New media can also be used for video games. Ever hear of a meme before? To be honest, I did not have the slightest clue what that term was until I did a little research. According to Tim Brooks, a meme is “an in-joke that gains popularity and establishes itself with a contrast stream of derivatives.” (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/overview-internet-memes-quickly-create/)
When I began searching for video game memes I can across this website: http://www.complex.com/video-games/2012/01/the-25-funniest-video-game-memes#2
There were several funny and entertaining memes that I really enjoyed. One game I’m sure we are all familiar with is the classic Super Mario Brothers. I grew up playing this game on Nintendo and had a little chuckle after seeing this meme:
Memes enable users to show their creative and artistic side. I liked this creation of Mario because it really depicts what a meme is. Memes can connect cultures together as well as generations. This picture was created online and is therefore available and can be shared all over the Internet. I haven’t played Super Mario Brothers in so many years but after seeing this image it brought back memories and made me smile. I think that is one of the benefits of video game memes.
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