Game Theory

Game Theory

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

Episodes

November 13, 2025 13 mins

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…

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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 Tom as he wants to explore the history of the genre and if there's anything we can do to save it…

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October 30, 2025 15 mins

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…

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October 23, 2025 19 mins

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 today’s episode, to explore how Hornet ties into the deeper lore of this game and figuring out where things could go in the future!

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October 16, 2025 23 mins

Was I WRONG about FNAF Secret of the Mimic? Game Theory Host Tom spent months going over tiny details, analysing everything frame by frame trying to solve this game, but he wasn’t alone. There were two other theorists who brought their own solutions! Are they right or was he wrong? Let’s find out in today’s episode!

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October 9, 2025 17 mins

How DEADLY is Donkey Kong’s punch? It’s one of his most iconic moves in Smash, and now he’s back in Donkey Kong Bananza and he’s stronger than ever. But, how strong is it REALLY? Join Game Theory Host Tom as he finds out the answer today!

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October 2, 2025 30 mins

What REALLY is Minecraft’s Suspicious Stew? In the game, it’s a mystery food that gives you one of several status conditions depending on the ingredients you put in. But…have you ever wondered what it would taste like in real life? Well in today’s episode, we’re going to find out with our special guests ‪SortedFood‬!

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September 25, 2025 21 mins

The Internet is DEAD…or at least, the internet we know today could be dead VERY soon...

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September 23, 2025 16 mins

There’s LORE in Peak?! This new multiplayer game has been popping up all over my homepage with these colourful characters climbing, falling, and just doing the craziest things! But, this game not only has a story of teamwork building (and betrayal) but it also has some of the craziest lore I’ve ever seen…

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September 18, 2025 30 mins

The Sonic Timeline is WRONG! Earlier this year, Sega released their official timeline of Sonic the Hedgehog and it’s… all over the place. Many important games are missing and some of the games are in COMPLETELY the wrong order! But don’t worry Sega, because today Game Theory Host Tom is here to fix it…

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September 16, 2025 17 mins

How is Mario Kart World even able to EXIST?! These biomes are WAY too close together and completely defy the laws of physics. In today’s episode, join Game Theory Host Tom as he applies real-life science to prove how Nintendo could be putting their beloved characters in harm’s way…

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September 11, 2025 24 mins

Join Game Theory Host Tom as he goes over games that are starting to use darker and twisted themes within their storytelling, instead of the classic mascot horror that we’re used to seeing. In today’s episode, he looks at WHY it’s happening, WHERE it’s going, and WHAT it means for the channel going forward.

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September 4, 2025 23 mins

Join Game Theory Host Tom as he gives YOU the keys to stopping the Mimic, which are…Sun and Moon? This game has given us SO much symbolism to these characters through mini-games, a lullaby, and even the OG costume. In today’s episode, I will be discussing Sun and Moon’s connection to the Mimic as well as how we can stop the Mimic for GOOD…

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September 2, 2025 21 mins

Now that we have a definitive backstory for the Mimic, we now have the answers we’ve been dying to understand for years. What is the Mimic’s goal? What is the deal with MXES? Why was the lore of Security Breach so confusing in the first place? Join Game Theory Host Tom as he plummets down into the depths of Murray's Costume Manor to discover the REAL Secret of the Mimic!

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August 28, 2025 25 mins

Secret of the Mimic is here and it changes EVERYTHING! Our understanding of the books, the timeline, and the characters we’ve come to know and love over the last 11 years may have crumbled right before our eyes. Join Game Theory Host Tom as he puts the pieces back together.

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August 26, 2025 15 mins

Can we still SAVE Amanda? Despite only having a demo for the 3rd installment, it tells us EVERYTHING about Amanda, her story of betrayal. Join Game Theory Host Tom as he tries to solve all the mystery behind this yet-to-be-released game!

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August 21, 2025 20 mins

The Legend of the Deltarune is a lie! Many of the characters we’ve fallen in love with actually play VERY different roles than we originally thought! And now it’s time to reveal the truth…the truth about our heroes, their greatest enemy, and the Legend of Deltarune itself! Join Game Theory Host Tom as he finds out the truth!

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Kindergarten 3 is here and as I was playing through the game on my own, I found myself drawn to Linda for a very specific reason. Seeing how she was used as a mode of transportation between the school yard and the secret lab made me wonder…how DO they fit in there? This question has been taunting me and in today’s episode I will be getting to the bottom of it!

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August 7, 2025 25 mins

In our last episode, Game Theory Host Tom began exploring what was TRULY happening in Act 2 of this mystery. Although the website seemed to have new clues that didn’t seem to lead anywhere, there was one more avenue for us to check…

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July 31, 2025 20 mins

The GiggleLand Game is finally here…well not exactly. After a long and complicated ARG, Game Theory Host Tom is excited to talk about a game that isn’t the game to help solve the game that isn’t a game yet.

And if that confused you, just you wait because the second act of the Giggleland ARG is possibly the MOST confusing one I’ve ever worked on, and I mean that in the BEST way.

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