GTLive

GTLive is the Theorist "Let's Play" and "live" reaction channel, originally hosted by MatPat and Stephanie Patrick. It produces the most content compared to all the other channels. GTLive started as a experiment when YouTube began to support livestreaming on the platform. MatPat expected the show to last for "for about a two month period", but instead GTLive has continued to persist in some capacity for the last 9 years.The NEXT Evolution of GTLive is here!|Meme Review-GTLive, posted August 26, 2024 The channel itself started off as a place to archive the daily livestreams on the Game Theory channel. In the modern GTLive era, the livestreams are both streamed and archived on the same channel. 
As the lives of MatPat and Steph grew busier and the global pandemic prevented them from working directly with their staff, the format of GTLive shifted from livestreams to pre-recorded gameplay and reaction videos. In 2021, Steph retired as host of GTLive, leaving MatPat as the main host. On July 26, 2024, MatPat announced that he would step away from the GTLive channel in October. There has been no final date set as of this time. On August 26th 2024, the 9th anniversary of GTLive, MatPat and Steph named Ash as the channel's next host. Ash is set to begin October 2024.
The channel has employed multiple livestream technicians/producers throughout its run, who provided technical support, gameplay commentary, and banter with the hosts. They are usually sat behind the camera with a microphone, presenting as disembodied voices to the audience. Over time, GTLive has developed its own fictional channel lore—distinct from the rest of the channels—most of which surrounds the "true" identity of the off-camera technicians. 
GTLive provides pre-recorded content three times a week, usually around 11 PM GMT / 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST. The content varies from upload to upload but often spans multiple weeks as MatPat plays or live reacts to a piece of media. The most popular uploads on GTLive are usually FNAF and FNAF fangame playthroughs, live reactions to popular indie horror series like The Backrooms, or ARGs/website series like Welcome Home. GTLive also occasionally livestreams, usually for big events like MatPat's 2024 retirement or the launch of a popular franchise game like Security Breach. 
On July 29, 2024 GTLive reveals a rebrand, with a new Ourple Logo a new background and a new Intro that hasn’t been changed since 2019. 
== Host ==
* Matthew "MatPat" Patrick (2015-2024)
* Ash (2024-)
==== Former Host ====
Stephanie "Steph" Patrick (2015-2021)
== GTLive Producers ==
Sam Dantona
==== Past Producers/Technicians ====
* Ash
* Mirror Matt 
*Chris Widin
*Jason Parker
*Stephanie Patrick
== GTLive Editors & Artists ==
=== Editors ===
* Shannon (Bomb0i)
* Dom Sealion
=== Thumbnails ===
* Deborah
== Music ==
Main article: GTLive Theme
==History==
== Format ==
=== Livestream Format===
The streams usually consist of an introduction, gameplay of a featured game or challenge, and a conclusion or analysis of the game. Games are often coordinated by theme and day of the week, with the two longest lasting being “Mario Maker Wednesday” and “Thank Goodness It’s Scary Games Friday”.
The intro will play to start off the stream, although early streams didn’t have this feature. Afterwards, the hosts will talk a little about their day and explain how to engage with the stream (via #GTLive on Twitter and through the YouTube live stream’s chat). Matthew and his co-host (prior to 2020, likely Stephanie) will then introduce the game that they will be featuring during the stream.
During the Let’s Play segment, the hosts will play the games entirely unscripted and with minimal knowledge beforehand. While this does often lead to a lack of progress in the game, MatPat and co-host will make up for it through both comedy and commentary, and by offering their genuine reactions towards games. When faced with games with multiple endings, the GTLive hosts will usually get the normal ending first and will then attempt to get other more plot-relevant endings.
To conclude the stream, Matthew and the co-host will talk about their thoughts over the game and their own experiences. Announcements about recently released videos and events will occur here as well. They will then finish the stream by saying, “But hey, that's just a stream, a live stream!” and then say good-bye to people in the chat.
===GTNotLive Format===
In the GTNotLive format, the Witty Banter comes first, which is a podcast-style talk between the Matpat and the current GTLive Producer, which will last between 5-15 minutes. If the episode is sponsored, the ad read will be done in place of the witty banter. Then MatPat will transition to the gameplay or live reaction for the majority of the run, wrapping up with the final section, called the Witty Wrap-Up. MatPat will then sign off with his signature phrase, "It wasn't a stream, but it was a video! A video for you. See ya!" Then episode then closes with the theme song and end card.
==Recurring Jokes==
==Episodes ==
=== Guest Stars===
===Complete Streams ===
This is a list of complete streams that have been produced by The Game Theorist channel. Most of the streams have been uploaded to the GTLive channel, with very few exceptions. In addition, several of the streams remain available to be viewed but are currently set as "Unlisted" on The Game Theorist channel.
When the streams are uploaded to the GTLive channel, they often undergo a slight name change. The list below states their original stream name as viewed on The Game Theorist channel. If the name is unknown, the name used as their GTLive upload will be used. In addition to this, the streams for 2016 introduced an occasional reoccurrence. The playthrough of Pony Island, the last episode of The EarthBound Halloween Hack, and the entirety of the story mode of Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location were filmed within their own streams, but were considered too long to upload as their own long videos. Because of this, the live streams were later recut and uploaded as several separate videos.
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GTLive/2022|2022
GTLive/2021|2021
GTLive/2020|2020
GTLive/2019|2019
GTLive/2018|2018
GTLive/2017|2017
GTLive/2016|2016
GTLive/2015|2015
GTLive/Not Live|Not Live
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===Highlights===
In addition to the complete live streams, these are the twelve "highlight" videos uploaded to the GTLive channel.
Upload Date 	Highlight Title 	Featured Game 	YouTube Link	Cast
October 9, 2015 	GTLive: FNAF Theorists SURPRISED BY SCOTT! (HIGHLIGHTS) 	Five Nights at Freddy's 	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Jason Parker, Razzbowski, Michael Shaevitch (Smike), Lewis Dawkins (Dawko), Ryan and Ryan (8-BitGaming), Alex Faciane (Super Beard Brothers)
October 9, 2015 	GTLive: Flappy Mario Maker? JUST DO IT! (HIGHLIGHTS) 	Super Mario Maker 	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Jason Parker
October 9, 2015 	GTLive: Mario Maker Pro Tip FAIL! (HIGHLIGHTS) 	Super Mario Maker 	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Jason Parker
October 9, 2015 	GT Live: MatPat CHOKES In Mega Man Marshmallow Challenge! (HIGHLIGHTS) 	Mega Man X 	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Jason Parker
October 9, 2015 	GTLive: The Chubby Bunny Smash Bros Singoff! Feat. NateWantsToBattle (HIGHLIGHTS)	Super Smash Bros for WiiU	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Jason Parker, Nathan Sharp (NateWantsToBattle)
October 9, 2015 	GTLive: SHOCKED by Man Muscle in Cho-Aniki! (HIGHLIGHTS) 	Cho-Aniki 	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Micheal Sundman (Gaijin Goomba)
October 9, 2015 	GTLive: Get Knifed In I AM BREAD?! (HIGHLIGHTS) 	I Am Bread 	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Jason Parker
October 17, 2015 	GTLive: FNAF vs. FLY 	Five Nights at Freddy's 	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Jason Parker, Razzbowski, Michael Shaevitch (Smike), Lewis Dawkins (Dawko), Ryan and Ryan (8-BitGaming), Alex Faciane (Super Beard Brothers)
October 19, 2015 	Until Dawn - Trapped in the UNCANNY VALLEY 	Until Dawn 	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Jason Parker
October 22, 2015 	Until Dawn's High 5 of DEATH! 	Until Dawn 	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Jason Parker
November 9, 2015 	Wii Sports: Ugliest Mii EVER (GTLive Highlights) 	Wii Sports, Mii Channel 	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Jason Parker
November 26, 2015	Until Dawn's Jump Scare SPOOPTACULAR!!! 	Until Dawn 	GTLive Link 	Matthew Patrick, Stephanie Patrick, Jason Parker
===Streams Not Yet Uploaded===
Currently, there are 33 streams that have not been uploaded onto the GTLive channel and 3 streams from the GTLive channel that are currently down for copyright claims. However, all except one are still on the Game Theorist channel as unlisted videos. They are as follows:
=====Never uploaded to GTLive===== 
*GT Live: FNAF Chat with MatPat!
*GT Live: MatPat vs YOUR Mario Maker Levels!
* GT Live: Epic Smash Bros Battle with YOU
*GT Live: Blindfolded Mario & YOUR Sabotages
*GT Live: YOUR Mario Maker Mashups vs MatPat
*GT Live: Mario Maker Fails - MatPat Strikes Back
*Game Theory: FNAF, Four Games. One Story. And FNAF Theory Talkback!
*GTLive: Sneak Peek of our SECRET Project Rupload
*GTLive: 6 Million Subscribers! (Quiplash VR)
*GTLive: I Wanna Be the Guy Who KILLS Dr Wily!
*GTLive: Have MERCY On Us! - Overwatch
*GTLive: The Narrator Is A DICK! (But really, he's the worst...)
*GTLive: Dream Job or NIGHTMARE?! - Job Simulator
*GTLive: HACKing My Way Out! - The Magic Circle
*GTLive: The FINAL FEUD!? - Google Feud
*GTLive: Got Worms? I DO! - The Visitor
*GTLive: DLC QUEST - Too Poor to Win!
* GTLive: Going MAD?! - Notes of Obsession
*GTLive: Sonic Is Back! - Sonic Fan Games
*GTLive: Mario 64 Hack - LATE NIGHT!
*GTLive: A Very Theory Birthday w/GT FAN GAMES!
*GTLive: THE QUEST FOR A NEW FRIEND! | The Last Guardian
*GTLive: SPYING ON MY NEIGHBORS | Beholder
*GTLive: Do the BAD THING! | Default Dan
*GTLive: It's About to get WEIRD! | Oxenfree
*I WILL NEVER LAUGH! | Try Not To Laugh Challenge
*GTLive: TRY TO HIT ME! | Arms
*GTLive: Game Theory THE GAME Sequel | And Our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
*GTLive: Help Us Write Our Next Game Theory on Kindergarten
* GTLive: This Is So TRIPPY! | LSD: Dream Emulator
*GTLive: The Heroes NO ONE Deserves! | South Park: The Fractured But Whole
=====Currently down due to copyright claims=====
(Note: These streams are still available to be seen in their unlisted versions):
*GTLive: Kaizo Mario DEATH AWAITS!
*GTLive: Kaizo Mario, Stream of DEATH!
* GTLive: Kaizo Mario - GAME OVER
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