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Join Game Theory host Tom as he breaks down the real-world science, math, and lore from ALL your favorite video games!
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Published 2025-09-11

The END of Mascot Horror

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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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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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Published 2025-09-04

FNAF, How to STOP the Mimic... For Good!

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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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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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Published 2025-09-02

FNAF, What is MXES? (Secret of the Mimic)

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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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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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Published 2025-08-28

Everything You Know About FNAF is a LIE!

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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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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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Published 2025-08-26

Can ANYONE Save Amanda the Adventurer?

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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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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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Published 2025-08-21

The Legend of Deltarune is a LIE!

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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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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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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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Published 2025-08-07

The Giggleland ARG Got Even DARKER…

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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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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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Published 2025-07-31

The New Giggleland ARG is DISTURBING

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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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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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Roblox has been flooded lately with a TON of knock-off games trying to capitalize off of other successful titles. However, we may have found one that has actually developed into its own thing with new mechanics, creatures and of course…LORE. In today’s episode, join Game Theory Host Tom, as he will be diving into the lore of Roblox Pressure!

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Roblox has been flooded lately with a TON of knock-off games trying to capitalize off of other successful titles. However, we may have found one that has actually developed into its own thing with new mechanics, creatures and of course…LORE. In today’s episode, join Game Theory Host Tom, as he will be diving into the lore of Roblox Pressure!

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With the recent release of “Escape the Pizzaplex,” we’ve all been trying to figure out what this story is trying to tell us. However, the details from this novel may be pointing to something much further back in the franchise's history.

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With the recent release of “Escape the Pizzaplex,” we’ve all been trying to figure out what this story is trying to tell us. However, the details from this novel may be pointing to something much further back in the franchise's history.

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Published 2025-07-10

The Biggest Twist in GTA 6

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We were RIGHT about GTA 6… but we were also wrong. Join Game Theory Host Tom as he tells WHAT is going to happen, but also predicts a HUGE twist with BOTH of the main characters.

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We were RIGHT about GTA 6… but we were also wrong. Join Game Theory Host Tom as he tells WHAT is going to happen, but also predicts a HUGE twist with BOTH of the main characters.

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Published 2025-07-03

What is a Pikmin?

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What is a Pikmin? Is it a plant? An animal? Both? Neither? That's what I'm here to answer for you today!

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What is a Pikmin? Is it a plant? An animal? Both? Neither? That's what I'm here to answer for you today!

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Published 2025-06-26

The Lore of Roblox Forsaken…Solved!

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Roblox horror games have been BLOWING up this past year, first Dress To Impress, then Dandy's World, and now Forsaken! A new Roblox horror experience FULL of lore and I'm here to SOLVE it!

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Roblox horror games have been BLOWING up this past year, first Dress To Impress, then Dandy's World, and now Forsaken! A new Roblox horror experience FULL of lore and I'm here to SOLVE it!

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Published 2025-06-19

Mario Kart World is Going BANKRUPT?!

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Is Mario Kart World actually going BANKRUPT? The world is full of advertisements plastered on barricades, billboards, and banners in every single corner. It honestly had us wondering…do they need all of these businesses to keep the economy going? And which businesses are bringing in the most coins? That’s what we’re going to be solving in today’s episode!

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Is Mario Kart World actually going BANKRUPT? The world is full of advertisements plastered on barricades, billboards, and banners in every single corner. It honestly had us wondering…do they need all of these businesses to keep the economy going? And which businesses are bringing in the most coins? That’s what we’re going to be solving in today’s episode!

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Published 2025-06-12

Where’s Wally?

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Welcome Home is FINALLY back with a spring update, and with it comes a whole new batch of lore! But something, or someONE, is missing. Can you find Wally?

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Welcome Home is FINALLY back with a spring update, and with it comes a whole new batch of lore! But something, or someONE, is missing. Can you find Wally?

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Published 2025-06-05

Minecraft's Lore Got SOLVED in the Movie?

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Join Game Theory host Tom as he breaks down The Minecraft Movie and how it gave us clues to solving some of the biggest mysteries left in the Minecraft universe!

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Join Game Theory host Tom as he breaks down The Minecraft Movie and how it gave us clues to solving some of the biggest mysteries left in the Minecraft universe!

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Published 2025-05-29

We Were Right About the Nether!

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Minecraft confirmed a HUGE piece of lore about the Nether... and we guessed it over a year ago!

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Minecraft confirmed a HUGE piece of lore about the Nether... and we guessed it over a year ago!

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Since the release of Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4, there is still one BIG question on everyone’s minds…what is the Prototype’s SECRET? What is he hiding and what does Poppy have to do with it? After several weeks of research and many whiteboards later, we may have finally solved this lingering mystery.

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Since the release of Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4, there is still one BIG question on everyone’s minds…what is the Prototype’s SECRET? What is he hiding and what does Poppy have to do with it? After several weeks of research and many whiteboards later, we may have finally solved this lingering mystery.

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Published 2025-03-15

Are the FNAF Books Actually Canon?

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he debates the canonicity of the Five Nights At Freddy's books to the games!

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he reviews a popular FNAF theory on the name of the Crying Child, found in the Secutity Logbook

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he explores the Floor 2 Update to Roblox Doors!


*Credits:* Writers: Tom Robinson and Eddie “NostalGamer” Robinson Editors: Axellent, Koen Verhagen, Warak, Danial "BanditRants" Keristoufi, Alex "Sedge" Sedgwick and Pedro Freitas, and Shannon (Bomb0i) Sound Designer: Yosi Berman

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he explores the Floor 2 Update to Roblox Doors!


*Credits:* Writers: Tom Robinson and Eddie “NostalGamer” Robinson Editors: Axellent, Koen Verhagen, Warak, Danial "BanditRants" Keristoufi, Alex "Sedge" Sedgwick and Pedro Freitas, and Shannon (Bomb0i) Sound Designer: Yosi Berman

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Published 2024-11-06

Into The Pit Changes The FNAF Timeline!

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he dives into FNAF Into The Pit, and what it means for the FNAF timeline!


*Credits:* Writers: Tom Robinson Editors: Tyler Mascola, Danial "BanditRants" Keristoufi, Jerika (NekoOnigiri), Koen Verhagen, and Shannon (Bomb0i) Sound Designer: Yosi Berman

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he dives into FNAF Into The Pit, and what it means for the FNAF timeline!


*Credits:* Writers: Tom Robinson Editors: Tyler Mascola, Danial "BanditRants" Keristoufi, Jerika (NekoOnigiri), Koen Verhagen, and Shannon (Bomb0i) Sound Designer: Yosi Berman

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he explains the BROKEN science of the Minecraft Mace!


*Credits:* Writers: Tom Robinson and Mike Keenan (The Pokémon Biologist) Editors: Pedro Freitas, Tyler Mascola, Axellent, Alex "Sedge" Sedgwick, Millie Ferris, and Shannon (Bomb0i) Sound Designer: Yosi Berman

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he explains the BROKEN science of the Minecraft Mace!


*Credits:* Writers: Tom Robinson and Mike Keenan (The Pokémon Biologist) Editors: Pedro Freitas, Tyler Mascola, Axellent, Alex "Sedge" Sedgwick, Millie Ferris, and Shannon (Bomb0i) Sound Designer: Yosi Berman

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Published 2024-09-18

This 10 Year Old Detail SOLVES FNAF!

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he looks at The Secret Of The Mimic trailer, and breaks it down!

Credits: Writers: Tom Robinson Editors: Dan "Cybert" Seibert, Tyler Mascola, Alex "Sedge" Sedgwick, Koen Verhagen and Shannon (Bomb0i) Sound Designer: Yosi Berman & Alena Llecorchick

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he looks at The Secret Of The Mimic trailer, and breaks it down!

Credits: Writers: Tom Robinson Editors: Dan "Cybert" Seibert, Tyler Mascola, Alex "Sedge" Sedgwick, Koen Verhagen and Shannon (Bomb0i) Sound Designer: Yosi Berman & Alena Llecorchick

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he finds some deep dark LORE hidden in the Roblox game Dress to Impress!


Credits: Writers: Tom Robinson and Eddie “NostalGamer” Robinson Editors: Tyler Mascola, Millie Ferris, Alex "Sedge" Sedgwick, Danial "BanditRants" Keristoufi and Shanon (Bomb0i) Sound Designer: Yosi Berman

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he finds some deep dark LORE hidden in the Roblox game Dress to Impress!


Credits: Writers: Tom Robinson and Eddie “NostalGamer” Robinson Editors: Tyler Mascola, Millie Ferris, Alex "Sedge" Sedgwick, Danial "BanditRants" Keristoufi and Shanon (Bomb0i) Sound Designer: Yosi Berman

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he tries to solve the new Buckshot Roulette ARG!


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Writers: Tom Robinson and Zach Stewart

Editors: Dan "Cybert" Seibert, Tyler Mascola, Gerardo Andrés Mejía Torres, Shnaia "Naya" Llamera, Warak and Shannon (Bomb0i)

Sound Designer: Yosi Berman

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Join Game Theory Host Tom as he tries to solve the new Buckshot Roulette ARG!


Credits:

Writers: Tom Robinson and Zach Stewart

Editors: Dan "Cybert" Seibert, Tyler Mascola, Gerardo Andrés Mejía Torres, Shnaia "Naya" Llamera, Warak and Shannon (Bomb0i)

Sound Designer: Yosi Berman

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