Watch MatPat's Game Lab

2016
1 Season
6.3 (243)

MatPat's Game Lab is a reality series created for YouTube Red that ran from June 8th, 2016 to July 20th, 2016. The show is hosted by Matthew Patrick, otherwise known as MatPat, from the YouTube channel Game Theorist. The show also features various guests, such as Matt Fowler and Jordan Maron, who are experts in various fields including game development, design, and strategy.

The premise of the show is that MatPat takes on different challenges each episode that are inspired by various video games. The challenges center around different aspects of gaming, including strategy, game design, and game mechanics. Each episode begins with MatPat introducing the challenges and explaining the rules of the game. He is then joined by his guest experts who give insight and provide tips on how to best tackle the challenges.

The challenges are practical and physically demanding, and include elements that test the contestants' endurance, agility, and problem-solving skills. There is also an emphasis on teamwork, as the contestants need to work together to overcome obstacles and complete the challenges. Challenges include creating a human-sized version of a popular mobile game, playing real-life Mario Kart, and using the principles of game design to create a video game.

The show has a high production value and features impressive visual effects and graphics. The set is designed to resemble a gaming lab, complete with high-tech equipment and gamer-themed dÃ©cor. The guest experts are also given their own designated areas within the lab, where they can offer advice and guidance to the contestants.

One of the standout aspects of the show is MatPat's energetic and engaging hosting style. He is passionate about gaming and his enthusiasm shines through in each episode. He is also a knowledgeable host, providing insightful commentary on the challenges and explaining the underlying game mechanics behind each challenge.

Another strength of the show is its diverse cast of contestants. The contestants come from a variety of backgrounds and are from different parts of the country. They are all passionate about gaming, and their unique personalities and skillsets make the challenges even more entertaining.

Overall, MatPat's Game Lab is an engaging and informative reality series that will appeal to gamers and non-gamers alike. The mix of physical challenges and gaming concepts makes for an entertaining and educational viewing experience. MatPat's hosting and the diverse cast of contestants add to the appeal of the show, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in the world of gaming.

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Seasons

9. Gamers Tell All! - GAME LAB Behind The Scenes

July 20, 2016

What made it into the episodes of Game Lab was great, but what happened behind the camera was just as insane! This special BTS episode shows all the moments we couldn't get into the main series, including everyone almost being eaten by an ostrich, stabbed with a sword, or run over by CaptainSparklez' car!

8. The Science of Sword Fighting! (For Honor)

July 20, 2016

For the finale of Game Lab Season 1 I wanted us to go out in styleâ€¦so I decided to SIEGE MY OWN CASTLE! Or at least, a castle I rented for a day. This was one of the most fun episodes to make in the entire seriesâ€”I got to learn sword techniques, dress in historic armor and stab the Beard Bros. IN THE FACE! When you think about comparing these games to real life, you think about the weapons and the armor, but you DONâ€™T think about the adrenaline, the fatigue, and the idea of complete strangers running at you with axes. Itâ€™s a lot more intense and a lot more dangerous than I ever anticipated! For the 360 video, we staged a castle defense with trained knights and Vikings that literally puts you in the middle of the battle.

7. Are YOU Being HACKED? (Watch Dogs 2)

July 13, 2016

Ever wonder what itâ€™s like to be a real life hacker? As someone who works online, itâ€™s one of those things I think about all the time. But it turns out, the truth about hacking is WAY scarier than I could have ever imagined. You know that insane hacking you see in Watch_Dogs and all the bizarre things you can hack like phones, cars, and stoplights? Itâ€™s all real, my friends, and itâ€™s just the beginning! For this episode, we brought in two professional hackers to teach us the ins and outs of hacking into a major media company and grabbing data off of their own serversâ€¦FOR REAL. This is serious, scary stuff and it completely changed the way I look at the internet and hacking in real life. The 360 video for this one shows us actually breaking into the YouTube space by disabling its own security systems, then getting caught in some sticky situationsâ€¦make sure you check it out!

6. OSTRICH JOCKEYS?! (Final Fantasy XV)

July 6, 2016

Get ready for some good olâ€™ fashioned CHOCOBO RACING! Or, as close as I can get, when I traveled to the Arizona ostrich festival to hop on REAL racing ostriches. And these arenâ€™t cute little chicks weâ€™re talking aboutâ€”these are gigantic, eight-foot, 40-miles-per-hour racing monsters! I got pecked, stepped-on, and bucked off for an entire day learning how to actually race these birds, then I took on some serious competition in an all out tournament. Learn what it means to â€œride an ostrich like a footballâ€ and what happens when your bird decides they just donâ€™t feel like finishing the race! Then, check everything out in 360 with a ride-along behind the scenes tour of the episode!

5. Surviving Five Nights of FEAR!

June 29, 2016

You know me and animatronic restaurant horror...I just can't stay away! So when the opportunity to recreate Five Nights at Candy's came up, you know I was going to Game Lab the heck out of this one. Like every episode of Game Lab, it's not just about recreating the game in real life, it's about exploring why the game works and how it applies to the real world. In this episode, we test out the real game mechanics of Five Nights At Candy's, then learn all about fear responses and why different people respond to these games differently. Our expert for the episode designs some of the most terrifying haunted houses in the world and shows us what it really means to dive into scary games. The 360 video for this episode is also an INCREDIBLY creepy first-person walk through FNAC alone...in the dark...with some unexpected friends... http://bit.ly/28YFQ2o A HUGE thanks to Vernon from Hot Pepper Gaming/The Game Grumps, Trisha Hershberger of @thatgirltrish, and Rob Dyke from TheRobDyke show for gettin' their creep on for this episode. I enjoyed wetting my pants repeatedly with you in front of large animatronics.

4. DON'T GET CAUGHT! Stealthing like Metal Gear Solid

June 22, 2016

Over the years I've done a few theories on Metal Gear Solid, but my research has never involved real army vehicles, real guns, and REAL BOXES! For this episode I brought in a few friends to learn about Metal Gear Solid and real stealth tactics from a veteran and 12-year U.S. Navy Seal...who basically thinks we're a bunch of gamer pansies. In our challenge we'll find out just how stealthy we really are at trying to sneak into an actual military supply base in the middle of the night...I'll give you a hint: not very stealthy. The 360 video to go along with this episode is a real-world reenactment of a Solid Snake stealth mission and it's AWESOME. A HUGE thanks to Odom from the Warpzone, Austin the PeanutButter Gamer, and Katie Wilson for stealthing through this episode with me! I'd hide in a cardboard box with you guys any day of the week. Last but definitely not least, a huge wave of gratitude to our expert Jeramiah Dinnell and everyone who works with him in the military and armed forces. We were so honored to learn from you for this episode and gain an even stronger appreciation for the life-saving work you do every day.

3. Can Gamers Defuse BOMBS? ft. Game Grumps (Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes)

June 15, 2016

This is one of the most intense experiences I've ever had! Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes may seem like an all-in-good-fun kind of game, but let me tell you, taking it into the real world is a whole different story. For this episode, I brought in The Game Grumps and Lasercorn from Smosh Games to learn the ins and outs of identifying and defusing bombs from members of the LA bomb squad. Then we suited up in real (and REALLY heavy) bomb armor to defuse actual bombs on our own and see who gets blown up first! It's team Grumps vs. Team MatterCorn - who survives?? A HUGE thanks to the LA bomb squad for their service and bravery in this extremely dangerous profession and for sharing their expertise with us. Also, thank you to Lasercorn from Smosh Games and the Game Grumps for exploding onto the scene in this episode. You guys blow me away. ...Get it??

2. Soccer + Cars = AWESOME (Rocket League)

June 8, 2016

When I wanted to bring Rocket League into the real world, I thought I would have to invent a new sport, but it turns out that REAL CAR SOCCER already exists and it's AWESOME! In this episode of Game Lab I took along CaptainSparklez in my quest to master real-life Rocket League. I'm pretty sure we almost killed each other a few times out there on the track, but we walked away with an incredible appreciation for professional drivers, some pretty sweet trick-stunts of our own, and two utterly destroyed cars! Make sure you hop into the passenger seat for this one to do a ride-along with me in 360 during the training and the game! A HUGE thank you to Jordan, aka Captainsparklez for lending his mad driving skills for this episode! He was an incredible opponent but also an awesome teammate to go through this experience with. And the man definitely knows how to handle those balls...

1. Can Gamers SURVIVE the Real Mirror's Edge?

June 8, 2016

What happens when you train gamers to pull off the moves you see in Mirror's Edge? The OFFICIAL first episode of Game Lab! For this episode, I asked a professional parkour trainer to show me and some friends from Smosh Games and The Warp Zone how to execute some of the incredible moves from Mirror's Edge. While our trainer is literally defying the laws of physics and the rest of us are literally falling all over the place in the training room AND on the real streets of Los Angeles, YOU'LL be learning about the mechanics of real-world parkour and how Mirror's Edge stacks up IRL. After you're finished seeing how it's done, step into a Mirror's Edge 360 video where I brought you along on a Mirror's Edge mission! ?? https://goo.gl/o8ALpm A HUGE thank you to Mari and Flitz from Smosh Games, as well as Brian from The Warpzone for facing their fears with me in this episode! You guys were incredible and I know I wouldn't have been able to attempt these moves without them there. HARDCORE PARKOUR!

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