Game Theory
Season 16
Matthew Patrick delves into common questions about video game stories and tropes and develops theories to explain them.
Where to Watch Game Theory • Season 16
26 Episodes
- Did the FNAF 2 Movie FINALLY Solve the Timeline?E2
Did the FNAF 2 Movie FINALLY Solve the Timeline?Did the FNAF 2 Movie actually help to solve the game’s timeline? And wait…there’s TWO Mikes now? There’s SO much to unpack with this film and I think it actually helps to solve parts of the timeline for good… - The Prototype Is Poppy?E3
The Prototype Is Poppy?I have SOLVED who Poppy Playtime’s Prototype really is…for real this time! Mob released a few new teasers and I noticed one small detail that completely changed my understanding of this franchise's most mysterious character, Experiment 1006, the Prototype. So put on your trusty Grab Pack, theorists, because it’s time to launch ourselves into this theory! - What if THIS Minecraft Mob Existed?E4
What if THIS Minecraft Mob Existed?You know what I’ve been wondering…what if the Minecraft Mob Votes were different? How would it shape the current game and lore as we know it? If just ONE of these votes turned out differently, it wouldn't have just affected that yearly update. It would’ve changed EVERYTHING… - Is Hytale the Next Minecraft?!E5
Is Hytale the Next Minecraft?!Minecraft 2 is here, and it’s called Hytale! Well…it isn’t REALLY Minecraft 2 but it really does improve on a lot of things that Minecraft has lacked over the years. And…it’s also FULL of lore! Let’s see what pieces we can put together as we head through the portal to discover the lore of Hytale! - The TRUE Canon Ending of FalloutE6
The TRUE Canon Ending of FalloutThe Fallout TV show seems to have a few references to the upcoming Fallout 5 game, which has sparked a big question for me. Does this show actually give us the TRUE canon timeline of Fallout? It’s been a while since we’ve covered this franchise and I think this is the perfect time to dive back in! - This IS Poppy's Story (Poppy Playtime)E7
This IS Poppy's Story (Poppy Playtime)Since Poppy Playtime burst onto the scene back in 2021, we’ve been working hard trying to figure out the lore of this game. We’ve covered everything from Teasers, to ARGs, even the collaborations with other games. But with Chapter 5 on the horizon, I figured it would be useful to put all of it into one place so, here is our updated Poppy Playtime Timeline! - Minecraft’s SECRET to Eternal LifeE8
Minecraft’s SECRET to Eternal LifeMinecraft's new flower has the power to keep you alive…FOREVER. The Golden Dandelion is not just full of eternal life, it’s also PACKED with lore! In today’s episode, I will show you how this small update has BIG implications on Minecraft’s lore and what it means for the fate of the Ancient Builders… - The Console War is OVERE9
The Console War is OVERThe Steam Machine is rumored to finally drop THIS year! And it has me wondering…will this FINALLY put an end to the console wars? Will the Steam Machine actually beat some of our heavy hitters like PlayStation and Xbox? Let’s find out in today’s episode… - The TWISTED Lore of ReanimalE11
The TWISTED Lore of ReanimalWhat is the TRUE STORY of Reanimal? Since its release, fans have been speculating what the true lore of this cryptic game actually is. And in today’s episode, we will be putting all the clues together from the animals, to the ending, and diving into ALL the symbolism where the truth shall be revealed… - You Will NOT Survive?! (Arknights: Endfield)E12
You Will NOT Survive?! (Arknights: Endfield)Is it possible to settle on another planet or is space habitation doomed to fail? One game dared to answer that question, but does it have to science to back it up? Let’s find out in today’s episode if the world of Arknights: Endfield is DOOMED… - The TRUE Identity of the Player (Poppy Playtime)E13
The TRUE Identity of the Player (Poppy Playtime)One of the last remaining questions of Poppy Playtime is WHO are we playing as?! It’s a question we’ve had since day one of this franchise. As this series has come to a close, we’re running out of time and options to solve this lingering mystery. But, I think I have it figured out! So let’s take a look at our few remaining characters and solve this mystery once and for all! - Dandy's World LIED To YouE15
Dandy's World LIED To YouDandy’s World LIED to me! 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! - What Went WRONG With Mascot HorrorE17
What Went WRONG With Mascot HorrorWhere 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… - There's Too Much Cheese?! (Mouse P.I. For Hire)E19
There's Too Much Cheese?! (Mouse P.I. For Hire)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? In today’s episode, I will be reviewing the facts on this case to see just how much cheese is stinking up Mouse P.I.! - Roblox Forsaken’s Lore Just Got DEEPERE20
Roblox Forsaken’s Lore Just Got DEEPERRoblox 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! Just when I was about to give up, they hit us with new characters and updates that tell us more about the dark lore of this game. Join me as we dive deeper into the Lore of Forsaken! - You Weren't Meant to Find ThisE21
You Weren't Meant to Find ThisSo, we’ve done it again, it’s ANOTHER Theorist ARG! We had to do it in the most theorist way possible, and give you guys some really fun puzzles to solve with a special prize from us as another thank you for your support! For those of you who may have missed it entirely, don’t worry! In today’s video, I will walk you through what we did, the pitfalls we encountered, and most of all, celebrate you guys who put in all the time to solve this thing! - WTF is Chica’s Secret Party?E22
WTF is Chica’s Secret Party?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! - Is a Sword Better Than Magic?!E23
Is a Sword Better Than Magic?!Should you bring a Sword to a Magic Fight? Swords are a staple of the fantasy genre, but when you can just cast a spell and take out a bunch of enemies from a distance, would a sword actually be of any use? Let’s find out in today’s episode! - The Lore in Dark Pals is DISTURBINGE24
The Lore in Dark Pals is DISTURBINGDark Pals is FULL of lore and a BUNCH of questions to solve. a BUNCH of questions. 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…. - This Roblox Game is HELL On Earth (Mulberry County)E25
This Roblox Game is HELL On Earth (Mulberry County)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…