Team Fortress 2 is Valve's team-based multiplayer shooter, first released in 2007, built around distinct classes, cartoon visuals and exaggerated voice work that players quickly turned into in-jokes. Clips from the game spread through forums, YouTube videos, streams and soundboard communities, where short recognisable bursts work better than long recordings. This kind of audio remains popular because it signals gaming culture instantly, even to viewers who have never played a match, and because its playful tone fits comedy edits, highlights and reaction content.