The WORST episodes of Game Theory

Every episode of Game Theory ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Game Theory!

They say that knowledge is power. And Nintendo encourages you to “play with power.” So shouldn’t you be playing…with knowledge? Every week (usually Tuesdays), we separate the fact from the fiction in some of your favorite video games. Learn off-the-wall info while we look in-depth at the designer’s decisions for old, new, and forgotten gems. It’s Mythbusters for gamers!

Last Updated: 3/27/2024Network: YouTubeStatus: Continuing
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How Mario BEATS Sonic at The Olympics!
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#1 - How Mario BEATS Sonic at The Olympics!

Season 11 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/24/2021

Mario and Sonic are classic competitors. When you put them in the Olympic setting, though, it feels pretty obvious who would come out on top right? Wrong! I know, I know. You think a plumber like Mario would automatically lose but that's not true! The Olympics have had some WEIRD events. Events that may just put Mario on top!

You KILLED the Planet! (Subnautica)
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#2 - You KILLED the Planet! (Subnautica)

Season 11 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/7/2021

Well Theorists, it's finally happened. I'm doing a theory on Subnautica. This is something I've gotten messages about for YEARS and it was only a matter of time before it reached the top of my to-do list. So, I'm going to RUIN this game for all of you environmental hopefuls out there who have played through and thought you saved the day... because you DIDN'T!

The Bloody History of Poppy Playtime
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#3 - The Bloody History of Poppy Playtime

Season 11 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/30/2021

What would you do if you were trapped in a toy factory and the toys came to life? I'm not talking in a fun Toy Story way, I mean in a Five Nights At Freddy's you are trapped and they want to END you kind of way. This is Poppy Playtime and I think there is a lot of lore hiding in the depths of this toy nightmare. Today I'm going to explain how I think Poppy may NOT be our big bad and what may still be lurking in the shadows.

The Disturbing Lore of Merge Mansion
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#4 - The Disturbing Lore of Merge Mansion

Season 11 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/24/2021

Theorists, mobile games are at it again! First we covered the weird ads of the genre, then took a deep dive into Lily's Garden. Now, it looks like Merge Mansion is trying to come for the crown of "weirdest game lore". What's going on in this weird game? And what is up with Granny? Let's dive in!

Minecraft's DARKEST Timeline! (Hermitcraft SMP)
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#5 - Minecraft's DARKEST Timeline! (Hermitcraft SMP)

Season 11 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/17/2021

Theorists, I may be in DANGER! Or well, at least a Minecraft version of me may be. If you haven't caught up on the Hermitcraft SMP, you may have missed a BIG reveal. Today, I am going to catch you up and explain how and WHY I, MatPat, may be the key to it all! This is a doozy, so strap in!

Nurse Joy is a Pokemon!
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#6 - Nurse Joy is a Pokemon!

Season 11 - Episode 39 - Aired 10/10/2021

You read the title right. Nurse Joy is a POKEMON and I have the proof! We are going old school Game Theory with this episode and by the end, you will be asking Nintendo why you can't catch yourself a Nurse Joy in Diamond and Pearl! Let's go!

97% Of You CAN'T Name The Most Popular Video Game In The World!
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#7 - 97% Of You CAN'T Name The Most Popular Video Game In The World!

Season 11 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/11/2021

Can YOU name the most popular video game in the world? Go ahead and leave your guess in the comments before watching this video. No cheating! Now, what made you choose that game? Was it that your favorite gamers are playing it on YouTube and Twitch? Or is it your favorite game? Theorists, it's time to talk about the silent giants in gaming. Just press play!

FNF, The Bob Mod SOLVED! (Friday Night Funkin)
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#8 - FNF, The Bob Mod SOLVED! (Friday Night Funkin)

Season 11 - Episode 35 - Aired 9/4/2021

Who is Bob? This weird eyed mod has seemingly taken over the Friday Night Funkin corner of the internet. So yes, we are doing a theory on a mod of a game. Today I wAnt to prove there is more to the FNF Bob Mod than meets the eye. There is a larger game at play here… and I don’t mean a rap battle.

The Dirty Secrets of PowerWash Simulator
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#9 - The Dirty Secrets of PowerWash Simulator

Season 11 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/28/2021

I was called out to see if I could find the lore in PowerWash Simulator by the Theorist community and Markiplier himself! Well, wish granted! PowerWash Simulator has layers, and I'm not only talking about the dirt and grime you are washing away. This game is DARK! Today I am loading my PowerWash with clues and secrets! You'll have to wash - I mean WATCH to find out more!

Minecraft, Do NOT Kill The Ender Dragon!
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#10 - Minecraft, Do NOT Kill The Ender Dragon!

Season 11 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/21/2021

Welcome back to our deep dive into the lore and history of Minecraft. Today, we are going all the way to the end...er. The Ender Dragon. We are talking about the Ender Dragon. Have you ever wondered how or why it is there? Why do we have to hunt it to win? Well, it's a lot more of a tragic story than you would guess. Or maybe you've watched the rest of our Minecraft Lost History series and you KNOW it is going to be sad. Theorists, we need to SAVE the Ender Dragon!

Fortnite's SECRET Plan to Control Disney!
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#11 - Fortnite's SECRET Plan to Control Disney!

Season 11 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/14/2021

Ever notice how Epic Games is slowly taking over the entertainment industry? I'm not just talking about Disney IP and Ariana Grande showing up in Fortnite. I mean how Epic Games has tricked us into thinking it is ONLY a gaming company when really, the well goes much, MUCH deeper! Theorists, we have been SLEEPING on Epic Games' master plan!

Meet The NEW Monika! (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus)
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#12 - Meet The NEW Monika! (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus)

Season 11 - Episode 31 - Aired 8/8/2021

Theorists, it is time we finish what we started. Last episode, I started a deep dive into the secret organization running the DDLC simulations. Today, I want to talk about what is happening in the other simulation with Project Libitina. Team Salvation is planning something monstrous and no one, not even Monika, is ready for it. It's time to open our third eye to a whole NEW Monika... Marla.

Monika Has ESCAPED! (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus)
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#13 - Monika Has ESCAPED! (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus)

Season 11 - Episode 30 - Aired 8/3/2021

When Team Salvato announced there Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, my theory brain started preparing. I knew this new DLC-esk game would have SOMETHING hiding in it and, oh boy, was I right. I previously theorized about another game being hinted at in Yuri's novel when of the original game. Now, I wasn't wrong, but I had apparently only scratched the SURFACE of what was going on with the strange thing called Project Libitina. Theorists, we are ALL a part of this game!

The Dark Lore of Brawl Stars
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#14 - The Dark Lore of Brawl Stars

Season 11 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/14/2021

We're digging into a world of amusement parks, trapped children, and creepy animatronics. No not FNAF. Brawl Stars. This mobile game has a full blown ARG associated with the mysterious on goings of a seemingly innocent amusement park.

Friday Night Funkin Just BROKE Its Own Lore!
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#15 - Friday Night Funkin Just BROKE Its Own Lore!

Season 11 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/20/2021

Theorists, the lore of Friday Night Funkin is COMPLICATED and it' goal seems to be to see just HOW complicated it can get! That makes my job quite the challenge. With the Week 7 addition of Tank Man, it catapulted a theory to the forefront of my mind. WHO will be the next challenger? Theorists, I think I've NAILED IT! Sit back and let me show you how I KNOW the next challenger up to the mic is Henry Stickmin.

We Need To Talk About FNAF
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#16 - We Need To Talk About FNAF

Season 11 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/11/2021

We need to talk about the FNAF franchise. This is a franchise that has meant so much, not just to me and the channel but to the entire community that formed around it. There is a lot to cover and I hope you'll take the time to watch to get my point of view on everything that has happened recently.

The Real Face Behind The Cult (Kanye Quest 3030)
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#17 - The Real Face Behind The Cult (Kanye Quest 3030)

Season 11 - Episode 26 - Aired 7/3/2021

Theorists, in our last episode we talked about the cult hiding inside a video game. Today we are taking that one step further. I got the chance to talk to the person behind Ascension. This goes deeper than Kanye Quest 3030. Will you follow me down this rabbit hole?

Is This Game Hiding A Cult? (Kanye Quest 3030)
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#18 - Is This Game Hiding A Cult? (Kanye Quest 3030)

Season 11 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/26/2021

Back in 2013, a RPG Maker game was released called Kanye Quest 3030. AS far as we know, this was not an official game from Kanye West and his team, but it did include his digital likeness. Why am I bringing up this game? Theorists, I think there is a dark secret hiding within it. An ARG with some... less than pure intentions. It is time to unravel the mystery that was Kanye Quest 3030.

The Disturbing Lore Of Lily's Garden
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#19 - The Disturbing Lore Of Lily's Garden

Season 11 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/22/2021

We've talked about how mobile games are weird in a previous episode. Well, this is a game that proves it. Welcome to the disturbing world of Lily's Garden! A place where our titular heroine is up to more than just tending to some plants. This game is DARK! Which means, of course, that I needed to cover it. It is time to untangle the mystery of Lily's Garden.

FNAF, Return To The Pit (3 New FNAF Theories)
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#20 - FNAF, Return To The Pit (3 New FNAF Theories)

Season 11 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/12/2021

Welcome back to MatPat has too many FNAF theories, that he needs to put multiple in an episode! Today we are going to cover 3 more short Five Nights At Freddy's theories, focusing mainly on the new books. From more information on the ever important Cassidy, to William Afton's time travel shenanigans, there is a LOT to cover! Let's dive into this time traveling ball pit, shall we?

You're WRONG About Ash's Pikachu! (Pokemon)
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#21 - You're WRONG About Ash's Pikachu! (Pokemon)

Season 11 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/6/2021

Today is the day, Theorists! The day that I, once and for all, prove that Ash's Pikachu is WEAK! That's right! There is no Level 100 here. Throughout the anime, Pikachu has proved to not be as strong of a contender as we were led to believe. Let's get into the evidence!

The Secret Lore of Friday Night Funkin'...
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#22 - The Secret Lore of Friday Night Funkin'...

Season 11 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/29/2021

What is Friday Night Funkin'? Well, it is not your average DDR-esk game, that's for sure! You see, when this game started to make it's rounds around YouTube, I got a lot of requests to cover it. So I started researching. Theorists, this game is FULL of lore... and it gets WEIRD! Seriously, you will have to watch to believe it.

What Level is Ash's Pikachu? (Pokemon)
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#23 - What Level is Ash's Pikachu? (Pokemon)

Season 11 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/22/2021

Pokemon is one of the longest running series out there and for years, one question has plagued us all. What level IS Ash's Pikachu? This little electric mouse defeated CRAZY POWERFUL foes. They've made it to the top of multiple leagues. So, you'd think Pikachu is one of, if not THE STRONGEST Pokemon around, right? Well...

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Season 11 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/8/2021

When a game like this shows up, you know I have to cover it. Theorists, welcome to OnlyCans. Yes, you read that right. OnlyCans. The game where you take questionable pictures of drink cans. Seems pretty straight forward, right? WRONG! This game is hiding a dark, meaty secret inside its bright and shiny cans. What is it? Only those brave enough to watch will find out...

Minecraft and The Power of The Dead
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#25 - Minecraft and The Power of The Dead

Season 11 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/1/2021

I've covered some of Minecraft's dark secrets when it comes to souls. Today, we are diving even further into the mystery that is the Nether and what powers it. Theorists, has Minecraft learned to harness the power of the dead? It's time to find out!