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Game Theory

★ 5.5/10•2011•Comedy•Talk
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Matthew Patrick delves into common questions about video game stories and tropes and develops theories to explain them.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 18, 2011

Episodes

E17m

Is Chrono Trigger's Time Travel Accurate?

This inaugural episode looks at what, if anything, the RPG masterpiece Chrono Trigger can teach us about the science of time travel.

Apr 18, 2011

E28m

Super Mario Pipe Dreams

Take the plunge into the sewers with Mario as we cover everything from alligators under New York to albino pot in this second episode of Game Theory.

Apr 25, 2011

E39m

Illusion of Gaia, World Wonders

We're looking at ancient cultures, mysterious landmarks, and beautiful women as we save the world in ILLUSION OF GAIA.

May 8, 2011

E48m

Mortal Kombat, Fatalities IRL

Can you rip out a human heart? Be poisoned with a kiss? Frozen and shattered? Find out as we explore the cute and cuddly world of MORTAL KOMBAT.

May 12, 2011

E58m

The Science of Sonic the Hedgehog

Matpat finds the real life equivalents of Sonic the Hedgehog characters.

May 23, 2011

E67m

Frogger, Australian for Games

Fry it, stuff it, put it on your wall--I'm on a cross-country trip thinking about roadkill and Frogger. But what secrets could this Atari and arcade classic hold? Find out on Game Theory.

Jun 6, 2011

E77m

Batman: Arkham Asylum, Diagnosing Arkham

We're putting Joker, Poison Ivy, and the rest of Arkham's criminals on the Freudian couch to diagnose their mental disorders. But are they really crazy or better off in jail? Find out this week on Game Theory.

Jun 14, 2011

E87m

Kirby's Epic Yarn, Yarn Bombing

This week we unravel the truth about Kirby's Epic Yarn and its role in an up-and-coming counterculture war.

Jun 20, 2011

E910m

Duke Nukem, 80S Action Star

Pull out your AK-47 and rip off your shirt 'cause we're diving headfirst into 80s action flicks to discover the roots of Duke Nukem and the reasons why the character "doesn't really work in 2011."

Jun 28, 2011

E108m

Viewers' Choice, Cyborgs, Fatalities, and the Riddler

Your voices have been heard. As thanks for supporting the show, we're looking at topics you've requested and submitted from the first nine episodes.

Jul 6, 2011

E119m

Adventure Island, a Philippines Vacation

Deadly octopi, spitting snakes, bizarre fruit, and a war America has kept buried in its past all factor in this week as we pinpoint Hudson's ADVENTURE ISLAND.

Jul 12, 2011

E128m

Halo, Power Armor in Real Life

Now you're playing with power...armor. Science isn't too far behind Master Chief's tech, but it'll cost you a couple thousand bucks. Find out all about it this week on Game Theory.

Jul 28, 2011

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