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While Chuck E. Cheese has gotten attention for filing bankruptcy and for their sneaky Pasqually's Pizza debacle, we think this Twitter thread involving the chain is far more interesting. Twitter user @Professor_Palmer took to the social media site to announce that for the past few weeks he's been conducting secret behavioral studies on unsuspecting Chuck E. Cheese game players. The experiments are rather simple, and involve adjusting the use of lights and sound in an attempt to better understand what draws people to - or away from - arcade games. The results? Human beings are really, really, easily manipulated. While this isn't the most shocking insight on our kind, seeing Cary Palmer spell it out in such a fun (and thorough) way has been incredibly informative. And very entertaining. 

We do a lot of gaming meme lists, and we've proudly shared our fair share of anime memes. Today we thought to ourselves "What if we put gaming memes...and anime memes...together?" So we're trying that out. There's often quite a bit of overlap in these communities, so we're going to bet that y'all can appreciate the same jokes, too. 

We all played Pokemon and traded the cards in the late '90s, but many of us also continued to play the game into adulthood. These memes are for you, when you just can't get enough Pokemon content. Now check out some generic Nintendo memes!

If you're in the mood to feel judged, then these trending dank memes are for you. They feature video game director Masahiro Sakurai (creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros) telling us how not to play a game. It's been used across every dank corner of the internet, and we gotta say that we're fans of it.

These Skyrim memes are perfect for our gamer friends who need their fix of a little video game humor. Skyrim is the perfect game for those interested in both fantasy and medieval history - none of it is real, obviously, but that almost makes it better! 

Want even more Skyrim material? We've got you covered.

We share a lot of general gaming meme galleries, but why not show some love for a classic? Nintendo's original The Legend of Zelda was first released in 1986, but since then there have been over twenty Zelda releases and a ton of spin-offs. It only makes sense that the internet would churn out a lot of dank memes dedicated to the game and its characters. And we've got a bunch of 'em right here for you.

Pokemon is one of those rare things that was cool when we were kids in the late '90s, and is still cool for us as adults today. So scroll down for some Pokemon content, and then head on over here for more!

Work getting in the way of your gaming obsession? Fear not! These gaming memes are designed to scroll through while you're shirking your 9-5 duties or if you simply can't log on to your addiction of choice. 

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While the nation mourns the lives lost in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, politicians and the media continue to find ways to insist that guns don't kill people, video games do. President Trump jumped on the bandwagon during his national address yesterday, condemning the "glorification of violence in our society. This includes the gruesome and grisly video games that are now commonplace." The sentiment is frankly outrageous, and has zero evidence to back it. The inevitable backlash began on Twitter, with the #VideoGamesAreNotToBlame hashtag, and quickly grew to include memers in the r/dankmemes community. As of yesterday, the informative memes (some include graphs) have been hovering at the top of the page. Here are our favorites. 

This gallery of gaming-related memes is entertaining enough to keep just about any gamer happy for a little while - especially during those times when you can't actually play. If you scroll through the following and still don't feel like you've gotten your fix, click here for even more!

We know that when things are rough, thoughtful communication and honesty are your best friend. But sometimes, whether it's while playing video games, or simply existing, we have keep our chins up and grin and bear the pain. These memes, featuring a classic crying cat wielding a thumbs up, really exemplify the act of pretending everything is fine. We've put our favorites in this gallery, but you can find more (and read about the format) over at Know Your Meme. 

If you're a gamer and currently struggling with lockdowns and quarantine, you're actually one of the lucky ones. There are tons of people out there without hobbies or activities to keep them satisfied when they're alone with their minds. It's a great time to revisit games, and somehow, the post-apocalyptic nature of Fallout feels a bit relevant these days. So we've put together a batch of memes and tidbits devoted the role-playing games. Y'know, so you can still get your fix even when you're not going at it.

With many gaming-inclined people stuck indoors, it seems like everyone and their mom has been playing Animal Crossing. The latest iteration of the game, called New Horizons, was released on March 20th for Nintendo Switch. The game's popularity and a world on lockdown has made it almost impossible for anyone to buy the system. It's also made it so the internet is absolutely flush with Animal Crossing memes. And we've got a lot of them right here.