Press R3 for LOLs: 20 Rib-Tickling Gamer Memes for Button Mashers Who Live For Side Quests

Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor

Jul 19, 2023 11:30 AM EDT

There's nothing better than the feeling of bringing home a new game. Maybe you're living it up at GameStop deals or perhaps you simply couldn't wait for the game you've always wanted to go on sale. Either way, when you rip that clear plastic wrap off, crack open the game cover, and gently pull out the game info leaflet, there's nothing in the world that can harsh your vibe– except the 4 hour game download that you have to endure before playing your first tutorial.

Nowadays most games have done away with the nostalgic leaflet and the long download, and that's left us gamers with an empty sense of anticipation lackluster. Sometimes, waiting for the game to load and watching the loading bar tick away endlessly was half the fun of popping the cherry of a new game. But perhaps that's just some OG gamer retort that has no need to stick around. Either way, an experienced gamer still can't resist the allure of running through their new favorite game for the first time, enjoying the graphics, gameplay, and story mode all the way through before tackling 100 side quests.

Game on, gamers… game on– And enjoy these nifty, relatable memes to kill time during your next game download!