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Game Theory

Game Theory
Five Nights At Freddy's
Minecraft
Poppy Playtime
Nintendo
FNAF
Youtube
Playtime Co.
William Afton
Secret Of the Mimic
Roblox
Amanda the Adventurer
Game Theory
Sonic the Hedgehog
Ancient Builders
Garten Of Banban
Undertale
Scott Cawthon
Elliot Ludwig
Deltarune
Tears Of the Kingdom

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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Latest Episodes

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…

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!

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?

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…

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Recent Guests

Lily Lovebraids
Fan favorite character introduced in Chapter 5, discussed as guest expert on the Lily transformation arc
Playtime Co. lore (character)
Episode: Why Did The Prototype Save Us? (Poppy Playtime)
Jacob Alpharat
Guest who uses Pikachu and a tailored team in the challenge
Personal channel / Pokémon challenges
Episode: Ash Ketchum SUCKS At Pokémon
Scott Cawthon
Creator of Five Nights at Freddy's
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Episode: FNAF, What’s ACTUALLY in the Box?
Snoop Dogg
Famous rapper and cultural icon
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Episode: This Game Will STEAL Your Soul!
Wilbur Soot
Popular YouTuber and musician known for creating intricate Alternate Reality Games (ARGs)
Episode: I Solved The Wilbur Soot ARG... And It Only Took 3 Years!
Tyler Ninja Blevins
Famous gamer and Twitch streamer
Mixer
Episode: The Ninja Mixer MISTAKE!
Sweaty Dave
A guest player joining MatPat for a Fortnite challenge
Episode: Do Video Games ACTUALLY Cause Violence?
D. Viadaris
Winner of Survivor 45 and co-host of On Fire, the official Survivor podcast
Survivor
Episode: The Murky History of Minecraft's Underwater Gods

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Tom
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17.4k ratings
  • Bad

    Just bad

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mememe me me 1234
    United States21 days ago
  • Ena/ to literally sans

    literally sans is mango basically the good one bc you called urself the evil one or like how does this work D:

    Do a theory ena and the dream bbq idc if they're not gonna see it :) also no drama this isn't reddit or twitter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ♡☆ShadowMilkyy☆♡
    United States21 days ago
  • Dandy’s world

    Pls do a theory on the mains insecurity’s and how it effects the lore of the game plus what toon of the week works with the lore

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connor 51 pros
    United States21 days ago
  • Amazing

    Love Film and Game theory but could we please get another fnaf timeline or poppyplaytime?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H. McDeez
    Australia22 days ago
  • WE KNOW WHERE MIKE IS

    Spoilers For delta rune chapters three aka the

    “Mike” fight……….read at your own ralsei

    Ok so basically. I beat the mikes today and wonderd can we actually find the real mike in the chapters that we have aka 1-5. And Safari so kindly sent me to my friends that I do not know at redit. And one particular point was that we know who mike is. If you go to Kris’s room and go to asreals desk there is a mike…. Rafome…

    A microphone. With the description of,

    “There’s a USB Microphone here. You remember i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaspyStoat8025
    United States22 days ago

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Audiences appreciate the host's structured approach and willingness to explore a broad range of games and theories, from indie titles to major franchises.
Listeners praise the show for deep lore analysis and thoughtful breakdowns, with a strong sense of community around theories.
The show's mix of science, math, and game lore attracts a curious, analytic audience that enjoys cross-disciplinary discussions.

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I Solved The Wilbur Soot ARG... And It Only Took 3 Years!
Q: Can you summarize what the core secret of the ARG might be?
It revolves around a traumatic incident linked to a mysterious girl and the chaotic relationship between Wilbur and Kai.
I Solved The Wilbur Soot ARG... And It Only Took 3 Years!
Q: What motivated you to try to solve the ARG created by Wilbur Soot?
I was intrigued by the fact that it was unsolved and wanted to uncover the complexity behind it, especially after reaching out to Wilbur himself.

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A cerebral, theory-driven show that dissects real-world science, math, and lore found in video games. Across episodes, listeners get rigorous analyses of game systems, in-depth lore dissections, and discussions of ARGs, industry history, and cross-media storytelling. The host leans into structured breakdowns, guest perspectives, and practical takeaways for fans and professionals. A standout is the consistent blend of rigorous thinking with accessible storytelling, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how games intersect with science, culture, and narrative design.

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1. Lily Lovebraids
2. Jacob Alpharat
3. Scott Cawthon
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5. Wilbur Soot
6. Tyler Ninja Blevins
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8. D. Viadaris

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