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9GAG's BEST VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR 2002

A tournament-style bracket meme titled '9GAG's BEST VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR 2002' featuring various 2002 video game titles competing. The bracket is structured with game covers connected by lines, each labeled with numerical scores (e.g., 77, 54, 31). Notable games include *Warcraft III*, *The Legend of Zelda*, *Grand Theft Auto: Vice City*, *RollerCoaster Tycoon 2*, and *Age of Mythology*. The final match at the bottom pits *RollerCoaster Tycoon 2* (left) against *Age of Mythology* (right) with a bold 'VS' graphic between their cover arts.
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9GAG's BEST VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR 2002

Overview

A tournament-style bracket meme titled '9GAG's BEST VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR 2002' featuring various 2002 video game titles competing. The bracket is structured with game covers connected by lines, each labeled with numerical scores (e.g., 77, 54, 31). Notable games include Warcraft III, The Legend of Zelda, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, and Age of Mythology. The final match at the bottom pits RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 (left) against Age of Mythology (right) with a bold 'VS' graphic between their cover arts.

Origin notes

Originates from the platform 9GAG, created by a user through image collage and editing software. The meme reimagines 2002 video games as competitors in a tournament bracket, likely to evoke nostalgia and spark debate among gamers about which title deserved 'best of the year' honors. The use of original game cover art suggests it is a fan-made creation rather than an official award.

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