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Epic Games vs Steam: Mimicry Meme

A two-panel meme utilizing a screenshot from the anime 'Fullmetal Alchemist,' featuring the character Van Hohenheim. The top panel includes text criticizing Epic Games for offering free expensive games and platform-wide discounts following negative publicity. The bottom panel edits the same character to have a Steam logo superimposed on his head, with text mocking Epic Games for needing to mimic 'a fraction of our power,' implying Steam's dominance.
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Epic Games giving away pricey games for free and having platform wide massive discounts after negative publicity
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Look what they need to mimic a fraction of our power

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Humorous comparison of Epic Games' tactics to mimic Steam's success

Overview

A two-panel meme utilizing a screenshot from the anime 'Fullmetal Alchemist,' featuring the character Van Hohenheim. The top panel includes text criticizing Epic Games for offering free expensive games and platform-wide discounts following negative publicity. The bottom panel edits the same character to have a Steam logo superimposed on his head, with text mocking Epic Games for needing to mimic 'a fraction of our power,' implying Steam's dominance.

Origin notes

This meme is a remix of an original scene from the anime 'Fullmetal Alchemist,' edited with text overlays and a Steam logo using image editing software like Photoshop. It is commonly circulated on gaming-focused platforms such as Reddit, where users create content to humorously comment on the rivalry between game distribution platforms Epic Games and Steam.

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