Meme Run: The Story of Wii U's Weirdest Release

Hey! Remember Meme Run? Want to forget about it? Too bad, we're going to talk about the circumstances that made this pinnacle of human achievement possible.
Music and remixes used: (in order)
1) Torigoth (Night) - Xenoblade Chronicles 2
2) "All Star but it's a Mario Maker Editor Theme" by Lu9
• All Star but it's a Ma...
3) Menu - Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
4) Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme - Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
5) Riki the Legendary Hero - Xenoblade Chronicles
6) Run, Jump, Throw 2 - Super Mario Odyssey
7) Shopping in Wakeport - Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
8) "Jungle World Remix (Banjo-Kazooie style) - Yooka-Laylee" by Bulby
• Tribalstack Tropics Re...
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9) New Donk City: Cafe - Super Mario Odyssey
10) Memories - Xenoblade Chronicles
Footage from "Miiverse Reviews Meme Run" by Bowblax:
• Miiverse Reviews Meme Run
Footage from "I've Got To Run! Review (WiiU EShop)" by wiiviewr:
• I've Got To Run! Revie...
Footage from "BlockForm - First Look" by NintenDaan:
• [eShop EU] BlockForm -...
Footage from: "Vroom in the night sky - First Look" by NintenDaan:
• [eShop EU] Vroom in th...
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Endslate Music - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island "Dino Band Rehearsal"
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#MemeRun #WiiU

[@Akfamilyhome]

I know what you're thinking now: will you ever make a video about Meme Run 2? Well, the answer's over at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2qmXqCYp9qhi9E

[@derpstudio06]

My god, I remember when this was new. The Creator liked pretty much liked every Miiverse post on the Meme run community

[@DillonSolos]

I remember posting ironically once in the community and was shocked that the guy actually liked it.

[@tissuehead5563]

"'Meme run community" I'm dead

[@sfgamedevelopment]

I was probably my javascript yeah bot doing it ;-)

[@mathewagnew5148]

What?

[@Manel-dq2kb]

I love that there's actually a "Meme run community"

[@jumpupsupbarhorn]

I remember when this game appeared in the Miiverse communities you saw when you turned on the TV...

[@CrustyBurgerz]

Same

[@SpaceWalkerReal]

HEHEHE I HAVE A SUPBARHORN LOL

[@sameram5130]

The screaming in the intro of the game is actually the screams of people who bought the game and realised they spent their actual money on it

[@thatguy7983]

IT WAS WORTH IT, OKAY!?

[@sandragarcia-hx9cs]

no it wasnt

[@thelostmessenger]

Memes are always worth it

[@dxxm9999]

I bought Meme Run and Bigley's Revenge on Wii U and have no regrets.

[@colingznetwork781]

Sameram hey i like animal crossing amiibo fest and ultra smash

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

What I don't understand is that it took the guy that made the TROLL FACE to file a copyright takedown notice instead of...y'know *ACTIVISION* for using a sniper rifle model and animation from one of their CoD games.

[@TheMGMfan]

Funny you say that, because there was an update (I believe the same one that introduced the bigley mode mentioned in the video) that changed it from the original model to a shitty drawing of it. I don’t think Activision ever threatened legal action, but it seems to me like Meme Run's creator realized only after releasing it that they could and changed it as a precaution.

[@Jragostea]

Out of all the ideas for core videos, I did not expect to see Meme Run be covered, but it still was an entertaining video to watch! There was also a good amount of information about this game in this video which is a pleasant surprise. I always love the editing of these videos, and I can't wait to see more.

[@BananaFaceDude56]

remember when that was a real gun and not a cartoony drawing? good times

[@penatio]

I wonder how Nintendo is going to celebrate the Meme Run's 10th anniversary!

[@Nightcaat]

4:37 - Techno Kitten Adventure (originally released for Xbox Live Indie Games and is also on mobile platforms) has distraction elements as well.

[@tsg_frank5829]

You know... i wish i didn't have to remember this game but hey, the video was at least really good. It was interesting, informative and i really liked the on screen appearances, they certainly help spice up the video. Other than that, i just wanna say that, your videos are very enjoyable, they're surprisngly well written, they have good presentation and editing and overall great. Keep it going! I'm in for the ride.

[@SleepyLuigi]

I can’t tell if I’m more nostalgic for the game itself or your content.

[@ianeons9278]

Memes and Wii U put together? That's the best for ANY 2010s kid.

[@goodtyme]

when i has a wii u, i player this game unironically and pronounced it “me me run” i was dumb back then lol

[@effective.powerh7885]

i enjoyed this video a lot. i am surprised with the amount of patience and understanding you had for this person. i didnt even have to know the backstory to mentally say "fuck this game"

[@Kupororeal]

I remember some controversy where the creator of Bigley didn't approve of his creation in Meme Run and people created a hashtag to save Bigley, good times.

[@sqoosh4121]

2:43 i thought the sign behind him said "pornhub"

[@yoshiboy314]

It's actually pubnub

[@kingskylord6099]

This game is proof Wii U is better than Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. The Wii U was looked upon as disgraceful by SoNormies and the Xboner COD kids. Truly, the peak of human intelligence. Yes, right above Rick and Morty.

[@homemhomemcriancahomemmulh3873]

Lmfao

[@that1lizardjamie]

Please tell meme your joking.

[@Jehezukiel]

> Handsome Lad > Nintendo Enthusiast > Scriptwriting 8/8 > Meme Run Veteran > Asian Caddicarus SUBSCRIBED!

[@Giggeles]

Shoutouts to simpleflips

[@DE23]

This is the best way to experience old memes.

[@starrydaze_]

Ah, 2014, the memiest year. I miss it, indeed. Also, I didn't even know about Bigley's Revenge before this.

[@SleepyAdam]

Subbed. You deserve more people watching your stuff.

[@kurosurintomasu]

gr8 b8 m8 I r8 8 glasses out of 8.... m9.... All jokes aside, this was.... An experience.

[@hunterst.arnold6646]

0:33 By pure coincidence, that song in the background was also coming out of my TV. I was in Torigoth, stuffing 4's face to raise her blades' trust.

[@hunterst.arnold6646]

Actually, this whole video has good music choice!

[@Brand2Tiny]

Thankfully, I didn't know this was a thing until now. I didn't have a Wii U until April 2015.

[@thejonkler224]

And now a sequel arises

[@AbeM.]

There was also another game he tried to released that used premade assets being used without permission. What was the name? Jumpy Cat?

[@sillyali]

Who's here after Meme Run 2?

[@Iristallite]

wait, are you the same esz that i'm following on twitter?

[@timothy10583]

LOL THE WORKING DOUGH 2 JOKE

[@Flygoniaks]

What is truly remarkable about this game is how outdated all of the memes are now. When it first came out in 2014, all of the memes used were considered "standard stuff." Now, meme culture has almost totally revised itself and now everything in it is outdated. (You would know, fellow SiIva watcher.) What a world we live in.

[@thatmatt41]

I actually wanted this game. When I was finally able to, I was actually pissed that it got removed.

[@MrGutzs]

Great choice of music mate. I counted 3 Xenoblade tracks 👌

[@nippo4512]

I remember when this was a popular thing that everyone talked about like 3 years ago.

[@casultaser]

Why is it still so hard for me to believe that this game was licensed by Nintendo, rated by the ESRB, and put on the Wii U eShop?

[@deathstinger13]

new, possible subscriber here, and I'm just glad to see another fan of Kid Icarus:Uprising

[@ethanmartin6184]

The working dough 2 reference made me feel good

[@ItsSeamless]

I bought this game when it came out and I was 9. Why does this have to be nostalgic for me

[@barrelroll_poopoopeepee]

mfw i fucking bought this great video as always man, your videos are skyrocketing in quality!

[@trinitron384]

I remember the miiverse community for this “game”, it was a cesspool of drama

[@gsgoat8033]

i'm not kidding, this game is getting a sequel it may even be out already, i don't know

[@MxNoir]

This man got the video to 9:11... *_9 / 11 W A S A N I N S I D E J O B_*

[@Falcon15x]

I Remembered Seeing This On The E Shop In 2015 And Not Knowing What It Was

[@Kyubeyisbestboy]

People love a good meme. Wheather if it's a game, video, or shitpost on Reddit. As long as you don't have to pay 5 dolans for it. not even 3 dolans. Not even 1 big one(s). But 0. Nada. I am not gonna waste my time on something I will enjoy for 5 seconds then leave.

[@lssjgaming1599]

I wish I could download this game. I love how Tyrone was on the ad lol

[@spectrumbots4268]

Them graphics... So basically, Meme Run is the Wii U equivalent to Wii's Ninjabread Man? Wow, This game looks like it caused many seizures! I like how your video's length is 9/11. lol

[@turboshell]

watching this video on the wii u... INCEPTION!!!!

[@synthetic_creature]

How'd you make this video without arms

[@Lycanzoid]

Wait, you didn't know why the game was removed from the eShop? The creator of the "troll" meme spoke out and had the game removed for copyright claim. I don't remember if a lawsuit was placed but that was what led to the game being removed. I read an article on it a few years ago, but I'm certain that was the reason.

[@wandsofpage]

Good vid, subbed with notes fam 😂👌🏽👌🏽

[@sircampmastersponge]

The time span of this video is 9:11, let that sink in

[@bluedragon9925]

People who call Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric the "worst" Wii U game forget that *this* monstrosity was released for it as well...

[@dawn2955]

I'm ashamed Meme Run was realeased on my birthday help

[@ShOscar]

lol "Rate this video" Now that's a throwback

[@ZacBobisKing]

Meme Run 2 E X I S T S

[@srrycantthinkofagoodname]

I bet the only reason Nintendo approved of this game was because the intro has wombo combo, which is from a Melee tournament

[@ZeroJanitor]

yeah everybody knows nintendo's just crazy about competitive melee

[@topichu970]

This seems pretty cool, actually

[@cannedhamburgers2682]

I sadly never heard of the game at the time wait I thought it got deleted

[@NinjaGaming101]

How did you edit the video like that? I've always wanted to learn how to do clean edits and animated stuff like this in my videos, but I can't find anything to help me. Idek where to start!

[@TheUKNutter]

Ninja Gaming 101! Sony Vegas Pro 14. Canva for the thumbnails and end card. OBS to gather footage. Yes it costs a lot of money but that's the price you pay for making edited videos like this.

[@NinjaGaming101]

I'm willing to pay, thanks a bunch dude. Normally I use Adobe Premiere but I can get this too

[@TheUKNutter]

Ninja Gaming 101! Adobe After Effects, Sony Vegas Pro 14 - both have their advantages and disadvantages - it just depends on what your editing style is and how you want to create your videos. OBS and Canva are completely free (the former a software, the latter a website but still gets the job done). From what I've learned with making videos in the past, editing seems like a very daunting task to have to learn all at once but in reality you don't need to be that good of an editor. Even simple edits that aren't over the top with a quiet background of non-cliche non-copyright music is all you really need to make something entertaining to watch. It's the same way in how a simple yet memorable piano song or guitar riff is able to connect with its listeners. Your final step is to make something unique. For example when I made a more recent channel called Benjy52, instead of following the usual video game KZbinr trend of memes, satire, having lots of fun and focusing my attention on the younger audience, I took a much more serious approach focusing on making complex tutorials for a more mature audience. If you also want to follow this idea or are able to find a new niche in an already flooded market of youtubers and streamers, you will definitely become popular. All it takes is dedication, a set time of when to upload each week or two (this is very important), a small knowledge of editing and an enthusiastic voice - have those and you'll have what it takes! (If you do wish to look up my more recent channel Benjy52, do note my mic placement and voice in general is utterly terrible. I would definitely ask someone else with ways to make your mic audio perfect quality).

[@NinjaGaming101]

Oh ok, thanks for the advice! I really do appreciate this, means alot. I'm gonna start with it right away!

[@cheiftainvulpix]

Before this was released, I thought it was a joke. Boy, I was wrong.

[@nintenx1235]

This was a thing? This was something that people had to pay for? What the fuck? no seriously this had Nintendo’s seal of quality? So many questions and I don’t want these answers...

[@darkfire2937]

I love this game and still play it twice a year!

[@FransLebin]

1:22 Reggie turns into Kazuma Kiryu

[@RaycerkGamer]

Ayyy, the Xenoblade theme at the ending c,:

[@leoisbad463]

Butternut squash? Y E S P L E A S E

[@Crystalized09]

I would r8 Meme Run 8/8 M8, but... I DON'T HAVE IT BECAUSE IT'S NOT ON THE ESHOP ANYMORE.

[@RefinedSkye]

I honestly Subscribed just because of the Xenoblade music

[@slenderfoxx3797]

Poor Wii u. Meme run didn't hurt as much as starfox zero, or colour splash, or animal crossing amiibo festival did.

[@epicgamerscout5921]

I'm sorry but as a meme guy, this is one of the best games ever made.

[@flamingpikachu4479]

When me and my brother first saw meme run I was like what the heck is this a joke?

[@BryansAdventures]

I'm a proud owner of Meme Run (2014)

[@MattDeRac]

Why is this video recommended if I never seen your content?

[@GamingtheOtter]

Meme run is the game that baffles me even to this day! It's just a clickbait title people played to get views. No joke. So sad.

[@RaFaReAcH]

Oh god, this... is quality

[@Arlesmon]

What if meme run was made, but instead of MLG memes it was memes like all your base, peanut butter jelly, hampster dance and other ancient memes?

[@chrisopps6936]

And had Better gameplay Then the game would be like a 6 out of 10 for me. (It's still one of the worst video games ever made)

[@tenaciouscreator5787]

Meme Run represents the Wii U Generation and the people who think TMS #FE should be ported to switch.

[@SaurusTheKing]

4:10 THANK YOU

[@brianhebert6152]

I'd love to see someone do a TAS of this game.

[@theinternetpolice4365]

Meme Run: Why games are art

[@oggiv]

He secretly enjoys it too

[@rafgp]

1:45 Isn't that the guy from the "This N***a eating beans" meme?

[@yuromaki]

hey man. the memes are still dank

[@VileRebis]

Oof, I remember this game on Miiverse. Review (Jordans other game) Bigley's revenge next.

[@aortaplatinum]

I would buy the fuck out of both of these games if they weren't $5 and also if Meme Run still existed.

[@JustJamesNotJerry]

NOOOOO YOU LOVE IT YOU JUST DON’T WANT TO ADMIT IT.

[@lpfan4491]

that troll is sanic

[@heiditurner5550]

Got a couple of mike wazowskis on my back after this

[@poobman6]

Meme run by: cUcUmBeR dOgGo

[@btarg1]

I was like "doesn't seem that bad" until you said it was $5 to play this shit

[@sirloinofbeef9683]

This video was an inside job

[@GareBearGamingDood]

It even on the WIIU anymore?!

[@DANNY1TDM]

OH MY GOD...THE HOBO BROS WOULD LOVE IT

[@KirboYT]

It's....SO BEAUTIFUL

[@jayminyoel7911]

I bought the sequel and play it unironically

[@sugarfree_]

Can anyone give me the link to the wup of Meme Run so I can install it on my Wii U?

[@UUN4]

can you make meme run rips please thanks

[@jacobmacaw4434]

5:35 2016 and 2017 in a nutshell

[@CakeJerry]

My worst regret Never getting this game when it was still on the eShop

[@PhoenixClank]

Are you wearing a Squid Sisters shirt? Where can I get one of these?

[@Patricia-ee2dh]

And then they made bigleys revenge

[@_strayfer_]

I’ve never laughed harder at a game trailer before than this one. I’m never deleting this game of legends