video games

If there's one group who have managed to thrive through the global pandemic, quarantine, and social distancing, it's gamers. While most have struggled to adapt to new and awkward methods of remote socializing, gamers simply retreated into their established Minecraft realms and WoW parties and carried on as usual. For both seasoned and noob gamers alike, we've got a bunch of nerdy memes for people who'd rather sitting in front of a console or gaming PC. 

While we all wait patiently for even the subtlest GTA 6 tease, some are taking to Twitter to reignite the long-debated question about how to 'correctly' rank the games in the Grand Theft Auto series. Unsurprisingly, everyone's got their own opinions based on differing rationale. When judging the quality of a game, some prioritize story and characters, while others are more impressed by graphics and technical achievements. But perhaps the fact that no one can really agree how to rank the GTA games is a tribute to the series as a whole—whether San Andreas will always hold a special place in your heart, or you were completely dazzled by those beautiful GTA V graphics, there are no wrong answers because they're all fun as hell. 

It's important to be able to share things with your partner, whether you've just started dating or have been coupled for what feels like an eternity. This means sharing hopes, dreams, fears, and most importantly, sexy relationship memes. These particular specimens range from sappy relationship memes to savagely relatable relationship memes and they're sure to make your significant other or crush smile, laugh, or feel personally attacked. All good options. Oh, and one more list.

A long, long time ago, gamers and tech aficionados used to receive more circulars than promotional emails. A once-per-week delivery of the latest deals is definitely preferable to incessant marketing ploys and clickbaity subjects. They also doubled as lining for a pet's crate or cage. While we no longer have the satisfaction of flipping through a vibrant catalog of Gameboy deals, we're pleased that there are kind souls on the internet who are passionate about taking us down memory lane. These clips of circulars are sure to stoke a great deal of nostalgia with millennial and Gen X gamers. They may even leave you craving a game of Tetris. Win/win. 

While we're billing this gallery (and most of our other ones) as a cure for malaise, ennui, and minor bouts of depression, you don't need to feel down to enjoy them. Memes are for everyone. Sad people. Happy people who want to be happier. Bored people. They're equal opportunity entertainment, and we'll be damned if we stop providing the internet with more of this easily consumed fun. 

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.

As we bid adieu to the weekend and hello to a new week of thankless responsibility and existence, it's important to be kind to ourselves and ease into the pain. That can mean unplugging from your various devices and lighting some candles. But let's be realistic. We're addicted to the Internet. So why not ensure a positive scrolling experience by scrolling through memes? If that's more your speed, we've got ample meme examples to keep your spirits high.