Game Theory: How Loot Boxes HACK YOUR BRAIN!

If you’re watching videos on this channel, then you’re aware of LOOT BOXES, those wonderful new micro-transactions that have begun to define the AAA gaming experience. Unsurprisingly, people have some strong opinions about Loot Boxes, so I’m actually not going to weigh in on one side or the other. Instead, let’s talk about how loot boxes actually work. Get ready for some psychology, Loyal Theorists, cuz in this episode, I’ll present the scientific facts that explain how loot boxes psychologically affect and train our brains!


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[hariaj]

MatPat's entire career o YouTube is just a dream, purple guy drowned him in Diet Coke in a tub, he was in a coma all along





I also have to say, it was funny how an overwatch lootbox came out of some SALT and vinegar chips

[breeka]

I’ve got it! Purple guy is actually Mat Pat who was in a coma all along because he slipped while getting into his Diet Coke filled tub in order to think up the next game theory. Should have gave us the harder crates Mat Pat, this is too easy.

[koruton_]

We think Purple Guy poisoned MatPat’s Diet Coke but he was in a coma all along *theme song*

[Xanman]

"It isn't just 'Open crate, get spray, feel happy.'"
Exactly, Matpat. It is actually, "Open crate, get spray, feel cheated and disgruntled."

[WLIIwox]

"Matpat is Purple Guy in Diet Coke induced comma" theory confirmed.

[filimonetatofi]

I think matpat was traumatized by the backlash he got when he uploaded the sans is ness theory and is coping with it by laughing at it in his new videos.

[EJPBDK]

Fast forward to 2019:

EA: "Loot Boxes are Surprise Mechanics. They are like Kinder Eggs".... wow!
I knew I heard that statement before! Looks like EA does watch Game Theory!

[venomsbane]

My super smart wife pointed out that:
Aren't you, MatPat, part of the same dopamine issue, but giving our brains the need and desire over this two-parter video.

[joshmansfield]

Only $6.66*
*plus $162.99 shipping and handling

[Color_Splsh]

Damn mat, you lucky! You got a pre made episode in your box! There's only a 0.00001% of getting that

[RealCoolstriker]

Hey matpat, just wanted to let you know, that I’m writing a college research paper on this topic. You are now one of my sources. (Im citing you because you pointed me towards SO many points) I’ll post it on GT Reddit once it’s done. Thanks for this even over a year later!

[manvslife]

The thing i got from my lootbox was a legendary intro.

[innik]

Dangit I wanted the unibrow MatPat...

Guess I’ll buy another crate

[TheFoolishSamurai]

What I got in my crate:
- A 10-foot sizer
- Blue thumbnail text
- A hand-to-foot strength ratio
- A copypasta
- 1000 currency

[salteedmilk]

“After seeing Rewind 2017, I hoped that I” was in a coma all along.

[doyouknowthemossinman]

Purple Guy was in a coma the whole time because MatPat said, "It's just a theory. A Game Theory!" while bathing in Diet Coke.

[liwendiamond]

"Turning players into payers."

[AbyssalCleric]

I know what that theory in the theory crate is. Matpat drunk himself into a diet coke coma and dreamt the entire fnaf series and is unable to wake up until he completely solves it.

[Wslasher]

So if I'm breeding a Pokemon & hatch the egg, I'm technically releasing dopamine anticipating if the Pokemon has good IVs?

[rage_]

I got...
-Nugget (rare)
-a picture of matpat giving a speech
-“___ is dead in that game”
-japanese culture about ghosts
-“Dear Bethesda. Hi it’s me Austin...”