dead or Alive is a franchise KNOWN for sexy women in...questionable attire...but in an effort o move away from that label and get people to focus more on the gameplay, sexy costumes were OUT. Except...that may have been the wrong decision as sexy costumes are a CORE gameplay element. Let me explain. ALSO...since I know anything touching on gender issues is always a bit dangerous...let me make it clear that me saying not to ban these costumes is purely from a gameplay perspective. I'm not saying ANYTHING about the overall role of females in this franchise or how they're perceived. I know that's a big issue in today's gaming landscape but it is NOT the intent of this video. What else should I disclaim for my own protection? Oh! I should reiterate, this is all backed by decades of scientific study, so even some of the more controversial findings about gender differences in reaction time are not my opinion, but rather generally-held scientific fact. I think that's everything. I'll still get tons of hate in the comments about these topics anyway, right? *Sigh* Well at least I tried...
Last year, ESPN's John Skipper stated that esports are "not a sport" and that on ESPN he's interested in doing "real sports." Today we're on a crusade to prove that Esports and games like League of Legends, Smite, and DOTA can stand toe-to-toe with the NFL, NBA, and the rest of the traditional ESPN roster. Not only do these games require the same rigor and commitment as traditional sports, but the structure of Esports as a whole has even started to look and feel like traditional sports leagues, with everything from internationally-recognized athletes to team sponsorships to league tournaments. It's time for Esports to get the recognition they deserve!
Thanks to Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for giving the whole crew over here at The Game Theorists the chance to experience a sneak peek of Mad Max and learn a ton about the real world science of cars in the process! They sponsored this video and helped support us so we can keep the theories coming. Mad Max is all about surviving in the desert apocalypse with just your wits and the car you're driving, but what if the world of Mad Max weren't a game? What if you took your war machine out of the screen and put it into a real-world desert war for survival? Today we built our own war machine from the ground up using the in-game features and tested whether you could actually build a car capable of keeping you alive when the end of the world really comes.
FNAF 4 is here and this time I'm ready! I had originally planned for this episode to come out before FNAF 4 was released, but you can always count on Scott Cawthon to ruin all my plans... Either way, as soon as I started to see what this game was about in the trailers, I knew I had to come in and set the record straight. This episode is all about the evidence in the game that points straight toward the Bite of 87, as well as how the Bite of 87 itself makes FNAF 4 absolutely IMPOSSIBLE! Happy you guys didn't have to wait for weeks for this one--enjoy! :)
Fallout 4 is coming...and I can't wait. So while I wait for the newest installment in the Fallout series, let me tell you a tale of a young Fallout fan named GatorMacheteJr. and the deal he made with Bethesda. He traded in BOTTLE CAPS for a pre-order of the game. But did he get his money's worth? What did he ACTUALLY pay for his copy of Fallout 4? The answer is shocking! Fallout 4, please come now!
It's that time again: Our yearly Assassin's Creed theory is here! Except this time we're taking it up a notch by not just talking about Assassin's Creed, but finding out how Assassin's Creed is part of a MUCH larger gaming universe of under-cover super heroes sprinkled all throughout the major Ubisoft franchises. Much more than Easter eggs, we're digging deep into the lore to uncover how AC is connected to, well, EVERYTHING.
FNAF 4 has been pretty much the only thing you've been talking to me about online for the last eight WEEKS! Well the wait is over because the Five Nights at Freddy's lore theory is HERE! '83 vs '87? We got it. What's in the box? That's covered too. So hold your plushie Fredbear toys tight because we're diving deep into the ending of FNAF...and why it matters so much.
Lately, gamers and YouTube celebrities have been getting A LOT of flak from TV and other news publications. From articles that dismiss us to videos that outright attack and make fun of us. Be it Jimmy Kimmel questioning video games as entertainment with the launch of the YouTube Gaming app to the Teen Choice Awards purposely mispronouncing PewDiePie's name. What is going on here? Why is there so much hate going on right now? You might think it just has to do with views...but there's A LOT more at play...
MMORPGs are changing, and fast! The world of the MMO has gone through some major shifts in the last couple of years and have more than a few people calling the "Death of the MMO!" But before we get all doom and gloom and bid ol' Azeroth goodbye, we need to take a closer look here. Is the MMO dying, or is the genre just changing in ways we never expected?
We've all fought Bowser through every Mario world and universe since the very beginning of the Mushroom Kingdom. We know his penchant for kidnapping princesses and running over us in Mario Kart, but how well do we REALLY know everyone's favorite Nintendo villain? Turns out, Bowser has a soft side left over from a lonely and sad past that will make you feel guilty every time you chop that bridge out from under him!
You think you know the story of Destiny, but do you really? Who IS the Traveler? What are you even really fighting for? This episode will shake even the most hardcore Destiny's fans' understanding of the game they're playing. Who's side are you on, anyway? Credit: A big thanks to Dmazzetti, ||Rantz||, and pbralek for lending their Destiny expertise for this episode!
When you think of Assassin's Creed Syndicate, you think gangs. But our version of gangs are the Bloods and the Cryps...not the Peaky Blinders, the 40 Elephants, and the Green Gates. London gangs in the 1800's may have had the cutest names ever, but they were serious business. In AC Syndicate, we know there's gang activity going on, but this episode of Game Theory exposes whether the activity you see in the game could have actually been a real London gang or whether the in-game history is just a load'a'rubbish!
Thanks to Microsoft for loaning us the real life Halo Armor and for sponsoring the episode, allowing us to bring in an armor specialist.
It's ZELDA MONTH over on PeanutButterGamer's channel, which means we're overdue for a deep look into the ABSURDITY of Zelda items. And I decided to tackle what I think is probably MY FAVORITE video game currency -- the RUPEE. Who wouldn't want enormous gemstones as their item of trade? But did you know you can actually OWN YOUR OWN Zelda rupee? It's true! And the true value of one Zelda rupee will BLOW YOU AWAY!
Until Dawn is all about making sure you make the right choices to make it out alive... But what if the most important character in the game is the only one who gets NO CHOICE in whether they live or die. What does that mean for you playing the game? What does that say about the game itself? Get ready for a completely new understanding of Until Dawn! (plus a few spoilers!)
Starcraft's Zerg - some of the most iconic, yet misunderstood aliens in all of Sci-Fi history. We tend to despise these locusts of mass obedience - viewing them as a plague upon our individual freedoms. But what if I were to tell you we have more in common with that swarm than you even realize? Get ready to view the Zerg in a whole new light! Thank you to Blizzard Entertainment for sponsoring this video.
With the FNAF Halloween update finished and Scott moving on to the Five Nights at Freddy's novel and the upcoming FNAF World, it's time we look back and finally put to rest the original FNAF tetrology. We have all the pieces...but what are we missing? Scott Cawthon have us theorists some clues to go off of during our Five Nights at Freddy's livestream, which led to new revelations and me to discover the clue that breaks the entire FNAF series wide open! Prepare to have your mind blown!
It's the first LIVE episode of Game Theory, where we outline the FINAL timeline for Five Nights at Freddy's and then join up with Dawko, Razzbowski, Smike, and 8-Bit Gaming to put a close on the last year of FNAF.
With the year winding down, I wanted to do my own "YouTube Rewind" - recapping the highlights of my year with all of YOU. But then I noticed, YouTube was not the only platform recapping it's year in a snazzy video, Facebook did so too. And with all the hype about Facebook video I thought it might be time to analyze these two platforms (which seem to be going head to head in a battle for the internet video); and, discuss the future of digital media. What does the future hold for our beloved platform? Let's find out!
When Minecraft first came out, players were confused about one thing...THE ENDING. Minecraft's ending is a 10-minute scroll of philosophical text that everyone either wrote off completely or LOVES to HATE. And I'll be honest, when I first saw it, I thought they were right. This weird, philosophical conversation/poem/mumbo-jumbo confused everyone and seemed all wrong for Minecraft, a game that technically is ENDLESS! But looking at it more closely, the ending of Minecraft hides an amazing story about the game, the universe, and how awesome WE are as gamers. After doing this episode, I'm a fan, and I think you will be, too.
UNDERTALE. You've asked for it. Literally, non-stop since the game was released. And at first, even I was a skeptic, but now I'm an Undertale believer, ESPECIALLY since I've uncovered the deep rooted connections between this game and one of my favorite games of all time: Earthbound. The secrets connecting Undertale to Earthbound run DEEP, so get ready to see Undertale (AND some of your favorite characters from Earthbound) as you've never seen them before.
I've found the missing link in the evolution of Ubisoft's shared universe - and it's Far Cry Primal! How does Takkar's powers of beast mastery and heightened tracking skills span the centuries to fit into the rest of the Ubisoft universe? I'm a gonna show you!
Street Fighter is loaded with interesting moves, and one of the coolest is Chun-Li's Spinning Bird Kick. I've literally wanted to do this episode for years. What does it really mean if those legs are capable of defying gravity? After analyzing the science behind this deadly attack, is it really as dangerous as you might expect? You Betcha!
It may have taken TWO YEARS, but I've finally put together an episode on everything Dating Sim games can teach you about getting a real-life date. And surprisingly, for as simple and pervy as games like HuniePop, Love Hina, and Pico Sim Date might be, they actually have a lot to teach us about how to get a real live date. So sit back, relax, and enjoy How To Get A Date...according to dating sims.
You just talked to...a GIRL! But what the heck do you do now? Dating sims have ALL the answers...or at least they have a few ideas, and the science of real world dating has the rest. Get ready to take study hard, then become a real world DATING MACHINE!
If you keep up with gaming news, then over the last two years, no doubt you've heard about the infamous Amiibo shortages, where Nintendo has failed to supply the US with enough Amiibo to meet the fan demand. But is it really a supply issue or does Nintendo have other plans? How are Europe and Japan able to have enough Amiibo but not the US? And Nintendo has historically had a pattern of creating shortages in the United States. Today, I'm looking at the economics of the Amiibo shortages to see what's really going on here.
Today, I'm getting a bit personal. Only four months into the new year and already 2016 has seen a ton of scandal on YouTube, but the biggest story of all focused around React World and the Fine Bros. As a friend of the Fines, it got me to really think about their situation, the React scandal, and how YouTube is changing. It's a weird time for YouTube and YouTube creators...and here are some of my thoughts. It was a very different, and very personal, episode for me to work on. I hope you like it.
Ever wanted to visit a stage from Super Smash Bros in real life? It might be more possible than you think - provided you aren't trying to visit final destination. I'm on the hunt to locate the lost stage in Super Smash Bros Melee and uncover it's real life location. After this episode, I'll be one step closer to realizing my dream of living in a video game.
It's one of the oldest and most infamous creepypastas out there -- that you killed your Rival's Raticate in Pokemon Red and Blue. But are you truly an eleven-year-old with blood on your hands? Unlike most other creepypasta, this Pokemon theory actually HAS evidence that gives us a definitive answer one way or the other, evidence that has gone largely unnoticed for the better part of the last decade. So today's Pokemon Theory is putting this question to rest...pun intended. Should Red be renamed as "Murderer Red?" Let's find out!
A couple weeks ago I was invited to Rome to meet the POPE HIMSELF! And when I bring a gift to the Pontiff, I make sure it's seriously good, which is why I brought him Undertale. I wanted to take the opportunity in this episode to talk about why this game is so important, not just for me personally but for the whole gaming community. As gamers, we know who we are, but every once in a while it's important to let the world know that this community is about more than monster-hunting and level grinding. Undertale is a pretty awesome representation of where we're going as gamers, so good on you, Loyal Theorists! Stay determined and keep up the good work.
Phoenix Wright is the hero of the justice system, investigating crimes and bringing criminals to justice! Right? RIGHT? But what if in the process of catching the bad guys, Phoenix is actually becoming one of them himself? It's Law and Order's worst nightmare on this week's episode!
Since the day FNAF Sister Location was announced, you've asked for theories about it! At first I didn't think there could be anything to say before the game actually came out, but I did my homework, dug into everything we know about the game...and found a few surprises. The result is today's theory, where I make my predictions for the latest iteration of FNAF...months before it even comes out! Am I right? Only time will tell...
Pokemon Go might be dominated by Team Mystic, but how do the teams break down for you loyal theorists? What do your teams say about you? I'm digging deep to uncover some of the underlying psychological trends among players in Pokemon Go.
Zombies are EVERYWHERE -- in movies, in games, on TV. And for as ridiculous as it might seem to be attacked by the walking dead, it's much more science than fiction. Which begs the question, how do you survive the zombie apocalypse? Well, it's all about location, location, location. So where is the BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD to outlive the attacking zombie hordes? I think I may have found the answer!
We live in an age of gaming where fans of a franchise can easily spin off their own games and post them for others to play. And it's AWESOME! Some of the best games I've played in the last year have been made by fans. And yet, as we've seen recently with Pokemon Uranium and Another Metroid 3 Remake...the original companies might not be so thrilled this is happening. And all of this is beginning to call up some…difficult...legal questions. So today, I'm asking the question "When is a fan game TRULY a fan game?" The answer to that question has changed A LOT recently...and it could produce some truly scary results.
At the end of this year's Olympics in Rio, we were all SHOCKED to see the Prime Minister of Japan jump out of a human-sized green pipe, dressed as Mario, and declare that the 2020 Olympics will be in Japan! His announcemenet made me wonder, just how would good old Mario fare at the Olympics? It seems like he'd crush the competition, but science might have something else to say about it. So does Mario take home the gold, or does he unexpectedly not even make it into the winner's circle?
The PLANET is NOT FLAT, and neither is Minecraft's! That's right, this world of cubes, is not actually a cube itself. And we theorists are proving it the only way we know how, with the use of science. But how can I be so sure without the ability to zoom out and see the planet as a whole? Well, the answer is as simple as taking a leap. No, not a leap of faith! - just a really high jump.
We now exist in a smart world, where everything is connected - from your light bulb, to your thermostat, to your phone. And while this may seem to be a wonderful convenience; it is also a terrifying vulnerability. It's been two years since our last Watch Dogs episode, and a lot has happened with technology since then. On today's episode, we're talking about the real world and the vulnerabilities that increasingly exist within it. You are NOT SAFE! So remember to turn that wi-fi off on your phone before someone steals and erases your whole life in a matter of seconds!
I Am One of THEM! Truer words were never spoken. But this is no metaphor, this is straight up fact! Since FNAF Sister Location's release, people have been asking a lot of questions about what it all means. How does Sister Location fit with the rest of the FNAF Universe? And, who are you playing as? After weeks of piecing these puzzles together... I have the answer!
It's NEVER over with FNAF, and it's NEVER over for FNAF's most notorious killer, William Afton, AKA the Purple Guy! With this latest installment of the FNAF franchise, I finally found something I've never been able to find in any of the games leading up to this one: a REASON for the killer to hunt down and kill children. Now for the first time ever we can put together pieces of the FNAF universe that have never made sense and finally understand who will "Put you back together..."
Ever wonder what's lurking behind that white picket fence across the street, or on the other side of those harmless looking curtains next door? Well Hello Neighbor, the new indie horror darling, answers that question in the creepiest way possible! Even though there's only an alpha build for this game available, it's already brought in huge speculation online and today's theory attempts to solve the mysteries of this game before it ever even comes out! Stalk your neighbor, evade security shark, and discover the deep secrets locked in his basement! You'll never look at your neighbors the same way again...
It's the most wonderful time of year again when I break into the Holiday Meta Theories! Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! No, H3H3, Pewdiepie, Markiplier, and Jacksepticeye, YouTube isn't killing your channels. At least not on purpose. What they ARE doing is trying to become less like YouTube and more like TV, which means that what YouTube cares about it is changing. What IS really killing channels? Why is there so much less suggested video traffic? And why is asking for likes the stupidest thing you're doing right now? Let me explain.
Like I mentioned previously, the day before I put out my Hello Neighbor theory I found another huge chunk of evidence. Well here it is. What ties does your Neighbor have with the devil? How did he get to where he is today? And what part does the Neighbor play in the larger picture?
Sure Mario may get the girl, but Luigi apparently gets the gold. I always wondered how Luigi wound up with his own mansion. Turns out, he's filthy rich. He'd have to be to afford a home like that. But just how rich are we talkin'? I'm about to show you.
Last year water bottles had YouTube flipping out! Literally, everyone was trying their hand at the water bottle flip challenge. But there's more to it than just skill and luck. I'm here to give you the secret hacks that you need to become the mic dropping finale at your school's next talent show.
Since Undertale's release, one question has plagued the fan base - Just who is W. D. Gaster? And why don't I ever find this mystery man? Many have speculated that it was just a little code that Toby Fox threw in last minute, but there is so much more to it than that. Welcome to the episode that I am probably most nervous about. By the way, sorry for all the digressions in this episode but this is a really sensitive franchise for me to cover...
FINALLY we can battle with the skills of a Samurai, die with the vehemence of a Viking, and look dashing in the armor of a Knight! FOR HONOR is the game where you can fight ferociously as one of the coolest three warriors in history: a Knight, Viking, or Samurai! But if a three-way battle like this could really take place, WHO WOULD WIN? Would it be the Viking with his Nordic machismo? The Knight with his sword & shield? Or the Samurai with his horse & bow? In this episode, I figure out which of these epic warriors would reign victorious in a fight to the Death!
Since Undertale's release, one question has plagued the fan base - Just who is W. D. Gaster? I'm diving further into the mystery behind this bizarre and obscure character.
It's part 3 of my Undertale trilogy. We finally get to the bottom of the Gaster mystery with our greatest weapon of all -- SCIENCE! We've done a good job of connecting Sans to the Undertale mystery but what about Papyrus? How does he fit into all this? Well Papyrus is a lot less innocent than he appears. So crank up the Megalovania and stay Determined, it's the FINAL Game Theory on Undertale!
The Nintendo Switch is literally releasing in a few hours and there has been a TON of HYPE leading up to this, Nintendo's newest console, but when you stop to look at it, the Switch is a pretty bizarre system. The Switch promises the most advanced Rumble features ever, but lags behind the PlayStation and Xbox when it comes to graphics quality. Nintendo keeps pushing it as a portable gaming device, and yet we all have mobile gaming devices in our pockets in the form of smart phones. So what gives? What's the big plan here for this hybrid console? I think there's A LOT more to the Switch than we initially realized, and in this episode, I’ll reveal Nintendo’s Secret Plan to make the Switch a success!
FALLOUT is a great game franchise, but some of the aspects we're supposed to assume about this post-apocalyptic society don't quite add up. It's 200 years after the Great War, and there are still robots and power armor suits. Wouldn't this high-tech stuff help give a boost for rebuilding society? It turns out that a return to civilization may not be physically or mentally possible in the aftermath of a Nuclear Fallout...Or is it?
Ready for more Dark Souls? Last time, we covered a lot of the basic lore of the Dark Souls series, making sure everyone was up-to-date with the storyline as it exists. But this time, we're diving into the deep Dark Souls lore. From shifting NPC alliances to the hidden lore of various bosses, this Dark Souls episode is leaving nothing unturned...and in the end we find out the TRUE identity of our character from the game.
Dark Souls is, without question, my favorite modern gaming franchise. But doing a theory on these games requires an IMMENSE amount of explanation since every element of Dark Souls lore is hidden in things like item descriptions and design details. So today, I'm reviewing the entire Dark Souls story and setting up the pieces to unlock these games' greatest mystery -- who are you playing as in Dark Souls 3? Because when you actually put the puzzle pieces together, your character ISN'T just a nameless protagonist, but rather DOES have a lore behind him...but it's going to take a LONG time to get there. So apologies for the 2-parter, but in order to make sure everyone understands what's going on when I start getting deeper into Dark Souls Lore, I had to make sure we all had a solid understanding of the main plot and characters! And to make it better -- there's a giveaway! Huzzah!
The end of MASS EFFECT 3 constitutes what is perhaps the worst ending to a video game trilogy in history. OR DOES IT? The Mass Effect games cover intergalactic travel, dozens of alien species, and a synthetic race of world-ending machines. The only way Mass Effect 3’s ending can possibly fit with the series overall is if IT IS A LIE! However, this begs an important question: What exactly is this game’s deceit and what does it mean for Shepard and The Reapers? In this episode, I reveal the Truth behind what is actually going on in Mass Effect 3!
Are you a Kid or are you a Squid? The question has plagued the gaming community since... well okay not that long ago, but it was SPLATOON’s main marketing slogan! And in truth, Inklings are fascinating: bipedal childlike creatures one moment, blooper-like ink swimming cephalopods the next. But is it possible to ever truly know if Inklings are more Squid-like or more Kid-like? YES. Yes it is. And today I will prove to you that Inklings are ABSOLUTELY more one than the other!
All this time, I've been doing lore-based theories on FNAF, trying to piece together clues about the Purple Guy, the missing children, the Crying Child, Psychic Friend Fredbear. But today, I'm tackling the series from a different angle -- an old-school angle. Today, I'm looking at the SCIENCE of Five Nights at Freddy's, to see whether n animatronic would really have the BITING power necessary to break through bone. Could the bite we see in FNAF 4 really happen? Or is there something more sinister going on in the walls of Fredbear's Family Diner?
MINECRAFT is one of the few games that beat all the odds to make History, becoming one of the World’s Most Popular Games Ever. But how did this happen? Minecraft sales were stagnating and then the game shot onto the World Stage out of Nowhere! Well, it all has to do with our dear platform, YouTube. In this episode, I explain how YouTube made Minecraft, how Minecraft then Broke YouTube, and how YouTube then tried to Kill it!
I've done PLENTY of dark theories on the Mario franchise, from Super Mario being a sociopath to Princess Peach being the dead mother of Rosalina and beyond. But today, I've uncovered the most dangerous game in the Mario canon -- Mario Kart! Mario Kart 8! Well, specifically Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. I did the math, and the devastation those fun little Mario Karts deliver is something to truly fear. So hop in and buckle your seatbelts, because this is going to be one crazy Mario Kart adventure!
Bendy and the Ink Machine! I am SO excited about this game. The world of Bendy is a throwback to the earliest days of cartoon animation. I love the look and feel -- but most of all, I love the MYSTERY. You see, Bendy and the Ink Machine is a game with a lot under the surface. With only Chapter 2 out and Chapter 3 still a month or two away, I was afraid there wouldn't be enough to do a theory on Bendy. Buy, was I wrong. Because when you actually look at characters like Bendy, Boris, and Alice, you start to see parallels to some of the most famous cartoons in history, and you start to piece together a dark truth about the early days of animation. You learn about Disney's conspiracy theory to be the pioneer of a new age of animation...at the expense of perhaps some of the most innovative cartoonists of all time. THAT is the SECRET story of BENDY!
SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY looks stunning, but one major detail from the Super Mario Odyssey trailer caused me to start theorizing right when I saw it: Why is everybody ENORMOUS?! Well after days of research, I have an answer. In this episode, I will reveal the reason behind the Human Gigantism we see in Super Mario Odyssey's gameplay! Can I solve the Super Mario Odyssey mystery before Nintendo reveals more about the game at E3? I'm going to try!
Ever wonder how Fidget Spinners swept through every part of YouTube in mere days? Or why certain topics trend while others go unnoticed? Well buckle up because the answer may be hard to handle. I'm exposing the REAL YouTube Algorithm and how it determines everything you see online!
Viners like Jake Paul and Logan Paul are infiltrating YouTube! Welcome to what I like to refer to as Gen IV of YouTube - the first generation where the current YouTubers grew up watching YouTube. They've spent their childhoods watching, learning, and are now redefining the platform. But how is this new generation of YouTube gaining momentum so quickly? By taking advantage of the algorithm, and I'm showing you how.
KINDERGARTEN - a game filled with the nostalgia of youth. Who doesn’t love reminiscing about buying cigarettes on the playground or convincing the janitor to murder your classmates? No? That's not normal? I must have had a odd childhood... Anyway, Kindergarten is full of countless ways to die, one of which is falling into the Nugget Cave. Your only solution to avoid this horrible fate? Obviously a pile of chicken nuggets with all their cushiony goodness. But would this actually work? Well, Loyal Theorists, after hours of research and countless nugget taste... I mean field tests, I have the answer!
Today, I'm talking about Fire Pokemon - which means this episode is GONNA GET LIT! Ever wonder how a Charmander keeps his tail lit, even when submerged in water? Or how you can create a fire tornado just by opening your mouth? Well I'm having my buddy Grant Thompson –The King of Random himself– come on to help me solve those mysteries!
HALF-LIFE is one of the most prolific & beloved game franchises of all time, but it’s also known for one of Gaming's most enigmatic characters: The G-MAN. Seriously, who is this creepy suit that can transcend time, space, and our known dimensions?! Well after some grueling research into the depths of Half-Life lore, I have discovered the G-Man's True Identity, and it will shock you!
Petscop, is a seemingly harmless, PS One game that never made it to market. But dig a little deeper, and you'll find there is no game. Just fake let's plays, of a fake game, telling a very REAL and traumatic story. Be warned, today's theory covers some pretty heavy topics, including child neglect and murder. Viewer discretion is advised.
Hello Neighbor has been delayed, but in it's place beta 3 was released. And with it a whole new plethora of theory potential. We have a new basement, a BOSS Battle!, and so much more devil imagery. But is the neighbor the villain or the victim?
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD is a stellar addition to the series. But ever since its release, Breath of the Wild has plagued fans with one big question - where does this fit into the Zelda Timeline? Well, after hours of gameplay (followed by even more hours of research), I have solved the puzzle! And Breath of the Wild may reveal more about Nintendo's Zelda timeline than we could ever imagine.
Sega may not be the gaming powerhouse it once was, but SONIC will forever be a classic video game hero. But despite the loving nostalgia I hold for Sonic, his games don’t always make the most sense. Chaos Emeralds, for example, are one of the more ridiculous aspects of any gaming franchise. Or are they? The idea behind chaos emeralds is that they’re powerful battery-like rocks. As crazy as that sounds, it’s a lot closer to reality than you might think!
As much as I love Pokemon, I don't always trust the information we're given about each Pokemon in the Pokedex. I mean, the professors are the only ones updating any of that info, so there's no way to fact-check them. Or at least that's how it used to be. No longer will we have to blindly trust the professors, my Loyal Theorists! I am here to reveal the lies hidden within the Pokedex!
METAL GEAR SOLID 3 is one of my favorite games of all time! But this episode isn’t about me gushing over the game. Instead, I wanna talk about the MGS question that has floated around the Internet for years with no answer: Is Metal Gear Solid 3 actually a virtually simulated training mission within the Metal Gear Universe? Well, Loyal Theorists, I've found an answer and the evidence to back it up!
BENDY AND THE INK MACHINE is by far one of the most interesting games of 2017. It's full of mystery and drama – Chapter 3 is out and we still don't even know why any of this is happening! Or do we? I think I've just discovered the answer to the game's biggest question: Who is Bendy? But it turns out there's much more waiting to be uncovered, Loyal Theorists. Much more.
I've spent years tormenting myself over the tiniest details of FNAF. Trying to piece together the ultimate FNAF theory. Losing countless sleepless nights to animatronics pacing my dreams. But I've finally done it! Scott Cawthon, I've solved your series. I have found the final pieces to this animatronic jigsaw puzzle. Loyal Theorists, I give you the FINAL ULTIMATE FNAF THEORY!
Here it is...the end of an era. Three years and almost twenty theories, but I think I have it. I think I've SOLVED FNAF. When you look at the timeline of events, all the major questions of the franchise start to make sense -- Who is inside Springtrap? Was FNAF 4 in 1983 or 1987? Where is Chica in Sister Location? What's the deal with Balloon Boy? So I went back and mapped out EVERY event to create the FINAL FNAF theory...answering all the lingering questions from the series and setting things up for Scott to eventually release FNAF 6. We all know it's coming so why resist?
Mario is Evil. Bowser is misunderstood. Boo is just a piece of fluffy cotton candy. You've heard me say it all before... okay, well maybe not that last bit. Needless to say, the Mushroom Kingdom isn't always so black and white. The characters representing good and evil aren't always so crystal clear. But there IS one man in the Mushroom Kingdom that is straight up Evil. A man that is so driven by personal greed, there is no mistaking he is pure Evil!
The Alola Islands have a BIG Problem, and it’s name is Yungoos. Humans on Alola imported the Yungoos to rid the island of unwanted vermin, like the Rattata. What they didn’t realize is that this has a far greater effect than what they intended. Because the Yungoos is not native to Alola, it has no natural predators there, and this allows it to live unchecked! In this episode, I’ll reveal how the imported Yungoos will DESTROY Alola’s ecosystem and native Pokemon!
In the modern age of gaming, it seems like indie games are king. AAA games, on a whole, just aren’t as good as the far cheaper and more challenging games emerging from indie creators. Well it turns out that this could’ve easily been predicted because it’s all happened before – and in Art no less! That’s right, Loyal Theorists, the stuffy world of Art can reveal the exact phases of how gaming has progressed, and what will come next!
The new Star Wars game, Battlefront 2, is about The Empire’s Plan B after the Death Star is destroyed. Apparently, this plan involves a weapon that can control the weather on entire planets. But is something like this even possible, and if so, how would it work? Well, it turns out that weather modification and weaponization are Real areas of scientific study! The Empire knows it’s science, and in this episode I’ll reveal how they’ll use it to build the scariest Weather Weapon of all time.
You may think you know Doki Doki Literature Club, but I'm here to say you've barely scratched the surface. Because under this twisted visual novel turned horror game lies an entirely other story, hidden in the poems, code, and files.
If you saw our previous theory on Doki Doki Literature Club, then you're already aware this game is so much more than it'd have you believe. In fact, Doki Doki is full of characters from a completely different game. A game whose dark story goes far beyond anything you experience in the Literature Club. And the true villain in this world? None other than shy, independent Yuri!
With Kirby Star Allies announced, I thought it was time to show our favorite puffball some love. Kirby was by far one of my favorite characters growing up and I fondly remember all his games. However, I’ve never been able to wrap my head around one question: Just what is Kirby? Sure he’s a star warrior, but what IS he? Well Loyal Theorists, I think I’ve stumbled upon the answer… Prepare yourself for a scientific journey!
Don’t deal with the devil… An introductory phrase like this makes Cuphead and Mugman seem like victims to a devilish scheme. However, what if they weren’t so pure themselves? What if this whole time we’ve been getting played? Cuphead and Mugman are into some shady things and today I’m going to expose their secret business!
Duck Season is a game that seemed pretty straight forward, but it went from zero to DARK really fast. We are left wondering so many things after completing the game. How does this dog come out of the cartridge? Why is he preying on children? And most importantly... Who is beneath the mask? Well Loyal Theorists, I think I found the answer. Join me for a creepy trip through VR land as we uncover the shocking truth of the "Duck Hunt" universe!
If you’re watching videos on this channel, then you’re aware of LOOT BOXES, those wonderful new micro-transactions that have begun to define the AAA gaming experience. Unsurprisingly, people have some strong opinions about Loot Boxes, so I’m actually not going to weigh in on one side or the other. Instead, let’s talk about how loot boxes actually work. Get ready for some psychology, Loyal Theorists, cuz in this episode, I’ll present the scientific facts that explain how loot boxes psychologically affect and train our brains!
In our last episode, I talked about how loot boxes are used to hack your brain. It turns out that this may be the least of your worries. In fact, there may be something much more sinister going on that deeply affects your individual privacy. Get ready, Loyal Theorists, because I'm gonna reveal how loot boxes are used to SPY on gamers!
Forget the lonely middle aged neighbor that kidnaps children, or the evil adult Pigpen silhouette; the true villain of Hello Neighbor are these vile cardboard boxes! And today I seek my revenge, exposing how stupid these cardboard boxes actually are, and how ridiculous box stacking is as a mechanic. Get ready Box Stacking Simulator 2017, because you are GOING DOWN!
I know I said the last FNAF episode was the last FNAF theory, But every time I think I've finished the FNAF theories, Scott releases a new game. It's like he's just sitting around with these finished games waiting for my theory to come out, then bam - he releases the new game. So you can probably expect FNAF 7 sometime next month.
For two years, one mystery has continued to linger over the FNAF franchise -- what was in the box? In FNAF 4, the final image is a locked box with the message "Some things are best left forgotten for now." But with the series over, now is the time to answer...WHAT WAS IN IT? Well, it's not all that easy to answer. Because it's my theory, my FNAF theory, that the contents of the box have changed three times. So what was meant to be in FNAF 4's box vs what ended up in it when the credits rolled in FNAF 6? I think we've already seen the solution!
Pokemon GO is one of the most popular games to be released this decade. However, it's no simple game — it gets players to explore the world, exercise, and socialize with each other (in person!). This is a really great thing, but of course there's a catch: Pokemon GO may very well be the Most Dangerous game ever made!
The recent boxing match between KSI and Joe Weller was a feat that took literal months of preparation by two dedicated YouTubers, but per usual, the mainstream media quickly discounted it. While they are amateur boxers, this match took serious training and involved skillful boxing technique, especially on the part of KSI. In this episode, I'll reveal the professional boxing strategies KSI used to win this match and which ones he should implement if he really decides to take on Logan Paul!
We all know the story by now; Bowser kidnaps Peach, Mario saves her, yada yada yada. But what if I told you that the biggest threat to the world of Super Mario Odyssey wasn't a bunch of rabbit goons? Or even Bowser himself? No, what will bring about Mario's DESTRUCTION is bigger, rounder, and you've been collecting the evidence for it the entire game. THAT'S RIGHT! Look up, Theorists! The Moon is out to get you!
We've told you about Mario. We've told you about Luigi, and Peach, and Kirby. We've told you A LOT about Nintendo over the years. But now, loyal Theorists, we turn to something new; something old; something EXPLOSIVE!! Today we are going to find out just how DEADLY is Bob-Omb!!
Last on Petscop, we told you about the real life death that influenced the game. Now we have another plot to unfold - a murder that built the ENTIRE GAME. Today Theorists, we go theory first into the family at the center of Petscop - the best game you'll never play.
What would you do if you were trapped in a game? Not like Jumanji - where you can escape or people can help you. But trapped in a game with no exit. Re-living your worst actions over and over and over. Today Theorists, were are getting to the heart of what Petscop really is - not a game but a PRISON.
Step aside PUBG - there is a new game in town. Fortnite - the number one game to drop you on an island just to destroy EVERYTHING. Yet, the thing I've been seeing most fans ask lately is - where is the lore? It's true, the game doesn't look like it tries to give much backstory to your situation. Except I've found it. LOOK CLOSER THEORISTS! All you want to know is right there for the taking and today I'm going to show you.
The internet has been overcome with the need to know more about Luigi's.... little Luigi. The trailers for the new Mario Tennis Aces game gave us a MUCH MORE anatomically correct Luigi than we've had before. So, much like the trailers for Super Mario Odyssey, it broke the internet. Here you go Theorists - YOU wanted to KNOW!! Happy April Fools Day.
Persona 5 took critics and gamers by storm - but what about the rest of the series? Persona 4 was an AMAZING game and, looking back at it, I had one BIG QUESTION. Where is our Shadow? The main character that you play as is the only one to not have a Shadow - EXCEPT that they DO! Today Theorists, I am going to expose the BIGGEST SECRET of the Persona series - YOUR SHADOW!!
Fortnite - the game EVERYONE is still talking about. Gamers love it. Parents and news outlets? No so much. They believe that the game is making players more AGGRESSIVE in real life. We see it in the news all the time! Parents freaking out about their kids playing THIS game or THAT game. But does Fortnite actually CHANGE who you are? Can it affect your personality? Thanks to all of you who participated in my survey, I am able to tell you!!!
The Fortnite meteor is COMING and everyone wants to know "What Will Happen?!" Well Theorists, I've tracked the patterns. I've done the math. I've looked at HOURS of this game - and I know the answer. Today I'm going to tell you what this meteor means for the future of Fortnite.
Fortnite - the game that has taken over every gamer's mind. But can Fortnite, or any game, CHANGE your personality? I wanted to see if the way you interact with people in the game influences the way you interact with people in real life. So many of you participated in my personality survey and now you get to see the results! Can a game like Fortnite Battle Royale make you a MORE SOCIAL person? Join us today as I try to find out if Fortnite is a POSITIVE influence on your brain!
In a game full of monsters, jumpscares, and mind bending landscapes made of human body parts - what could scare you more? You are trapped in a facility with no memory of who or where you come from. Would you choose to uncover the horror of what your existence truly means? Today, Theorists, I am here to open your eyes to the TRUTH of Close your Eyes.
When you think of Sonic, the first thing that comes to mind is SPEED. This hedgehog is CRAZY FAST. But....is that speed dangerous? Could Sonic's speed ACTUALLY be hurting him? We've already talked about how "fast" he, now we are going to see what are the consequences. Today Loyal Theorists, we are going to find out if Sonic's speed is his worst enemy.
Mario's bad guys are some of the most iconic in gaming - and I've covered MANY. From how deadly is Bob-Omb and Bullet Bill to whether or not Luigi is Mario's GREATEST enemy. Today, we are revisiting the most DANGEROUS game in the Mario franchise - Mario Kart. There is nothing scarier than being in 1st place and knowing that the Blue Shell is coming for you. How much damage would that REALLY do? Join me today as we find out!
I want to be...the very best...and also very RICH!! Being a Pokemon Champion is the dream of many a child and adult, if we are being honest. Except, after you get past all the glory and the cute Pokemon, you have to wonder - is being a Pokemon Master a viable career choice? Can you survive on the money that you'd make? Well today Loyal Theorists, we are about to find out!!
The story of Bendy has gone through some MAJOR updates! With the addition of many secrets and buffed up character development, our last Theory is not looking too hot. I'm taking a new look at Bendy from the new Chapter for all the way back to Chapter 1 to PREDICT what the BIG REVEAL will be in Bendy and the Ink Machine Chapter 5 - the FINAL CHAPTER!!
The Five Nights at Freddy's series has been the rotten cheese on my pizza for long enough. I'm ready to say it - I GIVE UP! You win, Scott Cawthon. YOU. WIN. Your story makes no sense! And, boy, have I TRIED to make sense out of it. Today Loyal Theorists, I give UP!
In the last Theory I told you how FNAF and Scott had be STUMPED. Except, I can't give up. I've invested so much into this franchise. There are clues littered EVERYWHERE in the games and the books. So many that even now, we know MORE! Today Loyal Theorists, we start to piece together the full story!
I've talked A LOT about Fortnite on this channel, but today we are delving into something new - the PUBG vs Fortnite lawsuit! PUBG is claiming Fortnite infringed on its copyright with the "battle royale" style gameplay. So for you, Loyal Theorists, I made myself a quick guide to Korean copyright law to tell YOU whether or not PUBG can LEGALLY shut down Fortnite!
Doki Doki Literature Club has spawned many creative fan interpretations since it's release. It's a game that really was able to write it's way into your heart, so to speak. One of the most...interesting memes to come out of the game is that of "Buffsuki". The meme where tiny, fierce Natsuki is transformed into a MUSCLE MACHINE. What I wanted to know is, could that really happen? How BUFF could Natsuki REALLY GET? Today, Loyal Theorists, we find out!
Have you ever noticed how in Pokemon, Ash Ketchum has been 10 years old for a LONG TIME? Does this kid EVER AGE? If he did, how old would he REALLY be? Well Loyal Theorists, I watched EVERY EPISODE of this series to figure out how OLD Ash Ketchum is in real time!
This is it Theorists, the FINAL ANSWER on the "age old" mystery that has haunted Pokemon fans for years! Ha, see what I did there? All of that binge watching has finally paid off! Today we solve Pokemon's BIGGEST mystery, how old is Ash Ketchum?
FNAF Ultimate Custom Night confirmed what we've said since the beginning. Today Theorists, it all comes full circle. Who is Golden Freddy? What is the POINT of Ultimate Custom Night? This is what the story has been leading to ALL ALONG and I am here to explain it all!
We've come a long way Theorists. Today, I am DETERMINED to put together the complete and FINAL timeline for Five Nights at Freddy's. From beginning to end, first bight to burning everything to dust - this is IT! Join me Theorists, as we finish FNAF once and for all!
Today Theorists, we are finishing the FNAF timeline! What you've been WAITING to know is - how does this story END? Where have all the games been leading? Well Theorists, I am FINALLY going to tell you!
I've talked a LOT about the height of Mario over the years. Game to game, pixel by pixel, I've worked out the FINAL answer...and a few more! Today Theorists, we are looking in to the many SIZES found in the Mushroom Kingdom. Who would win this battle of the builds? Let's find out!
Everyone thinks they've solved Fortnite's big Season 5 mystery. You know, with Durr Burger appearing IRL in the desert and the mysterious portals popping up in the game. Well, I'm here to let you know there is MORE to this mystery than anyone suspected. Theorists, together WE are going to solve it!
You might have noticed that lately things with Markiplier have been a bit...mysterious. Over multiple videos Mark has seeded in a lore that is melding fiction and reality. I know he "explained everything" but I think that was a trick. I think there is still something going on over on his channel. That's right, Theorists. Today were are delving into the twists and turns of the lore around Markiplier's Connected Universe.
Step aside bob omb. Keep on flying Bullet Bill. There is a new weapon causing damage in the mushroom kingdom, and this one is fuzzy, round, and squishy. One of Mario Tennis Aces coolest features is allowing you to break a players racket. But just how fast would you have to hit the ball in order to do so? And what other consequences would arise from that much force? Well that is what we're about to find out.
Over the summer I launched an ARG mystery for the Theorist community to solve. It required people to work with each other to piece together the clues hidden in our back to school merch launch. Today I am going to show you how it all was put together because this was only the BETA TEST! If the Theorist community wants it, we will be making more of these treasure hunts, so keep your eyes open. You never know when the next hunt will begin...
We talked awhile ago about how Pewdiepie was in the perfect position to take over Youtube - and he did. Felix has reigned supreme over all other channels for YEARS...until now. For the first time we are watching in real time as T Series quickly rises to snatch that crown away. How did this happen? Well Theorists, I'm about to tell you!
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is a game about choice. Are you going to fight for Athens or Sparta? Today Theorists, I am going to give you the information you NEED to help you make the RIGHT CHOICE. You want to WIN the war? Here's how!
Nintendo has given the world something... magical. The Super Crown. While the internet explodes with Bowsette memes, we are going to focus on the REAL result of this new item - Peachette. Toadette has gotten a magical girl transformation and Peach better WATCH OUT! Except maybe not for the reasons you think...
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is one of the biggest releases in Nintendo history. Like they said, EVERYONE is here... mostly. With all these characters I had to wonder - how many ways can you play? Let me tell you, it's a LOT. Just how BIG is this game?
When SUPERHOT VR came out a few years ago, it seemed like your average first person shooter type of game. Except we were WRONG! Superhot is a game within a game, ready to take over the mind of YOU - the player. Today Theorists, we are getting to the bottom of this digital VIRUS.
Peter Park is the everyman, the good guy turned hero. Our friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man. Right? Over on Film Theory I told you how Superman had been perpetuating LIES as a reporter. Well, what if I told you Spider-Man is WORSE? Today Theorists, I'm tearing away the mask of innocent reporter to show you the TRUTH!
Bendy and the Ink Machine has come to an end and it left us with even MORE questions. What does it all mean? What happened to Joey Drew? Today Theorists, we reveal the sad truth hidden in the final chapter of Bendy.
In our last Smash Bros video we asked all of you to take a survey about how YOU play the game. Today Theorists, it's time to see the results! What does your Super Smash Bros play style say about you? It turns out a LOT!
Deltarune came out of NOWHERE! It was the game we wanted and also the game no one expected. This is not the sequel to our favorite choice based game, but a prequel... of sorts. Today Theorists, we delve into the TRUTH behind Deltarune.
We've done it! We have FINALLY found the answer to what Pokemon Evolution REALLY is! You see, we've all been overlooking the key piece to the puzzle, the lynchpin to the whole problem - EEVEE! This cute little furball is the answer to everything! Today Loyal Theorists, we PROVE Pokemon do not evolve!
The biggest mystery of Deltarune is how it connects to Undertale. Is it a prequel? A sequel? Something completely different? Today Loyal Theorists, I am here to help you solve this mystery. What is Deltarune? Oh boy, do I have an answer for you!
I promised to explain the new Super Smash Bros Ultimate story mode to you and guess what? I'm keeping that promise! Today I am here to tell you what the story of World of Light is REALLY about. It is DEEP! So deep I am surprised this made it past all the executives!
Is the Accounting+ zoo level gaming's biggest mystery yet? No one can find this thing! Believe me, I've TRIED! I spent HOURS searching through this game trying to find this "missing level". Is it really missing or is something else going on here.
Who made Undertale? I'm not talking about Toby Fox, I'm asking in the world (or worlds) of Undertale and Deltarune, who MADE it all? Gaster had many experiments and there are many clues that point to Deltarune being a result of his machinations. Equally, there is Kris. A sad kid with a big imagination that may just be big enough to create something as wondrous as Undertale. Which is right? Well, YOU have to make that choice.
The mad man. The missing scientist. Gaster. In Undertale we learn of Gaster's many experiments and the many realities he's manipulated. Deltarune is another one of those experiments. There are so many easter eggs hidden in Deltarune and today, Loyal Theorists, we are cracking them all open.
Kris is the storyteller, the game master. He created a game to play with Suzie, the one we see them play in the first chapter of Deltarune. Kris, with his big imagination, then created the game we all love, Undertale. How? Well listen in, Loyal Theorists.
When you're on top, everyone is aiming to take you down. And no game this year has been MORE on top than Fortnite. Fortnite, with the success of its Battle Royale mode, is the number one target for everyone trying to get a piece of its crown and today, it once AGAIN finds itself knee deep in hot water. I'm talking lawsuits! First it was PUBG claiming that Fortnite had stolen its gameplay, then it was concerned parents worried over Battle Royale causing their children to become violent. And now, it's Carlton from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air! That's right, Carlton, Backpack Kid, and others are suing Fortnite for stealing their iconic dance moves. Can they legally do that? Is Fortnite in trouble YET AGAIN? Or will they be able to skate by unscathed? Today Loyal Theorists, we are dancing our way to the TRUTH about the Fortnite Dance controversy!
The alleged Zoo Level in Accounting+ is either the greatest mystery in gaming, or the greatest troll. And this time I've left no random object unturned in my search for the truth! It's time to decide if there really is a "missing level."
Petscop is the biggest mystery in gaming that you can't play. We've talked a lot about this non-game. Throughout our other theories we've uncovered who our cast of characters are, what this game actually is, and more. Yet there are still so many unanswered questions. Today, Theorists, we are going to tackle not one but TWO of these mysteries. Hold on to your screens, this is going to get DARK!
The origins of MewTwo are EXTREMELY tragic. We all remember that first Pokemon movie, right? Pokemon vs Clone Pokemon. Fewer fans have seen the TRUE origin story of MewTwo... and his clone 'siblings'. The ones that didn't make it, include a young human girl named Amber. Except is that STILL true or has Pokemon shown us that Amber may still be ALIVE? After exploring Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, I think I have the answer!
We've done TONS of research on Sonic's speed over the years. From how fast he REALLY is to if he can even survive his own speed - we've covered it all! Well, that's only partially true. Until now we've only turned our Theorist eyes towards the blue hedgehog. That ends today! Enter Tails, the lovable fox sidekick. He's famous for helicoptering his way around with his, you guessed it, tails. What I wanted to know was whether or not Tails SHOULD actually be able to fly. Today Theorists, we are going to find out if this fox is flying high or about to crash and burn!
Today we are explaining what the ending of Bendy and the Ink Machine is all about...again. Stay with me! We've uncovered new evidence that suggests the ending is so much more than we initially thought. The whole TIMELINE has changed! We need to start at the very beginning to be able to unravel the twisted tale of Joey Drew Studios.
Resident Evil is a stand out icon in the zombie genre. It checks all the boxes. Viral outbreak? Check. Trapped in a building full of the undead? Check. Lots of crazy jumpscares? Check! Yet the scariest thing about the Resident Evil franchise isn't the zombies themselves, but the big corporations that caused them. Think about it for a moment. Could something like the T-Virus cause a real life zombie apocalypse? Well Theorists, sorry to burst your "it's just a game" bubble. We are well on our way there already.
In Super Mario Odyssey, Mario and Cappy collect Power Moons to fuel up their airship. Power Moons are new for Mario Odyssey and they're the only real source of power we see in any of the worlds we travel to, so I had to ask... are these Power Moons actually that strong? I've decided to figure out just how powerful they actually are. Is this the biggest lie in all of Mario canon? Well I'm about to tell you!
Kirby is the lovable gumball that is all about friendship and saving the world. Except, he isn't. In fact I don't think Kirby cares about any of that at all! Theorists, I went back through all of the Kirby games and I started to notice that Kirby... wasn't all that heroic. He doesn't care about ANYONE or ANYTHING but himself. Don't believe me? Well, I'm about to fill you up with so much proof, you'll wish you had an appetite like Kirby!
Remember when Elsa was going to be the villain of the story? No, I'm not talking about Frozen, the movie. I'm talking about the Frozen level of Kingdom Hearts 3. That's right, for the SECOND TIME Elsa's evil storyline was cut out. Don't believe me? Well, bundle up, this will be a cold journey!
FNAF is back again. This game never really ends, does it? This time Scott Cawthon put up teasers for the new installment, Five Nights at Freddy's VR: Help Wanted. Of course then he took the main image down for other reasons, but that's for another day. Today, I am here to tell you that I have figured out the ENTIRE new lore for FNAF VR. From our return to Sister Location, to what this all means for this beloved franchise - it's going to get DARK! Are you ready, Theorists?
Just a little while ago, Scott Cawthon resurfaced with a FNAF 7 teaser image that was quickly removed because - SHOCKER - it contained fan created models of the FNAF characters. If that sounds complicated, the short of it is that Scott (or rather his team) used fanart in their official teaser image. Those of us who have been on the internet for a little while know that is a big no-no. Yet if Scott owns the characters, but the fan artist owns the fanart, who has a right to the art? It's the big copyright paradox! Today I aim to unravel that knot!
I know what you're thinking, Kirby sucks up some air and floats - that's how he flies. Except that should NOT work! Kirby, everyone's favorite little pink mystery, should sink like a lead filled balloon. Why doesn't he? Well today Theorists, we are going to solve the problem with Kirby's flight!
MrBeast is best known for donating and/or giving away a LOT of money - sometimes as part of some crazy challenge. In one video, MrBeast gave his friends $100,000 to spend in ONE HOUR. They all spent the money in a different way - some smart, some more... extravagant. Now, you can't blame someone for wanting to buy a lamborghini when you hand them the cash to do it, but this challenge really made me wonder about something. What is the best, most profitable way to spend $100k in one hour? How can you "win" this challenge and possibly even come out ahead of the game? Well Theorists, start taking notes in case you ever find yourself pulled into one of MrBeast's crazy schemes because I'm going to teach you how to beat the Beast at his game!
Good old Joey Drew Studios isn't done with us yet. Bendy is coming back! The Bendy and the Dark Revival trailer left us with a bunch of questions as to what the second installment of the Bendy story will bring us. Is is a prequel? A sequel? Who is the observer? Today Loyal Theorists, I am diving back into the ink machine to figure out this puzzle!
Lately, gamers have been up in arms about whether or not all games should have an Easy Mode. Fans of games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Dark Souls argue that the hard mode aspect of the game is part of the experience and doesn't need an easy mode. Others think games should be accessible to all gamers, no matter their skill level. Well Loyal Theorists, I'm here to tell you that Game Developers have been WAY ahead of you all for a while. You see, YOU are not actually choosing your difficulty setting - THEY ARE! That's right, all your games have been lying to you this whole time and I've got the proof!
The Super Smash Bros franchise has so many characters with so many INSANE moves that I started to wonder - what move is the deadliest move in SSBU? Well Loyal Theorists, today we have a serious contender. Enter Ridley, the dragon so big he almost never made it into Smash Bros. Today we are seeing how much damage Ridley's drag, on the right level, would cause to his opponent. Is Ridley the deadliest character in SSBU? Let's find out!
The Petscop series has concluded... so we think. Now, the ending we got left me with a LOT of questions. The one that has stuck the MOST - is whether or not this game haunted by the spirits of one or more characters we see in the game. Theorists, I've gathered all the clues and easter eggs together to figure out once and for all what is going on in the game of Petscop and the family whose story is the centerpiece to it all. Let's go!
Last episode we dove into the deeper world of Petscop. Today, we are connecting all the dots. Who are all of our players? What happened to the children? What is the real purpose of the game? Theorists, this is the beginning of the end. We are going to solve the mystery of Petscop, the scariest game to have never been played. Let's go!
In the trailer for Fortnite Season 9, we see good ol' Jonesy and everyone's new favorite banana-man, Peely, get trapped in a bunker. Two characters go in, only one comes out. That is a SURPRISINGLY dark turn, given the humorous way the situation is presented. When I watched it I was left with one big question - no, not the morality of eating your banana friend. I want to know if Jonesy could survive however long he was trapped in that bunker with Peely as his only source of food. Loyal Theorists, get ready for things to go BANANAS!
One of the most mysterious, unanswered questions in the Pokemon games is "Who is the Ghost Girl"? Throughout some of the games you come across ghost girls who disappear with no explanation. Super creepy when you are just a kid trying to play a game about cute little pocket monsters being forced into unending battles for your entertainment. Anyways, for as much as these ghosts have popped up throughout the game's history, there is little known about the lore. So today, Loyal Theorists, I am about to uncover the mystery of Pokemon's Ghost Girl!
FNAF is back with it's first official VR game "Five Nights at Freddy's VR: Help Wanted". You know what that means Theorists - the story is not over yet! Well, mostly. I think this is the start of a whole new chapter of FNAF lore. The old story had its ending, William Afton trapped in limbo forever. The new story has a new villain, YOU... sort of. What do I mean? Get ready Theorists, FNAF is just getting started!
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is the newest game in the Ghost Recon franchise and, oh boy, did it get me thinking. Specifically, thinking about DRONES. You see, drones have become common in today's world - enough at least that we don't really think twice about them. The thing is, drones are SCARY. They see EVERYTHING. Modern day drone technology is so advanced that if we pit them against highly trained human operatives, I'm not so sure who would win. Today Loyal Theorists, that is what I aim to find out!
So E3 just happened and it got me thinking a lot about which of the announced games will be the next big game here on YouTube. The answer? None of them. You see, none of these games will be able to do what Minecraft and Fortnite have done on the platform. Not internet darling Keanu Reeves in Cyberpunk 2077, not Deathloop, or any other game. You see, despite the coming launch of Google Stadia, they have built a platform that will not support it. Sit back and hold your favorite game close, Loyal Theorists, the future isn't looking bright.
You can find many videos across YouTube of people building amazing "machines" in games like Minecraft. They are working objects inside the game, like a Game Boy or a computer. Now, there is a new game that arguably opens even more possibilities, so much so that it may be the most COMPLEX game of all time - Super Mario Maker. What power does this game hold? Let me show you!
A game that grabbed my attention recently is Hollow Knight, the indie darling about insect creatures in masks being terrorized by a creature corrupted by Randiance. This game is LOADED with theory material but what grabbed my attention most was the character we play as - the Knight. There is so much we don't know but the clues are EVERYWHERE! Today Loyal Theorists, we are unmasking the secret identity of the Knight or Hollow Knight!
Have you ever wondered how much a gold coin in the Mario universe is worth? I have! People like to joke in Super Mario Maker that the coins are worthless and it got me thinking what things like Princess Peach's Castle would cost to make. Today Theorists, I've got a real bombshell to drop about the dark side of the Mushroom Kingdom. From horribly underpaid Toads to extremely dangerous castle construction - this will blow your mind!
Minecraft is a GIANT game full of many mysteries. So many that I could do a CRAZY amount of theories on it. Today we're going to focus on one of my favorites - the Minecraft Enderman. What are they? I want to get into the nitty gritty of these Slenderman-like creatures, so get your scalpels ready Theorists! We're cutting into the secrets of the Endermen!
I've been theorizing about Zelda for a LONG time! Since the beginning of Game Theory, I've tried to figure out all the ins and outs; all the ifs and maybes. Today we return to the Zelda timeline because I have finally SOLVED it! I have found the MISSING Link in this whole mess of a timeline that makes everything work! Strap in Theorists, this may be our biggest breakthrough yet!
What if we rethink the ENTIRE lore of FNAF? I'm talking taking it back to the crying child, Afton and the original suits and a mysterious Orange - yes ORANGE - Man that no one was able to figure out. What if William Afton was not the only bad guy in the story? What if someone drove Afton into becoming Purple Guy? What if Henry had a bigger part to play all along? Today we are rewriting Five Nights at Freddy's with a new twist based on NEW evidence.
Today Theorists, I aim to solve another one of the many mysteries of Minecraft. We've explored a lot already, but with a game this big, there is always more to find. Take the music discs, which are the objects you find randomly throughout the game when you do certain things. Except, there are two discs in particular that peaked my interest - Disc 11 and Disc 13. The two "corrupted" discs that, when you play them, sound like something from a horror game rather than Minecraft. What is going on with Discs 11 and 13? Let's find out!
Loyal Theorists, I've been keeping secrets from you. Well, actually I've been creating riddles and codes leading to secret gates for you to find - and find you have! So many of you have participated in the Game Theory ARG we started oh so many months ago. Today I want to peel back the layers of this mystery and show you exactly what I've been working on. This is how it all came together and how you can still solve it before it ends. Get ready to open the gates.
There was a BIG shake up in the streaming world with Ninja leaving Twitch for Mixer. Mixer has invested a lot in Ninja to really jumpstart their platform. What I want to figure out is whether or not this was a good investment. Now, I'm not shading Ninja. I want to figure out if investing in one big creator is a smart move or not. Today Theorists, we are breaking down the Ninja / Mixer / Twitch situation!
Last time we talked about the good and the bad with the deal between Fortnite streamer Ninja and Microsoft's livestreaming platform Mixer. This time I want to provide my help. You see, this may not have been the GIANT mistake... if Mixer plays its cards right. Can Mixer use this very expensive acquisition of Ninja to pivot it's platform to the next level for creators? Maybe, and here is how!
This is the end my friends. Well, sort of the end. We are approaching the end of the Game Theorists ARG and with that, I want to fully reveal how I pulled this off. From start to finish, this has been a grand undertaking full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and many, MANY gates. If you still want to play, the game will stay up for you to take your time and solve your way through it. If you've gone on this journey with us, well, here is the pièce de résistance (on top of solving the final gate). Let's unlock my final secrets together!
Do video games make you a more violent and aggressive person? That is the question we are covering today. We touched on this topic before in our episode "Does Fortnite Make You Violent?" but I think, in the wake of current happenings, it deserves a deeper look. This is a tricky and very personal topic for myself and many others, so I am going to do my best to do my due diligence. Today we attempt to answer the long argued question, "Do Video Games Make You Violent?"
Now that I have started to dive into the deep lore of Minecraft, I think I will be able to map out the ENTIRE in-world history of the game. We've talked about the corrupted music discs and the origin of the Enderme. Today I want to solve the mystery of what started EVERYTHING. What created Minecraft? Well there is this thing called the Wither...
When Wizards of the Coast approached us about doing an episode on Magic the Gathering, I felt like this was the sign I was waiting for to enhance my skills. By that I mean, learn how to finally win! I wanted to become the best Magic player I could and to do so, I needed to bring in some magic of my own - math! Stay with me, Theorists. Today we are going to learn the tricks to winning any game of Magic. Draw your cards!
FNAF is back... but not in the way you may be thinking. Oh, we are getting a new game alright. Scott has started teasing FNAF AR and it made me realize something. We've been fooled! I was trying to slot in FNAF VR into the timeline as we knew it but, in fact, this is a brand new timeline - the REAL timeline! You see, everything before FNAF VR has been a TRICK! Scott has been lying to us the whole time!
I have SO much fun with Kindergarten and, since playing Kindergarten 2, I've wanted to do another theory on it. Today Theorists, we are diving into to one of the biggest unsolved secrets of this game - a FAMILY secret! Does our dear friend the Janitor have a secret child? One that may even be a part of our class? Pencils down, Theorists! I've got your answer!
There are a ton of interesting things in Minecraft, but one that stands out to me is the fact that to cut down a tree you PUNCH IT! You punch a tree! How does Steve not break his hand? Loyal Theorists, I want to find out if you can really cut down a tree with only your FISTS and not injure yourself... too bad. Don't try this at home Theorists, let me do it for you!
Minecraft keeps on giving. Today I want to talk about Minecraft's Zombie Pigmen. What are these weird Nether dwelling creatures? I am continuing my journey through the mysterious history of the Minecraft World to find out! They seem to be connected to EVERYTHING! Creepers, Villagers, regular pigs - everything! What does this mean? Grab your pickaxe, Theorists! It's time to mine for some lost lore!
We've talked before about the science behind Fire Pokemon. Today I am turning my Theorist eye towards a different type - Electric! Throughout the series we see Pikachu zap Ash and many others with its attacks. It got me wondering - how powerful is Pikachu? Or any Electric type? Well, when you look at the science, the answer may SHOCK you!
Untitled Goose Game is a gem no one anticipated. I've seen a few theories floating around about this game but there was one question none of them answered. Is a real life goose smart enough to accomplish what the feathered protagonist of Untitled Goose Game does? Yes, I really want to know. Get your feathers ready, Theorists. Today, we will calculate the IQ of a goose!
Welcome back to Five Nights at Freddy's, where today we are diving into the successor of William Afton - or rather his cult. The Cult of Glitchtrap. You see, with the release of the FNAF VR: Help Wanted DLC, Curse of Dreadbear, we were introduced to what looks to be our new big bad of the series moving forward. If you missed it in your playthrough, don't worry. I've gathered all the clues and easter eggs to give us a clear picture of the future of FNAF.
Here we go again, another big, scary change coming to the platform that has Creators shaking in their boots. I'm talking about COPPA, the Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act. Now COPPA has been around for a while but not too long ago the FTC and YouTube got into things over whether or not YouTube was in violation of it. The results have a lot of channels - family, gaming, art, and many more - scared for their jobs, their livelihoods, and their homes on this platform. Today, I want to talk about the reality of COPPA going into 2020 and what we REALLY have to worry about and what we don't.
One of my favorite fictional worlds is Star Wars and with the release of Star Wars: Fallen Order I knew it was time to cover a topic I've wanted to do for YEARS! It's time to talk about the Force. Anyone who has seen one of the movies or played one of the games wishes they could use the Force. Imagine being able to lift objects, do crazy acrobatics or even slow time like in Star Wars: Fallen Order! Today, I want to examine how the Force Slow in the new game helps crack the key to understand the science behind the Force. Get your lightsabers ready, Theorists!
The world of Minecraft is vast and pretty well explored... except for one place. You see, we've covered a LOT of Minecraft on this channel, and in doing research for all of that I've noticed that one place remains mostly undiscovered - or at least un-theorized! The underwater biome of Minecraft is FULL of weird creatures and tons of interesting lore, if you know where to look. Spoiler alert, I do! Today we are diving into old Gods, ancient ruins, and more! Get your scuba gear ready, Theorists!
Last episode we talked a lot about the many mysteries of Minecraft's underwater biome and I mentioned that I would need to bench our deep dive into The Drowned for another day. Well Theorists, today is that day! The Drowned are FASCINATING and have a pretty tragic past. What piece of lore will we unearth today? Watch to find out!
YouTube Rewind 2019 came out and most people were left unimpressed, some even angry - though not as much as last year. I watched it myself, hoping to see the YouTube rewind of yesteryear, where it felt like a celebration of the Creator community. Alas, no. This year was so disconnected from that concept, more a top ten list than a recap of our platform's milestones. Why though? Why has this become YouTube's new norm - and yes, this is now the norm. YouTube is sending us all a message with this rewind, and all of its responses to the recent changes on the platform, that it is not one of us Creators.
The end of 2019 not only marks a time to look back on the top games of this year, but the top games that defined the entire decade of the 2010s. So to celebrate the end of the decade, I am counting down the games that defined not only gaming as a whole, but gaming on YouTube and the communities around it. From Pokemon and Mario to Star Wars and Fortnite, these games really made a mark on our culture and shaped the face of gaming going into 2020. Will your top games make the cut? Watch to find out!
Last episode I covered some of the most impactful games of the past decade and today we are topping off that list. You see, when I decided to do these episodes, I had ideas of what games would and wouldn't end up making the cut. There are SO MANY great games that came out in the past ten years but, no matter how much we love them, they did not shape the face of gaming culture as we know it today. These final games, I think, did just that. Let's go!
With the release of the new Five Nights At Freddy's book series Fazbear Frights, the first 3 stories of which have been released, we have been introduced a monumental piece of information. The first pizzeria and, with it, the first round of doomed kids - the attack BEFORE the bite of 1987. What does this mean for the timeline and lore? Watch and find out!
In my previous FNAF episode that dived into the new Fazbear Frights book series, I said I was going to come back to one of the characters for a closer look. Today is that day! I am taking a hard look at the boy in the time traveling ball pit, Oswald. You see, I think we may have found the person making these FNAF games. No, I don't mean Scott and the games in our world, I mean the in cannon creator of the FNAF games that was mentioned in FNAF VR. Why Oswald? Watch to find out!
It's been a while since I talked about Legend of Zelda, and since Nintendo released a teaser trailer for Breath of The Wild 2, I figured it was about time we revisited the franchise. I've talked a LOT about this world, its timelines, and pretty much every version of Link there is - so what's left? Well Theorists, today we are doing some heavy lifting and figuring out just how strong our hero Link REALLY is!
In Minecraft's recent update to the Villager trading system, they stopped with their randomly-generated prices and started setting a standard. Well Theorists, give me a consistent standard and I will give you a theory! This is the key to figuring out the economy of the Minecraft world - or at least the value of all the good we've been trading all these years. The most curious, to me, were the emeralds. How much is an emerald worth in Minecraft - and how does that potentially RUIN Minecraft's whole economic structure? Let's find out!
Marvel Strike Force is an EPIC game with all of our favorite heroes! When playing through the game, I was amazed at the huge roster of supers. It got me wondering though, if we are going around saving heroes such as Captain America, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four from Ultimis, then who are we, the player, playing as? Get ready for the deepest dive into the Marvel backlog this side of the multiverse as we uncover the secret identify of... ourselves!
One of my favorite VR horror games is Duck Season, so when the makers of that game came out with Boneworks I was sold! There is SO MUCH hiding beneath the surface of this gam that, of course, I had to do a theory! Today I am going to show you how Boneworks, at its core, is about humanity's search for immortality and the lengths we'd go to just to find it. How does that tie into the strange tale of an evil man in a dog suit from Duck Season? Watch and find out!
Last episode, we explored the big secret hiding beneath the surface of Boneworks - the double agent Arthur Ford and his quest for immortality. I left you with the idea that this all comes full circle with the evil Dog from Duck Season, another game from Stress Level Zero. Today, we are opening the void to let out all the horrible, terrifying secrets hidden inside. We can't go back Theorists, we can only survive what we - the player - have unleashed.
There are so many secrets buried in Boneworks as it relates to Stress Level Zero's other games, especially Duck Season. There was still one thing left, after our last episodes, that I REALLY wanted to talk to you about. That is the connection between Arthur Ford, our Boneworks protagonists, and David, the protagonist of Duck Season. You see there is evidence that they are, in fact, one and the same. The SAME PERSON at different points in his life, circling back to where it all began and closing the loop. How did I come to this conclusion, Theorists? Let's get started.
is beloved my many, whether it's through the SCP Foundation and community or the games like SCP Containment Breach and SCP Blackout. They've landed in some trouble recently, with a person taking their Russian trademark. You see, that person has been on a mission to, seemingly, take down all the SCP over there. Why? No one is quite sure. Today, I want to focus on the LEGALITY of what is happening, Should this person be able to get the SCP copyright? What power does he have? What does it mean for the beloved SCP? Let's dive in!
There has been a lot of news going around about how to not catch the flu and other recent illnesses. In that, I found an interesting question about facial hair - will it protect you from getting sick? Today we are checking our temperatures as we see if your beard is RUINING your chance at staying healthy! From Mario's mustache to Geralt's manly stubble, we are seeing who would SURVIVE a viral outbreak!
Try To Fall Asleep is an indie horror game that has taken my Theorist brain by storm. Since playing it, I HAD to do a theory. The story revolves around our player character, a man tormented by hallucinations while awake AND asleep. We have to try to fall asleep for our own good, or so our Doctor says. I am going to piece together all of the puzzle pieces of our time awake and dreaming to figure out what is going on at the CENTER of this awesome horror game. Let's go!
Welcome back to Minecraft Theory, where we do deep dives into anything and everything Minecraft! Honestly Theorists, there is SO MUCH to explore in this game. In my search for theory fodder on Creepers, Endermen, and all other manner of creatures, one thing stood out. The Illagers. You know, the exiled magic folk who seem to be up to some rather... interesting experiments. What are they doing and how might it change Minecraft FOREVER if they succeed in their plot? Let's find out!
With the release of the new FNAF book, it was time to dive back into the land of FNAF Theory! All FNAF, all the time! In all seriousness, this new set of stories could be a GAME CHANGER for what we know about the animatronics and how they were made. It looks like Purple Guy may have been CRAZIER than we thought - how is that even possible?! Get ready, Theorists! We are making FNAF even SCARIER!
In my last Minecraft episode, I peeled back the mysterious layers of the Minecraft Illagers. In that, I talked about how the Illagers were looking to build their own Minecraft worlds - from portals to Steve himself. There was something else that I wasn't able to cover in that episode, and that is how Minecraft Illagers relate to the history of what is known as cargo cults.
One of the most memorable, and heartbreaking, moments of the original Final Fantasy 7 game was the death of Aerith. No matter what you do, how many saves you load, there is no way to save her. Not even the Phoenix Down works! It's always bugged me that this resource made to save people from death, couldn't save this beloved character. Why IS that? Today, it's time to pluck some feathers and see if we can find an answer to this fowl question!
With all the pushes going on in media, like the MCU and James Bond, it's good to know that Five Nights at Freddy's is still going strong and coming out with new stories for me to theorize about. One of my favorite FNAF characters is the little plush monster himself, Psychic Friend Fredbear. He, and the other monster toys found throughout the FNAF franchise, are FULL of secrets. What are these toys and what do they have to do with stealing the forms of human children? Let's dive in!
Years ago now, World of Warcraft had an event that changed the landscape of the ENTIRE game for the players. Hundreds of thousands of skeletons littered the cities, all player characters who had perished to what was called the "corrupted blood plague". Now, some experts are saying that they could have used this event to better understand how viral pandemics spread in societies and how individuals react. What I want to know is, could this historic WoW moment have helped prevent the spread of our current pandemic? Let's find out!
Animal Crossing has BOOMED and appears to be the biggest it's ever been with its latest release, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We are all building islands, finding and growing every fruit we can, and making sure we get the best villagers as our residents. Speaking of villagers, there is one that seems to be universally disliked more than others, Zipper T Bunny. Not only are they kind of creepy with the GIANT ZIPPER down their back, but they say the weirdest things! I believe that there is someone hiding in that bunny suit and, today, we are unmasking this weird character once and for all!
What is a Yoshi? The answer is not as easy as you may think. See, most people call Yoshi a dinosaur and that is really only the beginning. Our green friend would have had to go through YEARS of evolution to end up where he is today! Today Theorists, we are cutting him open and figuring out once and for all what EXACTLY is a Yoshi!
As a fan of scary indie games, I like to investigate new ones that pop up. So today we are not talking even more FNAF, but making the switch from animatronics to puppets with the game Hello Puppets! This VR game has a lot hiding beneath the surface. Today, I want to discuss the bit twist involving your best puppet friend in the game, Scout. You see, Scout may just be the most dangerous thing for the player in the game. How? Well Theorists, sit back and enjoy the puppet show.
While playing through the new Warface: Breakout game, I got super interested in figuring out what the best weapon was in the game. So I set out to find which weapon would do the most damage and help you win. The answer is SHOCKING! Has anyone ever told you to never bring a knife to a gun fight? Well Theorists, they were WRONG! I'm about to prove that is EXACTLY what you should do... in a video game! Please don't get in dangerous fights, Theorists.
Today Theorists, we are diving back into the weird and wonderful world of Minecraft lore! I bet you are saying to yourself, "MatPat, what is there left to uncover in Minecraft? You've solved so many things!" That may be true, but there will always be more. In this episode we are peeling back the mysteries of the Minecraft Vindicators and the power of souls introduced in the new Minecraft Dungeons. We're about to get spooky!
Animal Crossing is PEOPLE! No, really! Theorists, this may be one of the most unexpected theories I've put out recently, but once you see it, you will never unsee it. I have gathered TONS of evidence that our player character is only SEEING the villagers of Animal Crossing as animals. They are not, in fact, ACTUAL talking, anthropomorphic animals. Have I said the word animals enough yet? Well get ready Loyal Theorists, I am about to blow your mind! Animals!
Teamfight Tactics is a game where you can purchase things like items, characters, and more to help you win, but guess what? You don't need to spend money to demolish your opponent! No, all it takes is a little budget friendly and strategic thinking! Today Theorists, I am going to show you how to win any battle in TFT... on a budget! Get your battlefields ready!
There's a new FNAF book, which means it's time for Game Theory to re-dip it's toes into Book Theory! The books, as we've discussed, may be a separate timeline but what we learn in them provide us with clues to the main Five Nights At Freddy's lore. Today we are taking a closer look at Golden Freddy and seeing if the new evidence shows that we were WRONG about our conclusion on his secret identity. Get your exotic butters ready Theorists and let's get into it!
The Last of Us is one of the most gut wrenching games to come out in recent memory and, since The Last of Us Part 2 is out now, what better time to sink my teeth into this franchise! You know that gut punch, emotional rollercoaster ride I was just talking about? What if I told you that your final choice of the game to save Ellie or let her die to save the world was WRONG? What do I mean? Get ready Theorists, I'm about to blow your mind!
Last FNAF episode we started talking about all of the things introduced in the newest installments of the Fazbear Frights book series. Today we are going all in on Five Nights At Freddy's newest killer. The creepy figure that has been lurking in the background of these scary stories. The Stitchwraith! What, or who, is this mysterious killer? Well, put on your animatronic suit Theorists! We are going deep into the lore today!
I haven't talked about Mega Man in... wow! A very long time! Today Theorists, we are going to remedy that! When I think of Mega Man, I tend to think of the amazing gameplay rather than any deep, overarching story. That was an oversight on my part as the lore within the Mega Man universe is CRAZY! Did you know that Mega Man will bring about the end of all human life? No? Well put on your helmets, we're digging deep into this franchise!
The Far Cry series has a long history of charismatic and not so good leaders in their games. They are games with a deep dive into how bad leaders come into power... and how they stay there. Now, the games generally focus on bringing down these bad leaders - and they do a great job. I've learned a LOT and it follows many of the lessons we've learned throughout our own history on the subject. If we know how a bad leader stays in power, we can figure out how to take that power away. Get ready for a power lesson in Game Theory!
The Last of Us franchise is a story of humanity trying to survive in the face of a virus turning people into fungus creatures that are not quite zombies. We learn early on in the first game that Ellie is immune, perhaps even the only immune person there is. This makes her invaluable to those trying to find a cure. Except, I think she may not be immune. The second game shows a lot of evidence that something else may be going on with Ellie. Something that may tell us the future direction of this story and the future of Ellie.
What if I told you that there is a puzzle in Portal that NO ONE has been able to solve? It's true. I'm talking about the pole puzzle. If you used Portal's endless fall mechanic and put a pole inside - what happens? This had boggled the minds of Reddit users and fans alike. Today, Loyal Theorists, I aim to solve that so-called "impossible" puzzle - not even GLaDOS!
Today Loyal Theorists and FNAF fans, we get ready to lock in another piece of the Five Nights at Freddy's puzzle. Remember the awful brother in the Foxy mask from FNAF 4? Well I have finally figured out the true identity of Foxy Bro! That's rights, I'm saying I've CONFIRMED a new piece of FNAF lore... until Scott decides to chance things....
Now, I know what you are probably thinking. Of course I'm not using Diamonds, I've got Netherite! It's true, but that is not what is WRONG with Minecraft's diamonds. You see, Minecraft has been LYING to us the whole time! the diamond armor, the diamond sword, the diamond pickaxe - it's all USELESS! Why? WEll you are about to find out!
Listen, over the years I've given Sonic the Hedgehog a hard time. I'll admit it. It's come to my attention that I may have been a LITTLE unfair. What I've discovered is that Sonic the Hedgehog is actually TOO POWERFUL! So powerful that this blue speedster may have BROKEN his entire reality! All of time and space in the Sonic multiverse shattered to pieces! How? Get ready Loyal Theorists, this is a bumpy ride!
The endings of the Portal games are iconic and not just because of the songs. Portal 2's portal to space sticks in my mind. How did Chell survive being flung out into space? That seems impossible! Loyal Theorists, I need answers and I will not stop until I get them! Get into your space suits as we find out what it's really like to die in space and if Chell should be DEAD!
Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has come out swinging recently. First it was at the Google Play Store, now it's out for Apple's App Store too. Sure, Epic Games says it's about them banning Fortnite from their stores, but I think there is something much BIGGER going on. What exactly? Well, it's written plainly in their own legal documents - they want to open their OWN app store and to do so, they need to break down the monopolies already dominating the markets.
Fall Guys is a game that can make me RAGE like no other! Seriously, for a game with so much potential, I feel like there is a way for the creators of the game to make it SO MUCH better! With the help of you Loyal Theorists who took part in my Fall Guys survey, I was able to come up with a plan to FIX Fall Guys! From seeing what mini-games you all love and hate most, to seeing how your preferences can SHAPE the game itself - together we can ALL make Fall Guys better!
Yes, it's time to talk about FNAF lore... again! Theorists, today we are solving one of the BIGGEST mysteries in the Five Nights At Freddy's universe - Golden Freddy. I know I've talked at length about our favorite golden animatronic bear, but here me out. The newest Fazbear Frights book CONFIRMED it! It's time to uncover the SOULS stuck inside Golden Freddy!
Are you someone who is able to spot the Imposter in any game of Among Us or stay alive as long as possible AS the Imposter? Do you WANT to be? Loyal Theorists, I have developed the highest IQ winning strategy you will see out there. How? Well Among Us is a riff on the classic games of Mafia and Werewolf, which I've been playing for YEARS! It's time to dust off my detective skills to teach YOU how to win every game of Among Us!
It's time for another installment of our in depth look at the lore of Minecraft. I've done episodes on the Endermen, the Evokers, the undersea cities, etc.. So many episodes that you have to wonder what else there is I could possibly talk about. Well, Loyal Theorists, wonder no more! Today we are figuring out why the Minecraft Villagers no longer build, how that relates to the Iron Golems, and what it means about the Minecraft world at large. Get your pickaxe and get ready to do some digging!
So, you think you mastered my 300 IQ Impostor strategy and now you are the best Among Us player ever? WRONG! I've gone bigger and smarter! Loyal Theorists, it's time to unpack the advanced Among Us strategies. The ones that not even the best players are trying yet. Get ready to watch, take notes, and never lose another game of Among Us again!
We've talked a LOT about Super Smash Bros over the years but one thing I've always wanted to touch one was Captain Falcon. You know, the guy with the fire punch. It is a killer move and I've always been curious about it. More so, I've wanted to know if you would REALLY punch so hard that you light your fist on fire. How would that WORK? Well Loyal Theorists, today we find out!
Among Us has been ruling the internet for a while now. That probably means you think you know the game pretty well by now, huh? You can SUS out the Impostors from the crewmates with your 900 IQ strategies. Except, no matter what you do, in the end we are ALL going to lose to the Impostors. That's right, I figured out the LORE of the Among Us universe. Loyal Theorists, this game is DARK. We are all doomed and the proof is in the game itself.
When Markiplier and CrankGamePlays put up the channel Unus Annus, they had two big rules. 1. They would be uploading daily for 365 day. 2. After those 365 days, the channel would be deleted and disappear forever. That is a BIG play. All that work just to have it disappear? It is a bold and simple premise for a channel... except nothing is ever that simple, is it? Therosits, I have watched and analyzed all of the uploads on the channel and I've come to one BIG conclusion. There is something SECRET hiding in the videos of Unus Annus. A secret that someone has been trying to tell us since the beginning. A secret that, just maybe, could save Mark, Ethan, and Unus Annus before the clock runs out.
Whenever something new pops up in the world of Minecraft, you know I have to talk about it! So, what are the Minecraft Wardens? The recent announcement of the Minecraft cave update adds a new mob of big, horned monsters. Design wise, they are pretty scary but how do they change the lore? Well the rest of the update gives us a LOT of clues. From the cave itself to the SOULS we can see in its chest, I think we are in for some SCARY answers!
I am super excited for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. This brand new world looks AMAZING! Plus, the footage shows so many cool weapons and abilities. In fact, one that caught my eye is the dual wielding. You are able to dual wield a wide variety of weapons. So many in fact, that I want to know what the STRONGEST way to fight would be. What do you use? Theorists, pick up your weapons of choice and get ready for a battle to the best combo!
You probably read the title and thought something like, "There goes MatPat, trying to figure out a FNAF game that's not even out yet." Well, you may be RIGHT but you are also WRONG! I'm not "trying" to solve the big TWIST of FNAF Security Breach. All of my days of gathering evidence and researching the Five Nights at Freddy's universe means that I KNOW my stuff. In fact, I know it SO WELL that I can predict - without playing the game - what we will learn that will change the shape of the FNAF story moving forward. What is it? How do I KNOW? Theorists, you'll have to watch to find out.
We've talked at length about what sort of high IQ strategy can win you EVERY game of Among Us. What I'd like you to consider today, however, is whether or not YOU need a 900 IQ to win. See, strategy is one thing. Anyone can learn a strategy. What I want to know is if having a real life higher IQ has any benefit. Do you have to be insanely smart or just know the game better than your opponents? It's time to find out!
Minecraft zombies - by now we know everything about them, right? WRONG! They are the omen to something bigger, something scarier, something INVISIBLE! The Minecraft Overworld is being infected by a Zombie VIRUS! Steve needs to wash his hand and start watching his back! Where did this zombie outbreak start? Theorists, get ready to find out something about Minecraft you've never seen before!
Theorists, have you ever wanted to fly? Not Superman fly, but soar on a pair of wings like, well, a Phoenix? In the amazing new game Immortals Fenyx Rising, your character gets to do just that. She is a winged warrior out to defeat mythological monsters on her quest to rescue the Gods. Fenyx's wings are VERY similar to those Daedalus made for Icarus in the famous Greek myth. We all know how that turned out. What I want to figure out today is if a human can really fly with a pair of wings and HOW that would need to work to not end up crashing to the earth like Icarus. Let's FLY!
The original Five Nights at Freddy's spawned many sequels and sister games. Over the years I've played them all and through that stumbled upon the phenomena that is FNAF fan games. Games so loved by FNAF fans that those games have ALSO created their own universes - some linked to the original game and some all their own. These games have gotten so big that it's a wonder they haven't been struck down by the copyright powers that be - and there is a VERY specific reason they haven't. You see, Scott Cawthon has learned one thing that most game companies never have and likely never will - community.
One of the major titles released to promote the PS5 was Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. It is a sequel / DLC of the 2018 Spider-Man game - so of course, we have to cover it! Theorists, I think Marvel is using their games to test the waters for the MCU and I think Miles is giving us a hint to something BIG in it's next villain. No, I don't mean Green Goblin or Venom, I mean the SECRET villain that will be the big twist of the next Spider-Man game. That's right, ANOTHER big bad is about to enter the ring and I know who it is!
Dream has made Minecraft history with his SMP, or Survival Multiplayer Server, with his Dream Team. It has captivated many and finally I'm here to show you EXACTLY what he's been up to and what I predict is the FUTURE of his SMP. You see, this is not some simple impromptu game between friends. No sir!. There are layers of story going on here and it's getting dark. Political battles, a fight for control, and a nemesis out to rule the world - and that is just the beginning!
Theorists, we are here to talk about the ending of Spider-Man: Miles Morales. That is your warning. You see, at the end of the game Miles absorbs the giant blast meant to destroy his city and released it high above the skyline in order to keep people from being hurt. Well Miles, there is a slight problem with your solution. Miles, I am sorry to tell you that you did NOT save the city. Why? Watch to find out!
There has been a controversy brewing on the Minecraft side of YouTube centered around well known Minecraft creator Dream. He's been accused of faking his speedrun and it has caused a lot of stir. I'm not here to point fingers or accuse anyone. What I'm doing today, Theorists, is going over the facts of this situation and why it is a lot more complicated than people are making it out to be.
I know everyone is still freaking out about the PS5 and how hard it is to get. Well Theorists, I may have a solution for you! There is a new up and comer entering the console game and it may just be the one we've been waiting for! What is it? The KFC Console! Yes, our favorite fried chicken restaurant has announced a gaming console and I am EXCITED! Will this change the game or should they stick to chicken? Theorists, it is time to uncover the delicious truth about the KFC Console!
Our world has been reshaped by this pandemic. Instead of talking about all of the terrible things, I thought for today we'd focus on one of the silver linings of this horrible event. Video games. Well, the video game industry. We've all been turning to old favorites and new adventures to escape and comfort us and it SHOWS. Look at Among Us and Fall Guys. Small games that may never have had the hype they now do . In fact, this is probably the BEST time to launch your own game and I will tell you why!
Loyal Theorists, I'm sure you've seen something about what's been happening with GameStop and the stock market. Just in case you haven't, here's a quick summary: a group of Redditors came together to raise the value of GameStop stock. Wall Street got mad. The public investors , like the Redditors, made money. That all meant a lot more people being interested and aware of stock prices than ever before. So, today, I want to help you understand what's been going on and, more importantly, what that means for the FUTURE!
Theorists, it looks like YouTube boxing matches are here to stay - at least if you are a Paul brother. Logan Paul is gearing up to fight ACTUAL professional boxer Floyd Mayweather in a match. Well, we think so - with how it keeps getting postponed, who knows if we will get to see it. Never mind that. The REAL interesting thing about this match is that Logan Paul CAN'T lose. Oh, I am not saying that in a battle of skills he would win, I'm saying that he's orchestrated this whole event to FIX a win. Why would Mayweather let that happen? Theorists, it's time to enter the ring.
You may be thinking, "Hey MatPat, don't we already know everything about Crying Child?" No, Theorists, we do NOT and you proved it! "Crying Child" is what we've referred to the victim of the Bite of '83 as since the beginning but that child has a name! A name I have figured out! This is one of the oldest mysteries of the franchise and I am sure that we've cracked it wide open! Theorists, no FNAF mystery will go unsolved as long as I am on the case.
We all love when a shiny version of our favorite Pokemon shows up, right? It is a welcome surprise to any video or card game! Except, those shinies are not as great as we all think. Don't get me wrong, they LOOK amazing but they are lacking one very important thing in the Pokemon universe. That thing, Theorists, is POWER! Shines are WEAK! Not only that, but they are DOOMED! Why? You will have to watch to find out!
Creepers are arguably the most well known Minecraft monster. Yet, despite all we may THINK we know about them, there are still many mysteries yet to be answered. Today Theorists, I aim to answer the BIGGEST question on Creeper lore. Where do they come from? Well, it is no where you would expect! You will have to watch to find out!
Theorists, we all know I love a good ARG. And Crow 64? Well, I had to dive in head first. Crow 64 is the ARG of the "unfinished Nintendo 64 game" called Catastrophe Crow. In the original video, we get the history of the game as well as our first playthrough footage. From there, it spread across the internet into a building mystery waiting to be figured out. Today, I am going to try to do just that.
One of Mario's most iconic power ups is the fire flower. You can't tell me you don't get excited when you see that flower and know you are about to cause some fiery havoc in the Mushroom Kingdom... and everywhere else. Really. EVERYWHERE. You can even shoot a fireball underwater. Why? How? Theorists, I want answers and I will not stop until I figure out what the SECRET behind Mario's fireball is. Let's a-go!
I'm sure you've been playing a game or watching a video on your phone when suddenly it is interrupted with an add for a weird and fake looking mobile game. I've seen a lot of channels try out these games to see if they play as advertised, but they haven't covered what I find most interesting about these games. Are they LEGAL? False advertising is a dangerous game, Theorist, so why do these mobile games get away with it? Let's find out!
Theorists, I have been up to my ears in FNAF theories lately and so I thought, " Why not do a rapid fire of 3 mini-theories in one episode?" That's right, you get not one, not two, but THREE theories today! WE are talking everything from new clues to FNAF Security Breach to what is going on in the newest Fazbear Frights books, to maybe even uncovering the TRUE villain we've all been overlooking! No time to waste! Let's dive in!
Theorists, it has been 10 YEARS since the first episode of Game Theory premiered on YouTube. 10 YEARS!! This month we are celebrating that anniversary with a celebration of the channel. Today we are revisiting that first episode, "Game Theory: Is Chrono Trigger's Time Travel Accurate?". I am going to give you a director's cut of the episode, while fixing some of the graphics that... don't quite hold up anymore. Come along on this journey to the past as we talk about the time travel of Chrono Trigger - again!
Nowadays, Pokemon travel on your journey to becoming the best there ever was has evolved. It used to be your feet and a bike. Now, you you can ride on Pokemon in your party as a travel option. Plus, there are built in game mechanics that are basically Pokemon taxi service. The Gala region has their Flying Taxi that utilize Corviknights to fly you from place to place. Well, that got me thinkin Theorists. Did Pokemon get flying RIGHT? Could a Corviknight, or any flying type, actually carry passengers or even THEMSELF? It's time to find out!
I've covered some of Minecraft's dark secrets when it comes to souls. Today, we are diving even further into the mystery that is the Nether and what powers it. Theorists, has Minecraft learned to harness the power of the dead? It's time to find out!
When a game like this shows up, you know I have to cover it. Theorists, welcome to OnlyCans. Yes, you read that right. OnlyCans. The game where you take questionable pictures of drink cans. Seems pretty straight forward, right? WRONG! This game is hiding a dark, meaty secret inside its bright and shiny cans. What is it? Only those brave enough to watch will find out...
Genshin Impact is the free mobile game taking over my brain. The worldbuilding is complex and I knew that somewhere in there was a theory. I was RIGHT! I think I found the character that BROKE the world of Genshin Impact. You see, the biggest weakness in the world of Teyvat is not what you would expect. What will bring about the END? Watch to find out!
Pokemon is one of the longest running series out there and for years, one question has plagued us all. What level IS Ash's Pikachu? This little electric mouse defeated CRAZY POWERFUL foes. They've made it to the top of multiple leagues. So, you'd think Pikachu is one of, if not THE STRONGEST Pokemon around, right? Well...
What is Friday Night Funkin'? Well, it is not your average DDR-esk game, that's for sure! You see, when this game started to make it's rounds around YouTube, I got a lot of requests to cover it. So I started researching. Theorists, this game is FULL of lore... and it gets WEIRD! Seriously, you will have to watch to believe it.
Today is the day, Theorists! The day that I, once and for all, prove that Ash's Pikachu is WEAK! That's right! There is no Level 100 here. Throughout the anime, Pikachu has proved to not be as strong of a contender as we were led to believe. Let's get into the evidence!
Welcome back to MatPat has too many FNAF theories, that he needs to put multiple in an episode! Today we are going to cover 3 more short Five Nights At Freddy's theories, focusing mainly on the new books. From more information on the ever important Cassidy, to William Afton's time travel shenanigans, there is a LOT to cover! Let's dive into this time traveling ball pit, shall we?
We've talked about how mobile games are weird in a previous episode. Well, this is a game that proves it. Welcome to the disturbing world of Lily's Garden! A place where our titular heroine is up to more than just tending to some plants. This game is DARK! Which means, of course, that I needed to cover it. It is time to untangle the mystery of Lily's Garden.
Back in 2013, a RPG Maker game was released called Kanye Quest 3030. AS far as we know, this was not an official game from Kanye West and his team, but it did include his digital likeness. Why am I bringing up this game? Theorists, I think there is a dark secret hiding within it. An ARG with some... less than pure intentions. It is time to unravel the mystery that was Kanye Quest 3030.
Theorists, in our last episode we talked about the cult hiding inside a video game. Today we are taking that one step further. I got the chance to talk to the person behind Ascension. This goes deeper than Kanye Quest 3030. Will you follow me down this rabbit hole?
We need to talk about the FNAF franchise. This is a franchise that has meant so much, not just to me and the channel but to the entire community that formed around it. There is a lot to cover and I hope you'll take the time to watch to get my point of view on everything that has happened recently.
Theorists, the lore of Friday Night Funkin is COMPLICATED and it' goal seems to be to see just HOW complicated it can get! That makes my job quite the challenge. With the Week 7 addition of Tank Man, it catapulted a theory to the forefront of my mind. WHO will be the next challenger? Theorists, I think I've NAILED IT! Sit back and let me show you how I KNOW the next challenger up to the mic is Henry Stickmin.
Mario and Sonic are classic competitors. When you put them in the Olympic setting, though, it feels pretty obvious who would come out on top right? Wrong! I know, I know. You think a plumber like Mario would automatically lose but that's not true! The Olympics have had some WEIRD events. Events that may just put Mario on top!
When Team Salvato announced there Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, my theory brain started preparing. I knew this new DLC-esk game would have SOMETHING hiding in it and, oh boy, was I right. I previously theorized about another game being hinted at in Yuri's novel when of the original game. Now, I wasn't wrong, but I had apparently only scratched the SURFACE of what was going on with the strange thing called Project Libitina. Theorists, we are ALL a part of this game!
Theorists, it is time we finish what we started. Last episode, I started a deep dive into the secret organization running the DDLC simulations. Today, I want to talk about what is happening in the other simulation with Project Libitina. Team Salvation is planning something monstrous and no one, not even Monika, is ready for it. It's time to open our third eye to a whole NEW Monika... Marla.
Ever notice how Epic Games is slowly taking over the entertainment industry? I'm not just talking about Disney IP and Ariana Grande showing up in Fortnite. I mean how Epic Games has tricked us into thinking it is ONLY a gaming company when really, the well goes much, MUCH deeper! Theorists, we have been SLEEPING on Epic Games' master plan!
Welcome back to our deep dive into the lore and history of Minecraft. Today, we are going all the way to the end...er. The Ender Dragon. We are talking about the Ender Dragon. Have you ever wondered how or why it is there? Why do we have to hunt it to win? Well, it's a lot more of a tragic story than you would guess. Or maybe you've watched the rest of our Minecraft Lost History series and you KNOW it is going to be sad. Theorists, we need to SAVE the Ender Dragon!
I was called out to see if I could find the lore in PowerWash Simulator by the Theorist community and Markiplier himself! Well, wish granted! PowerWash Simulator has layers, and I'm not only talking about the dirt and grime you are washing away. This game is DARK! Today I am loading my PowerWash with clues and secrets! You'll have to wash - I mean WATCH to find out more!
Who is Bob? This weird eyed mod has seemingly taken over the Friday Night Funkin corner of the internet. So yes, we are doing a theory on a mod of a game. Today I wAnt to prove there is more to the FNF Bob Mod than meets the eye. There is a larger game at play here… and I don’t mean a rap battle.
Can YOU name the most popular video game in the world? Go ahead and leave your guess in the comments before watching this video. No cheating! Now, what made you choose that game? Was it that your favorite gamers are playing it on YouTube and Twitch? Or is it your favorite game? Theorists, it's time to talk about the silent giants in gaming. Just press play!
It's time for another 3 New FNAF Theories video, where I cram a bunch of new theories too short for their own video into one! From the books, to new information on FNAF Security Breach, and more - it is all here! This time we are focusing on the simple, easy task of figuring out the FNAF timeline. Get ready to throw it all out the window... again!
If you know Wilbur Soot, then you likely know about his infamously unsolvable ARG. For those NOT in the know, it's time to catch up. Now, this video may seem a little late, but this was indeed a hard one to solve. Yet, I think I did just that. Theorists, we are about to break down this titan of an ARG piece by piece to show you how I SOLVED the Editor Wilbur Soot ARG.
You read the title right. Nurse Joy is a POKEMON and I have the proof! We are going old school Game Theory with this episode and by the end, you will be asking Nintendo why you can't catch yourself a Nurse Joy in Diamond and Pearl! Let's go!
Theorists, I may be in DANGER! Or well, at least a Minecraft version of me may be. If you haven't caught up on the Hermitcraft SMP, you may have missed a BIG reveal. Today, I am going to catch you up and explain how and WHY I, MatPat, may be the key to it all! This is a doozy, so strap in!
Theorists, mobile games are at it again! First we covered the weird ads of the genre, then took a deep dive into Lily's Garden. Now, it looks like Merge Mansion is trying to come for the crown of "weirdest game lore". What's going on in this weird game? And what is up with Granny? Let's dive in!
What would you do if you were trapped in a toy factory and the toys came to life? I'm not talking in a fun Toy Story way, I mean in a Five Nights At Freddy's you are trapped and they want to END you kind of way. This is Poppy Playtime and I think there is a lot of lore hiding in the depths of this toy nightmare. Today I'm going to explain how I think Poppy may NOT be our big bad and what may still be lurking in the shadows.
Well Theorists, it's finally happened. I'm doing a theory on Subnautica. This is something I've gotten messages about for YEARS and it was only a matter of time before it reached the top of my to-do list. So, I'm going to RUIN this game for all of you environmental hopefuls out there who have played through and thought you saved the day... because you DIDN'T!
We're digging into a world of amusement parks, trapped children, and creepy animatronics. No not FNAF. Brawl Stars. This mobile game has a full blown ARG associated with the mysterious on goings of a seemingly innocent amusement park.
FNAF Security Breach is nearly upon us! Before it arrives, I want to see if I can predict all of the twists and turns and, most of all, the ending. Today I will tell you about the future of FNAF, the end of Afton, and the rise of a certain, pigtailed animatronic. Prepare yourselves, Theorists!
Have you ever wondered why or how the monsters of Resident Evil 4 are so SMART? It makes them more powerful than ever. Now we know it all comes from a parasite but WHY does that work? Today I aim to find that out and to know if this could ever happen in REAL LIFE!
Welcome back to our series about the secret lore of Minecraft. Today we are unlocking the history of Netherite and the Piglins. What is their connection? Where did Netherite come from? That and more in today's episode!
Welcome back to the special corner of Game Theory reserved for the cute games that have a deadly darkness hiding just under the surface. Today, we are talking about Andy's Apple Farm. I played this over on GTLive and knew I had to make a theory. There is some creepy stuff hiding in this game. Get your flashlights ready Loyal Theorists, this is about to get DARK!
Welcome to the future, Theorists! Today we are talking about Warframe, the free to play adventure game where you battle for control over the solar system and the remains of society. Their newest update, The New War, introduced a brand new threat in the Sentients. How do you fight them? By controlling Warframes, a man meets machine weapon, that is at the focus of our theory today. Could a Warframe exist IRL and is that the future of humanity?
Listen, I would never tell you not to play the game if your LIFE wasn't at stake. You see Theorists, Inscryption is a game within a game and you are playing for more than just trophies. What lies beneath it's simple card game exterior? You'll have to watch to find out.
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!
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...
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Friends, today we’re diving BACK into the world of Genshin Impact. A new update is releasing and along with it comes an entirely new element being added to the game called Dendro. This brings along with it some fascinating scientific discoveries that actually hold up in the real world! So settle in and get ready for a SHOCKING episode.
Loyal Theorists, today we’re diving into Choo Choo Charles, one of the year's most popular indie horror games. Unsurprisingly, there is a TON going on underneath the surface here and Charles has done a great job of sprinkling LORE all throughout the game. I’m here today to present said lore to you… and maybe make a few train puns along the way. So ALL ABOARD the TheoryTrain!!
Friends, today I’m calling an EMERGENCY MEETING to answer one of life's most important questions: Is Red SUS?! I know we’ve all pondered these questions as we’ve played round after round of Among Us and no one could come to a definitive answer, but today I will! I’m here to prove once and for all that red is the most sus color in Among Us!
Friends, as fans of Pokemon know, the journeys of Ash and Pikachu will shortly be coming to an end. After about 25 years of following them, the torch is being passed on to Riko and Roy, our new protagonists for the Pokemon Anime. HOWEVER… we all know with new protagonists comes the speculation as to how they’re related to the OLD protagonists, and loyal theorists, I think we’ve got this one figured out. MatPat uses “Settle in and Theorize with me!” and it is HIGHLY EFFECTIVE!
Friends, today we’re taking a dive into the dark world of Doors. One of Roblox's most successful horror games, and boy is it RIPE for the picking. There's lore being seeded here that I think will pay off big time for the HOTEL + Update. So come on in and remember, no matter what you do… DON’T open the door.
Friends, today we’re running headfirst into the world of Sonic! It’s been a while since we talked about everyone's favorite blue speed demon but today there is a good reason. The lore from the new Sonic Frontiers game has everyone up in arms, and so we’re here today to figure out the TRUTH behind the Sonic Lore!
Theorists, today is the day! Today we begin unveiling the FNAF timeline that we’ve been working so hard to get done! This is only the first part of what will be multiple episodes but we’ve worked so hard and feel REALLY good about what we’ve got. So today we’re going WAY back before anything we know about the FNAF games. So get yourselves ready for this, because there are some things in here that will change EVERYTHING!
Friends, today I’m back with part 2 of our FNAF timeline, what we’re dubbing “The Afton Era”. This spans most of what we see in the games. I’m excited to finally be diving into the games after spending the last episode having to do a lot of extrapolating from outside sources. You all are going to want to STRAP IN for this one, cause it’s gonna get CRAZY
Loyal Theorists, today we’re BACK with a follow up to our Roblox Doors theory! The Doors developers dropped the BIG Hotel+ update on us RIGHT after our previous theory came out and we played it with our friends on GTLive. But now there's a lot here to confirm what we talked about previously, so today we wanted to take a closer look at one specific character and the role he plays in this universe! So settle in and make sure to keep that door CLOSED!
Loyal Theorists, today is the day we FINALLY take a look at the infamous Tom Nook. The Animal Crossing SCAMMER who overcharges you for EVERYTHING… or does he? Is Tom Nook ACTUALLY A Crook? Well, that's what we’re here to find out today, so you better keep the receipt, because you might have just been scammed.
Loyal Theorists, today we return with part 3 of our FNAF Ultimate Timeline! After covering the rise of William Afton and his descent into madness a few weeks ago today we're moving forward a bit in the timeline, talking about Sister Location to FNAF 6. There is SO much happening in this "Modern Era" of FNAF and I can't wait to share it all with you! So bust out the EXOTIC Butters and settle in!
Loyal Theorists, today we discuss one of the year's most important games. One that FUNDAMENTALLY changed my life, and I know it will change yours… Trombone Champ. The seemingly silly and light rhythm-based game where you wield the MIGHTY trombone and play along to some non-copyright music ACTUALLY is hiding something MUCH darker under the surface. So GRILL up those hot dogs and settle in fellow tromboners, we have MUCH to discuss.
Friends, welcome to the FINAL part of our FNAF Timeline, t's been quite a ride putting this all together! Sure, there may still be some unanswered questions but I truly feel like this timeline solves a lot of questions that we've had for a long time and honestly poses some really interesting new ones. I'm so excited to see where we go next with this franchise and you all know I'll be right here with you pulling my hair out trying to make sense of it! Thank you all for theorizing alongside me!
Friends, today we're putting DRAGONS to the test! Dragons are everyone's favorite mythological creature, from the FIRE breathing to the incredibly intimidating stature, dragons have been the gold standard for most OP sidekicks in a TON of games... but is that actually true? Could they 1v1 a GIANT BEAR? Or A HYDRA? Are dragons really as strong as we think they are? Stick around today to find out!
My fellow theorists, today we’re answering a question you’ve all been asking yourselves EVERY day! Which President would be the BEST gamer? After seeing all these AI videos of the Presidents gaming together it got me thinking.. Would Joe Biden be able to carry his team CS:GO? Would Donald Trump be an S Tier ADC in League Of Legends? These are the important questions that we are here to answer for you! So strap in and cast your votes for who you think is the most EPIC gamer!
Loyal Theorists, today I'm diving BACK into the world of Merge Mansion. Grandma thought she could pull the wool over my eyes but she was sorely mistaken! Our last episodes on Merge Mansion painted Grandma as a cold-blooded killer but with a new update to the game and some new ads being released... I think there is A LOT more here than we initially thought. So grab yourself a healthy slice of pie and settle in.
Friends, today we're diving into the world of Welcome Home! This art collection has been making the rounds recently for how well put together and impressive it is! However, what got me interested is the LORE! This website dedicated to a lost puppet show that supposably aired on TV is hiding SO much more than it seems. So settle in neighbor, and welcome HOME.
Friends, today we're FINALLY doing our theory on Amamda The Adventurer, the full game! We've covered Amanda before but it was WAY back in the demo phase. Now that the FULL game is out there is SO much more to theorize about. Everything from Wooly, to Sam Colton to Hamelin, it ALL needs to be solved... and I know JUST the guy to do it!
Friends, today is STORYTIME! I recently found myself signed up to golf in a PGA Tournament event, which sounds really cool! Except I had NEVER golfed before in my life. I had the choice of backing out and saving myself some embarrassment or leaning into life, and being uncomfortable. I chose the latter, and man am I so proud that I did! So throw those golf carts in park and settle in for my tale of pure embarrassment!
Friends today we're taking a look at one of my all-time FAVORITE series... Assassins Creed. These games had me hooked from the very beginning and with news of a new release promising to go back to those roots, I just can't wait to talk about it. Something always bothered me about these games though, Eagle Vision. The sense that lets you see enemies through walls and track them, what is it? And it is really possible? Well, strap in Loyal Theorists, because I've got your answer!
Loyal Theorists, today I'm tackling one of the most recent FNAF BOMBSHELLS. The recent reveals of The Mimic, The Storyteller, and GGY have set the FNAF community ablaze. What does all this mean? You mean MatPat was RIGHT when he kept saying that the books were important? How does this all tie into Ruin and the larger FNAF story? Well, I'm here to answer all of those questions for you friends. So sit down in front of the HUGE white tiger animatronic... because it's time for a STORY!
Friends, today I'm doing the IMPOSSIBLE, I'm breaking down the Garten Of BanBan LORE. Since this game's release, it's been polarizing, to say the least, but the Euphoric Brothers are starting to pick up some steam with the past few chapters of this game. They've even left us some good ole' juicy LORE to piece together and I plan to do just that. So protect those pancreases, because it's BanBan time.
It’s PIZZA Time, Loyal Theorist! Specifically, Pizza Tower time. Peppino Spaghetti is running around trying to save his Pizza business from a giant flying pizza head! Sure, it’s a small plot for a WarioLand-esque style game, but we promise that the LORE goes deep with Pizza heads, crazy animatronics, and evil clones! Let’s dive into this CLASSIC Game Theory where the hero may have been the villain this whole time.
Hey, WATCH IT! I’m theorizing here! Oops, sorry, Loyal Theorist… just slipped back into my New York accent. And just like every other proud New Yorker, I’ve fought about which of the five NYC boroughs is the BEST. But today we’re bumping up the stakes by asking which borough is the best… during a complete lock down APOCALYPSE?! Well, let’s find out!
Friends, welcome back to the world of Roblox... more specifically, Rainbow Friends. Rainbow Friends just had a chapter 2 added to extend the story, add all new kinds of "friends" and most importantly add some new LORE! We all know, where there be lore, there also be MatPat. So whip out those cardboard boxes and settle in!
Friends, today we're covering one of the most HIGHLY requested games of all time... Just Dance! I had NO idea this game had actual lore in it, but man was I wrong! This thing is FULL of sweet sweet lore, and I'm here today to break it down. So fasten those protective safety straps, and let's DANCE!
Today we're talking about Minecraft Legends, the newest release from Mojang, and some of the sweet juicy lore we've found so far! There's So much in this game that we've put together 3 Minecraft Legends theories for you to ponder today. So whip out those pickaxes and let's get to work!
Friends, Ruin is finally here! The game we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived and you know I just HAD to get one more theory in before it proves me totally wrong! After finally catching up on all of the graphic novels, books, short stories, epilogs, and EVERYTHING else this franchise has to offer, I’ve got one final prediction about where the future of Five Nights At Freddy's is heading. So ALT + F4 out of everything else and settle in for a nice little pre-ruin appetizer.
Friends, today we're taking another look at Ranboo and Generation Loss. We talked about this a while ago but since then there have been some MAJOR developments. From hour long livestreams to new tapes released on the channel. There's a lot to discuss here and I think I've got it all figured out!
Loyal Theorists, welcome to the neighborhood! Today we're taking a look at the sesame street rejects over on My Friendly Neighborhood! I've been waiting for this game since I first played the demo and FINALLY it's here! As with any good horror game, this game comes packed with LORE, so let's figure this thing out together!
Friends, Since Five Nights At Freddy's Ruin came out there have been SO many unanswered questions within the community! Which Security Breach ending is canon? Is that OUR Fredy? What really happened to Cassie? I'm here today with all of those answers and MORE! So get those VANNY masks on so we can all see the TRUTH together!
Friends, I am SO excited to be taking another look into Welcome Home! This project was incredible last we took a look through, and after a HUGE update to the website I can't wait to get in there and dig around and see what we can find! From incredible artwork, intricate website design, and best of all... hidden LORE Welcome Home has the best of ALL worlds! So lets dive in, shall we neighbor?
Loyal Theorists, welcome back to the never-ending grind that is Five Nights at Freddy's! Today we’re back exploring more of the questions that were left unanswered from Ruin. Questions about Cassie, The Mimic, and surprise guest star… Glamrock Bonnie. So settle in friends, because this one is gonna be good!
Friends, today we're taking another look at Poppy Playtime Chapter 3. With the recent release of a new trailer the theorist community has been set ablaze wondering who this new monster is! There are SO many new questions being raised with this new trailer and I think I might have some of the answers here... so throw on those gas masks and whatever you do DON'T fall asleep!
Friends, welcome back to the neighborhood! Last we left off we were going through the Welcome Home website trying to see what we could find from this new update, and boy is there a lot. However, I believe what we’re talking about today is the KEY to all of this, and explains most of what’s going on in this world. So take a seat neighbor, and let’s watch together!
Friends, welcome back to Game Of The Year... Garten of Banban! This game releases new chapters at LIGHTNING speed but we noticed something odd at the end of chapter 4... they skipped chapter 5! They're advertising Chapter 6 already, where is Chapter 5? What happened to it and why are we skipping it? Buckle up friends because the answer is a good one!
Friends, today we're floating our way back into the world of Pokemon! These companions come in ALL shapes and sizes but one specific Pokemon has got my theorist senses tingling! That is Wailord, the HUGE whale Pokemon. Debate around him has raged for a while on whether or not he is actually lighter than air. I know, sounds crazy for a humongous whale Pokemon, but when you take a closer look... it's not really all that crazy.
Friends, Sega has been LYING to you! You know the rings that Sonic picks up and collects so intensely? Have you ever wondered what those are made out of, I think we all would assume their gold right? That they're valuable and worthwhile, otherwise why would he be collecting them. Well buckle up friends because we're gonna figure it out today!
Friends, today we need to talk about FNAF. I know that seems like the norm around here but today is a bit different. Things in the Five Nights at Freddy's community have been a bit hostile of late, it's hard to present an opinion, or a theory, without being attacked pretty heavily, and it's not just me thats feeling this. So let's talk about that because I think I know why this is happening.
Playing Tears of The Kingdom got me all worked up and in a Link mood, right after that I saw The Legend of Zelda movie announcement and lost my mind. The Zelda games have always been a favorite of mine, inspiring some CLASSIC theories about Ocarina of Time and solving the true timeline. We're back today talking about our favorite little green-suited man... Link. This wouldn't be Game Theory if we didn't ask the age-old question... is Link ACTUALLY a hero? Buckle in friends, this one might just change everything.
With the recent release of the Smiling Critters VHS tape and Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 right around the corner, I figured it was good to get everyone on the same page about the timeline of events. From the creation of the Poppy doll to the institution of the Bigger Bodies initiative and the events of the games we've got everything in order for you to go right into Chapter 3 with the most comprehensive understanding of the series possible!
Theorists, welcome to my State of the Union: YouTube and Digital Media Edition. From Twitch to TikTok, the face of online media is changing. I want to take a look at the evolving world of digital media, a world I am VERY invested in. Now that TikTok has surpassed YouTube in watchtime, we all have to evolve. What does that mean? Theorists, strap in!