S2 E1 • Skyrim, On the Subject of Arrows and Knees

The kneecaps of Skyrim are facing a crisis and only Game Theory knows the mastermind behind the attacks. We’re looking at Viking law, society, and medicine, knee anatomy, and the history of archery in our attempt to blow the lid off this overused meme!

Première diffusion : 11 janvier 2012

S2 E2 • Call of Duty, Modern War Crimes

Are the heroes in the Call of Duty franchise really war criminals? The Red Cross seems to think so and they want them tried for their crimes. Should they be?

Première diffusion : 25 janvier 2012

S2 E3 • LA Noire, Human Lie Detectors

Can playing LA Noire make you into a human lie detector? Yes! Become an expert on body language today with the help of MatPat and some special guest appearances!

Première diffusion : 9 février 2012

S2 E4 • Boobs

Why are you reading this description? It’s about boobs. What more do you need? We’re checking out the best breasts in gaming to see whose humdingers are 100% homegrown!

Première diffusion : 22 février 2012

S2 E5 • Mass Effect 2, Zombie Shepard

We unearth the mysteries behind Mass Effect’s Lazarus Project to see just how close we are to reanimating the dead, uncovering a potential plot twist for Mass Effect 3.

Première diffusion : 10 mars 2012

S2 E6 • Zelda, Potions and Power Bands

Link has some of the best items in gaming, but just how useful are they in real life? Are Hyrule’s potions and power bands just scams aimed at stealing our hero’s hard-earned Rupees?

Première diffusion : 22 mars 2012

S2 E7 • Fallout, BOOM! Headshot

Grab your tickets to the gun show, ’cause we’re checking out the real-life effectiveness of headshots. We’re looking at ballistics, neuroscience, gun regulations, and physics to see whether your character could survive getting shot at point-blank range during the opening of Fallout: New Vegas.

Première diffusion : 4 avril 2012

S2 E8 • Mike Tyson's Techno Dance Party

SPORTS! Get ready to rumble as we take down the 8-bit Iron Mike Tyson. Can analyzing the Kid Dynamite’s fights help ScrewAttack’s Stuttering Craig KO Mike’s NES equivalent? It’s a 90′s dance party as we Jock Jam our way through Punchout’s Dream Bout.

Première diffusion : 25 avril 2012

S2 E9 • Donkey Kong Country, Banana Wars

Donkey Kong Country is one of the best platformers on the SNES, but it also has a dark secret. What do K. Rool, Klump, Krusha, and the rest of the Kremlings have to say about America’s secret past? Get ready ’cause this sh** is bananas.

Première diffusion : 9 mai 2012

S2 E10 • The Problems with Peach

Mario games aren’t platformers–they’re elaborate role-play. We’re delving into the twisted psyche of Princess Peach with the help of Ms. Pac-Man, kidnappers-for-hire, and Walt Disney. And PS. Super Mario Bros. 3? NEVER HAPPENED!

Première diffusion : 22 juin 2012

S2 E11 • Pokemon Racism, Jynx Justified

Is Jynx racist? Game Theory has looked at this infamous Pokemon before, but couldn’t decide 100% whether she was ganguro, Norse goddess, or just blackface racist. Today…the definitive final answer to one of gaming’s biggest controversies.

Première diffusion : 11 juillet 2012

S2 E12 • Plinko, Prizes, and Probability

The Monty Hall Problem, based on the final game of each episode of Let’s Make a Deal, has defied mathematical logic for years. Likewise, The Price is Right’s Plinko seems utterly random. With thousands of dollars and fabulous prizes on the line, Game Theory is using probability to give you a strategy guide for some of television’s hottest game shows.

Première diffusion : 26 juillet 2012

S2 E13 • Polybius, MK Ultra, and the CIA's Brainwashing Arcade Game

Polybius is the biggest video game urban legend. An arcade game that brainwashes its players with subliminal messages. Most write it off as a glitchy version of the Atari game Tempest, but the CIA has a secret they don’t want you to know about: MK Ultra. Brainwashing, mind control, LSD. Get ready ’cause this is some CreepyPasta served up Game Theory style!

Première diffusion : 23 août 2012

S2 E14 • Video Game Crossovers, Super Mario RPG to God of War to Real Life

Every video game shares the same universe, and that universe just so happens to be the real world. It’s video games in real life! By tracing a path through video game crossovers, Game Theory proves that Kratos could appear in Starcraft alongside characters from Super Mario RPG without breaking canon. Just watch out for metroids!

Première diffusion : 14 septembre 2012

S2 E15 • Why the Official Zelda Timeline is Wrong

All video games share one universe. But not all video game universes are the same. The official Zelda timeline released by Nintendo proves it. But when is a Zelda timeline NOT a Zelda timeline? When it justifies every other bizarre video game easter egg and cameo the gaming industry has developed.

Première diffusion : 11 octobre 2012

S2 E16 • Walking Dead, Killing Zombies

The Walking Dead, Dead Rising, and Left for Dead--all games about killing zombies. But what about a real-world zombie apocalypse? We play by Walking Dead rules to find out which household weapon is going to protect you the best during a zombie uprising.

Première diffusion : 9 novembre 2012

S2 E17 • How Fast is Sonic the Hedgehog?

Just how fast can Sonic the Hedgehog actually run? VSauce3 recently examined the "Science of Sonic," but their conclusions were all based on Sonic running faster than the speed of sound. Based on evidence from the Sonic video games, can this SEGA mascot really break the sound barrier? Today, Game Theory takes its second look at the Sonic franchise.

Première diffusion : 1 décembre 2012

S2 E18 • How Much is Minecraft Diamond Armor Worth?

Diamond is a Minecraft player's best friend. But just how much money would a suit of Minecraft diamond armor actually be worth? And more importantly, would diamond armor even work as armor or would it just be a piece of overpriced gemstone. Find out today on Game Theory!

Première diffusion : 22 décembre 2012