The Bryar pistol first became familiar to players through Kyle Katarn in the Star Wars shooter Dark Forces in the mid-1990s, and later versions kept its distinctive blaster design in other games. The MW-20 name is used for a game variant of that pistol, and short clips of its shot have spread as a reusable effect for fan videos and edits. Unlike a playful pew pew sound, this blast is heavier and more military, which is why creators still reach for it for serious sci-fi scenes.