The Game Theorists was created way back in 2009 when Matthew and his wife, Steph, set out to explore the science, logic, and theory behind certain video games. Over the years, the channel has gained over 18.5M subscribers, and now, on the channel’s 666th video titled “Goodbye Internet,” MatPat has announced that he will indeed be stepping down. The creator announced that his final theory episode will air on March 9th, and the channels will be handed off to someone else. Matthew will continue to work behind the scenes, and the main reason for stepping back is to spend more time with his family. MatPat reflected on how he and his wife Steph had prioritized work for over a decade, and now he wants to shift his focus to his family.
The Reasons for Retiring & “Matt’s Final Theory”
MatPat says that he’s been planning on announcing his farewell for well over the past few years. He admits that the wear and tear of content creation, particularly the demands of writing and research, have been taking their toll. Therefore, he’s decided to hand down the reins of The Game Theorists, along with its spin-offs like Film Theorists, Food Theorists, and Style Theorists, to four trusted members of his team. From a financial standpoint, MatPat secured the channel’s future by selling it to LunarX, a U.K.-based startup. For the next two months, he will keep creating content, leading up to a grand finale titled “Matt’s Final Theory” on March 9th. This special episode will mark the culmination of his time on The Game Theorists. To end, Matthew says he wants to end on a “high note,” not fading into the unknown, like some of the other creators, With Matthew departing from The Game Theorists after over a decade, one thing is for sure—TGT will never be the same.
