The END of Mascot Horror

Game Theory

Games, Leisure

4.8 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 September 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Join Game Theory Host Tom as he goes over games that 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, he looks at WHY it’s happening, WHERE it’s going, and WHAT it means for the channel going forward.

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0:00.0	Sadly, I'm dead.
0:01.9	Competing for a share of a vast inheritance.
0:04.4	There's an alliance been formed.
0:05.7	How far will these 13 players go?
0:08.0	You wasn't trying to listen.
0:09.3	Can I not talk?
0:10.6	There's no conspiracy.
0:12.0	I want to play fair.
0:13.1	I feel like I'm the only one.
0:14.7	A devious new game.
0:16.5	The inheritance on Channel 4.
0:18.3	Stream now.
0:20.0	There are some things you should always check,
0:23.0	like the hygiene rating on your local takeaway,
0:26.2	the setting on your razor,
0:27.9	and whether the party actually is fancy dress.
0:31.2	The other thing you should check is your Experian credit report,
0:34.9	especially if you're looking to borrow money.
0:37.2	It lets you understand what lenders
0:39.0	see so you can increase your chances of getting the best deals. It's dead easy to check it,
0:44.6	and completely free. See it in seconds. Download the Experian app today. This may be the most
0:51.3	important episode of game theory I've ever done.
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