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In 2007, Video Game Memes Took A Dark Turn
Memes. These days, they’re everywhere. They are the pillars upon which internet culture — and by extension, pop culture — stands. But once upon a time, memes dwelled in the internet’s dankest sewers, traded in the darkness by geeks, nerds, and outcasts. On this week’s Splitscreen podcast, we examine how video games helped propel memes…
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Let’s Be Happy And Listen To Portal Songs
GlaDOS, the artificially intelligent computer system from Portal, is one of the greatest video game villains of all time, but she’s an even better singer. Nothing picks me up on a dreary morning like listening to a trio of upbeat tunes from a robotic lifeform that’s spent countless hours trying to kill me.
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Gabe Newell Really Likes Resident Evil 2 And Confirms Valve Is Still Working On VR Games
Gabe Newell, the president of Valve, has been answering a lot of emails lately and sharing some interesting information about his gaming tastes, the state of Valve, the future of VR and more. The YouTube channel Valve News Network, a popular channel that covers Valve news, has been collecting and sharing Newell’s responses.
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Portal Easter Egg In Counter-Strike Isn’t Teasing A New Game, Valve Says
Christmas came early for Counter-Strike players in the form of a new battle royale mode with its own fun (albeit compact) map. Thanks to an Easter egg on that map, Portal fans think their Christmas might be coming, too. To this, Valve responded that no, there is no Santa Claus.