Game Theory: The END of Mascot Horror

The Game Theorists β€’ June 21, 2025
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*πŸ’¬ Subscribe to join the conversation* β–Ί https://www.youtube.com/@GameTheory/?sub_confirmation=1 Over the last year or so, I’ve been noticing an evolution happening within the indie horror space. These games are starting to use darker and twisted themes within their storytelling, instead of the classic mascot horror that we’re used to seeing. In today’s episode, I want to look at WHY it’s happening, WHERE it’s going, and WHAT it means for the channel going forward. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ *Credits:* Writers: Tom Robinson, Brett Turley Editors: JayskiBean, Pedro Freitas, Warak Sound Designer: Yosi Berman Thumbnail: DasGnomo ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Need Royalty Free Music for your Content? Try Epidemic Sound. Get Your 30 Day Free Trial Now β–Ί http://share.epidemicsound.com/MatPat ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ #IndieHorror #IndieGames #FNAF #Theory #GameTheory

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