Game Theory

Episode 01

Is Chrono Trigger's Time Travel Accurate?

Apr 18, 2011 · 7 min

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

Episode 02

Super Mario Pipe Dreams

Apr 25, 2011 · 8 min

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.

Episode 03

Illusion of Gaia, World Wonders

May 8, 2011 · 9 min

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

Episode 04

Mortal Kombat, Fatalities IRL

May 12, 2011 · 8 min

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.

Episode 05

The Science of Sonic the Hedgehog

May 23, 2011 · 8 min

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

Episode 06

Frogger, Australian for Games

Jun 6, 2011 · 7 min

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.

Episode 07

Batman: Arkham Asylum, Diagnosing Arkham

Jun 14, 2011 · 7 min

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.

Episode 08

Kirby's Epic Yarn, Yarn Bombing

Jun 20, 2011 · 7 min

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

Episode 09

Duke Nukem, 80S Action Star

Jun 28, 2011 · 10 min

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."

Episode 10

Viewers' Choice, Cyborgs, Fatalities, and the Riddler

Jul 6, 2011 · 8 min

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.

Episode 11

Adventure Island, a Philippines Vacation

Jul 12, 2011 · 9 min

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.

Episode 12

Halo, Power Armor in Real Life

Jul 28, 2011 · 8 min

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.