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Apr 7, 2023 · 25 min
What Is Ash Ketchum's Real Age? (Pokemon)
This is it Theorists, the FINAL ANSWER to the "age-old" mystery that has haunted Pokemon fans for years! Ha, see what I did there? All of that binge-watching has finally paid off! Today we solve Pokemon's BIGGEST mystery, how old is Ash Ketchum?
Apr 7, 2023 · 14 min
Turn Off The TV! (Amanda The Adventurer)
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!
Apr 7, 2023 · 13 min
Star Wars Lightsaber Vs. Halo Energy Sword
Two EPIC weapons in the ULTIMATE showdown: The Star Wars light saber and the Halo energy sword! Fans of both franchises know that these are iconic weapons on both sides, but that they also have some pretty interesting similarities. Researching how these weapons would be made and what kind of damage they could really do led me to ask just one question: Which one would win in a fight?!
Apr 7, 2023 · 11 min
Cuphead's SINFUL SECRET Business!
Don’t deal with the devil… An introductory phrase like this makes Cuphead and Mugman seem like victims to a devilish scheme. However, what if they weren’t so pure themselves? What if this whole time we’ve been getting played? Cuphead and Mugman are into some shady things and today I’m going to expose their secret business!
Apr 7, 2023 · 14 min
Why Mario Kart 8 is Mario's DEADLIEST Game!
I've done PLENTY of dark theories on the Mario franchise, from Super Mario being a sociopath to Princess Peach being the dead mother of Rosalina and beyond. But today, I've uncovered the most dangerous game in the Mario canon -- Mario Kart! Mario Kart 8! Well, specifically Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. I did the math, and the devastation those fun little Mario Karts deliver is something to truly fear. So hop in and buckle your seatbelts, because this is going to be one crazy Mario Kart adventure!
Apr 7, 2023 · 12 min
How DEADLY Is Mario's Blue Shell? (Mario Kart 8)
Mario's bad guys are some of the most iconic in gaming - and I've covered MANY. From how deadly is Bob-Omb and Bullet Bill to whether or not Luigi is Mario's GREATEST enemy. Today, we are revisiting the most DANGEROUS game in the Mario franchise - Mario Kart. There is nothing scarier than being in 1st place and knowing that the Blue Shell is coming for you. How much damage would that REALLY do? Join me today as we find out!
Apr 7, 2023 · 15 min
BEWARE Crow 64 (Crow 64 ARG)
Theorists, we all know I love a good ARG. And Crow 64? Well, I had to dive in head first. Crow 64 is the ARG of the "unfinished Nintendo 64 game" called Catastrophe Crow. In the original video, we get the history of the game as well as our first playthrough footage. From there, it spread across the internet into a building mystery waiting to be figured out. Today, I am going to try to do just that.
Apr 7, 2023 · 33 min
No More Secrets (Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator)
I know I said the last FNAF episode was the last FNAF theory, But every time I think I've finished the FNAF theories, Scott releases a new game. It's like he's just sitting around with these finished games waiting for my theory to come out, then bam - he releases the new game. So you can probably expect FNAF 7 sometime next month.
Apr 7, 2023 · 11 min
Duck Season's KILLER DOG... Unmasked! (Duck Season)
Duck Season is a game that seemed pretty straightforward, but it went from zero to DARK really fast. We are left wondering so many things after completing the game. How does this dog come out of the cartridge? Why is he preying on children? And most importantly... Who is beneath the mask? Well Loyal Theorists, I think I found the answer. Join me for a creepy trip through VR land as we uncover the shocking truth of the "Duck Hunt" universe!
Apr 7, 2023 · 24 min
Doki Doki's SCARIEST Monster is Hiding in Plain Sight (Doki Doki Literature Club)
You may think you know Doki Doki Literature Club, but I'm here to say you've barely scratched the surface. Because under this twisted visual novel turned horror game lies an entirely other story, hidden in the poems, code, and files.
Apr 7, 2023 · 13 min
Are Your Mobile Games ILLEGAL?
I'm sure you've been playing a game or watching a video on your phone when suddenly it is interrupted by an ad for a weird and fake-looking mobile game. I've seen a lot of channels try out these games to see if they play as advertised, but they haven't covered what I find most interesting about these games. Are they LEGAL? False advertising is a dangerous game, Theorists, so why do these mobile games get away with it? Let's find out!
Apr 7, 2023 · 18 min
Don't Trust Gregory (FNAF Security Breach)
Theorists, it's time for a Five Nights At Freddy's Security Breach theory. Well, a post-release FNAF Security Breach theory. Don't worry, I will be covering EVERYTHING I can find. The biggest thing I want to talk about today, however, is Gregory. The young boy that we play as throughout the whole game is a big mystery and I intend to solve it! Who is he? Why is he there after hours? Is he even HUMAN? It's time to dive back into FNAF!
Apr 7, 2023 · 15 min
The LOST History of Minecraft's Enderman
Minecraft is a GIANT game full of many mysteries. So many that I could do a CRAZY amount of theories on it. Today we're going to focus on one of my favorites - the Minecraft Enderman. What are they? I want to get into the nitty gritty of these Slenderman-like creatures, so get your scalpels ready Theorists! We're cutting into the secrets of the Endermen!
Apr 7, 2023 · 14 min
What is a Kirby? The SCIENTIFIC PROOF!
With Kirby Star Allies announced, I thought it was time to show our favorite puffball some love. Kirby was by far one of my favorite characters growing up and I fondly remember all his games. However, I’ve never been able to wrap my head around one question: Just what is Kirby? Sure he’s a star warrior, but what IS he? Well Loyal Theorists, I think I’ve stumbled upon the answer… Prepare yourself for a scientific journey!
Apr 7, 2023 · 13 min
STOP Punching Trees! (Minecraft)
There are a ton of interesting things in Minecraft, but one that stands out to me is the fact that to cut down a tree you PUNCH IT! You punch a tree! How does Steve not break his hand? Loyal Theorists, I want to find out if you can really cut down a tree with only your FISTS and not injure yourself... too bad. Don't try this at home Theorists, let me do it for you!
Apr 7, 2023 · 10 min
Is Minecraft Netherite From SPACE?
Welcome back to our series about the secret lore of Minecraft. Today we are unlocking the history of Netherite and the Piglins. What is their connection? Where did Netherite come from? That and more in today's episode!
Apr 7, 2023 · 17 min
Spiderman is a CRIMINAL! (Spider Man PS4)
Peter Park is the everyman, the good guy turned hero. Our friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man. Right? Well, what if I told you Spider-Man is WORSE than we all thought? Today Theorists, I'm tearing away the mask of the innocent reporter to show you the TRUTH!
Apr 7, 2023 · 16 min
The Disturbing Lore Of Lily's Garden
We've talked about how mobile games are weird in a previous episode. Well, this is a game that proves it. Welcome to the disturbing world of Lily's Garden! A place where our titular heroine is up to more than just tending to some plants. This game is DARK! Which means, of course, that I needed to cover it. It is time to untangle the mystery of Lily's Garden.
Apr 7, 2023 · 14 min
How Bendy EXPOSES Disney's Cartoon CONSPIRACY (Bendy and the Ink Machine)
Bendy and the Ink Machine! I am SO excited about this game. The world of Bendy is a throwback to the earliest days of cartoon animation. I love the look and feel -- but most of all, I love the MYSTERY. You see, Bendy and the Ink Machine is a game with a lot under the surface. When you actually look at characters like Bendy, Boris, and Alice, you start to see parallels to some of the most famous cartoons in history, and you start to piece together a dark truth about the early days of animation. You learn about Disney's conspiracy theory to be the pioneer of a new age of animation...at the expense of perhaps some of the most innovative cartoonists of all time. THAT is the SECRET story of BENDY!
Apr 7, 2023 · 15 min
The Dirty Secrets of PowerWash Simulator
I was called out to see if I could find the lore in PowerWash Simulator by the Theorist community and Markiplier himself! Well, wish granted! PowerWash Simulator has layers, and I'm not only talking about the dirt and grime you are washing away. This game is DARK! Today I am loading my PowerWash with clues and secrets! You'll have to wash - I mean WATCH to find out more!

Game Theory

What Is Ash Ketchum's Real Age? (Pokemon)

Turn Off The TV! (Amanda The Adventurer)

Star Wars Lightsaber Vs. Halo Energy Sword

Cuphead's SINFUL SECRET Business!

Why Mario Kart 8 is Mario's DEADLIEST Game!

How DEADLY Is Mario's Blue Shell? (Mario Kart 8)

BEWARE Crow 64 (Crow 64 ARG)

No More Secrets (Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator)

Duck Season's KILLER DOG... Unmasked! (Duck Season)

Doki Doki's SCARIEST Monster is Hiding in Plain Sight (Doki Doki Literature Club)

Are Your Mobile Games ILLEGAL?

Don't Trust Gregory (FNAF Security Breach)

The LOST History of Minecraft's Enderman

What is a Kirby? The SCIENTIFIC PROOF!

STOP Punching Trees! (Minecraft)

Is Minecraft Netherite From SPACE?

Spiderman is a CRIMINAL! (Spider Man PS4)

The Disturbing Lore Of Lily's Garden

How Bendy EXPOSES Disney's Cartoon CONSPIRACY (Bendy and the Ink Machine)

The Dirty Secrets of PowerWash Simulator