Steam Rocks Out Meme-Style for 20th Anniversary!
If you thought memes were only for kids, think again. Valve, the team behind the wildly successful PC gaming platform ‘Steam’ has released a new set of stickers, gifs, and emojis to commemorate the platform’s 20th anniversary. Logic and creativity in game design know no age – and the same goes for memes.
Although Steam isn’t the first platform to jump on the meme bandwagon – many popular gaming websites have their own range of gaming-related memes – Valve have created one of the biggest collections of this kind so far to celebrate 20 years of Steam.
The anniversary memes feature the beloved ‘Weighted Companions Cube’ from the first half-life game, which was released in 1998; a bunny-eared illustration of Gabe Newell, Valve’s founder; a pair of popular emoticons which you have probably seen in your chats; and even an alien backpacker, for all those out-of-this-world gamers.
Valve said that the “meme-style graphics bring a sense of nostalgia and humor to conversations about [their] favorite titles and Google Stadia”. Allowing gamers to express their enthusiasm for Steam-based games in the language of memes is a great way to share the fun and the game-making process with the world.
Unlike most gaming meme packs, Steam’s “anniversary” set is completely free and is available for use across any platform, including the popular social media sites. Users simply need to tap or click the sticker to enjoy the content within it. From gaming to launch parties, these stickers are sure to make everyone laugh and appreciate the creative minds behind them.
The 20th anniversary of Steam has been an event of joy and celebration for all the gamers, developers, and industry experts who have enjoyed the platform over the years. Memes can be a great way to show our appreciation for all the hard work that Valve has put into making Steam the gaming powerhouse it is today.
