Game Theory

Terrible Lizards has DINOSAURS! RAWR! The new indie horror from JT Music turns a nostalgic dinosaur attraction into a NIGHTMARE. What was Dalton’s Dinos REALLY built to do? And what on EARTH is that mysterious black goo? Grab your tools, Theorists, it’s time to DIG DEEP to excavate the lore!

How DEEP does Poppy Playtime actually go?! Every new chapter takes us further underground, but just how massive is Playtime Co.'s creepy toy factory? Today, Theorists, we're teaming up with TetraBitGaming to break open the game files, map out EVERY chapter, and uncover the truly INSANE size of this underground nightmare. And trust us, the numbers are even crazier than you think!

Minecraft just got a BRAND NEW dimension, Theorists, and it changes EVERYTHING we thought we knew about the lore! From the mysterious Sift to the terrifying origins of the Warden, Minecraft Dungeons 2 may have FINALLY revealed what happened to the Ancient Builders… and the truth is darker than we ever imagined!

Happy’s Humble Burger Farm is WAY bigger than we ever realized, Theorists! What looks like a creepy fast-food horror game is actually just one piece of a massive connected universe filled with mind control, secret experiments, cults, and an impending ALIEN invasion. So grab your grease apron, because we’re uncovering the COMPLETE lore of the Scythe Saga!

Julie Joyful has been hiding a DARK secret, Theorists, and the latest Welcome Home update may have finally exposed it. We’re digging into Frank’s house to uncover what REALLY happened in Julie’s past… and why someone desperately wants the truth to stay buried.

Bendy and the Cage may be taking its sweet time getting here, but we’ve got PLENTY of ink to spill while we wait! Join us as we revisit EVERY Bendy Theory we’ve ever made, from our earliest predictions to the theories that aged… questionably.

Endacopia is FULL of monsters, twisted experiments, and some of the strangest lore we’ve ever encountered… but what if we’ve been looking for the villain in all the wrong places? Today, we’re stitching together Endacopia’s bizarre clues to uncover what’s REALLY going on… and our role in it may be much darker than we thought.

We’ve been WRONG about Welcome Home this whole time! The latest update is packed with hidden messages and creepy new clues, but could the REAL secret behind Home change everything we thought we knew about the Neighborhood?

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There is NO escape from Minecraft’s Verity mod… Or is there? [Verity’s theme song] Oh no, I’ve said too much [Verity Jumpscare]

Most people SUCK at card games, but is there a way to guarantee a win every time? Well, in today’s episode we’re going to be breaking down the strategy so you can become the ultimate CCG player!

Does anyone know what’s going on with FNAF these days? I’ve been noticing a recent trend in the community lately where everyone seems to be going backwards. I’ve seen more theories on past games than anything recent, which I think says a LOT of the current state of this franchise and I want to unpack why this may be happening.

Animal Hospital is a brand new Roblox management sim that appears cozy but quickly takes a DARK turn. As monsters are killing your patients, there is actually something much worse putting the entire hospital in danger…

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…

With the release of the Among Us TV show, there is ONE thing in this story that stood out to me and actually changes almost every theory we’ve made on this game. It appears that these crewmates may not be human?! And if so, then what ARE they? Let’s find out in today’s video!

I know how to WIN Meccha Chameleon! There’s a bunch of psychology that goes into a game like this, and I have all the tools you need to exploit your friends' brains all the way to victory!

Ash Ketchum is actually not that smart and hasn’t really proven himself at all. Which makes me wonder… if the Gym Leaders hadn’t gone easy on him COULD Ash have actually beaten the Pokemon League? Today, we’re going to finally find out!

Mulberry County is a new Roblox game that has a lot of people talking, but players can’t seem to figure out this one piece of the lore. What exactly are the Fallen Angels? I think I figured out the answer in today’s episode…

What happens to the children you drop off at school and what happens when those doors close? In today’s episode, we will be breaking down every hidden detail to uncover the real horror lurking in the facility….

What IS Chica’s Secret Party?! This mystery game appeared in the latest ultimate guide and has EVERYONE stumped and wondering where it even came from. So, I’ve asked a bunch of friends of mine to see if we can figure it out together and hopefully solve this mystery in today’s video!

Roblox Forsaken has returned with a new ARG and just like the survivors, the lore had me feeling trapped in a never ending cycle of torture!

IGN seems to think there is TOO much cheese in Mouse P.I. and honestly…this made me wonder if this is truly the case. It’s one thing to FEEL like there’s a lot of cheese in this game, but if you do the MATH, do the numbers back you up?

In today’s episode, we will be breaking down every path and ending as we journey through the memories hiding in Subliminal…

Where did all the mascot horror go?! It feels like we’ve been covering less of it on the channel and there hasn’t really been anything new and original in a REALLY long time. So…what happened? Let’s take a journey down memory lane and figure out what happened to this once popular genre…

Dandy’s World LIED! What appeared to me to be an apologetic toon trying to make amends for the mess he made was really a cover up for the deep pain and suffering he caused behind the scenes. And all of these new updates have shown us a LOT more about what’s really going on with the Toons in the Gardenview Center…and of course more LORE

For YEARS we may have been fooled by the plumber in red's reaction to pain. Does he actually feel it, or was it all a ruse? Today we find out the true answer!

One of the last remaining questions of Poppy Playtime is WHO are we playing as?! Join Game Theory host Tom as he finds out today!

In today’s episode, Tom will be putting all the clues together from the animals, to the ending, and diving into ALL the symbolism where the truth shall be revealed…

We FINALLY know who the Prototype is but… what are his TRUE intentions? What is he really hiding from us? Game Theory host Tom is on the case!

The Steam Machine is rumored to finally drop THIS year! Will the Steam Machine actually beat some of our heavy hitters like PlayStation and Xbox?

Does the Fallout TV show actually give us the TRUE canon timeline of Fallout? It’s been a while since we’ve covered this franchise and I think this is the perfect time to dive back in!

Since Poppy Playtime burst onto the scene back in 2021, we’ve been working hard trying to figure out the lore of this game. With Chapter 5 finally being here, I figured it would be useful to put all of it into one place so, here is our updated Poppy Playtime Timeline!

Minecraft 2 is here, and it’s called Hytale! Well…it isn’t REALLY Minecraft 2 but it really does improve on a lot of things that Minecraft has lacked over the years. And Game Theory host Tom is here for ALL the lore.

If just ONE of these votes turned out differently, it wouldn't have just affected that yearly update. It would’ve changed EVERYTHING…

I have SOLVED who Poppy Playtime’s Prototype really is…for real this time! Mob released a few new teasers and I noticed one small detail that completely changed my understanding of this franchise's most mysterious character, Experiment 1006, the Prototype.

Did the FNAF 2 Movie actually help to solve the game’s timeline? There’s SO much to unpack with this film and I think it actually helps to solve parts of the timeline for good…

Did Welcome Home get rid of Frank?! This new update is all focused around Frank and exposing his deepest darkest fears. Unfortunately, his fate may actually be worse than everyone else…

2025 was a BIG year for FNAF and with the release of Secret of the Mimic, there was a LOT to discuss. We all know how complicated FNAF can be, it’s hard to keep track of all the theories at the best of times. So, I figured I’d give you guys a little gift and package all of our Secret of the Mimic theories up into one convenient little present that you can enjoy. Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about FNAF Secret of the Mimic!

PowerWash Simulator 2 is actually simulating the END of the world. Although powerwashing may look like a harmless and strangely satisfying activity, our little water gun holds the key to our entire planet's destruction…

What was REALLY in the FNAF 4 Box? It’s a question that has plagued the FNAF community for YEARS since it first appeared in FNAF 4. Last year, Scott finally gave us an answer that didn't really sit well with many fans and has me wondering if there’s maybe something else going on here…

The final chapter of Amanda the Adventurer just released and has everyone…a bit confused. There’s still SO many unanswered questions about the franchise and mysteries left to solve. Which of our theories were actually proven right? What did we get wrong? Join Game Theory host Tom for today’s episode!

As always, there are still a TON of questions that need to be answered with this franchise. Who caused the Bite of 83? Why does Monty hate Bonnie? And what does David Afton’s facorite show have to do with the Mimic? Join Game Theory host Tom as he answers ALL your burning questions in today’s episode!

Poppy’s Chapter 5 teaser is FINALLY here and there’s many mysteries that it holds for the upcoming chapter. However, I think it can all be solved thanks to…Fortnite? We have MUCH to discuss in today’s episode…

The brand new city in Pokémon ZA is a DANGER to society. The city cares more about its Pokémon than its residents and we’re exposing it ALL in today’s episode…

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…

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…

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…