Game Theory

E1. Is 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.

E2. Super Mario Pipe Dreams

Take 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.

E3. Illusion of Gaia, World Wonders

We're looking at ancient cultures, mysterious landmarks, and beautiful women as we save the world in ILLUSION OF GAIA.

E4. Mortal Kombat, Fatalities IRL

Can 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.

E5. The Science of Sonic the Hedgehog

Matpat finds the real life equivalents of Sonic the Hedgehog characters.

E6. Frogger, Australian for Games

Fry 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.