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cyberpunk 

1. High tech, low life.

2. The future is here. It's everything we wanted and nothing we needed.
Today is yesterday's cyberpunk dystopia.
cyberpunk by Flumberbug March 22, 2019

cyberpunk 

A sci-fi genre that incorporates cybernetic implants, computer hacking and high technology, usually pitting independent hackers against mega corporations and though police. Seminal early works include the novel Neuromancer (Gibson), and Shadowrun (a role playing game). This culture heavily influenced later works, such as Matrix, and a wide range of books, role playing games, and movies.
The cyberpunk culture of the 80s has had a huge impact on modern films and literature.
cyberpunk by BigEeek December 23, 2012

Cybertechnosex 

When a person or persons has sexual relations with another person or persons while playing a Massive Muilti-player Online Role Playing Game {MMORPG}using either in-game chat and/or voice chat
IN STARWARS GALAXIESSWG: You know those two wookiees will be having Cybertechnosex to consumate their wedding tonight!!
Cybertechnosex by WacMe April 26, 2006

Cyberpunk 

A subgenre of science fiction that nerds can never agree on the exact meaning of. A good guide line though is the two words in that portmanteau: "cyber" and "punk." Does the movie/book/show/comic/whatever in question have a heavy emphasis on technology? (As opposed to aliens, space exploration, time travel, etc.) Then it's got the "cyber." Does it have a punk-like feel to it? (Dark, neon-filled setting, black leather and sunglasses, techno-punk soundtrack, devil-may-care attitudes, etc.) Then it's got the "punk."

Depending on which nerd you ask, examples of cyberpunk include: "The Matrix," "Blade Runner," "The Terminator," "Total Recall," "Snow Crash," "Neuromancer," "Burning Chrome," "Hammerjack," "Altered Carbon," "Shadowrun," "Repo: The Genetic Opera," "Inception," "Ultraviolet," "Aeon Flux," "Tron," and probably tons of other classic examples this writer is forgetting.

Cliches to look for, that may indicate a cyberpunk story:

- Hackers
- Virtual reality
- A dark (in any sense of the word) future
- Sunglasses
- Leather
- Pimpin' suits
- Razor Girls
- Techno music
- Neon
- Urban settings
- Evil corporate dudes
- Anything related to Japan
- Spunky teenage couriers on wheels (skateboards, bikes, roller blades, etc.)
- A wise and mysterious black dude
- Sarcasm
- Robots
- Gratuitous action/violence/boobies
- Hearing yourself say "Damn this is so cheesy, but I love it so much!"
- Giant, futuristic blimps
"What the hell do you mean 'The Matrix' isn't cyberpunk? It's got the virtual reality, the hackers, the leather, the shades, the deep philosophy, the dark future, the cynicism, the robots, and the techno soundtrack!"

"It was made in 1999. True cyberpunk must be from the '80s, like 'Blade Runner' and 'Neuromancer.'"

"Dude, that's like saying 'Harry Potter' can't be fantasy, because it wasn't written in the same decade as 'Lord of the Rings.'"

"...it's *post*-cyberpunk, is what it is."

"Dude....waaat?"

Cyberpunk 2077 

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure story set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification.

That is set to come out in
2018
2019*
2020**
2021***
2022****
Dom: Have you heard of cyberpunk 2077
Granpa: heard of it? I preordered it in 2020 on my 20th birthday!
Dam: well happy 80th birthday grandpa here's a mug

Cyberpunk 

A underrated genre of Science Fiction set in lawless sub culture of an opressive and dystopian society dominated by computer technology.

In a nutshell: high tech, low life. Usually taking place within a metropolis city overun by crime, corruption, street gangs, hackers, bandits, poverty, highly advanced computer technology, cybernetic (and mechanical) augmentations and overall, a very dangerous environment to live.
"What are some Cyberpunk properties you recommend?"

"Blade Runner, AKIRA, Ghost in the Shell, Deus Ex, Cyberpunk 2020, Cyberpunk 2077, SNATCHER, Shadowrun, Syndicate, Satellite Reign, Bubble Gum Crisis, Cybercity Oedo 808, System Shock, Perfect Dark, Minority Report.
Cyberpunk by Cyberpunk2020 July 23, 2016
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Pee Calculus

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"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
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