A Fond Farewell to MatPat, YouTube's Game Theory Maestro

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In a heartfelt video titled ‘Goodbye Internet’, Matthew Patrick Robert, better known as MatPat, announced his retirement from content creation, marking the end of his 13-year-long YouTube journey. MatPat’s emotional farewell video was filled with gratitude and nostalgia. He expressed how much he would miss his fans and the unique relationship they shared. He assured his fans that his legacy would be in good hands, with fellow creators Amy, Lee, and Santi continuing to produce content.
The news came as a shock to his fans, with one commenter noting the trend of ‘YouTube greats’ retiring since the start of 2024.

MatPat cited several reasons for his retirement, the most significant being the need to spend time with his family，his wife, Stephanie and his son, Oliver. MatPat’s decision to retire also stems from the changing landscape of the internet . He expressed that he can exit on a high note, rather than watching his relevance or passion slowly fade away.

The last Game Theory video hosted by MatPat will go live on March 9, after which his team members, Santi, Lee, and Amy, will take over as the primary hosts for all of his channels. The news has stirred up a wave of support from fans and fellow YouTubers . He expressed confidence that his dedicated team would keep things running smoothly and continue to make him proud.