The BEST episodes of Game Theory season 12
Every episode of Game Theory season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Game Theory season 12!
They say that knowledge is power. And Nintendo encourages you to “play with power.” So shouldn’t you be playing…with knowledge? Every week (usually Tuesdays), we separate the fact from the fiction in some of your favorite video games. Learn off-the-wall info while we look in-depth at the designer’s decisions for old, new, and forgotten gems. It’s Mythbusters for gamers!
#1 - I Made Markiplier's PERFECT Pokemon! (Markiplier Smash or Pass)
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/6/2022
Theorists, sometimes my job gets weird. Today we are going to analyze Markiplier's Pokémon Smash or Pass video. Why? To see if we can figure out what Mark's PERFECT Pokémon would be in the name of science. No really, I'm only doing this for science. Don't forget to let Markiplier know we've come up with his ultimate Pokémon SMASH! ...when did this become my life?
#2 - Don’t Feed The MUSE (Alex Bale ARG)
Season 12 - Episode 49 - Aired 11/12/2022
#3 - You Are NOT The Hero Of Poppy Playtime (Project Playtime)
Season 12 - Episode 56 - Aired 12/27/2022
Loyal Theorists, there is a HERO that has been lurking around Playtime Co. for a long time. Someone whose job it is to protect, and we’ve found that person. With the release of Project Playtime, we got some new insight into the Bigger Bodies Initiative and some much-needed clarity about one of the BIGGEST mysteries of Poppy Playtime.
#4 - Markiplier, PLEASE Smash My Pokemon! (Markiplier Smash or Pass)
Season 12 - Episode 29 - Aired 6/25/2022
Theorists, Markiplier PASSED our perfect Pokemon design. How could that happen?! We used SCIENCE! Well, I guess that means it is time to toss science out the window and try again. This time, we are just going for the SMASH appeal. Can we do it this time? Can we design Mark's PERFECT Pokemon?
#5 - This is Not My Channel
Season 12 - Episode 55 - Aired 12/20/2022
Friends, today is a BIG day! I am so excited to finally be sharing this news with you all and letting you in on what Steph and I have been working on for so long! The future for the channels and for Team Theorist, in general, is bright. I’m so thankful to you all for being a part of it and I hope you stick around and trust us as we continue to grow! I can’t wait for you all to see the AMAZING things we’ve got planned…
#6 - The Curse is a LIE! (Edith Finch)
Season 12 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/3/2022
I've been asked to talk about What Remains of Edith Finch for years... and years... and YEARS. Well, the wait is over. I played the game over on GTLive and knew I needed to talk about the so-called "family curse". Is it real? Is it a lie? Today we are breaking down everything we know to figure out if the Finch family really is cursed... or is it maybe MURDER!
#7 - The Dead Will RISE! (Andy's Apple Farm / Rabbit Knight)
Season 12 - Episode 31 - Aired 7/10/2022
After I first covered Andy's Apple Farm, I got a lot of requests to make another theory about the Christmas update and Rabbit Knight. Well, here it is! As we wait for Andy's Apple Farm Chapter 2 to drop, we are going to catch up on all of the secrets and LORE! How is Rabbit Knight related to the main game story? What should we expect in Chapter 2? Grab a snack and let's dive in!
#8 - The Tortured Ghosts of Minecraft (Minecraft Allay)
Season 12 - Episode 32 - Aired 7/16/2022
Theorists, there is yet another new addition in the Minecraft 1.19 update that we need to talk about. The Allay. You see, this passive mob holds a LOT of secrets about the history of the Minecraft world. What lore will they reveal? You'll have to watch to find out!
#9 - FNAF, The Final Security Breach Mystery SOLVED!
Season 12 - Episode 33 - Aired 7/23/2022
Look out Theorists! The Blob is coming! Well, it's been here and you've been asking me to talk about it. FNAF has many mysteries, one of the strangest of which is the Blob. What is it? What does it want? Today we are going to dissect the secrets of what may be Five Nights At Freddy's strangest monster yet. Let's go!
#10 - Turn It Off It̵̰̹͂͘ O̷̒̆f̶̝͒f̶͑ i̶͕̝͗T̷̔͘ Ṑ̵̗̝̪͗ͅF̴̛̍͐͊ḟ̶̭͕̾ (Amanda The Adventurer)
Season 12 - Episode 34 - Aired 7/31/2022
Well, it is about time I talk about the Dora the Explorer inspired horror game called Amanda The Adventurer. This game has been making the rounds on YouTube, including my own playthrough on GTLive. That means we are past due for a theory. What secrets and horrors is Amanda hiding? Let's dive in!
#11 - This Cat KILLED The Human Race! (Stray)
Season 12 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/6/2022
Have you played the cat game yet? I'm amazed it took this long, honestly. In the game you play as a cat helping a world of robots fight a consuming threat called the Zurks. By the end - spoilers - you have saved the day. Except... you haven't. Maybe. That's what we are talking about today. Did the cat REALLY save the world? Let's find out!
#12 - These 25 Pokemon are DEAD Because of YOU!
Season 12 - Episode 36 - Aired 8/13/2022
Pokémon Legends: Arceus raised a LOT of questions about the history of the Pokémon universe. Today, we are tackling one of them. Why are the regional Pokémon from the game MISSING in the later games? One word: EXTINCTION! That's right, something caused the Pokémon to die off, leaving the current world without them. What was that cause? Well, it was YOU - the player! Yep, it's all your fault. So sit back and I'll tell you why.
#13 - Friend or FOOD? (Cooking Companions DLC)
Season 12 - Episode 37 - Aired 8/20/2022
Now that the Cooking Companions DLC is out, it's time to dive back into the world of this scary, food-centric horror game. Speaking of food, that is who we are focusing on in this theory. The Chompettes. You know, the adorable, anthropomorphic little food that you interact with in the game. You see, there is a LOT going on there - more than we thought in our last theory. Let's dive in!
#14 - Don't BREATHE! (Poppy Playtime Chapter 3)
Season 12 - Episode 38 - Aired 8/30/2022
The new trailer for Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 released so we NEED to talk about it. Now that Mommy Long Legs is seemingly gone, Poppy herself is still as elusive as ever, and Huggy Wuggy is still there being Huggy - what else can we expect from this new chapter? Will we FINALLY face Bron? That seems to be the big hint... which is why I think they are playing us. What do I mean? Watch to find out!
#15 - You Have NO Choice! (Octopath Traveler CotC)
Season 12 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/3/2022
What if a ring could grant you your deepest desires... at the cost of your own freewill? I think that is what may be happening to our character in the new mobile game Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. While the story is still ongoing, I think we can figure out what awaits us on our hero's journey and how this whole thing may just be a trick... Let's go!
#16 - FNAF, Afton's Last Stand! (Security Breach DLC)
Season 12 - Episode 40 - Aired 9/10/2022
I'm back with 3 more FNAF theories! From the FNAF Security Breach DLC poster to the Fazbear Frights books, I will NEVER be done with Five Nights At Freddy's. Never. Ever. Let's see what mysteries we can solve today!
#17 - The Unsolved Lore of The Sims (Bella Goth Mystery)
Season 12 - Episode 41 - Aired 9/18/2022
Can you believe I've never covered the Sims? Once I realized it, I knew I had to remedy that IMMEDIATELY! And what better way than to dive into the weird and wondrous LORE of the Sims universe? There is a surprising amount of lore to sift through, so today we are focusing on one of the biggest ongoing mysteries. The mystery of Bella Goth. Who is she? You are about to find out more than you could ever imagine.
#18 - The Scariest Game That Doesn't Exist! (Evertale)
Season 12 - Episode 42 - Aired 9/25/2022
A while ago, I made a video about how mobile game ads LIE to us. Well, I think I've found a game that takes that to the EXTREME! Welcome to Evertale. If you've never heard of it, it is a mobile game that is infamous for its completely fabricated ads. These ads tell you NOTHING about the game you are downloading. Infact, they seem to be telling some other kind of dark and twisted story. So of course, I had to find out all of those secrets for myself. Let's go!
#19 - Is Nintendo The New MARVEL? (Nintendo Cinematic Universe)
Season 12 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/1/2022
Theorists, Nintendo is getting into the movie business. No, I don't mean the old live action Mario movie, I mean the NEW Mario movie and MORE! See, Nintendo recently acquired Dynamo Pictures, an animation studio. I think Nintendo is gearing up to take on the big leagues like Disney. Maybe, just maybe, they even plan to go head to head against Marvel. Let's discuss!
#20 - Minecraft's FALSE Hero! (Minecraft Legends)
Season 12 - Episode 44 - Aired 10/9/2022
Theorists, it's been a while since we've had a brand new Minecraft game that wasn't just an update. Enter Minecraft Legends! Based on the trailers I have to wonder how this game fits into the already established lore that one could say... I've covered it at length. Get ready to dive in and see if this game holds all of the missing pieces to the LORE of Minecraft!
#21 - Dream is my SON? (Dream Face Reveal)
Season 12 - Episode 45 - Aired 10/15/2022
Theorist, it FINALLY happened! The Dream face reveal we've all been waiting to see. He even called me to give me a sneak peek - which is up on the channel right now! But that is not the biggest thing to come out of this historic moment. No, that is the fact that Dream... is my son. Well, the INTERNET thinks he is anyway. It was quite the thing to see trending on Twitter. So, am I? Let's find out!
#22 - This Place Is NOT Happy... (Happy Meat Farm ARG)
Season 12 - Episode 46 - Aired 10/22/2022
#23 - The Secret Lore of Rainbow Friends SOLVED! (Roblox)
Season 12 - Episode 47 - Aired 10/29/2022
#24 - FNAF, Golden Freddy NEVER Existed!
Season 12 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/5/2022