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Game Theorem delves into the worlds behind video games, shows, and other great entertainment, but we aren’t afraid to call out some problematic practices.

Kyle and Kira


    • Sep 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 103 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Game Theorem

    98. Podcast Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 37:58


    Thank you, and see you around.   https://www.youtube.com/user/MysteryMachineX/videos

    97. Homestuck - Defamation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 48:43


    “You have a feeling it's going to be a long day." - Andrew Hussie, the narrator. CW for stalkers and harassment. This episode is about the Homestuck series made by Andrew Hussie. Kira and Kyle talk about some of the recent defamation about the media and fandom of Homestuck. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Here's the link to the amazing analysis we mention towards the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wvgCskMHY4

    96. Madoka Magica - Love Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 58:42


    “The curses that have spread across our world still have to be dealt with. And you Incubators have become necessary for that task. You're going to stay and help... In-cu-ba-tor.” - Homura Akemi, [redacted]. This episode is about the Madoka Magica anime made by the Magica Quartet. Kira and Kyle talk about how this show is very much not what it appears! Learn all about the exploitation by the higher classes but this time with magic! Listen to subjects ranging from magical girls to witches to time travel! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    95. Madoka Magica - Uninformed Consent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 57:18


    “On this planet you call females who have yet to become adults, girls. It makes sense then that since you'll eventually become witches, you should be called Magical Girls.” - Kyubey, the Incubator. This episode is about the Madoka Magica anime made by the Magica Quartet. Kira and Kyle talk about how this show is very much not what it appears! Learn all about the exploitation by the higher classes but this time with magic! Listen to subjects ranging from magical girls to witches to time travel! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    94. Discriminatory Allegories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 51:26


    What kind of allegories for identity exist within various forms of media? How do they fair? Are they helpful or pretty problematic? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about subjects ranging from race to sexual orientation to disability. We have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    93. Fairy Tail - War and Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 64:28


    "I am the last Dragon, the Dragon of Demise! I devour all Magic indiscriminately! I am the Dragon of Magic, Acnologia!" - Acnologia, the Dragon of Magic. This episode is about the Fairy Tail series made by Hiro Mashima. Kira and Kyle further break down the exciting world of the magical Earth Land, where magic flows all around! Learn all about characters, adventures, fights, and enemies within the Fairy Tail series! Listen to subjects ranging from the Avatar cult around a god and the war between Fiore and the Alvarez Empire. We have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    92. Smite - Godly Diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 54:43


    "Hello, everybody! I will kill you all." - Hel, Goddess of the Underworld. This episode is about the Smite video game made by Hi-Rez Studios. Kira and Kyle talk about the various gods and pantheons that appear in this game! Learn all about each of the gods! Or at least whatever we could fit into a single hour! We have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    91. Top Pride Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 59:05


    Today we have a simple episode where we list our favorite characters of various representations from the LGBTQIA+. We have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    90. Fairy Tail - Demons of Tartaros

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 58:29


    "Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. Your friends and your guild are there to make up for that, right?" - Warrod Sequen, the 4th Wizard Saint. This episode is about the Fairy Tail series made by Hiro Mashima. Kira and Kyle further break down the exciting world of the magical Earth Land, where magic flows all around! Learn all about characters, adventures, fights, and enemies within the Fairy Tail series! Listen to subjects ranging from the Eclipse Spirits to a lewd Christmas to the Demons of Tartaros. We have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    89. Get Out and Us

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 56:03


    "I would’ve voted for Obama a third time." - Dean Armitage. "We’re Americans." - Red. This episode is about the Get Out and Us series of movies made by Jordan Peele. Kira and Kyle talk about what the movies represent, race and class! Learn all about why these movies were received differently based on audience! Listen to subjects ranging from revolution to capitalism to white supremacy! We have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    88. Speech Is Garbage and Here's Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 44:56


    What purpose do Speech or Persuasion skills have in video games? Why do they exist? What problems arise from their overuse, and how could this be done better? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about subjects ranging from skill-cleaving to political oration as a concept. We have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Hbomb video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzF7aHxk4Y4

    87. Homestuck - Character Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 58:57


    “Your Ultimate Self, that which is revealed when the mind’s partitions are stripped away, and all potentiality of who you are and what you could have been flow together.” - Dirk Strider, the Prince of Heart. This episode is about the Homestuck series made by Andrew Hussie. Kira and Kyle further break down this webcomic and talk about what each of the characters could be said to represent Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    86. The Boys - Real Superheroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 65:02


    “People love what I have to say. They believe in it. They just don’t like the word ‘Nazi’, that’s all.” - Klara Risinger, Stormfront. This episode is about the The Boys television series made by Dynamite Entertainment. Kira and Kyle talk about what superheroes would actually be like in a real world! Learn all about what a man with the power of Superman would become! Listen to subjects ranging from liberalism to corporatism to fascism! We have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    85. Correcting Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 33:28


    What mistakes have we made? Well, let's take a look and try to set the record straight. We've learned much over the years, after all. Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    84. Homestuck - Paradise Planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 56:42


    “the paradise planet IS A [bleep]ING JOKE. and the miracles ARE FAKE. pure fiction. FALSE” - Gamzee Makara, Bard of Rage. This episode is about the Homestuck series made by Andrew Hussie. Kira and Kyle further break down this webcomic and talk about the end of Homestuck and its progress through the Epilogues and onto Homestuck^2. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    83. Cyberpunk 2077 - A Scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 55:32


    This episode is about the Cyberpunk 2077 game made by CD Projekt Red. Kira and Kyle talk about the horrible tale of this game! Learn all about a game company pulling every dirty trick in the book! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. More info on the game: https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1350322423170797568

    82. Age in Anime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 52:47


    Why does anime consistently portray underage characters in mature situations? What does this say about our society that it is so normalized? What could be done differently? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about subjects ranging from problematic anime to straight-up offensive nonsense. We have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    81. Homestuck - Sburb Sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 54:22


    “You were, and are, going to do this regardless.” - Doc Scratch, First Guardian. This episode is about the Homestuck series made by Andrew Hussie. Kira and Kyle further break down this webcomic and talk about every Sburb, or Sgrub, game session that happened in each timeline within the comic. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    80. Future Diary - The Yandere

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 63:36


    “I lost my folks in the Middle East, thanks to a 1600-year-old-fight about three takes on the same [bleep] God” - Minene Uryuu, the 9th. This episode is about the Future Diary anime made by Sakae Esuno. Kira and Kyle talk about the most well-known example of the yandere trope in anime! Learn all about a deadly time travel game to determine the successor to god! Listen to writing ranging from seriously disturbed to genuinely interesting! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    Election-Related Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 4:47


    We don't know if we're going to be here in a week or not. So we're pausing episodes. We hope to be back soon.

    79. Dramatic Structure in Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 52:15


    What is Dramatic Structure and can it be applied to games? What can we learn from this? Could it be used to explain the deceptive ways games are sold to us? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about how they've affected us. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Dramatic Structure diagrams: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pOdSDVtWCAjOXHdlsoiMOIXyXKO7yJIr/view?usp=sharing

    78. Danganronpa - Metanarrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 58:08


    “It’s Junko Enoshima! ‘Cuz it’s always been her. [...] Even if it’s boring or repetitive, she’s always the mastermind, isn’t she?” - Tsumugi Shirogane, the Ultimate Cosplayer. This is the final episode about the Danganronpa series made by Spike Chunsoft. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of Danganronpa and what happens in the last game! Learn all about the characters, tragic backstories, good writing, and horrible writing within the Danganronpa series of games and anime! Listen to subjects ranging from the concept of fiction to how it can affect our lives! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Video with all of the executions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG6x7CBWLC4  Character infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZ7fOetip6f2Jmm1C_R6aCtvw3OIBNK0/view?usp=sharing

    77. Promare - Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 57:15


    "What a pointless internal power struggle. Public officials are so worthless." - Lio the Boss of the Mad Burnish. This episode is about the Promare anime made by Studio Trigger. Kira and Kyle talk about the a world on the brink of collapse, though no one acknowledges it! Learn all about how pyrokinesis is a metaphor for climate exploitation! Listen to subjects ranging from oppression to yes, giant mechs! Referenced analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T_P2ReIKew Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    76. Multiplayer Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 51:57


    Why are some of the most popular games right now so completely different from what AAA games have been marketing to us? What horrors of reality encourage us to escape it? Is that okay? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about how they've affected us. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    75. Danganronpa - The V3 Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 56:45


    “If I can’t win this game, then I’ll make it boring for everyone! That’s my revenge! Well then, the culprit is [REDACTED].” - Kokichi Oma, the Ultimate Supreme Leader. This episode is about the Danganronpa series made by Spike Chunsoft. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of Danganronpa and what happens in the last game! Learn all about the characters, tragic backstories, good writing, and horrible writing within the Danganronpa series of games and anime! Listen to subjects ranging from the narrative to the metanarrative! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Video with all of the executions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG6x7CBWLC4  Character infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZ7fOetip6f2Jmm1C_R6aCtvw3OIBNK0/view?usp=sharing

    74. Cube - We Live in a Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 59:25


    [Why put people in it?] "Because it's here. You have to use it, or you admit it's pointless," Worth, the Office Worker. This episode is about the Cube movie series. Kira and Kyle talk about what the Cube series does wrong and what it does right. Is the Cube a lame attempt to criticize nothing about society? Or is it an allegory for America's institutionalized brutality of the prison system? Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    73. How Games Affect Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 55:17


    How do video games affect the people who play them? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about how they've affected us. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    72. Danganronpa - The Last Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 60:36


    “Trust no one. And never forget... You wanted this killing game, so you have to win no matter what. ...No matter what,” Rantaro Amami, the Ultimate [REDACTED]. This episode is about the Danganronpa series made by Spike Chunsoft. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of Danganronpa and what happens in the post-post-apocalypse! Learn all about the characters, tragic backstories, Ultimate talents, and despair within the Danganronpa series of games and anime! Listen to subjects ranging from the rebuilding society to it all crashing down again! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Video with all of the executions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG6x7CBWLC4  Character infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZ7fOetip6f2Jmm1C_R6aCtvw3OIBNK0/view?usp=sharing

    71. Don't Starve - Eldritch Survival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 56:23


    “Say pal, you don’t look so good. You better find something to eat before night comes,” Maxwell the Great. This episode is about the Don't Starve game made by Klei Entertainment. Kira and Kyle talk about dark, otherworldly Constant! Learn all about the creatures that lurk in the dark and those who must survive in it! Listen to subjects ranging from Lovecraftian themes to a mod-friendly multiplayer experience! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    70. Empire by Any Other Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 61:31


    Wolfenstein's B.J. Blazkowicz is antifa. Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.   Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Directory of Local Bail Funds (Money for bailing out protesters): https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory/ Minnesota Organizations: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/ More resources (This is kept up to date and has info on other actions you can take): https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGxfNl9C6CQ

    69. Danganronpa - Future Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 57:11


    “Hope is having young people who you can entrust the future to. The students of Hope's Peak Academy, the place I dedicated my life to... They represent my hope.” - Kazuo Tengan, Chairman of Future Foundation. This episode is about the Danganronpa series made by Spike Chunsoft. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of Danganronpa and what happens after the Tragedy! Learn all about the characters, tragic backstories, Ultimate talents, and despair within the Danganronpa series of games and anime! Listen to subjects ranging from the post-apocalypse to wars for hope! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Video with all of the executions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG6x7CBWLC4  Character infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZ7fOetip6f2Jmm1C_R6aCtvw3OIBNK0/view?usp=sharing Execution video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG6x7CBWLC4

    68. Kill la Kill - Nudity as Liberation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 61:05


    “Fear is freedom! Subjugation is liberation! Contradiction is truth! Those are the facts of this world! And you will all surrender to them, you pigs in human clothing!” - Satsuki Kiryuin, Student Council President. This episode is about the Kill la Kill anime made by Studio Trigger. Kira and Kyle talk about the awful world ruled by an authoritarian dictator! Learn all about how clothing is a metaphor for patriarchy! Listen to subjects ranging from powerful protagonists to yes, pretty women! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    67. This Too Shall Be Censored

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 61:20


    How does censorship plague games and other media? In what forms, and who are hurt worst for this? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about maturity, LGBTQIA+, and social media. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    66. Danganronpa - Ultimate Despair

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 61:54


    “Are you suggesting...that sacrificing others for hope isn't real hope...? But...you're wrong. It's only natural and extremely obvious that strong hope devours weak hope.” - Nagito Komaeda, the Ultimate Lucky Student. This episode is about the Danganronpa series made by Spike Chunsoft. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of Danganronpa and what happens after the Tragedy! Learn all about the characters, tragic backstories, Ultimate talents, and despair within the Danganronpa series of games and anime! Listen to subjects ranging from child wars to virtual simulations! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Character infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZ7fOetip6f2Jmm1C_R6aCtvw3OIBNK0/view?usp=sharing Execution video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG6x7CBWLC4

    65. Outer Worlds - Space Capitalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 60:46


    “I am having a stellar day, and not just because I’m legally obligated to say so. Almost as stellar as Spacer’s Choice is affordable.” - Martin Callahan, Spacer’s Choice merchant. This episode is about the Outer Worlds video game made by Obsidian. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting Halcyon system and the planets within it! Learn all about how capitalism can always get worse! Listen to subjects ranging from U.S. elections to corporatocracies to space! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    64. The Vice of True Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 58:01


    What defines the true crime genre? Is it ethical? How much does fictionalization play into it? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about history, podcasts, and the police. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    63. Sonic - The Eggman Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 57:32


    “Sonic, how I hate him. [...] Every defeat, every humiliation at the hedgehog's hands will be returned a thousand-fold [...] This is my dream come true.” - Doctor Ivo Robotnik, the Eggman. This episode is about the Sonic the Hedgehog series made by Sega. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of Earth, or is it Mobius? Learn all about how Sonic opposes imperialist conquest and war! Listen to subjects ranging from gods to Chaos to police brutality! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Timeline citation: https://www.reddit.com/r/SonicTheHedgehog/comments/6w3lqo/the_sonic_the_hedgehog_timeline/

    62. Sonic - Emeralds of Imperialism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 57:27


    “All of you ungrateful humans, who took everything away from me, will feel my loss and despair.” - Professor Gerald Robotnik, Head Scientist of the ARK. This episode is about the Sonic the Hedgehog series made by Sega. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of Earth, or is it Mobius? Learn all about how Sonic opposes imperialist conquest and war! Listen to subjects ranging from gods to Chaos to police brutality! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Timeline citation: https://www.reddit.com/r/SonicTheHedgehog/comments/6w3lqo/the_sonic_the_hedgehog_timeline/

    61. Macrotransactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 58:28


    The title is not a typo. What are some of the manipulative business practices rampant within the game industry? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about microtransactions, loot boxes, gambling, and DLC. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    60. Hamilton - A Compromise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 59:19


    “You have no control who lives, who dies, who tells your story.” - George Washington, the first President. This episode is about the Hamilton musical led by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting racebent world of the American Revolution! Learn all about the colonists overthrowing their oppressors! Listen to subjects ranging from immigration to feminism to ideals! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. You can listen to Hamilton here (but you'll have to locate the bonus tracks on your own): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR1jn8tfrLg

    59. Hamilton - A Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 59:24


    “If you stand for nothing Burr, what will you fall for?” - Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant. This episode is about the Hamilton musical led by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting racebent world of the American Revolution! Learn all about the colonists overthrowing their oppressors! Listen to subjects ranging from immigration to feminism to ideals! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. You can listen to Hamilton here (but you'll have to locate the bonus tracks on your own): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR1jn8tfrLg

    58. Deradicalizing Our Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 92:31


    Special Bonus Episode! Ever fantasize about confronting your bigoted parents? This is the episode for you. TRIGGER WARNING ON BASICALLY EVERYTHING. Schedule will resume as normal. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Here is the link for the documents used in this episode. Feel free to use the documents as need be (just credit us if re-posting please): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ospMaAn0Bt6IDe0aCP6NlS8Bq9z0YDxF

    57. Danganronpa - The Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 58:58


    “Let’s give it all we got! It’s PUNISHMENT TIME!” - Monokuma, the Mascot of Danganronpa. This episode is about the Danganronpa series made by Spike Chunsoft. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of Danganronpa and the fall of Hope's Peak Academy! Learn all about the characters, tragic backstories, Ultimate talents, and despair within the Danganronpa series of games and anime! Listen to subjects ranging from investigative death games to despair! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Video with all of the executions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG6x7CBWLC4

    56. Zelda - The Many Legends Of

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 56:49


    “You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?” - Happy Mask Salesman. This episode is about the Legend of Zelda series made by Nintendo. Kira and Rose (find her twitter at @lumpen_rose ) talk about the exciting world of Hyrule and the reincarnations of its heroes and villains! Learn all about the Tri-Force! Listen to subjects ranging from timelines to Breath of the Wild! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Here's a picture of the timeline for your convenience: https://i.imgur.com/KYnmmZ7.jpg

    55. Who Mods Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 59:14


    What are mods? Who makes them? What is the intersection between "modders" and "gamers"? How does this affect the games we love? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about corporations, media, and toxicity. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    54. Pokémon - Generations V and VI

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 56:56


    “Professor Juniper, what are you thinking? You appear to have no qualms about the relationship between Pokémon and people. You put Pokémon into categories using arbitrary rules and think you can understand them like that... The very idea of a Pokédex revolts me. What do you have to say for yourself?.” - Natural Harmonia Gropius, N. This episode is about the Pokémon series made by Nintendo. Kira and Kyle further break down the exciting Pokémon World and its infinite variations within the multiverse of Pokémon! Learn all about the alternate versions, stories, and timelines within the Pokémon series of games! Listen to subjects ranging from titans to evil organizations to adventures. Game Theorem has a website, email, and social media. Go to the upper-left corner of the website to find all contact links here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. Check out Lockstin's video that we helped make: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdald2Fj2-o

    53. Undertale - Souls of Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 56:53


    “In this world… It’s KILL or BE killed!” - Flowey, the Golden Flower. This episode is about the Undertale series made by Toby Fox. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of the Underground and the world of monsters! Learn all about the conflict of monsters against humans! Listen to subjects ranging from love to violence to time travel! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. If you want to cry, watch this Undertale video: https://tinyurl.com/y68etfdw  

    52. To Cancel or Not to Cancel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 58:34


    What is "cancel culture"? Is it even real? Does it perhaps need differentiation from "Twitter culture"? How does this affect the games we love? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about criminals, racists, conspiracies, and problematic media. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    51. Fairy Tail - Grand Magic Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 58:51


    “There’s no need to change the past. Because of the past we are who we are now. Every second, every action from then is linked to us here and now.” – Gray Fullbuster, the Ice-Maker. This episode is about the Fairy Tail series made by Hiro Mashima. Kira and Kyle further break down the exciting world of the magical Earth Land, where magic flows all around! Learn all about characters, adventures, fights, and enemies within the Fairy Tail series! Listen to subjects ranging from the Infinity Clock to Grand Magic Games to Time Traveling Dragons. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    50. Kirby - Destroyer of the Rich

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 59:03


    “To ask Nova, we must gather power from all the stars around us. It will be difficult, Kirby, but you can do it! We are counting on you.” - Marx, the Cosmic Jester. This episode is about the Kirby series made by Nintendo. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of Planet Popstar and the universe around it! Learn all about the adorable alien on his quest for good! Listen to subjects ranging from King Dedede to Meta-Knight to the plight of Marxism? Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

    49. Zombies and Killable People

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 60:03


    In video games, what makes an enemy "killable"? Is it whether they are human? How human does one have to be? What about those who choose to not be human? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about video game violence, both fantastical and gritty. Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill.

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