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Game Theory

295 episodes

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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  1. How Deep is Poppy Playtime?!

    · 20 min

    How DEEP does Poppy Playtime actually go?! Every new chapter takes us further underground, but just how massive is Playtime Co.'s creepy toy factory? Today, Theorists, we're teaming up with TetraBitGaming to break open…

  2. Minecraft's NEW Dimension Changes EVERYTHING!

    · 14 min

    Minecraft just got a BRAND NEW dimension, Theorists, and it changes EVERYTHING we thought we knew about the lore! From the mysterious Sift to the terrifying origins of the Warden, Minecraft Dungeons 2 may have FINALLY…

  3. The ENTIRE Happy’s Humble Universe Explained!

    · 34 min

    Happy’s Humble Burger Farm is WAY bigger than we ever realized, Theorists! What looks like a creepy fast-food horror game is actually just one piece of a massive connected universe filled with mind control, secret…

  4. Julie’s DARK Secret! (Welcome Home)

    · 15 min

    Julie Joyful has been hiding a DARK secret, Theorists, and the latest Welcome Home update may have finally exposed it. We’re digging into Frank’s house to uncover what REALLY happened in Julie’s past… and why someone…

  5. 7 Years of Bendy Lore

    · 1 h 56 min

    Bendy and the Cage may be taking its sweet time getting here, but we’ve got PLENTY of ink to spill while we wait! Join us as we revisit EVERY Bendy Theory we’ve ever made, from our earliest predictions to the theories…

  6. I SOLVED Endacopia's Confusing Lore

    · 21 min

    Endacopia is FULL of monsters, twisted experiments, and some of the strangest lore we’ve ever encountered… but what if we’ve been looking for the villain in all the wrong places? Today, we’re stitching together…

  7. Eddie Dear Changes EVERYTHING! (Welcome Home)

    · 20 min

    We’ve been WRONG about Welcome Home this whole time! The latest update is packed with hidden messages and creepy new clues, but could the REAL secret behind Home change everything we thought we knew about the…

  8. The Secret to KILLING Verity! (Minecraft)

    · 15 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]

  9. Why You SUCK at Card Games…

    · 11 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!

  10. The Problem with Modern FNAF

    · 24 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,…

  11. The SICK Lore of Animal Hospital

    · 17 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…

  12. What IS Sans?!

    · 17 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…

  13. Why Did The Prototype Save Us? (Poppy Playtime)

    · 20 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…

  14. We Will NEVER Own Games Again…

    · 28 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?

  15. The TRUTH About Deltarune's Knight

    · 16 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…

  16. WHAT Are They?! (Among Us)

    · 19 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…

  17. How to WIN Meccha Chameleon

    · 15 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!

  18. Ash Ketchum SUCKS At Pokémon

    · 30 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…

  19. This Roblox Game is HELL On Earth (Mulberry County)

    · 15 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…

  20. The Lore in Dark Pals is DISTURBING

    · 16 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….

  21. WTF is Chica’s Secret Party?

    · 24 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…

  22. Roblox Forsaken’s Lore Just Got DEEPER

    · 20 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!

  23. There's Too Much Cheese?!

    · 13 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…

  24. 15th Anniversary Musical!

    · 23 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…

  25. Your Mind is BROKEN!

    · 19 min

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

  26. What Went WRONG With Mascot Horror

    · 20 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…

  27. Dandy's World LIED To You

    · 19 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…

  28. Mario CAN'T Feel Pain?

    · 16 min

    For YEARS we may have been fooled by the plumber in red's reaction to pain. Does he actually feel it, or was it all a ruse? Today we find out the true answer!

  29. The TRUE Identity of the Player

    · 20 min

    One of the last remaining questions of Poppy Playtime is WHO are we playing as?! Join Game Theory host Tom as he finds out today!

  30. The TWISTED Lore of Reanimal

    · 16 min

    In today’s episode, Tom 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…

  31. The Prototype is Their SAVIOR

    · 19 min

    We FINALLY know who the Prototype is but… what are his TRUE intentions? What is he really hiding from us? Game Theory host Tom is on the case!

  32. The Console War is OVER

    · 21 min

    The Steam Machine is rumored to finally drop THIS year! Will the Steam Machine actually beat some of our heavy hitters like PlayStation and Xbox?

  33. The TRUE Ending of Fallout

    · 22 min

    Does the Fallout TV 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!

  34. This IS Poppy's Story

    · 35 min

    Since Poppy Playtime burst onto the scene back in 2021, we’ve been working hard trying to figure out the lore of this game. With Chapter 5 finally being here, I figured it would be useful to put all of it into one…

  35. Is Hytale the Next Minecraft?!

    · 14 min

    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 Game Theory host Tom is here for ALL the lore.

  36. What if THIS Minecraft Mob Existed?

    · 15 min

    If just ONE of these votes turned out differently, it wouldn't have just affected that yearly update. It would’ve changed EVERYTHING…

  37. The Prototype Is Poppy?

    · 19 min

    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…

  38. Did the FNAF 2 Movie FINALLY Solve the Timeline?

    · 20 min

    Did the FNAF 2 Movie actually help to solve the game’s timeline? There’s SO much to unpack with this film and I think it actually helps to solve parts of the timeline for good…

  39. Frank is Losing His Mind…

    · 22 min

    Did Welcome Home get rid of Frank?! This new update is all focused around Frank and exposing his deepest darkest fears. Unfortunately, his fate may actually be worse than everyone else…

  40. Game Theory: The COMPLETE Lore of Secret of the Mimic

    · 2 h 07 min

    2025 was a BIG year for FNAF and with the release of Secret of the Mimic, there was a LOT to discuss. We all know how complicated FNAF can be, it’s hard to keep track of all the theories at the best of times. So, I…

  41. Game Theory: Oops, Powerwash Simulator 2 Accidentally Ended the World!

    · 17 min

    PowerWash Simulator 2 is actually simulating the END of the world. Although powerwashing may look like a harmless and strangely satisfying activity, our little water gun holds the key to our entire planet's destruction…

  42. FNAF, What’s ACTUALLY in the Box?

    · 22 min

    What was REALLY in the FNAF 4 Box? It’s a question that has plagued the FNAF community for YEARS since it first appeared in FNAF 4. Last year, Scott finally gave us an answer that didn't really sit well with many fans…

  43. What Everyone Missed About Amanda 3

    · 21 min

    The final chapter of Amanda the Adventurer just released and has everyone…a bit confused. There’s still SO many unanswered questions about the franchise and mysteries left to solve. Which of our theories were actually…

  44. Your FNAF Theories, SOLVED!

    · 22 min

    As always, there are still a TON of questions that need to be answered with this franchise. Who caused the Bite of 83? Why does Monty hate Bonnie? And what does David Afton’s facorite show have to do with the Mimic?…

  45. The FINAL Mystery of Poppy Playtime Solved! (Chapter 5)

    · 20 min

    Poppy’s Chapter 5 teaser is FINALLY here and there’s many mysteries that it holds for the upcoming chapter. However, I think it can all be solved thanks to…Fortnite? We have MUCH to discuss in today’s episode…

  46. This Pokemon World is DOOMED

    · 18 min

    The brand new city in Pokémon ZA is a DANGER to society. The city cares more about its Pokémon than its residents and we’re exposing it ALL in today’s episode…

  47. The LORE of the Minecraft Copper Golem

    · 13 min

    The Copper Golem is BACK and it holds another important piece of Minecraft's lore puzzle. They aren’t just cute little organisers, they were actually designed for a bigger purpose…

  48. Let's Plays are Dead...But Why?

    · 20 min

    Are “Let’s Play’s” actually OVER? A format that once DEFINED YouTube in the mid 2010s has now become less relevant and successful on the platform. How and WHY did this happen? In today’s episode, join Game Theory Host…

  49. Poké Balls Are KILLING Pokémon?!

    · 15 min

    Pokeballs are a DEATH TRAP! Join Game Theory host Tom as he explains how these cute little balls designed to capture our beloved Pokemon will be the last thing our little “friends” see before they DIE…

  50. Is Silksong ACTUALLY Too Hard?

    · 20 min

    After 8 and a half years of waiting, Hollow Knight: Silksong is FINALLY here! However, people feel that the game’s difficulty is WAY too hard and honestly…I have to agree. But, there’s Join Game Theory Host Tom in…

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