Analyzing the Impact of Five Nights at Freddy's on Game Theory
A former fan critiques the shift in Game Theory's content and self-importance. The connection between Five Nights at Freddy's and Game Theory led to growth but also issues.
00:00:01 A former fan discusses why they no longer watch Game Theory and expresses concerns about the show's content and self-importance.
š® Game Theory was influential for the speaker during their early YouTube days.
ā¤ļø The speaker fell in love with Game Theory and even created their own series inspired by it.
ā° The speaker stopped watching Game Theory due to changes in content and their concerns about its effects on the media sphere.
00:04:23 Game Theory used to be self-contained, fun, and focused on over-analyzing video games. But it has now become self-aggrandizing and doesn't realize it. The shift happened in 2014.
š® Game Theory started by over-analyzing video games, taking them literally.
š The show was originally self-contained and focused on fun and entertainment.
šŗ However, it shifted into self-aggrandizing and lost its awareness of being just entertainment.
00:08:45 A YouTube video discusses the impact of the game Five Nights at Freddy's and its connection to Game Theory. It explores how the game's lore is revealed through the videos rather than through gameplay. The video also highlights the interaction between the creator of Five Nights at Freddy's and the host of Game Theory.
šŗ Game Theory's initial video on Five Nights at Freddy's drew similarities between the game's story and a real-life event.
š Scott Cawthon actively watched Game Theory's videos on the Five Nights at Freddy's series and engaged in a conversation with the host, MatPat.
š® Game Theory became the main source for uncovering the complex lore of the Five Nights at Freddy's series.
00:13:06 A feedback loop between Game Theory and the creator of Five Nights at Freddy's led to the show's growth and the game's success. However, it also caused narrative issues and unrealistic expectations. Going into media with vague expectations of quality leads to a more enjoyable experience.
š The feedback loop between Game Theory and its audience helped increase their popularity and change people's expectations of media.
š” Scott purposely created puzzles in Five Nights at Freddy's for fans and specifically Matt to come up with fan theories.
šÆ Having specific expectations of events can lead to disappointment, but having expectations of quality can enhance the enjoyment of media.
00:17:28 A former fan of Game Theory explains why he stopped watching the channel due to the negative impact of fan theories on media consumption and enjoyment.
šŗ The Game Theory brand influenced people's enjoyment of media.
š Having expectations for the media you consume is fine, but predicting the future of a narrative is impossible.
š® Treating every piece of media as solvable or predictable can damage your overall media experience.
00:21:50 A critique of Game Theory's video on Mario as a communist propaganda tool, urging the channel to be more responsible and self-aware in their content.
š® The video discusses a theory that Mario games are secretly spreading a pro-communist agenda.
š The harmful effects of taking theories too seriously and pushing them too far are highlighted.
šŗ The creator urges the YouTuber to re-examine how they present their content to their audience for entertainment purposes.
00:26:13 A YouTuber discusses why they no longer watch Game Theory and shares future video plans, including reviewing Legend of Korra and talking about tech. Subscribe for updates.
š® The creator explains that they no longer watch Game Theory.
š¼ They mention their plans to review the Legend of Korra season by season and their interest in talking about tech and weird stuff.
š They invite viewers to subscribe and join their channel for exclusive content and updates.
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