First heard in Grand Theft Auto V, released by Rockstar Games in 2013, the Wasted cue has become one of gaming's most recognisable death sounds, carried from the console into countless edits, streams and memes. Unlike the lighter GTA V notification that signals a message or event, this sting marks total failure, which is why it still works outside the game itself. Its slow, sinking tone is instantly understood even by viewers who have never played, giving creators a shorthand for defeat that needs no explanation.