Startled Gamer

A player gets that startled look when they realize they've been playing for hours, missing dinner and ignoring their family's calls, like a video game trance they didn't know they were in

In the gaming world, this face can show up when someone joins a friend's game only to find out it's part of a bigger, secret online challenge they knew nothing about

A gaming console fan might wear that emoji face when they open a new game just to find out it's a sequel to a game they didn't play, but now they're stuck trying to catch up

On social media, a gamer might post that shocked look after learning their favorite character in a big game is being retired for a new story, leaving them feeling left out

A gaming enthusiast could get that startle emoji when they finally beat a level only to find out they unlocked a bigger, more confusing part of the game that's even harder than the last one