How To Teach Video Games To A Non-Gamer

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    Do you have kids? Maybe a friend whose never played video games before, anyone who you want to introduce to gaming but have no idea how or where to start? Well, this is the video for you my friends. From Nintendo Switch to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, we've got a definitive timeline optimized for teaching gaming to non-gamers! What's the BEST game to start with? Is it Minecraft? Mario Kart? Fortnite? You'll have to watch to find out!
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  • @ratatouiilli
    @ratatouiilli 3 місяці тому +1193

    He just taught us how to teach our kids how to play games. HE DID THIS BECAUSE WE ARE GROWING UP AND THE FANBASE THAT STARTED WITH HIM IN 2011 ARE ADULTS NOW. This is like really deep and some may not realize this and how important it is. Amazing that he did this as one of his final theories.

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому +1

      MY CONTENT BETTER 🔥☠️🚬

    • @UltimateEnemies2385
      @UltimateEnemies2385 3 місяці тому +7

      @@AngryAsrielReuploadsI know it’s fake "AngryAsrielReuploads"

    • @thegreatestfallout1794
      @thegreatestfallout1794 3 місяці тому

      ​@@UltimateEnemies2385Its a bot, just report them

    • @Stillnoidea120
      @Stillnoidea120 3 місяці тому +1

      Guys ehh if you are dissapointed in these little kids don't go look at their vids it gives them money

    • @ThatOneWaffl3
      @ThatOneWaffl3 2 місяці тому +4

      Uttp is just sad like bro just shut uppp 😭😭

  • @btr9969
    @btr9969 3 місяці тому +819

    2:32 seeing the old intro after all these years & the logo finally having a color for each channel really hit us hard.

    • @andrewtaffinder
      @andrewtaffinder 3 місяці тому +11

      thank you Satania PFP for sharing my feelings for the updated throwback intro

    • @Juststand64
      @Juststand64 2 місяці тому +7

      I actually yelled out "YES" as soon as I heard Mat say 2012 XD

    • @joshstraub6972
      @joshstraub6972 Місяць тому +2

      real!

    • @The_Darke_Lorde
      @The_Darke_Lorde Місяць тому +7

      It's like the final outro to an anime basically copying the first intro of the anime but updated

    • @acgaming007
      @acgaming007 Місяць тому +2

      fr

  • @theaonesucc3703
    @theaonesucc3703 2 місяці тому +74

    “All right son, we’re at step 9, I’m going to teach you wave dashing in melee”

    • @captainjimmy2306
      @captainjimmy2306 13 днів тому +3

      Let’s go from 2 to 8 buttons, completely achieveable

    • @starp7675
      @starp7675 8 днів тому

      Shine into uair into grab into upthrow into firefox into dair

  • @raffi3356
    @raffi3356 2 місяці тому +130

    Level 1: dark souls

    • @samcooke7924
      @samcooke7924 22 дні тому +4

      NOOOOOOOOO

    • @mimirraptor
      @mimirraptor 21 день тому +3

      what is lev2

    • @Al4r3
      @Al4r3 21 день тому +4

      Probably sekiro​@@mimirraptor

    • @ekcman
      @ekcman 16 днів тому +1

      Well it's just like asylum demon or tree sentinel.

    • @charliemaxwell9869
      @charliemaxwell9869 15 днів тому +1

      @@mimirraptor Ds2

  • @TheMelonMonarch
    @TheMelonMonarch 3 місяці тому +1657

    He taught us to live video games, and now he’s gonna give us the tools to tell a new generation.
    What a legend. We’ll miss you.

    • @palro8392
      @palro8392 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT ',

    • @palro8392
      @palro8392 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT ',

    • @fliptrip1807
      @fliptrip1807 3 місяці тому +1

      WHO ASKED + MY CONTENT IS WAY BETTER MATPAT IS WAY BETTER THAN MATPAT

    • @newzealanderzxvaqt
      @newzealanderzxvaqt 3 місяці тому +41

      the no life bot invasion of 1944

    • @yesblao7305
      @yesblao7305 3 місяці тому

      OH MY GOD SHUT UP

  • @Gojirawars03
    @Gojirawars03 3 місяці тому +318

    I started on Wii, and let me tell you. Playing LEGO Star Wars at 5-6 years old was a mind-blowing experience. I honestly think the LEGO Games (at least the older classic ones) are pretty much the perfect way to introduce gaming to young kids. Challenging but still fair puzzles, relatively easy controls, plenty of enemies, and even though you can die, you don’t have to return to a checkpoint when you do. You just lose a bit of money and respawn right where you just died. Add in the goofy sense of humor and fun, no-dialogue cutscenes, and you have a perfect “Baby’s First Videogame.”

    • @AntiParloYT
      @AntiParloYT 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP AND ZNTP WAY BETTER THAN MATPAT1

    • @pebblefattree6404
      @pebblefattree6404 3 місяці тому +14

      that's a great one! i started late with lego the hobbit, but you are very much correct!

    • @Futballxeditzz
      @Futballxeditzz 3 місяці тому +10

      What is this reply section💀💀💀💀

    • @palro8392
      @palro8392 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT '

    • @devpz
      @devpz 3 місяці тому +9

      Lego Batman is the definitive Lego game experience

  • @MellorineKnight
    @MellorineKnight 2 місяці тому +148

    This video is just so important to me.
    First the classic intro and Mat leaving. Mat's being a role model for me for 10+ years.
    Secondly my son is 1.5 years old at the moment and I'm thinking of all the fun stuff we will do, which obviously includes gaming.
    Thank you very much for making this and all the other videos too.

  • @ellyelly7235
    @ellyelly7235 2 місяці тому +108

    0:50 Untitled Goose Game, hands down. It's not super complicated, it's very open concept and lets you explore, the controls are pretty simple, and all in all it's a fantastic intro to gaming.

    • @Longma1
      @Longma1 Місяць тому +5

      Hmmm, that is still up there in "level" with having to handle multiple buttons at once in order to do anything. . .

    • @Phlimbob84
      @Phlimbob84 22 дні тому +2

      Was literally gonna say this game too and was surprised to see it as the first suggestion that appeared in the comments for me. This and Wii Sports are the only two games I've been able to play with my mom where she could also have fun and enjoy the game alongside me.

  • @pranavkarthik1574
    @pranavkarthik1574 3 місяці тому +462

    I can’t believe so many of us figured this stuff out on our own when we first started gaming but never thought about how difficult these simple things were when we ourselves initially started. Really shows how much our focus was on the game itself, than the controls. I feel the game itself is the most important thing.

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому +1

      *UTTP • BETTER* ❗️❕️❗️⚡️ .

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому +2

      *UTTP • BETTER* ❗️❕️⚡️

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому

      @AngryAsrielReuploads GO AWAY BOT !!!

    • @Marcelelias11
      @Marcelelias11 3 місяці тому +15

      Bot infighting in the comments

    • @eduardodavidsuarezluna4337
      @eduardodavidsuarezluna4337 3 місяці тому +11

      THE BOTS ARE BECOMING SENTIENT THEY'RE FIGHTING EACHOTHER. PULL THE PLUG. SHUT IT DOWN NOW

  • @kapzw
    @kapzw 3 місяці тому +19764

    man I'm gonna miss matpat doing these videos, sad to see there's only 8 theories left. Thank you matpat for everything.

    • @candan476
      @candan476 3 місяці тому +235

      Fr

    • @KingTrex
      @KingTrex 3 місяці тому +256

      Thank you MatPat chain

    • @rfgsparky
      @rfgsparky 3 місяці тому +132

      Same

    • @boomthestickboi
      @boomthestickboi 3 місяці тому

      ​@OfficerBMTSHUT UP

    • @Alphrom
      @Alphrom 3 місяці тому +1

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT
      I HOPE MATPAT NEVER RETURNS

  • @Stealthen
    @Stealthen 2 місяці тому +42

    Your son will solve fnaf lore in the future

  • @Writer_Productions_Map
    @Writer_Productions_Map 2 місяці тому +125

    MatPat's Guide to Gaming:
    1. Touch/Motion Controls
    Game: Khan Academy Kids/Wii Sports
    2. Joystick only
    Game: Super Monkey Ball
    3. Joystick + 1 Button (2D; No Fail States)
    Game: Paw Patrol: On a Roll
    4. Joystick + 1 Button (3D; No Fail States)
    Game: Paw Patrol Mighty Pups: Save Adventure Bay
    5. Joystick + 1 Button (2D; Fail States)
    Game: Sonic Origins
    6. Joystick + 1 Button (Multiple Functions)
    Game: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    7. Joystick + 2 Buttons (1/time)
    Game: Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
    8. Joystick + 2 Buttons (2/time)
    Game: Super Mario Bros.
    9. Joystick + 3+ Buttons
    Game: Super Mario 3D World
    10. 2 Joysticks + 3+ Buttons
    Game: Pokémon Sword & Shield

  • @ItMightBeWaffle
    @ItMightBeWaffle 3 місяці тому +415

    As a child my father introduced me to plants vs zombies when I was 3 or 4. The games easy mechanics and simple adaptability allowed me to have fun while still having a challenge. The cartoony art style adds a sense of humor and fun on top of it. This I feel is a perfect game for kids.

    • @k.w.6626
      @k.w.6626 3 місяці тому +8

      My recommendation is surround for the atari. It's like the only game my father can handle other than some wii games reliant on motion controls. shareware doom on a keyboard was a great entry to fps games imo. Also, I found temple run to be very helpful with basic 3d before getting into 3d 1 button

    • @ahmedmohamedahmedsallam1716
      @ahmedmohamedahmedsallam1716 3 місяці тому +4

      @@UTTPOfficerRonaldoCR7 why do I feel like you are a bot

    • @Crystal_Drawings
      @Crystal_Drawings 3 місяці тому +2

      Yesss
      So many memories-

    • @Catdoggod
      @Catdoggod 3 місяці тому +2

      Number 3 came out I played it yesterday

    • @Catdoggod
      @Catdoggod 3 місяці тому

      Also have it on a ds

  • @TheAverageOtta
    @TheAverageOtta 3 місяці тому +369

    The perfect game I found to introduce my Mum to gaming was Little Big Planet which I feel gets overlooked a lot. It has all the tools to teach just about everything Matt went over, and with the level creation you can create a level to teach exactly what you need as well as customize the difficulty. You even have the stepping stone of going from 2D to not quite 3D with 3 rows of depth.

    • @hogsboots7454
      @hogsboots7454 2 місяці тому +10

      Personally I’m late to the video but I find it amazing that without seeing anything in the comments I posted something about little big planet and scroll down to see another one. Games just that beautiful

    • @babyishgamer7939
      @babyishgamer7939 Місяць тому +5

      I agree with this so much, three games I loved when I first started gaming was in no particular order:
      NFS Hot Pursuit
      Minecraft
      and Little Big Planet Karting
      But there is one more but I can't remember the name 😢

  • @gamepaladin09
    @gamepaladin09 2 місяці тому +30

    Bro hiting us with nostalgia right before you leave youtube

  • @SwarmSSBM
    @SwarmSSBM 22 дні тому +3

    Something to consider: When I was a kid, RC cars and helicopters were much more popular. Crashing wasnt humiliating, it was fun. I got to quickly take on multiple joysticks and immediately see its impact in the real world.

  • @badasfox2794
    @badasfox2794 3 місяці тому +248

    Everyone remembers the game telling us to press R3, leaving us frantically searching the controller for a button you didn't even know existed

    • @kenthartig7065
      @kenthartig7065 3 місяці тому +17

      Classic

    • @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms
      @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT
      I HOPE MATPAT NEVER RETURNS!!!

    • @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms
      @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT
      I HOPE MATPAT NEVER RETURNS!!!

    • @creativealias85
      @creativealias85 3 місяці тому +18

      honestly i’ve always hated clicking the sticks anyway 😭😭😭 something about it just feels so clunky, i’d much rather just have to do a button shortcut, and i’d imagine that would make it easier for new players too

    • @lukes9006
      @lukes9006 3 місяці тому +12

      That’s the unavoidable level ten wall

  • @fuzzyo_
    @fuzzyo_ 3 місяці тому +505

    that intro literally gave me goosebumps. Were going to miss you mat. You carried all our childhoods

    • @ItsMr800YT
      @ItsMr800YT 3 місяці тому +13

      @@UTTPOfficerRonaldoCR7 Bro shut tf up no one cares but yeah we will all miss Mat, he's doing what no one could ever do.

    • @MelonMemies
      @MelonMemies 3 місяці тому +1

      *I am Melon..*

    • @Karsonthefoxx
      @Karsonthefoxx 3 місяці тому

      ​@@ItsMr800YT it's a bot

    • @Not_SadYt
      @Not_SadYt 3 місяці тому

      your father doesnt love you@@UTTPOfficerRonaldoCR7

    • @ItsMr800YT
      @ItsMr800YT 3 місяці тому

      @@Karsonthefoxx Fair point

  • @PAT3K3
    @PAT3K3 2 місяці тому +20

    I just think there is one important aspect of this whole topic that it might be missed and it is that the game itself the topic, characters, story, artstyle etc it has to have that one thing that also draws this person into a game. If you dont get that interest it could be hard to just play a game for its teaching-mechanic capabilities.

  • @ScorpionStrike7
    @ScorpionStrike7 Місяць тому +11

    3:04 Can we just appreciate Ollie’s Thwomp costume? 😁

  • @seannapolitano6441
    @seannapolitano6441 3 місяці тому +416

    The old intro dude. Man that hit home. Can’t thank you enough for all that you’ve done through this and the other theory channels mattpat

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому +2

      Don't care

    • @-.Springtrap.-
      @-.Springtrap.- 3 місяці тому

      @@UTTPsbkcxI care

    • @TintFrenzy
      @TintFrenzy 3 місяці тому

      @@UTTPsbkcxI do

    • @asher_77
      @asher_77 3 місяці тому

      @@UTTPsbkcxshut up

    • @AylicZ
      @AylicZ 3 місяці тому

      @@UTTPsbkcx ropemaxx

  • @Womp_womp2256
    @Womp_womp2256 Місяць тому +3

    “That’s the thing about friends, isn’t it? The more you know them, the more it hurts to see them go.”
    Thank you, for everything Matpat. Everything.

  • @celinavarchausky5333
    @celinavarchausky5333 Місяць тому +5

    I freaking started crying when that old intro came on!! It's so moving to see it in a new video after so long. Thank you so much for having been such a huge part of me growing up all these years

  • @alzaleches
    @alzaleches 3 місяці тому +302

    Oh dear, the OG intro 😭😭😭
    I've found this video very interesting and I've already sent it to some avid gamer friends with little kids that want their children to love as they do.
    Thanks for all the hard work Mat all these years, you are truly the best. You'll be missed a lot.

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому +2

      My content better + dont care smoking that MatPat pack 😂☠️🚬❗️❕️

    • @gdplayer1035
      @gdplayer1035 3 місяці тому

      ​@@UTTPsbkcxnobody cares ❤❤😂😂🎉🎉😍😍

    • @CalmMusicReal
      @CalmMusicReal 3 місяці тому

      ​@@UTTPsbkcxshut up bot

    • @RyanSoltani
      @RyanSoltani 3 місяці тому +2

      Seeing the old intro was great, nice that it was updated too

  • @liamshaden2853
    @liamshaden2853 3 місяці тому +410

    I'm shocked you didn't mention the Lego games, like Lego batman or harry potter. Them being co-op, no camera controls, and pretty simple controls is a great learning game

    • @Maddest_of_Hatters
      @Maddest_of_Hatters 3 місяці тому +27

      I was thinking the same thing! A number of the early games have no dialogue in them (only music and sound effects), but still get their point across through gesters, which is a great way around language barriers, for young or international players. I love all of the various Lego themed franchises and these are my favourite games to play.

    • @bryannab2703
      @bryannab2703 3 місяці тому +22

      I thought they were very simple too but they’re surprisingly more complex than they appear. Harry Potter specifically you have to learn spells before you can interact with objects and then go back which was confusing for my young players. And the switching of characters since each character has a different skill was just a lot of information. Knowing what objects you can interact with and which ones you can’t was confusing to them as well. The running jump isn’t as easy as some other games like Paw Patrol as well. I can definitely see the open ended exploration being fun but for a new gamer it was just confusing as to what they should be doing, and they gave up.

    • @montagnegign3978
      @montagnegign3978 3 місяці тому +4

      Lego Star wars❤❤, lego indiana jones❤❤❤

    • @somemadnessfan4763
      @somemadnessfan4763 3 місяці тому +1

      LEGO MARVEL IS PEAK❗❗

    • @brasdonbonner2016
      @brasdonbonner2016 3 місяці тому

      I was thinking that too, they're some of my first games and they not only were great starters but gave me some introductions into great pop culture

  • @jamesmitchel1054
    @jamesmitchel1054 2 місяці тому +17

    Matpat, you've helped me and my friends better understand games and the LORE around them and it made us think about the LORE around our favorite games. A game that my friends and I play alot of is Diablo 3, Reaper of souls. It is a graphic game and with a very weird character camera angle, but it allows you to build any kind of character you want to suit your play style. And if you ever get confused on the moves you can use it tells you what moves are set to what button. It helped me and my friends better learn the controllers and allowed us to get better in other games

  • @jerrin416
    @jerrin416 2 місяці тому +9

    A game I HIGHLY recommend introducing to a new gamer is Cat Quest 1 and 2! Its humour and story is very kid friendly, it's 2D, and you can play as a simple hack and slash melee player or a mage casting spells - adding complexity and inputs. It's the first game I introduced my girlfriend who's never gamed before and at first she found it hard, but now she's beaten Tears of the Kingdom by herself. The best part is Cat Quest 2 is co op too!

  • @colekiesler6218
    @colekiesler6218 3 місяці тому +557

    The fact that MatPat decides to even do a theory on playing video games the right way, shows us how much he truly wants to create a special tribute for his history on UA-cam.

    • @CowDudeYFGA
      @CowDudeYFGA 3 місяці тому

      WHO CAREZ ABOUT MATPAT QUITTING LOLOL😂😂😂😂

    • @ELIXFUDIDO
      @ELIXFUDIDO 3 місяці тому +27

      《 ^ Ignore the bot here ^ 》

    • @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms
      @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT
      I HOPE MATPAT NEVER RETURNS!!!

    • @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms
      @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT
      I HOPE MATPAT NEVER RETURNS!!!

    • @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms
      @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT
      I HOPE MATPAT NEVER RETURNS!!!

  • @sleepydoggo154
    @sleepydoggo154 3 місяці тому +771

    The fact that MatPat teaches his son to play games instead "playing those games are bad for you." really made me give respect to him as a father that allows his young generation to play video games.

    • @mistermister7266
      @mistermister7266 3 місяці тому +64

      His entire career has revolved around video games. He has a passion for them like many of us and will definitely let his child in on what made him famous

    • @tumultuousv
      @tumultuousv 3 місяці тому +11

      Why would he not let his kid play games. Bruh

    • @ajward9112
      @ajward9112 3 місяці тому +6

      This makes me happy, because I know the day I become a dad - I want my kid to be able to enjoy and appreciate video games. I don’t want my kids to be as into gaming as I am, but showing them the kinds of games that shaped generations, iconic masterpieces and more is an exciting thought. I already do this with my girlfriend and it’s such a rewarding experience

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому +1

      My content better + dont care smoking that MatPat pack 😂☠️🚬❗️❕️

    • @Orthosaur7532
      @Orthosaur7532 3 місяці тому +4

      ​@@UTTPsbkcxI asked + I care + my content is worse than his + my content is better than YOURS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @vjthehandsome5659
    @vjthehandsome5659 Місяць тому +2

    Honestly, I always knew gaming was hard to get into, but after your video and how specific and step-by-step your instructions are, it sounds like teaching someone how to drive more than actually playing games. I guess I took that huge learning curve for granted.

  • @ColeDaNerd
    @ColeDaNerd Місяць тому +8

    for level 1, Bloons TD6 is a great game. It also introduces the mouse if you're on pc

  • @wisemoon40
    @wisemoon40 3 місяці тому +529

    Kind of a shame that most of the comments are about how sad they are about MatPat leaving instead of about the content of this video. For me, though, this is an incredible video! I write education and learning material for video games, and not only is the video itself full of useful information, I’m also going to check out that book, Learn to Play. My company offers an allowance for books and courses related to our work so I can probably get it through that benefit. Thanks MatPat!

    • @Anonyomus_commenter
      @Anonyomus_commenter 3 місяці тому +33

      They are farming likes- like this guy above me is farming attention and clicks

    • @weirdkittycat2087
      @weirdkittycat2087 3 місяці тому +8

      ​@@Anonyomus_commenterreport and move on. Don't even mention that they exist. Bots are worse than ever.

    • @speedygamerkid
      @speedygamerkid 3 місяці тому +2

      Don’t be sad of what we’re losing. Be happy that we had it.

    • @weirdkittycat2087
      @weirdkittycat2087 3 місяці тому

      It just gives them attention otherwise

    • @tabletgenesis3439
      @tabletgenesis3439 3 місяці тому

      Blah blah troll (the guy in the replies)

  • @disguisedcyclops4593
    @disguisedcyclops4593 3 місяці тому +794

    Matpat is literally TEACHING US HOW TO GAME. This feels so wholesome. I’m gonna miss him.

    • @guywithsunglasses
      @guywithsunglasses 3 місяці тому +9

      ​@@AngryAsrielReuploadsguys, don't fall for this trap, this is just ragebait you're him/her attention

    • @Mayo-Cano
      @Mayo-Cano 3 місяці тому +2

      BRO I JUST REALIZED MATPAT AND I HAVE THE SAME BIRTHDAY

    • @ourpleguy47
      @ourpleguy47 3 місяці тому

      you're born in November 15, 1986?
      @@Mayo-Cano

    • @Mayo-Cano
      @Mayo-Cano 3 місяці тому +1

      Not the year but yeah

    • @UTTPspecial999
      @UTTPspecial999 3 місяці тому +1

      Let's hope mat quits forever! JOIN TEAM UTTP

  • @wolfarmy_gaming9845
    @wolfarmy_gaming9845 2 місяці тому +3

    Yall just need to stop bothering this man about him leaving Game Theory. I understand all these comments on the first video but they should end there and this is the second video and im still seeing these comments. Comment about the video itself becuase thats what game theory is all about.

  • @cappy699
    @cappy699 2 місяці тому +4

    Wasn’t this called “YOUR PLAYING VIDEO GAMES WRONG”

  • @gorvinnethermore2900
    @gorvinnethermore2900 3 місяці тому +337

    There was a huge missed opportunity to talk about Lego games here, especially the old ones. They’re forgiving, have simple controls, no dialogue boxes, and can connect to other interests

    • @LevGreen-Wells
      @LevGreen-Wells 3 місяці тому +28

      Those were my first game and the first thing to pop into my head!! Perfect if you grew up with Lego or if you’re currently growing up with Lego

    • @bryceblazegamingyt9741
      @bryceblazegamingyt9741 3 місяці тому +9

      As a kid, the lego games had puzzles that were way too hard for me- i just didnt know where to go. Maybe i just sucked,

    • @Ulysces_Castellanos
      @Ulysces_Castellanos 3 місяці тому

      ​@@bryceblazegamingyt9741 Same

    • @bruhmoment9429
      @bruhmoment9429 3 місяці тому +4

      i loved the old Indiana jones Lego games on the ps2

    • @gameyfirebro9645
      @gameyfirebro9645 3 місяці тому

      That was a huge part of my gaming learing experience.

  • @im_bored_hi_
    @im_bored_hi_ 3 місяці тому +180

    This episode made me way too emotional from the intro to the premise to the conclusion. I swear, the final theory is going to have me in tears.

    • @AntiParloYT
      @AntiParloYT 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP AND ZNTP WAY BETTER THAN MATPAT1

    • @live.laugh.love.netzach
      @live.laugh.love.netzach 3 місяці тому +4

      Jesus Christ there are so many bots

    • @sudanZNTP
      @sudanZNTP 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP AND ZNTP WAY BETTER THAN MATPAT

    • @sudanZNTP
      @sudanZNTP 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP AND ZNTP WAY BETTER THAN MATPAT

    • @sudanZNTP
      @sudanZNTP 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP AND ZNTP WAY BETTER THAN MATPAT

  • @Tr0lliPop
    @Tr0lliPop 15 днів тому +2

    I never truly understood how complicated pressing two buttons at once could be until I was teaching a friend how to play a platformer and they were letting go of run before pressing jump

  • @robinsonsonic
    @robinsonsonic 2 місяці тому +5

    I appreciate the info in this video so much, MatPat, thank you! My wife and I are going through the experience with our little one, she's currently two months, and we're trying to engage with her and keep her away from screens. Me being the huge gamer that I am, I can't wait to share my experiences with her, but I wasn't sure how to go about it. This video really, really helps. Thanks for all your hard work!

  • @SonofDireness
    @SonofDireness 3 місяці тому +615

    After 13 years, MatPat has graduated from Game Theories to Game Theorems

    • @MelonMemies
      @MelonMemies 3 місяці тому +23

      *I am Melon..*

    • @springfoxy-hy9rd
      @springfoxy-hy9rd 3 місяці тому

      ​​@@UTTPOfficerRonaldoCR7fuck off. No one cares about you

    • @BenBell-fc8cm
      @BenBell-fc8cm 3 місяці тому +10

      @@MelonMemies indeed

    • @its.me.phoebe10
      @its.me.phoebe10 3 місяці тому +6

      @@MelonMemiesso true

    • @Anti-void
      @Anti-void 3 місяці тому +6

      @@MelonMemies *you are melon…*

  • @mitwhitgaming7722
    @mitwhitgaming7722 3 місяці тому +89

    Shocked you didn't mention any of the older Lego games, especially the original Lego Star Wars.
    The game has a fixed camera, and the player only has to worry about 2 buttons separately.

    • @EmenussGOamazing
      @EmenussGOamazing 3 місяці тому +7

      I'm replaying lego Batman 2 rn and I forgot how simple these games are

    • @shdwmav
      @shdwmav 3 місяці тому +3

      The LEGO games were some of the first ones that I played with my kids. The sweet spot seemed to be right around the Harry Potter series, when they dropped the fixed camera that forced both players to be on the screen at all times. I could run around doing most of the hard work on a level, while my kids happily explored things and spent all my studs.

    • @pepejw
      @pepejw 3 місяці тому +3

      @@EmenussGOamazing incredible game

  • @gumballcomics
    @gumballcomics 2 місяці тому +4

    I'm recommending minesweeper, 2, maybe 3 inputs for chords and most non gamers will at least usually be familiar with using a computer

  • @anicestranger2677
    @anicestranger2677 2 місяці тому +6

    Thank you for all this MatPat. I grew up with your silly old intro and I love seeing it again and with you going across these theories makes me sad. Thank you MatPat for being who you are and the changes that you are making. Wonderful.
    When I first started playing on a PS4 I knew the controls of an Xbox. My first game was Resident Evil 6. I was doing that game like a charm. It was so easy. I moved onto other games like Red Dead Redemption 2, Resident evil 2 remake, Overwatch, Etc a lot of shooting games. They were easy just you gotta learn how to aim, timing, etc. I love a challenge though. I also tried a Nintendo and they have different controls for Resident Evil 6 and it becomes confusing if I'm used to PS4 so I relearn everything when playing with my friend.

  • @erinfunny32
    @erinfunny32 3 місяці тому +437

    You mentioning motion control and Wii Sports is finally helping me understand my grandfather who, everytime we have a gathering at my grandparent's place, askes everyone to play some rounds of Wii Bowling. It's his way of trying to connect with his kids and grandkids that is fun for everyone. This was a really eye opening video, thank you MatPat!

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому

      DIDNT ASK + MY CONTNT IS WAY BETTER THAN
      GAME THEORY

    • @theeruption3217
      @theeruption3217 3 місяці тому +13

      Me and my grandpa used to always play wii bowling too, the wii was truly amazing for being to connect generations through gaming the way it did

    • @Freddyfazbear_87
      @Freddyfazbear_87 3 місяці тому

      ​@@UTTPsbkcxWow you're content are filled with garbage

    • @onjirarandolph7704
      @onjirarandolph7704 3 місяці тому +1

      Oh no it’s invading all the comments the uttp

    • @user-sn1yp5ez9s
      @user-sn1yp5ez9s 3 місяці тому +2

      I played it with my father

  • @thetempestmage7688
    @thetempestmage7688 3 місяці тому +546

    I love that they modernized the old intros! It is so great to see style and food theory get their spots to shine! And the new consoles in this intro was great to see. I am glad that they kept the old intros while still getting over outdated stuff.

    • @Syisbraindead
      @Syisbraindead 3 місяці тому +18

      @AngryAsrielReuploadsinsane your father didnt leave earlier (crazy)

    • @I_love_monkeys333
      @I_love_monkeys333 3 місяці тому

      @AngryAsrielReuploads can u just shut up no one loves u

    • @Enlorex
      @Enlorex 3 місяці тому

      ​@Kongoftheuniverse-ng3mo the delulu is hitting hard

    • @heckerfan8047
      @heckerfan8047 3 місяці тому

      @AngryAsrielReuploadsstop yapping lil bro

    • @Squirtle_Squad_Supremacy
      @Squirtle_Squad_Supremacy 3 місяці тому

      Yea it looks great

  • @juliajohnson4080
    @juliajohnson4080 Місяць тому

    The intro is the perfect description of what it’s like for me to play video games! I wish I could get into them but I die so much I get frustrated and give up. I too have so much trouble with buttons and which one does what (which is why Beat Saber is my favorite video game). Thanks for this episode!

  • @spo0pti304
    @spo0pti304 2 місяці тому +4

    my dad wanted to learn how to play games this christmas. the game he chose was ASSASSINS CREED ODYSSEY. surprisingly he actually didn't do horribly but he really couldn't get his head around the 3rd person camera meaning that when we got to the shroud of penelope quest, the first major combat that you easily do by just hiding in the bushes and shooting arrows, he just couldn't cope any more and stopped playing. in hindsight i probably should have told him that he'd probably picked the most difficult game on my ps4 bar maybe overwatch

  • @collinfrancis9322
    @collinfrancis9322 3 місяці тому +427

    There is something bittersweet about Matpat teaching us how to teach the next generation of gamers to help ensure there will forever be more gamers that love it the same ways we do. It feels like a passing of the torch. Love you matpat. Thank you for all

    • @LiamWilson-hf2cn
      @LiamWilson-hf2cn 3 місяці тому +5

      ​@@AngryAsrielReuploadssays the fatherless 6 year old that has 96 subs. You know, that is basically a SKILL ISSUE.

    • @Ilive_underarock
      @Ilive_underarock 3 місяці тому

      @@LiamWilson-hf2cnbut you have no subs- not to be rude and judge me ig I have two subs

    • @mycults117
      @mycults117 3 місяці тому

      uttp

    • @mycults117
      @mycults117 3 місяці тому

      uttp

    • @mycults117
      @mycults117 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT
      I HOPE MATPAT NEVER RETURNS!!…

  • @MaxPalaro
    @MaxPalaro 3 місяці тому +9095

    Amazing video man! I have a 3 year old that is amazed by my job and want to learn how to play. But gaming for him is too hard. The game you showed in the first step is the one I liked too and he enjoys it too

    • @beauxanges
      @beauxanges 3 місяці тому +177

      Aww that's so adorable 😭

    • @garbagelmao2730
      @garbagelmao2730 3 місяці тому +189

      ​@@UTTPOfficerRonaldoCR7 bro had something to say

    • @matildazzz
      @matildazzz 3 місяці тому +54

      eita, youtuber BR

    • @Sahir_Here
      @Sahir_Here 3 місяці тому +93

      ​@@UTTPOfficerRonaldoCR7 i asked kid

    • @KoregaKaed
      @KoregaKaed 3 місяці тому +35

      max vendo os ultimos videos do matpat

  • @psylockes
    @psylockes 2 місяці тому

    I’ve always been interested in lore, but I’ve never really been able to immerse myself in the more active and difficult side of gaming, outside of a few Wii, Wii U & Xbox titles. This video has encouraged me to take those first steps, so thank you :)

  • @ContingencyNerd
    @ContingencyNerd Місяць тому

    This was an awesome take on teaching gaming as a skill. I'm currently working as a Behavior Analyst/Group Leader in a school for students with special needs. I've been working on trying to find a way to teach some of our students to play games as a form of team activity and came to many of the same conclusions. The kids started out with Wii sports but with some of them being more advanced in game skills with others I'm planning to use Mario Kart 8 as a way of helping to bridge the gap between those with more fine motor schools and those with disabilities that limit their ability to operate joy sticks and buttons. Love your content and appreciated the perspective from actively trying to teach Olly!

  • @AstrayAnimations
    @AstrayAnimations 3 місяці тому +326

    2:57
    From ruining gaming childhoods to building new ones...
    Now THAT'S character development.

    • @davisranger
      @davisranger 3 місяці тому +5

      He needs kids to have childhoods so his successor can ruin them

  • @TurtleConspiracy
    @TurtleConspiracy 3 місяці тому +253

    Wasn't expecting this video to make me feel better about my motor skill disability and how much i struggled with "simple" games like Mario as a kid, while validating how much my skills have improved through the years, But i'm definitely not complaining. Thanks MatPat :)

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому

      *UTTP • BETTER* ❗️❕️❗️⚡️

    • @JacksonClickner
      @JacksonClickner 3 місяці тому

      ​@@UTTPsbkcxreported

    • @Your--Angel
      @Your--Angel 2 місяці тому +15

      I'm glad you can enjoy gaming despite your motor skill disability sincerely. As someone with Autism and ADHD video games are wonderful for me.

    • @sussydotcom64k
      @sussydotcom64k 2 місяці тому

      ​@@UTTPsbkcxyou should kiss yourself, NOW!!!!

    • @fredbearbutters5609
      @fredbearbutters5609 2 місяці тому +4

      ⁠​⁠@@Your--Angel Same here, video games are tons of fun.

  • @nevogolan6505
    @nevogolan6505 2 місяці тому +5

    Lego games are a great co-op experience that is appropriate for kids

  • @snibbubzik3566
    @snibbubzik3566 2 місяці тому +1

    Love this video!!! Ive been kind of going through this process with my friend, and this will be super helpful!

  • @TheHybrid-
    @TheHybrid- 3 місяці тому +977

    MatPat: “What’s the first game you would give a new gamer?”
    *laughing manically as I load up cuphead*😂

    • @ZenesantTrollPolice_Team2024
      @ZenesantTrollPolice_Team2024 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎

    • @gamerlab4585
      @gamerlab4585 3 місяці тому +82

      I swear one of these bots said matpat should be ronnie like who would say that (if you dont know matpats old editor ronnie commited suicide)

    • @EEEEEEEE
      @EEEEEEEE 3 місяці тому

      E‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

    • @apancakeperson2691
      @apancakeperson2691 3 місяці тому +60

      @@UTTPNewEnglandPatriots bro said who asked and then says stuff that nobody asked about

    • @Thatweirddude123
      @Thatweirddude123 3 місяці тому

      Report​@@ZenesantTrollPolice_Team2024

  • @chanceenglish7769
    @chanceenglish7769 3 місяці тому +135

    I love how in these last theories he’s focusing on topics more personal like his son, with the chewing gum on style theory and now the intros to gaming

  • @AlexMadCry
    @AlexMadCry Місяць тому

    My nephew and I jumped sorta straight to Mario oddesy, but we split the controls. He held the joycon that controlled cappy and jumping and I controlled movement. This way he didn't feel overwhelmed and we both improved our patience and communication skills since we had to cooperate on everything. Game theory has been teaching us so much over the years and it has genuinely been so rewarding using it all to now help and teach my nephew. Thank you Matpat for everything and I am looking forward to your future endeavours

  • @natsuthetyphlosion8478
    @natsuthetyphlosion8478 22 дні тому +3

    I'm late, but hear me out for a entry level game: Yoshi Story for the N64. Earlier levels are simple and linear. The objectives are usually simple, eat 30 fruit which are everywhere. And it's pretty hard to die, because the health recovery system is by eating fruit the objective of each level. Plus it's a cute game :D.

  • @linkmeister1699
    @linkmeister1699 3 місяці тому +141

    The old theme awoke my sleeping soul… it’s been too long and I’m not ready to see you leave MatPat, but you deserve the best from life. Call it due payment for giving us your best all these years. Love you buddy and all the theories you’ve energized me with!

    • @GeorgieFl0ydCantBreathe
      @GeorgieFl0ydCantBreathe 3 місяці тому

      DIDNT ASK. MY CONTENT IS BETTER..

    • @jjackmn1
      @jjackmn1 3 місяці тому +2

      @@GeorgieFl0ydCantBreathestop. Just stop.

    • @jjackmn1
      @jjackmn1 3 місяці тому

      @@GeorgieFl0ydCantBreathe your content is DISGUSTING. I should report your channel. In fact, I will.

    • @rayganthetheremind1216
      @rayganthetheremind1216 3 місяці тому +1

      bot @@GeorgieFl0ydCantBreathe

  • @33SpookyNerd
    @33SpookyNerd 3 місяці тому +243

    Thank you for explaining to me why I could NEVER make it past the first big jump in Mario as a kid. It’s literally been a mystery for years.

    • @cowdudefan1236
      @cowdudefan1236 3 місяці тому +1

      NO 2 CARES ABOUT MATPAT QUITTING, MY VIDEOS ARE BETTER

    • @Thewaltuhburgur0
      @Thewaltuhburgur0 3 місяці тому

      @@cowdudefan1236i'm gonna spread your domain lil bro 😈😈😈

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому +1

      WHO ASKED + MY CONTENT IS BETTER 🎉😂

    • @isaactan8603
      @isaactan8603 3 місяці тому

      ​@@cowdudefan1236GET A LIFE

    • @isaactan8603
      @isaactan8603 3 місяці тому

      ​@@UTTPsbkcxGET A LIFE

  • @Gabeysword
    @Gabeysword 2 місяці тому +1

    Dude I got actual chills hearing the old intro again

  • @plipplopproductions4347
    @plipplopproductions4347 Місяць тому +1

    So glad Monkey Ball got a mention. When I was younger, Pokémon and Monkey Ball were my entries into gaming, Monkey Ball especially because everyone in my family loved to play it, even my parents.

  • @Rashiira
    @Rashiira 3 місяці тому +186

    This single-handedly makes me feel SO much better about how terrible I was at Mario Bros. 3 as a kid and how far I've come since those days. My brothers would tease me about how bad I was at gaming, but truth be told, I was starting from a higher level than I ever realized and this makes me understand why I struggled and got as frustrated as I did. Thank you, MatPat.

    • @CowDudeYFGA
      @CowDudeYFGA 3 місяці тому

      WHO CAREZ ABOUT MATPAT QUITTING LOLOL😂😂😂😂

    • @hiii18
      @hiii18 3 місяці тому +7

      ​​@@CowDudeYFGAme cant say the same about you existing

    • @abahtani1371
      @abahtani1371 3 місяці тому

      @@hiii18 The UTTP are destroying UA-cam

    • @gavmc9948
      @gavmc9948 3 місяці тому +3

      Bots again

    • @NinetyLegos
      @NinetyLegos 3 місяці тому +4

      Same with me but with New Super Mario Bros DS and all the games like Mario Kart

  • @SMVery
    @SMVery 3 місяці тому +210

    I never in my life have considered to see a game theory on game design and I already want for it to be a series! I might miss MatPat, but the work of his crew already shines through with their ideas.

    • @no-ice
      @no-ice 3 місяці тому +3

      They already did for a while

    • @djcupcake8662
      @djcupcake8662 3 місяці тому +5

      @@UTTPOfficerRonaldoCR7YOU… YOU… YOU ARE THE CAUSE OF ALL PROBLEMS YA KNOW THAT BLACK GUY WITH THE LIGHTNING HAS A POINT, LISTEN TO HIM NOW!!!!

    • @zepurplefox3192
      @zepurplefox3192 3 місяці тому +1

      @@djcupcake8662its a bot its not finna listen

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому

      My content better + dont care smoking that MatPat pack 😂☠️🚬❗️❕️

    • @SMVery
      @SMVery 3 місяці тому

      ​@@no-iceOh! Sorry, didn't know. Can you please tell me what video it was?

  • @tropiccheekss
    @tropiccheekss 2 місяці тому +1

    i love love LOVE this video, it's so sweet, cute, features dan, informative, and such a wholesome concept for a theory, and it's so heartwarming and admirable seeing you approach learning with such empathy and compassion, i just think about how different life would be if we applied this thought process to music or sports or schools, at least growing up at the cusp of technology within education it was nothing like this, ollie is so lucky to have you and steph as parents and i can only hope to use this video one day with my own kid(s), i tried getting my mom to play games with me when i was younger, specifically little big planet 1 & 2 but she always said she didn't have the hand eye coordination for newer games, but i remember watching her beat tomb raider II on her ps2 when i was like 4 and ik how hard and unforgiving that game is so SOMETHING AIN'T ADDIN' UP

  • @CatsEyeNeb
    @CatsEyeNeb 2 місяці тому +1

    I find everything so intuitive, and so seeing this video, definitely gave me some perspective why when I play games with others, like cousins, that they are much slowly then me for a reason.

  • @raccoon.smiles
    @raccoon.smiles 3 місяці тому +238

    This feels so comforting! My brothers tried to get me into playing solo games with Mario and I sucked! My brothers didn't understand what was so hard, and it totally put me off from platformers. I got back into platforming with Celeste after gaming for a couple years. It feels really comforting to hear someone talk about how hard Mario is for a starter.

    • @GefPlay
      @GefPlay 3 місяці тому +6

      God this comment is almost all uttp

    • @BigSillyOrangeCat
      @BigSillyOrangeCat 3 місяці тому +9

      I ASKED + MY CONTENT IS WAY WORSE
      UTTP SUCKS AND ARE A BUNCH OF KIDS ON IPADS

    • @yevx
      @yevx 3 місяці тому

      ​@@UTTPOfficerRonaldoCR7idc
      also idc if you reply

    • @UniqueName19
      @UniqueName19 3 місяці тому +7

      wow, from mario to celeste, that seems like quite a big jump

    • @AntiParloYT
      @AntiParloYT 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP AND ZNTP WAY BETTER THAN MATPAT

  • @morganm.8864
    @morganm.8864 3 місяці тому +237

    The first game I had my mom play was Untitled Goose Game. She didn't make it past the first area, but she said she had fun just being a nuisance to some poor gardener. In a way, I consider that a win- she had fun, and that's what games are all about.

    • @UTTPsbkcx
      @UTTPsbkcx 3 місяці тому +1

      WHO ASKED + MY CONTENT IS BETTER 🎉😂

    • @bunnyfan9960
      @bunnyfan9960 3 місяці тому +18

      @@UTTPsbkcx I asked.

    • @Dr.Freeman...
      @Dr.Freeman... 3 місяці тому +12

      ​@@bunnyfan9960WE FOUND WHO ASKED!

    • @Kurokami112
      @Kurokami112 3 місяці тому +5

      bruh, that's a bit sad, but sounds totally in character for the goose

    • @user-db2ez3ix4t
      @user-db2ez3ix4t 2 місяці тому

      Your mom likes to be a NUISANCE??????
      Dude....
      That's a real gamer.

  • @idksomethingrandom
    @idksomethingrandom 2 місяці тому +6

    7:58 automated like button flare thought the word button meant like button

  • @jaredfisher7086
    @jaredfisher7086 2 місяці тому

    I'm not suprised that the most replayed part of the video is the old intro. It has been updated with modern logos and its amazing. I honestly cried watching the old intro go by.

  • @mandoception28
    @mandoception28 3 місяці тому +89

    Seeing the Updated OG intro with the new colors, consoles, and games genuinely made me shed a tear 🥲

    • @AntiParloYT
      @AntiParloYT 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP AND ZNTP WAY BETTER THAN MATPAT1

    • @palro8392
      @palro8392 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT '

    • @weidie2moro
      @weidie2moro 3 місяці тому

      SHUT UP TROLLS

    • @Master_Baguette
      @Master_Baguette 3 місяці тому

      ​@@AntiParloYTI asked

    • @JerkBotYFGA
      @JerkBotYFGA 3 місяці тому

      I made a exposing video on Matpat 🤬(I’m glad he’s quitting)

  • @SgtSupaman
    @SgtSupaman 3 місяці тому +84

    For my first nephew, I just went ahead and built a video game for him to play. It was focused on teaching him to read and was mostly just exploration. There were some easy monsters that he could one-shot with unlimited ammo, but they wound up making him so anxious that I included a button so he could turn the enemies off until he was comfortable with bringing them back to add a bit of challenge to himself. It went pretty well until that laptop died on me and I lost it.

    • @GeorgieFl0ydCantBreathe
      @GeorgieFl0ydCantBreathe 3 місяці тому

      DIDNT ASK. MY CONTENT IS BETTER 😅

    • @coolcax99
      @coolcax99 3 місяці тому +7

      That’s why you gotta use source control and cloud backups

    • @railfandepotproductions
      @railfandepotproductions 3 місяці тому +7

      ​@@GeorgieFl0ydCantBreathe My god the bots

    • @ashlee3519
      @ashlee3519 3 місяці тому +4

      That’s so cute 🥺

    • @ArtyFarty03
      @ArtyFarty03 3 місяці тому

      ​@@GeorgieFl0ydCantBreathe
      Your content is trash

  • @thedude4063
    @thedude4063 2 місяці тому

    Ive naturally gone theough this journey.
    Starting with point and click PBS games, moving to flash games, then Wii motion controls, New Super Mario DS, Mario Kart, 3D World, and finally various Switch and simpler PC games.

  • @heim8099
    @heim8099 2 місяці тому

    Your inner parent has really brought out some constructive passion and a new perspective, which is nice to see here at the end.

  • @SimethStudio
    @SimethStudio 3 місяці тому +204

    I was scared that the last 10 theories of Matpat were going to be the usual stuff like franchises I've never heard before. But seeing this is warming my heart, because it feels like the stuff I used to first watch game theory, but also the new dadpat talking about his son.
    We're gonna miss you

    • @CowDudeYFGA
      @CowDudeYFGA 3 місяці тому

      WHO CAREZ ABOUT MATPAT QUITTING LOLOL😂😂😂😂

    • @rollrockgt
      @rollrockgt 3 місяці тому +4

      ​@@CowDudeYFGA😐

    • @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms
      @UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandoms 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT
      I HOPE MATPAT NEVER RETURNS!!!

    • @Bacongod9996pro
      @Bacongod9996pro 3 місяці тому

      @@UTTP_Destroy_All_Fandomsfuck uttp

  • @kamilman0
    @kamilman0 3 місяці тому +264

    I have one tiny little "criticism" for this list: the frustration management aspect.
    As a lot of gamers know, the "gamer rage"TM is something that needs to be kept in check. And if one doesn't get confronted with failure enough times during their journey into learning how to play videogames, they might get frustrated more easily and at lower trigger levels, given that the frustration management is not learned from the start and they don't get desensitized to the frustration aspect of games, such as losing, dying, miscalculating a jump (Witcher 3 fans, represent) or simply having a game crash on them and they didn't save, making them lose progress.
    The last point can be overcome with the autosave feature which is now practically omnipresent.

    • @Cerealitem3675
      @Cerealitem3675 3 місяці тому

      ​@@UTTPOfficerRonaldoCR7 go gwt a life you basment dweller

    • @Gabriel19431
      @Gabriel19431 3 місяці тому +8

      Mf saying one video is better then matpat whole channel

    • @JCforlife-vm4wb
      @JCforlife-vm4wb 3 місяці тому

      it is better fr fr

    • @DezAmmySel
      @DezAmmySel 3 місяці тому +10

      @@UTTPOfficerRonaldoCR7 okay, bot. (Don't feed the trolls guys)

    • @briandaaranda9735
      @briandaaranda9735 3 місяці тому +16

      You have an excellent point! I remember that my dad told me and my brother, when we were playing video games and getting frustrated, that we could just... try again. And again. And again. Sure, it can be frustrating when you keep dying (especially when there's an unskippable cutscene...) but it is so rewarding when you finally beat the boss or make the hard jump.

  • @NOUH-my9kq
    @NOUH-my9kq 2 місяці тому +1

    This was an amazing video and it was a very creative video. All props to you.

  • @CptOmega2
    @CptOmega2 2 місяці тому +1

    I've had a lot of success using Heave Ho and Moving Out as games with minimum consequences, but something to aspire to, while allowing learning of timing/controls.

  • @killingspreecat
    @killingspreecat 3 місяці тому +507

    mat Pat teaching me how to not raise an iPad kid is a weird experience that I am very thankful for. Starting watching as a kid myself its amazing to grow up with game theory, and now being 22 and starting to think about having kids myself its s surreal experience. Thank you mat for growing with your audience and being there for us, I think I say this from all of us but thank you.

    • @thegiantjj
      @thegiantjj 3 місяці тому

      cap@@AngryAsrielReuploads

    • @thisisnotthechannelyourelo407
      @thisisnotthechannelyourelo407 3 місяці тому +5

      I mean, just dont give them an Ipad?

    • @thomaslecomte1570
      @thomaslecomte1570 3 місяці тому +3

      @@AngryAsrielReuploads « who even cares » a large part of the internet as a matter of fact, a much larger part that is interested in your useless ramblings

    • @maoisafk
      @maoisafk 3 місяці тому +2

      ​​@@AngryAsrielReuploads lol 18m +

    • @buddyboiyt5641
      @buddyboiyt5641 3 місяці тому

      @@AngryAsrielReuploadsdoes it look like i asked or not?

  • @silverwolf3183
    @silverwolf3183 3 місяці тому +576

    My biggest fear with matpat leaving is that the "theory" channels is that the channels will seem separated rather than being a whole "company"

    • @ManoDaZueiraBRASIL
      @ManoDaZueiraBRASIL 3 місяці тому +18

      actually its still just 1 thing, the company that bought the game theorists company own all of them, so i guess only 1 person will be the host generally

    • @gevo4379
      @gevo4379 3 місяці тому +17

      ​@@cowdudeYFGAfanBro is really here just to get views lol

    • @Lueygang
      @Lueygang 3 місяці тому

      SHUT UP!!@@cowdudeYFGAfan

    • @carter_63
      @carter_63 3 місяці тому +7

      ​​@@cowdudeYFGAfan gaslighter 💀

    • @amogus319
      @amogus319 3 місяці тому +9

      ​@@cowdudeYFGAfanUr content is hot garbo I bet u don't even have any cuz I didn't look at it

  • @AceFace350
    @AceFace350 Місяць тому +1

    I love this video. It is one of your last videos on this channel, and, instead of catering more to your current audience, you're helping bring in a new generation of gamers, just like there is now a new generation of theorists. Poetic.

  • @rubinda2taktmotor
    @rubinda2taktmotor Місяць тому

    Roller Coaster Tycoon. It's so simple in execution yet still introduces you to maybe learning more button combinations with the mouse and some stuff on the keyboard simultaneously

  • @Cyn_Doormat_
    @Cyn_Doormat_ 3 місяці тому +240

    I'm gonna miss these theories Matpat makes and miss him entirely,But as Doctor Suess says "Don't cry because its gone,smile because it happened".

    • @justjames4
      @justjames4 3 місяці тому +7

      Exactly. Nothing lasts forever, so let's make the most of them while we can. Plus, we can always watch older videos with MatPat in them.

    • @palro8392
      @palro8392 3 місяці тому +1

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT '

    • @palro8392
      @palro8392 3 місяці тому +1

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎ THAN‎ MATPAT '

    • @ssaturnsdoll
      @ssaturnsdoll 3 місяці тому +3

      Most of the comments have bots istg youtube needs to fix this problem

    • @Mountain_In_The_Skull_Official
      @Mountain_In_The_Skull_Official 3 місяці тому +2

      @@UTTPOfficerRonaldoCR7no father figure:

  • @grandmasteryoda3544
    @grandmasteryoda3544 3 місяці тому +42

    Matpat has had the ultimate character development arc
    Ruining Childhoods Since 2011
    Creating Childhoods in 2024

    • @cowdudefan1236
      @cowdudefan1236 3 місяці тому

      NO 1 CARES ABOUT MATPAT QUITTING, MY VIDEOS ARE BETTER😂🤣🤣

    • @Thewaltuhburgur0
      @Thewaltuhburgur0 3 місяці тому

      @@cowdudefan1236i'm gonna spread your domain lil bro 😈😈😈

    • @G21_778
      @G21_778 3 місяці тому

      ​@@cowdudefan1236 nobody asked

    • @G21_778
      @G21_778 3 місяці тому

      ​@@COALIUS nobody asked you to comment

    • @isaactan8603
      @isaactan8603 3 місяці тому

      ​@@cowdudefan1236GET A LIFE+AT LEAST HIS MOM LOVES HIM

  • @videorighteousgames9276
    @videorighteousgames9276 2 місяці тому

    I'm so happy we got the old intro back for this one

  • @Craziestbandgeek
    @Craziestbandgeek 2 місяці тому

    Elmo's Letter Adventure on the Nintendo 64 remains to be a favorite of mine. Different parts of the game progressed through some of the steps he talked about and had dialogue to go along with the text on screen. Inspired me to read more and learn the alphabet quicker, it's why it has a special place in my mind.

  • @phantomprotwitch4083
    @phantomprotwitch4083 3 місяці тому +397

    Man the classic intro with all the new logos hit me with a wave of nostalgia I was not expecting. I’m gonna miss videos from you matpat, you’ve been an instrumental part of my development as a person and I’m so thankful for the hours of thought provoking content you’ve given us. I hope you come to miss it and come back to host a video every once in a while, but if not I guess I do have a decade of theories to rewatch 😂

    • @maxwellwow
      @maxwellwow 3 місяці тому +5

      ​@@KarlsRevengethats just a theory 🤓

    • @Damiendonelle506
      @Damiendonelle506 3 місяці тому

      ​@@KarlsRevengeshut up kid

    • @UTTPspecial999
      @UTTPspecial999 3 місяці тому

      Let's hope mat quits forever! JOIN TEAM UTTP

    • @UTTPspecial999
      @UTTPspecial999 3 місяці тому

      ​@@maxwellwowLet's hope mat quits forever! JOIN TEAM UTTP

    • @maxwellwow
      @maxwellwow 3 місяці тому +3

      @@UTTPspecial999 thats just a theory🤓

  • @sparklestorm1236
    @sparklestorm1236 3 місяці тому +113

    6:44
    As a kid, I found khan acadamy to be super annoying, but in high school, I want to give that man a kiss on the forehead because I think he single-handedly passed algebra 2. Super helpful tool.

  • @ScripterDan
    @ScripterDan 2 місяці тому +2

    2:31 you just gave me so much nostalgia

  • @shelialarousse876
    @shelialarousse876 2 місяці тому +1

    I cried on his goodbye, Internet video

  • @sesshomarulove222
    @sesshomarulove222 3 місяці тому +98

    My daughter is 4 and her first "game" was Astro's playroom. She started "playing" at 3 she would just run around for a few minutes and then she gradually learned that the other buttons did things on the screen. She can now complete some of the basic stages of sonic color which is simple enough for her to play with a little guidance from am adult. She has also played a few rounds of big brain academy and does well if we explain what she needs to do.

  • @shiwashere
    @shiwashere 3 місяці тому +109

    My kids are 7 and 5. I started them on video games by playing pokemon and reading the text and letting them choose what pokemon to catch and such. Just an easy way to get into it without frustration. Then it escalated to animal crossing because there isn't really a way to lose. Its just about creativity and fun. Years later they're now into minecraft and mario kart

    • @TheSansationalSans
      @TheSansationalSans 3 місяці тому

      Im 21 and first game system as a kid was my Nintendo DS. It had simple controls and a touch screen pad for certain interactions. I loved that thing. I still have it and occasionally go back to some of my old games.

    • @shiwashere
      @shiwashere 3 місяці тому

      @elizabethadams3264 I'm 30 and started with nes, snes, and gameboy. Perks of older siblings meant I got into gaming extremely early

  • @ConfusedAnimationsOffcial
    @ConfusedAnimationsOffcial Місяць тому +20

    Who’s here on the day of matpats retirement 😢

  • @imjustarandom1459
    @imjustarandom1459 Місяць тому +1

    3:58 Ain't got no mountain dews or Doritos but the lemonade garlic chips should suffice.
    Definitely gonna use this guide when I inevitably introduce gaming to a friend who's not into gaming or my future children. Thanks, MatPat!

  • @DarkDepth2000
    @DarkDepth2000 3 місяці тому +157

    Dark Souls is an amazing beginner game! It’s so calm, and the farming is such a highlight.

    • @thedukeofchutney468
      @thedukeofchutney468 3 місяці тому +11

      I’d agree although to be clear it’s best for young kids, what with the easiness of the gameplay and the obvious simplistic story.

    • @level_4310
      @level_4310 3 місяці тому +1

      way to ez

    • @homerman76
      @homerman76 3 місяці тому

      😂

    • @parkout95
      @parkout95 3 місяці тому +5

      My man is a menace 😂

    • @AntiParloYT
      @AntiParloYT 3 місяці тому

      WHO‎ ASKED‎ +‎ MY‎ CONTENT‎ IS‎ WAY‎ BETTER‎
      UTTP AND ZNTP WAY BETTER THAN MATPAT

  • @Astr092
    @Astr092 3 місяці тому +106

    Seeing that og intro put a tear in my eye

    • @nikolozkhachiperadze
      @nikolozkhachiperadze 3 місяці тому +10

      I asked

    • @EEEEEEEE
      @EEEEEEEE 3 місяці тому

      E‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

  • @cossakrose
    @cossakrose Місяць тому

    Old Skool Mortal Kombat.
    It's a bonding experience with whoever you play with. Nobody knows how to play it "properly" but you can clearly understand that the d-pad pad moves you and button mashing does cool things. Through repetitive button mashing it eventually kicks in that certain buttons or button sequences do predetermined things, all at your own pace.

  • @antonialex473
    @antonialex473 2 місяці тому +1

    Now I see why my parents are basically a pro in portal vr mod, but horrible in normal portal, even if they remember the chambers

  • @CheezDoodlezz
    @CheezDoodlezz 3 місяці тому +84

    2:39 thats the most beautiful thing i ever seen