For the grand finale of Game Lab Season 1, I wanted to make a memorable exit… so I chose to SIEGE MY OWN CASTLE! Well, a castle I rented for the day, to be precise. This episode turned out to be one of the most exhilarating experiences in the series—I learned swordplay, donned authentic armor, and got to duel the Beard Bros. IN THE FACE! While it's easy to think about the weapons and armor when comparing games to reality, the rush of adrenaline, the physical exhaustion, and the sight of strangers charging at you with axes add a whole new level of intensity and danger that I never expected!
Show
MatPat's Game Lab
Episode
S01E08
Air Date
Jul 20, 2016
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Can Gamers SURVIVE the Real Mirror's Edge?
S01E02
Soccer + Cars = AWESOME (Rocket League)
S01E03
Can Gamers Defuse BOMBS? ft. Game Grumps (Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes)
S01E04
DON'T GET CAUGHT! Stealthing like Metal Gear Solid
S01E05
Surviving Five Nights of FEAR!
S01E06
OSTRICH JOCKEYS?! (Final Fantasy XV)
S01E07
Are YOU Being HACKED? (Watch Dogs 2)
S01E08
The Science of Sword Fighting! (For Honor)