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Game Theorem episodes

  • 39. Pokémon - Generations II and IV

    “This world of ours is a crude one. In a word, it is incomplete. It has been, and always will be, a struggle to survive in this world. We humans and Pokémon are likewise incomplete. Because we are all so lacking, we fight, we maim... It is ugly.” - Cyrus of Team Galactic. 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.

    57 min
  • 38. HSW - How HowStuffWorks Works

    “Everything that we’ve said has just been wrong because the system didn’t want to hear it, but the people did. How do we get on, like, big networks, like [...] the HowStuffWorks network?” - Zack, from an Auxiliary Podcast. This episode is about the many podcasts on the HowStuffWorks network. Kira and Kyle talk about the history of the company, from their beginnings to celebrity status! Learn all about these podcasts that help keep us alive in our day jobs! Listen to subjects ranging from Stuff You Should Know to The Daily Zeitgeist to Culture Kings! 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.

    59 min
  • 37. No Such Thing as a True Gamer

    What is a Gamer? What does it mean to be a Real or True Gamer? What about Nerd? Or Gamer Girl? Do these terms have real meanings, or are they just fallacies? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about misogyny, elitism, and gatekeeping. 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.

    58 min
  • 36. Homestuck - Corrupting History

    “This is what I get for lettin’ all proper dudes run sh*t instead of nasty clowns.” - Meenah Peixes, Her Imperious Condescension. This episode is about the Homestuck series made by Andrew Hussie. Kira and Kyle further break down this webcomic and talk about the histories of Earth B1 and Earth B2, which deviate considerably from real-world history to the point of becoming offensive. 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.

    1 hr 2 min
  • 35. Lisa - A World Without Women

    “No. You don’t understand. I’ve been dead for 35 years. Today is the day I live.” - Brad, the Nobody. This episode is about the LISA series made by Dingaling. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of Olathe and what became of it! Learn all about the terrible tragedies that become reality in a world of only men within the LISA series of games! Listen to subjects ranging from Joy to martial arts to Joy Mutants representing your deepest desires run amuck! 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.

    1 hr 1 min
  • 34. Is Art Worth Suffering

    When, if ever, is art worth suffering? If lives are used, abused, and lost in the production of art, can we still appreciate it? Or do we risk encouraging that behavior further into the future? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We also respond to Behind the [Bleep]s and talk about Alfred Hitchcock and Red Dead Redemption. 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.

    56 min
  • 33. Mario - The Faces of Mario

    "Mario, you sure got chatty all of a sudden... I mean, you, like, NEVER talk." - Goombella, partner of Paper Mario. This episode is about the Mario series made by Nintendo. Kira and Kyle talk about the various forms, identities, and histories of Mario as a character! Learn all about the rather unremarkable past of the most iconic video game character! Listen to subjects ranging from Fire Mario to Wario to Robo Mario. 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.

    59 min
  • 32. Danganronpa - Best in the World

    “This is a story of hope that ends in despair. I guess, in a way, you could say the story has already ended.” - Chisa Yukizome, the Ultimate Housekeeper. This episode is about the Danganronpa series made by Spike Chunsoft. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of Danganronpa and the prologue to the many killing games! Learn all about the characters, tragic backstories, Ultimate talents, and despair within the Danganronpa series of games and anime! Listen to subjects ranging from Junko Enoshima to Hope's Peak Academy! 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. Infographic to help keep up with characters can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZ7fOetip6f2Jmm1C_R6aCtvw3OIBNK0/view?usp=sharing .

    59 min
  • New Patreon and Schedule

    Please consider checking out our new Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . Or our website here: https://gametheorem.podbean.com . In addition, we are changing our schedule to one episode every other Saturday. Please listen to this announcement to understand why.

    8 min
  • 31. Christmas in Fiction

    What is the relation between media and the holiday known as Christmas? What are the origins of Christmas? Is Christmas really being ruined, or was it already doomed from the start? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. 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.

    58 min

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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.