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Game Theory

Published by Game Theory

  • Leisure
  • Games

Join Game Theory host Tom as he breaks down the real-world science, math, and lore from ALL your favorite video games!

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10 chart placements

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  1. Number 3GamesAustralia
  2. Number 13LeisureAustralia
  3. Number 4GamesCanada
  4. Number 14LeisureCanada
  5. Number 9GamesUnited Kingdom
  6. Number 62LeisureUnited Kingdom
  7. Number 5GamesNorway
  8. Number 45LeisureNorway
  9. Number 5GamesUnited States
  10. Number 25LeisureUnited States

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Recent episodes

The latest episodes published to this podcast’s own RSS feed. Titles and descriptions are the publisher’s.

  1. The Secret to KILLING Verity! (Minecraft) from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Aug 31, 202615 min

    There is NO escape from Minecraft’s Verity mod… Or is there? [Verity’s theme song] Oh no, I’ve said too much [Verity Jumpscare]

  2. Why You SUCK at Card Games… from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Aug 28, 202610 min

    Most people SUCK at card games, but is there a way to guarantee a win every time? Well, in today’s episode we’re going to be breaking down the strategy so you can become the ultimate CCG player!

  3. The Problem with Modern FNAF from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Aug 27, 202624 min

    Does anyone know what’s going on with FNAF these days? I’ve been noticing a recent trend in the community lately where everyone seems to be going backwards. I’ve seen more theories on past games than anything recent, which I think says a LOT of the current state of this franchise and I want to unpack why this may be happening.

  4. The SICK Lore of Animal Hospital from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Aug 24, 202616 min

    Animal Hospital is a brand new Roblox management sim that appears cozy but quickly takes a DARK turn. As monsters are killing your patients, there is actually something much worse putting the entire hospital in danger…

  5. What IS Sans?! from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Aug 10, 202616 min

    MatPat was mocked for YEARS about his infamous “Sans is Ness” theory but…was he actually right?! Sans is back in the spotlight in Deltarune Chapter 5 and there’s a lot here that seems to imply that he may have been right all along…

  6. Why Did The Prototype Save Us? (Poppy Playtime) from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Aug 3, 202619 min

    I still have some many questions about Poppy Playtime and all of the answers seem to lead to…Lily Lovebraids. In today’s episode, we’ll be exploring what REALLY happened in Chapter 5 and what exactly the prototype is planning next!

  7. We Will NEVER Own Games Again… from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Jul 27, 202627 min

    Is this the END of physical gaming? Sony recently announced that they will be ending the production of physical games in 2028. How did we get here and what is the real reason it’s happening NOW?

  8. The TRUTH About Deltarune's Knight from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Jul 20, 202615 min

    Deltarune Chapter 5 reveals SO much more about the game, what happened before the game started, and how the fate of one character is worse than even I first realised…

  9. WHAT Are They?! (Among Us) from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Jul 14, 202618 min

    With the release of the Among Us TV show, there is ONE thing in this story that stood out to me and actually changes almost every theory we’ve made on this game. It appears that these crewmates may not be human?! And if so, then what ARE they? Let’s find out in today’s video!

  10. How to WIN Meccha Chameleon from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Jul 5, 202614 min

    I know how to WIN Meccha Chameleon! There’s a bunch of psychology that goes into a game like this, and I have all the tools you need to exploit your friends' brains all the way to victory!

  11. Ash Ketchum SUCKS At Pokémon from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Jun 23, 202630 min

    Ash Ketchum is actually not that smart and hasn’t really proven himself at all. Which makes me wonder… if the Gym Leaders hadn’t gone easy on him COULD Ash have actually beaten the Pokemon League? Today, we’re going to finally find out!

  12. This Roblox Game is HELL On Earth (Mulberry County) from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Jun 23, 202615 min

    Mulberry County is a new Roblox game that has a lot of people talking, but players can’t seem to figure out this one piece of the lore. What exactly are the Fallen Angels? I think I figured out the answer in today’s episode…

  13. The Lore in Dark Pals is DISTURBING from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Jun 12, 202616 min

    What happens to the children you drop off at school and what happens when those doors close? In today’s episode, we will be breaking down every hidden detail to uncover the real horror lurking in the facility….

  14. WTF is Chica’s Secret Party? from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    May 29, 202623 min

    What IS Chica’s Secret Party?! This mystery game appeared in the latest ultimate guide and has EVERYONE stumped and wondering where it even came from. So, I’ve asked a bunch of friends of mine to see if we can figure it out together and hopefully solve this mystery in today’s video!

  15. Roblox Forsaken’s Lore Just Got DEEPER from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    May 22, 202619 min

    Roblox Forsaken has returned with a new ARG and just like the survivors, the lore had me feeling trapped in a never ending cycle of torture!

  16. There's Too Much Cheese?! from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    May 15, 202613 min

    IGN seems to think there is TOO much cheese in Mouse P.I. and honestly…this made me wonder if this is truly the case. It’s one thing to FEEL like there’s a lot of cheese in this game, but if you do the MATH, do the numbers back you up?

  17. 15th Anniversary Musical! from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    May 9, 202622 min

    We are also doing a giveaway from now until May 18th where you can get some of these amazing items for free 👀 Check out this link to enter! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Ever wondered what a day in the life is like at Theorist? We’ve been theorising for fifteen years now, and now Matpat has handed that massive legacy over to us. Let’s meet the team that makes it all happen!

  18. Your Mind is BROKEN! from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    May 8, 202618 min

    In today’s episode, we will be breaking down every path and ending as we journey through the memories hiding in Subliminal…

  19. What Went WRONG With Mascot Horror from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    May 1, 202620 min

    Where did all the mascot horror go?! It feels like we’ve been covering less of it on the channel and there hasn’t really been anything new and original in a REALLY long time. So…what happened? Let’s take a journey down memory lane and figure out what happened to this once popular genre…

  20. Dandy's World LIED To You from Game Theory, opens in a new tab

    Apr 24, 202619 min

    Dandy’s World LIED! What appeared to me to be an apologetic toon trying to make amends for the mess he made was really a cover up for the deep pain and suffering he caused behind the scenes. And all of these new updates have shown us a LOT more about what’s really going on with the Toons in the Gardenview Center…and of course more LORE

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