he relationship between gamers and caffeine? It’s the ultimate co-op mode. Gamers, those majestic midnight warriors, the weekend binge-questers, and speed-run obsessives; we all share a common trait. A love for immersion, a thirst for achievement, and a strong bond with our beloved, caffeine. It’s the unsung hero, powering epic raids, last-minute saves, and of course, our persistent defiance of the need for sleep.

Ever wondered what happens to the sales graphs of coffee and energy drink companies each time a new hotly anticipated open-world game drops? We reckon there’s a spike that would make even the most formidable in-game mountain look like a molehill. It’s a trend as predictable as an NPC’s dialogue, and honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

So, to celebrate this high-octane (or should we say, high-caffeine?) symbiosis, we’ve compiled a collection of 33 gaming memes that are sure to level up your humor stats. Whether you’re on your seventh cup of joe or just cracked open a fresh energy drink, prepare to dive into a world of hilarity that’s even more immersive than your favorite RPG. Game on!