Half-Life: Alyx, released in 2020 by Valve, revitalized the iconic sci-fi franchise by bringing the world of City 17 to virtual reality. The memes surrounding the game often focus on the incredible level of environmental interactivity—like players spending hours drawing on whiteboards or juggling bottles—as well as the mind-bending narrative twists involving the G-Man. As the first major Half-Life entry in over a decade, it also reignited the long-running 'Half-Life 3 Confirmed' jokes. These memes typically highlight the juxtaposition between the high-stakes rebellion against the Combine and the silly, physics-driven antics that VR allows players to perform.