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If you're a gamer or aware at all of the effects of gaming, you probably know that the media is extremely quick to throw blame on games for violence. We here at Memebase know that's ridiculous, and want the world to know that competition and strategy have nothing to do with the pain and suffering that's being inflicted everywhere in the world. If anything, games are keeping us sane. So when Grandma or your stepdad decide to accuse your hobby of making the world worse, show 'em these memes. They may not change their minds, but they're definitely amusing.

If you're looking to inject your year with even more drama (albeit harmless), consider exploring the insanely popular game Among Us. The murder mystery game, which is available on Steam, seems to have won the hearts of hardcore gamers and the desperately bored alike. It's not hard to see why. The simple game boasts intrigue, strategy, and a whole lot of shit talking. What more could a listless internet user want? 

For those of you who already appreciate the game and its many opportunities for comedy, we humbly present these memes. They may bring back memories of conflict and betrayal, but they're pretty damn funny.

Any follower of Memebase knows how much we love video game memes. We can't get enough of memes about the hottest new game or gameplay screenshots subverted into hilarious meme formats. @VGAdvisor is an amazing account that collects and shares unique moments of wisdom from mostly 8-bit games. Video game advice taken out of context is pretty damn funny, and sometimes surprisingly poignant! Take a look at some of our favorite finds from @VGAdvisor. Some of these might even make you feel a little nostalgic.

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. 

It's only day one and gamers everywhere are tweeting virtual selfies of their custom Cyberpunk 2077 characters. Some of these people haven't even started playing the game yet and they're already stoked! Worth the hype? I guess we'll have to play and find out ourselves. We've put together a bunch of tweets that showcase how vast the character design options are. Pretty impressive stuff.

On this day in 1993, the first Doomguy set out into hell to destroy every demon that crossed his path, not yet knowing DOOM would become the most legendary first person shooter of all time. Since then, multiple generations of gamers have gotten to play DOOM II, Final DOOM, DOOM 64, DOOM 3 (Resurrection of Evil), DOOM (2016), and DOOM Eternal. Epic. We can't wait to see how the cacodemon will evolve over the next twenty years. Until then, here's some dank DOOM memes if you're feeling nostalgic like us. 

After months of delays from CD Projekt Red, gamers can finally rejoice because Cyberpunk 2077 is upon us at long last. That's right, tomorrow the game will be ready to play on Steam, PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One. The hype surrounding the game is a result of far more than just the infamous delays and widespread advertising campaign. The game hasn't even been released and yet Cyberpunk 2077 has gained quite a reputation. Cyperpunk creator Mike Pondsmith's fiery responses to criticism over a viral trailer's depiction of race and gender caused a stir online over the summer, and sneak peaks of the breathtaking Keanu Reeves in all his animated, cyberpunk glory have undoubtedly contributed to all the hype.

We're pretty stoked about the game's release and all the new memes that will surely appear in the coming weeks. Here's some of the best Cyperpunk 2077 memes so far in celebration of the long-awaited release. Let's cross our fingers that they don't delay the date again before tomorrow!

On this day in 2006, Nintendo released the first Wii ever to gamers all over the world. The motion sensing tech may not impress many today, but anyone who had a Wii as a kid will remember how excitingly novel (and awkward) it felt to play Wii Sports with the family for the first time. Sadly, last year the Wii era came to an end after Ubisoft released the final game for the console. 

We've collected some nerdy Wii memes from over the years to commemorate the day and hope our fellow gamers enjoy them as much as wii did. 

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. 

This one goes out to all the gamers. We know most of you are gaming your quarantine away with your fancy games. But there was a time when people had to deal with shitty controllers, bad graphics, and worse internet. These pics are a shoutout to those times. Let's pour some Mountain Dew out for 'em.

Looking for some nerdy memes but don't want to get too specific? These geeky memes have a little bit of everything. If you like your Dungeons & Dragons memes with a side of Star Wars? We've got you covered. Looking for some gaming memes, but also craving some Lord of the Rings memes? Also got you covered. The world is your nerdy lil oyster. 

Last night Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted her debut Twitch stream of an epic Among Us session with some popular streamers, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, Pokimane, DrLupo, HasanAbi, Disguised Toast, Corpse, and more. The stream peaked at 430k views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever after Ninja and Shroud. Bernie Sanders' and Donald Trump's streams didn't even come close. 

Twitter was largely smitten with AOC and her genuine enjoyment of the game. After a first round of getting a feel for it, she quickly proved she was a natural. Of course, the spectacle wasn't just about fun and games. AOC took the opportunity to talk about healthcare and encourage the audience to vote (she is a politician, after all). Many on Twitter found the stream to be a refreshing new take on a political rally that managed to avoid feeling too contrived or cringe. A few meme-minded tweeters did their thing and photoshopped AOC into some less wholesome gameplay, including a certain infamous PewDiePie moment. We've collected some of the top Twitter highlights and reactions to the viral stream.

2020 has put a wrench into a lot of peoples' plans. No more birthday parties. No more live music. No more office. It's been a trying time for the extroverts and socialites of the world. But there's one group of people that has simply been vibing through it all: gamers. Instead of having to feel guilty for staying in and gluing oneself to a screen, all of a sudden it's encouraged. The pandemic has even made gamers out of people who previously couldn't even tell you what a "console" or "microtransactions" are. It's an exciting time, and we're ready to celebrate. With memes.

Who doesn't love a good gag packaged into a perfectly sharable meme? One of the most magical things about a meme is that its longevity depends on the direct participation of internet-goers. One does not simply look at a meme and move on. We send them to friends, alter them to our liking, and post them freely. We like to think that sharing these memes with you will help prolong their lifespan. That's right, we're saving lives. You're welcome.