Game TheorySeason 12011 · 12 episodesEpisodes1Is Chrono Trigger's Time Travel Accurate?This inaugural episode looks at what, if anything, the RPG masterpiece Chrono Trigger can teach us about the science of time travel.2Super Mario Pipe DreamsTake the plunge into the sewers with Mario as we cover everything from alligators under New York to albino pot in this second episode of Game Theory.3Illusion of Gaia, World WondersWe're looking at ancient cultures, mysterious landmarks, and beautiful women as we save the world in ILLUSION OF GAIA.4Mortal Kombat, Fatalities IRLCan you rip out a human heart? Be poisoned with a kiss? Frozen and shattered? Find out as we explore the cute and cuddly world of MORTAL KOMBAT.5The Science of Sonic the HedgehogMatpat finds the real life equivalents of Sonic the Hedgehog characters.6Frogger, Australian for GamesFry it, stuff it, put it on your wall--I'm on a cross-country trip thinking about roadkill and Frogger. But what secrets could this Atari and arcade classic hold? Find out on Game Theory.7Batman: Arkham Asylum, Diagnosing ArkhamWe're putting Joker, Poison Ivy, and the rest of Arkham's criminals on the Freudian couch to diagnose their mental disorders. But are they really crazy or better off in jail? Find out this week on Game Theory.8Kirby's Epic Yarn, Yarn BombingThis week we unravel the truth about Kirby's Epic Yarn and its role in an up-and-coming counterculture war.9Duke Nukem, 80S Action StarPull out your AK-47 and rip off your shirt 'cause we're diving headfirst into 80s action flicks to discover the roots of Duke Nukem and the reasons why the character "doesn't really work in 2011."10Viewers' Choice, Cyborgs, Fatalities, and the RiddlerYour voices have been heard. As thanks for supporting the show, we're looking at topics you've requested and submitted from the first nine episodes.11Adventure Island, a Philippines VacationDeadly octopi, spitting snakes, bizarre fruit, and a war America has kept buried in its past all factor in this week as we pinpoint Hudson's ADVENTURE ISLAND.12Halo, Power Armor in Real LifeNow you're playing with power...armor. Science isn't too far behind Master Chief's tech, but it'll cost you a couple thousand bucks. Find out all about it this week on Game Theory.
