Game Theorem

“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

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

“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

“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

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.

“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

“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  

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.

“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.

“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.

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.

“Our world continued to be matriarchal upon superficial observation, but was subject to a [...] cloaked form of patriarchal tyranny all along.” - Porrim Maryam, Sylph of Space. 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 Trolls, an alien species from planet Beforus, or Alternia, depending on the timeline. 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.

“Passport! Arstotzka so great, passport not required. Right?” - Jorji Costava, immigrating from Obristan. This episode is about the game series made by Lucas Pope. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting alternate portrayal of our Cold War! Learn all about Arstotzka, Kolechia, Obristan, Antegria, Republia, Impor, and United Federation! Or at least whatever Arstotzka says you are allowed to learn. Listen to subjects ranging from fascism to communism to all-around authoritarianism! 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.

“Not knowing where you will end up is despair. Despair is what even you cannot predict. Only despair’s unpredictability will save you from a boring future.” - Junko Enoshima, the Ultimate Fashionista. 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 Junko Enoshima to secret horrific coverups! 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

“...” - Everyone. This episode is about the game series made by Playdead. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting worlds of Limbo and Inside! Learn all about the big questions of life, death, and corporate authoritarianism! Listen to subjects ranging from a realm between life and death to brainwashing! 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.

We take a break and just voice some of our opinions on game trailers that were showcased at the recent, annual game industry convention. 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.

When is the supposed statue of limitations on spoilers? How bad are spoilers? Are they just something people complain about? Or are they a form of verbal assault? Can they be weaponized? Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about spoiler warnings, trigger warnings, and mass media communication. 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.

"Fear is not evil. It tells you what your weakness is and once you know your weakness you can grow stronger as well as kinder!" - Gildarts Clive, the Ace of Fairy Tail. 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 Grimoire Heart to Edolas to S-Class Wizards / Mages. 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.

“Nothing. I'm just a kid from Brooklyn.” - Steve Rogers, Captain America. This episode is about the Marvel Cinematic Universe made by Marvel and Disney. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting MCU, starting with the Captain America: The First Avenger movie! Learn all about superheroes, characterization, whitewashing, and anti-feminism within the MCU! Listen to subjects ranging from one man to that other man! 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.

Who are the Infallible Gods of Games, or other media, for that matter? Honestly, you probably know them when you see them. Otherwise, you're already smitten. Kira and Kyle discuss these concepts and think about why this matters. We talk about canon, misogyny, and game distribution platforms? 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.