Game Theory

Season 1

12 episodes · Apr 18, 2011

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  • S1E1

    Is Chrono Trigger's Time Travel Accurate?

    Apr 18, 20117m

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

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  • S1E2

    Super Mario Pipe Dreams

    Apr 25, 20118m

    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.

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  • S1E3

    Illusion of Gaia, World Wonders

    May 8, 20119m

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

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  • S1E4

    Mortal Kombat, Fatalities IRL

    May 12, 20118m

    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.

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  • S1E5

    The Science of Sonic the Hedgehog

    May 23, 20118m

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

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  • S1E6

    Frogger, Australian for Games

    Jun 6, 20117m

    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.

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  • S1E7

    Batman: Arkham Asylum, Diagnosing Arkham

    Jun 14, 20117m

    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.

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  • S1E8

    Kirby's Epic Yarn, Yarn Bombing

    Jun 20, 20117m

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

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  • S1E9

    Duke Nukem, 80S Action Star

    Jun 28, 201110m

    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."

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  • S1E10

    Viewers' Choice, Cyborgs, Fatalities, and the Riddler

    Jul 6, 20118m

    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.

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  • S1E11

    Adventure Island, a Philippines Vacation

    Jul 12, 20119m

    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.

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  • S1E12

    Halo, Power Armor in Real Life

    Jul 28, 20118m

    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.

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