List of Angry Video Game Nerd episodes

This is a list of episodes for the farcical retrogaming video gaming review series The Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN). The show revolves around reviews that involve acerbic rants about video games, generally being 8-bit games and also usually featuring licensed characters.

Episodes 1 to 17 are included on the Angry Video Game Nerd: Volume 1 DVD set. Episodes 20 to 39 as well as a scene from episode 19 are included on the Volume 2 DVD set, which spans 3 discs. Episodes 40 to 62 are included on Volume 3, which again spans three discs. On the DVD, episode 46 has been shortened to cover only Super Mario Bros. 3. Episodes 63 to 84 are included on Volume 4, which also spans three discs.

On March 17, 2010, it was announced that Rolfe was suffering from burnout as a result of consistently writing, directing and starring in the videos, and that the show would be entering a brief hiatus. It was scheduled to return sometime in May 2010; however, an episode was released on April 30, 2010. Episodes are scheduled to be released the first or second Wednesday of each month, as opposed to two episodes per month due to other work.

Series overview

Season	Episodes	DVD release date
1	17	November 18, 2007 (2007-11-18)
2	22	November 15, 2008 (2008-11-15)
3	23	December 12, 2009 (2009-12-12)
4	22	December 15, 2010 (2010-12-15)
5	13	TBA
6	6	TBA

Episodes

Season 1 (2004–2006)

Episode	Episode name	Length	Date	Games reviewed and episode notes
1	Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest	9:25	May 16, 2004 (On YouTube, April 8, 2006)	Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (NES). This is the Nerd's first game review ever. This episode was originally created on May 16, 2004 and previously only available as a part of a film compilation tape with other short films created or directed by James Rolfe. The Nerd re-visited this game five years later in Castlevania, Part II, giving an honest opinion.
2	Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde	6:28	May 16, 2004 (On YouTube, April 8, 2006)	Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (NES). This episode was originally created on May 16, 2004 and previously only available as a part of a film compilation tape with other short films created or directed by Rolfe. This is the first episode to have the Nerd on camera. The game was donated to Rolfe by friend and title card artist, Mike Matei. The line "Why don't the weapons do anything?" from the full theme originated from this episode. This game was "re"-revisited in 2010, where the Nerd tried to beat the game.
3	The Karate Kid	4:29	April 8, 2006	The Karate Kid (NES). This episode was intended to be the last in the then-trilogy. This is also the first review of a game from LJN (a company that The Nerd has a strong hatred for). This is the first episode to feature the name "Angry Nintendo Nerd" onscreen.
4	Roger Rabbit	3:46	April 24, 2006	Who Framed Roger Rabbit (NES). Matei convinced Rolfe to continue making reviews because he found them funny, even though it was intended to be only a trilogy. This is when Rolfe and Matei uploaded the first 4 videos to Youtube, where the show started gaining popularity. The closing line "I want to nail Roger Rabbit to the fucking cross" was considered the Nerd's best moment of 2006. The line "Why is the password so long?" comes from this episode.
5	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	7:03	June 21, 2006	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES). This is the first video be to featured on ScrewAttack. The line "Why can't a turtle swim?" on the full theme originated from this episode. As a first for the series, this episode has a title card.
6	Back to the Future	6:42	July 21, 2006	Back to the Future (NES), Back to the Future Part II & III (NES) This is the first review to feature multiple games. On the DVD, the clips from the first Back to the Future film were edited out.
7	McKids	7:07	August 25, 2006	M.C. Kids (NES). The original version of the theme song is heard for the first time.
8	Wally Bear and the NO! Gang	3:46	Sept 1, 2006	Wally Bear and the NO! Gang (NES). A new scene, showing the Nerd calling the Wally Bear hotline, was added to the Season 1 DVD, and subsequently also to the YouTube re-release. This is also the first review of an unlicensed game.
9	Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu	4:19	September 8, 2006	Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu (NES). This episode features special guest "Shit Pickle", an original animated character who appeared in other works by Rolfe, and is voiced by Rolfe himself.
10	Top Gun	7:34	September 15, 2006	Top Gun (NES), Top Gun: The Second Mission (NES). The line "Why can't I land the plane?" in the full theme originated from this episode.
11	Double Dragon 3	4:09	September 22, 2006	Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones (NES). The line "The characters' names are wrong" from the full intro theme originated from this episode.
12	Friday the 13th	12:20	October 13, 2006	Friday the 13th (NES). This episode guest stars Matei as Jason Voorhees.
13	Nightmare on Elm Street	13:27	October 31, 2006	A Nightmare on Elm Street (NES). This is part II of the Friday The 13th review. Both Rolfe and Matei assume the role of Freddy Krueger as body double and voice respectively. The review was featured on the second disc of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy. On the ScrewAttack website, this video features an alternate opening and ending, and also features the song "Welcome to My Nightmare" by Alice Cooper over the end credits, rather than the "Vampire Killer" theme from Castlevania.
14	The Power Glove	12:26	November 15, 2006	The Nerd reviews the Nintendo Power Glove. Games played include: Super Glove Ball, Metroid, Double Dragon, Castlevania, Kung Fu Heroes, Bubble Bobble, Lifeforce, Jackal, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, R.C. Pro-Am, Rad Racer, Top Gun, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, Contra, and Super Mario Bros.. This is the first review which doesn't focus on a specific game or specific types of games throughout.
15	Chronologically Confused	11:33	November 28, 2006	The Nerd discusses the confusing naming of sequels for various movie and video game franchises, including: Street Fighter, Mega Man, Super Mario Bros., Final Fantasy, Halloween, The Star Trek feature films, Rocky, Rambo, Alien, Bruce Lee films, Armour of God, Zombie, The Naked Gun.
16	Rocky	9:45	December 14, 2006	Rocky (SMS). This episode also includes the alternative ending where the Nerd throws the game off the stairs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It was added to the Season 1 DVD, and then in the YouTube re-release. This is also the first review of a Sega Master System game. On the DVD, the opening scene in which Rolfe is playing the first five Rocky films on every TV in his house was edited out.
17	Bible Games	21:28	December 23, 2006	Bible Adventures (NES), Bible Buffet (NES), Super 3D Noah's Ark (SNES), Spiritual Warfare (NES), King of Kings: The Early Years (NES) When first released on the ScrewAttack website, this video was divided into two parts. This is also the first review of a SNES game.

Season 2 (2007)

Episode	Episode name	Length	Release date	Games reviewed and episode notes
18	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Part 1	11:55	January 25, 2007	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (movie). Description in Part 2.
19	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Part 2	10:58	January 25, 2007	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (movie). This is the Nerd's first movie review. Until the release of "How the Nerd Stole Christmas" (ep.97), this was the last of the new Angry Nerd episodes released on YouTube. However, this episode has been removed from his YouTube account due to apparent terms of use violation, and it now only airs on the Cinemassacre and ScrewAttack websites. The destruction of the VHS tape of the movie was chosen as the best moment of 2007.
20	Atari 5200	10:33	February 13, 2007	Atari 5200 (console) The Nerd also does a short review about the history of the Atari 5200. This is the first video to be featured on GameTrailers, as well as the first review of a console.
21	Ghostbusters	17:14	February 27, 2007	Ghostbusters (NES). After mentioning the Ghost Vacuum item in the game, the Nerd prank calls a store, asking if they sell a Ghost Vacuum.
22	Ghostbusters: Follow-Up	11:23	March 20, 2007	Ghostbusters (NES), Ghostbusters (2600), Ghostbusters (SMS). In the YouTube re-release and the DVD, clips from the Ghostbusters movie are removed, and replaced with artwork by Matei, to avoid copyright claims. This is the first review of an Atari 2600 game.
23	Ghostbusters: Conclusion	13:11	April 3, 2007	Ghostbusters II (NES), Ghostbusters (Genesis). This is the first review of a Sega Genesis game.
24	Spider-Man	10:28	April 17, 2007	Spider-Man (2600), Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES), The Amazing Spider-Man (GB), Spider-Man 2 (GBA). This is the first review of a Game Boy game, as well as a Game Boy Advance game. Kyle Justin guest stars as Spider-Man. The Nerd uses the NES top-loader for the first time.
25	Sega CD	13:17	May 2, 2007	The Nerd reviews the Sega CD video game system. Games reviewed include: Ground Zero: Texas, Slam City with Scottie Pippen, Double Switch, Night Trap, Corpse Killer, Time Gal, Lethal Enforcers, The Adventures of Willy Beamish, Road Avenger, Jurassic Park, Prize Fighter, Sol-Feace, The Terminator, Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Dracula Unleashed, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Wonder Dog, Sewer Shark, Sonic CD This is the first review of a Sega CD game. Also, this is the only episode to feature the full-length AVGN theme song.
26	Sega 32X	9:04	May 15, 2007	The Nerd reviews the Sega 32X console. This episode continues where the Sega CD episode left off. Games played include: Primal Rage, Doom, Virtua Fighter, Star Wars Arcade. This is the first review of a 32X game.
27	Silver Surfer	11:19	June 5, 2007	The Nerd reviews Silver Surfer (NES). He criticizes the game for its extreme difficulty, failing to beat even a single level.
28	Die Hard	8:56	June 19, 2007	Die Hard (NES) The YouTube version is slightly different from the GameTrailers version. The GameTrailers version features a cut after the theme song and shortens a silent break seen in the YouTube version. One of the game cutscenes shows up blank on the YouTube version.
29	Independence Day	6:11	July 3, 2007	Independence Day (PS) This is the first review of a PlayStation game.
30	The Simpsons	13:08	July 17, 2007	The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (NES), The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (NES)
31	Bugs Bunny's Birthday Blowout	8:44	August 7, 2007	The Bugs Bunny Birthday Blowout (NES). Mike Matei guest stars as Bugs Bunny.
32	Atari Porn	10:03	August 22, 2007	The Nerd reviews pornographic games that were developed for Atari 2600: Custer's Revenge, Beat 'Em & Eat 'Em, Bachelorette Party, Bachelor Party, Gigolo, Philly Flasher, Cathouse Blues, Knight on the Town, Jungle Fever. This episode is also known as Atari Porno on GameTrailers. This episode is not shown on the Nerd's YouTube account because of its risqué content.
33	Nintendo Power	14:44	September 4, 2007	Nintendo Power (magazine) The Nerd reviews, tells and recites his memories of reading the Nintendo Power magazine. Justin sings a cover of a song from a Nintendo Power commercial. The Nerd shows a scene from Rambo on the NES and tells he will review it in the future. He also tells that he will review Fester's Quest in the next episode.
34	Fester's Quest	9:24	September 18, 2007	Fester's Quest (NES), The Addams Family (Genesis). Rolfe portrays all members of the The Addams Family. The episode ends with Kyle Justin, dressed as Cousin Itt, singing a parody of The Addams Family theme song. This episode also appears in black-and-white, excluding game footage.
35	Texas Chainsaw Massacre	12:45	October 9, 2007	The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2600). This episode guest starts Matei as Leatherface and Chop Top, and Steven J. Klaszky (credited as Jimmie Jim Slugg) as the hillbilly. This episode uses the same version of the theme song as used in the Rocky (SMS) review.
36	Halloween	16:07	October 30, 2007	Halloween (2600), Haunted House (2600), Frankenstein's Monster (2600). This is part II of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre review. While choosing what game to review, the Nerd briefly looks at the infamous E.T., but then passes by. This episode uses an introduction based on the opening credits for Halloween. Guest stars Micheal Mulvey and Lil' Liam Mulvey as the kids, Matei as Michael Myers, and Nicole Mulvey as the neighbor.
37	Dragon's Lair	9:23	November 20, 2007	Dragon's Lair (interactive movie), Dragon's Lair (NES)
38	An Angry Nerd Christmas Carol: Part 1	5:53	December 18, 2007	Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (NES). The episode starts with a flashback to the ending of A Very Nerdy Non-Canonical Captain S Christmas. The opening music is a rock cover of "Oh What a Merry Christmas Day" fused with the AVGN theme. Guest stars Stuttering Craig, co-founder of Screwattack.com, as the Ghost of Christmas Past.
39	An Angry Nerd Christmas Carol: Part 2	9:46	December 23, 2007	Shaq Fu (SNES), Far Cry Vengeance (Wii), Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz (Wii), Boogie (Wii) This episode guest stars Stuttering Craig and Handsome Tom from ScrewAttack as the Ghosts of Christmas Past and Present, respectively. The sprite for Dracula's appearance from Castlevania II: Simon's Quest is used for the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come showing the Nerd reviewing games in the future. This is the first review to feature a 7th generation console, in this case, the Wii.

Season 3 (2008)

Episode	Episode name	Length	Release date	Games reviewed and episode notes
40	Chronologically Confused 2: The Legend of Zelda Timeline	18:55	January 8, 2008	The Nerd discusses the confusing timeline of The Legend of Zelda series. This episode was a previously unreleased episode originally written in November 2006. The episode begins with Rolfe introducing the video followed by a rock-styled theme song, while showcasing fan art. This is the first episode to feature Rolfe as himself, out of character.
41	Rambo	13:13	January 22, 2008	Rambo (NES), Rambo: First Blood Part II (see also: Rambo (1985 video game)) (SMS), Rambo III (SMS) The Nerd uses the last few minutes of the review to address the title of the latest Rambo movie, adding to points made in his Chronologically Confused about Movie Titles video.
42	Virtual Boy	15:05	February 19, 2008	The Nerd reviews the Virtual Boy video game console. He also mentions that the list of games he reviews is one game short of being the console's entire U.S. library. Games include: Mario's Tennis, Galactic Pinball, Teleroboxer, Red Alarm, Virtual Boy Wario Land, Panic Bomber, Mario Clash, Nester's Funky Bowling, Virtual League Baseball, Vertical Force, Golf, 3D Tetris and Waterworld. The one game he omits is Jack Bros., which he could not acquire due to it being rare, expensive and "probably not worth Jack shit." However, he later received a copy of the Japanese version and a review is added on the DVD and its subsequent YouTube re-release. In this update, the clip from the Waterworld film was edited out.
43	The Wizard of Oz	11:32	March 4, 2008	The Wizard of Oz (SNES) Matei guest stars as the Cowardly Lion. The events of the episode sync up with Pink Floyd's music album The Dark Side of the Moon, in reference to the Dark Side of the Rainbow combination. The episode starts up with a parody of the MGM logo, and is followed by a medley consisting of various fan-made renditions of the AVGN theme.
44	Double Vision: Part 1	10:02	March 25, 2008	The Nerd reviews the Intellivision. Games played include: Space Battle, Mission X, Utopia, Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man, Vectron, Tron: Deadly Discs, Thin Ice, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, Space Spartans, Microsurgeon, Frog Bog, Buzz Bombers, Space Hawk, Boxing, Snafu. The Intellivoice Voice Synthesis Module was used with: B-17 Bomber, Bomb Squad. The opening credits feature a techno remix of the AVGN theme song. Justin sings a cover of the song Double Vision by Foreigner. This is the first review of an Intellivision game.
45	Double Vision: Part 2	8:23	April 8, 2008	The Nerd reviews the ColecoVision. Games played include: Montezuma's Revenge, Rocky Super Action Boxing, Cabbage Patch Kids: Adventures in the Park, Campaign '84, Chuck Norris Superkicks, Dance Fantasy, Dr. Seuss' Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler, Learning with Leeper, Looping, Robin Hood, Slurpy, Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle, WarGames, War Room. Also shown was the Expansion Module #1. This is the first review of a ColecoVision game.
46	The Wizard and Super Mario Bros. 3	17:18	April 22, 2008	The Wizard (movie), Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES). This episode includes an animated character called Super Mecha Death Christ 2000 BC 4.0 Beta after the Nerd looks at how this game includes possible Satanic references and it attacks him. The battle between the possessed cartridge and Rolfe and SMDC was selected as the best moment of 2008. On the DVD, the review for The Wizard was edited out, in order to avoid copyright issues (though it is still mentioned in passing, when Rolfe talks about how "SMB3" was introduced in the film). This episode has the fan made AVGN intro songs.
47	NES Accessories	13:50	May 14, 2008	The Nerd reviews several accessories for the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Super Scope for the SNES. The NES Zapper was used with: Freedom Force, Hogan's Alley, Duck Hunt, Shooting Range, Wild Gunman, Barker Bill's Trick Shooting, Gotcha! The Sport!. The Miracle Piano was played with Miracle Piano Teaching System. The Power Pad was played with World Class Track Meet. The Speedboard is featured, but no games are used with this. The Konami LaserScope was played with: Laser Invasion, Duck Hunt. The Roll & Rocker was played with: Adventure Island, Excitebike, Skate or Die, Kung-Fu, Metal Gear, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project, 1943, Beetlejuice. The U-Force was played with: Super Mario Bros., Kung-Fu, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, Top Gun. R.O.B. makes an appearance but is not reviewed (until episode 100 on March 2011.) This video was changed a few days after its release to explain that the Nerd's problem with the Super Scope was due to his use of a flat-screen TV.
48	Indiana Jones Trilogy	17:26	May 20, 2008	Raiders of the Lost Ark (2600), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (NES), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (NES, Taito (DVD-only)), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (NES, Ubisoft), Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures (SNES). This episode does not use the AVGN theme music, instead opting for an Indiana Jones styled intro sequence. On the DVD release and subsequent YouTube re-release, new footage is shown of both cartridges for Temple of Doom, and footage of the Last Crusade game by Taito is added.
49	Star Trek	10:45	June 11, 2008	Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Vectrex), Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator (2600), Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator (ColecoVision), Star Trek: 25th Anniversary (NES). This is the first review of a Vectrex game. The Nerd also does a brief review of the Vectrex. The introduction is a parody of the introduction to Star Trek: The Original Series with an NES in lieu of the Enterprise. Matei guest stars as a Klingon and a Metron. The Nerd also gives a quick review and history of the Vectrex while reviewing Star Trek: The Motion Picture on that system. This is the first 2008 video to be re-released on YouTube.
50	Superman	11:45	June 26, 2008	Superman (2600), Superman (NES). The Nerd does not review Superman 64, but promises that he will do so in the next episode. The title screen is based on the cover of Action Comics # 1.
51	Superman 64	10:36	July 8, 2008	Superman: Man of Steel (C64), Superman (N64) This is part II of the Superman review. This is the first review of a Nintendo 64 game, as well as a Commodore 64 game. The Nerd also does a brief review on the Commodore 64 system. Some bits of this episode were filmed in the Nerd's original gaming room in New Jersey, but most was filmed in the new gaming room in Pennsylvania. The episode starts with a fan-made electronic remix of the theme song. This is also the first review of a floppy disk based game.
52	Batman Part I	11:44	July 22, 2008	Batman: The Caped Crusader (C64), Batman (NES), Batman Returns (SNES), Batman Returns (Sega CD), Batman Returns (Lynx), The Adventures of Batman & Robin (SNES), Batman Forever (SNES). Matei guest stars as the Joker. The title card is based on the cover for Batman #1. This is the first episode filmed entirely in the Nerd's new video game room. This is also the first review of an Atari Lynx game.
53	Batman Part II	9:42	August 10, 2008	Batman: Return of the Joker (NES), Batman: Return of the Joker (GB), Batman: Revenge of the Joker (Genesis). Again, Matei guest stars as the Joker. The opening is a parody of the 60's Batman TV series opening and is animated by Matei. Most of this episode revolves around Batman: Return of the Joker. This episode features custom versions of the 1960s Batman theme as well as the 1989 film version, both produced by Chris Holland.
54	Deadly Towers	8:20	August 19, 2008	Deadly Towers (NES). The Nerd requested for fans of the series to write this episode for him by emailing him with facts about the game and dialogue. The chosen submitters are credited at the end of the episode.
55	Battletoads	7:52	September 3, 2008	Battletoads (NES). The series' theme music composer, Justin, complains that he is always behind the couch during reviews. The Nerd allows him to participate in this episode and play the game on two-player mode with him. This review centers on the two-player mode itself because the players can hit each other.
56	Dick Tracy	14:04	September 16, 2008	Dick Tracy (NES) Rolfe states that the video game adaptation of Dick Tracy is the most frustrating review he has ever done. His anger shown in the video is genuine because he has tried to finish the first level for over 20 years since he had the game, which has never been accomplished due to the high difficulty. The version seen on the DVD (and YouTube) is significantly different from the GameTrailers version. Certain parts where the Nerd shows clips from the movie are replaced by still photos of the corresponding scenes, and the Nerd also added some updates based on questions he got from his fans.
57	Dracula	11:57	October 14, 2008	The Nerd shortly reviews Dracula games: The Count (VIC-20), Dracula (Intellivision), Drac's Night Out (NES), Dracula: Crazy Vampire (GBC), Sesame Street: Countdown (NES), Bram Stoker's Dracula (NES), Bram Stoker's Dracula (SNES, Genesis), Bram Stoker's Dracula (Sega CD). This is the first review of an unreleased game, as well as a VIC-20 game, and a Game Boy Color game. The Nerd also does a short review on the Commodore VIC-20 while reviewing The Count for that system. On the DVD, Rolfe's comparison of the Dracula: Crazy Vampire select screen music to the overture from Phantom of the Opera (which, in turn, he compares to "Echoes" by Pink Floyd) was edited out.
58	Frankenstein	14:08	October 29, 2008	The Nerd reviews a few games based on Frankenstein's Monster: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (SNES), The Adventures of Dr. Franken (SNES); although the video mostly focuses on the game, Frankenstein: The Monster Returns (NES). Matei guest stars as Franken-Nerd.
59	CD-i Part I	7:57	November 12, 2008	Hotel Mario (CD-i) The Nerd reviews the Philips CD-i interactive multimedia CD player. The opening credits show the Nerd's entire video game collection in his room. This is the first review of a CD-i game.
60	CD-i Part II	12:35	November 25, 2008	Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon (CD-i)
61	CD-i Part III	14:15	December 9, 2008	Link: The Faces of Evil (CD-i), Zelda's Adventure (CD-i)
62	Bible Games II	17:00	December 23, 2008	Exodus: Journey to the Promised Land (NES), Noah's Ark (NES), Joshua (NES), Menace Beach (NES), Sunday Funday (NES), Moses the Exodus (CD-i), David and Goliath (CD-i), The Story of Samson (CD-i), King James Bible (GB). This is the first sequel to an AVGN episode. This is also the first episode filmed in widescreen and the only one filmed in HD.

Season 4 (2009)

Episode	Episode name	Length	Release date	Games reviewed and episode notes
63	Michael Jackson's Moonwalker	10:04	January 7, 2009	Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (Genesis) The episode was released five months before the death of Michael Jackson on June 25. This is the first episode where the Nerd doesn't say "fuck."
64	Milon's Secret Castle	11:33	January 27, 2009	Milon's Secret Castle (NES)
65	Atari Jaguar Part I	8:23	March 16, 2009	The Nerd discusses the history of Atari, competition between different consoles for superior processing capabilities and the Atari Jaguar video game system. The Nerd does not review any games in-depth, but compares the graphics of games including: Zool 2 (Jaguar) vs. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Genesis), Brutal Sports Football (Jaguar), Checkered Flag (Jaguar) vs. F-Zero (SNES), and Cybermorph (Jaguar) vs. Star Fox (SNES). The introduction features a montage of various video game controllers, with the last one being the Atari Jaguar controller.
66	Atari Jaguar Part II	14:21	March 25, 2009	Tempest 2000 (Jaguar), Alien vs. Predator (Jaguar), Doom (Jaguar), Attack of the Mutant Penguins (Jaguar), Kasumi Ninja (Jaguar), Cybermorph (Jaguar) The Nerd also discusses the Jaguar CD add-on, but is unable to review any games because of hardware failure. This sequence also features audio commentary by inventor Richard Daluz, creator of various home appliances which utilize game system components.
67	Metal Gear	13:17	April 8, 2009	Metal Gear (NES) The Nerd also includes a short Chronologically Confused About Metal Gear Sequels segment. A day after the video was released on Youtube, it was flagged for unknown reasons.
68	Odyssey	10:58	April 21, 2009	Magnavox Odyssey (console) Games played include: Tennis, Skiing, Simon Says, Football, Hockey, Analogic, Cat & Mouse, Haunted House, Submarine, States, and Roulette. The Nerd reviews the console with the Nerdy Turd as the second player. The Nerd also introduces an accessory, the Odyssey Gun, without discussing its use in games.
69	X-Men	14:11	May 6, 2009	The Uncanny X-Men (NES), Wolverine (NES), X-Men (Arcade), X-Men (Genesis), X-Men 2: Clone Wars (Genesis)
70	The Terminator	14:54	May 19, 2009	The Terminator (NES), The Terminator (SNES), The Terminator (Sega CD) This episode does not use the AVGN theme music opting instead for a Terminator styled intro sequence.
71	Terminator 2: Judgment Day	13:25	June 2, 2009	T2: The Arcade Game (SNES), T2: The Arcade Game (Sega Genesis), T2: The Arcade Game (Game Boy), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (NES), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Game Boy), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (SNES). This episode uses an intro sequence reminiscent of Terminator 2's opening.
72	Transformers	12:43	June 17, 2009	Transformers: The Battle to Save the Earth (C64), Transformers: Convoy no Nazo (Famicom) This is the first episode to feature the Family Computer (Famicom) and the Family Computer Disk System, which were given a short review. This is the first review of an audio-cassette based game, as well as a Famicom game.
73	Mario Is Missing	9:30	July 1, 2009	Mario Is Missing (NES), Mario Is Missing (SNES), Mario's Time Machine (NES), Mario's Time Machine (SNES). This episode uses a C64 version of the theme song.
74	Plumbers Don't Wear Ties	20:38	July 21, 2009	Plumbers Don't Wear Ties (3DO) This is the first AVGN video to feature a game from the 3DO, and he even does a very brief review of the system. The Nerd declares the game as one of the worst he has ever seen in his life (though as far as gameplay, he still holds that title to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde). This is the first review of a 3DO game.
75	Bugs Bunny's Crazy Castle	16:58	August 5, 2009	The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle (NES), Crazy Castle 2 (GB), Crazy Castle 3 (GB), Crazy Castle 4 (GBC), Woody Woodpecker in Crazy Castle 5 (GBA) Matei guest stars as Bugs Bunny/Woody Woodpecker. Justin also makes an appearance. This is the second sequel to an AVGN episode. This episode marks the first time that Rolfe, Matei, and Justin all appear together in a AVGN episode. This is also the only time that the Nerd has "died" in an episode with a guest.
76	Super Pitfall!	11:07	August 20, 2009	Super Pitfall (NES)
77	Godzilla	15:46	September 4, 2009	Godzilla: Monster of Monsters (NES), Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters (NES), Godzilla (GB), Super Godzilla (SNES), Godzilla: Kaijuu Daikessen (SFC), Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee (Xbox), Godzilla: Save the Earth (Xbox), Godzilla: Unleashed (PS2) This is the first review to feature the Super Famicom, as well as Xbox and PS2 games, although the latter two were not reviewed in detail. The Nerd also does a brief review on the Godzilla movies. (Rolfe reviewed all the films, including the 1998 american remake, for Monster Madness '08). The scene where the Nerd played the newer Godzilla games, concludes that he was born too early and comes up with a new swear (which is actually censored) to describe the older games was considered the best moment of 2009.
78	Wayne's World	12:15	September 24, 2009	Wayne's World (NES), Wayne's World (SNES) Footage from both Wayne's World films is used, as well as one clip from Borat (which were edited out of the DVD release). This is the second episode where the Nerd doesn't say "fuck."
79	Castlevania Part I	10:08	October 8, 2009	Castlevania (NES) This is the first Halloween special that does not revolve around a game based on a horror movie (or a novel), instead, the Nerd has a marathon of his favorite horror game series. This is the first review to have four parts.
80	Castlevania Part II	12:47	October 21, 2009	Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (NES), Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (NES) This is the second time the Nerd reviews Castlevania II.
81	Castlevania Part III	12:52	November 5, 2009	Super Castlevania IV (SNES), Castlevania: Dracula X (SNES), Castlevania (N64).
82	Castlevania Part IV	9:48	November 19, 2009	Castlevania: Bloodlines (Genesis), Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS)
83	Little Red Hood	14:54	December 3, 2009	Little Red Hood (NES) In this episode it is seen that the Nerd owns some of the rarest NES titles, Cheetahmen 2 and 6-in-1.
84	Winter Games	10:28	December 23, 2009	Winter Games (NES)

Season 5 (2010)

Episode	Episode name	Length	Date	Games reviewed and episode notes
85	Street Fighter 2010	17:56	January 6, 2010	Street Fighter 2010 (NES), Fighting Street (TurboGrafx-CD), Street Fighter: The Movie (Sega Saturn) This is the first review of a TurboGrafx-16 plus TurboGrafx CD game and a Sega Saturn game. The opening for the episode shows all of the title cards by Matei made for previous episodes (2006–2009). The episode also has a small introduction/review of the TurboGrafx-16.
86	Hydlide	8:28	January 20, 2010	Hydlide (NES). The Nerd makes some comparisons to The Legend of Zelda (NES).
87	Ninja Gaiden	15:40	February 4, 2010	Ninja Gaiden (NES). In addition, the Nerd presents the Ninja Gaiden trilogy on NES. He comments that games are good, but also extremely difficult and that he has never beat them. This is also the first episode to feature Kevin Finn, who plays a ninja.
88	Swordquest	9:12	February 18, 2010	Swordquest (Atari 2600). The Nerd reveals the epic quest for the real treasures behind the mystery of the Swordquest releases. This is also the first review to use an orchestral remix of the AVGN theme. This is the third episode where the Nerd doesn't say "fuck."
89	Pong Consoles	12:00	March 6, 2010	Pong (Various) The Nerd reviews the classic Pong game on various consoles that mostly automatically contain Pong. Consoles reviewed include: Tournament 1000, ATF TV Fun, Wonder Wizard, Studio II, TV Scoreboard, Super Pong Tellagame, Colorsport VIII, Ricochet, 4 Way Video Game, TV Game 6, Volley 6, Magnavox Odyssey 4000, Fairchild Channel F, Coleco Telstar, Coleco Telstar Arcade. Also, it is his second review to feature a 7th generation console (the Xbox 360 with gameplay from Grand Theft Auto IV), but not reviewed in detail. This is the last episode in the series to use the old timeslot (usually two episodes per month) due to Rolfe suffering from burn out.
90	Action 52	26:50	April 30, 2010	Action 52 (NES) "Shit Pickle" makes a brief cameo. He does not play Cheetahmen, which he hinted he would review in the next episode. He also plays it on the Nintoaster, built by friend and technician Richard Daluz. This is also the new longest episode to focus on a single game, beating Plumbers Don't Wear Ties. In the episode, he makes a comment that most of the games are space shooters.
91	Cheetahmen	20:25	June 9, 2010	Action 52 (NES), Cheetahmen II (NES), Action 52 (Genesis) This episode serves as the conclusion to the Action 52 review.
92	Game Glitches	16:07	July 8, 2010	The Nerd reviews various glitches and bugs in both past and present video games, including those in Pac-Man (NES), Super Team Games (NES), Metal Gear (NES), Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (NES), Mega Man 2 (NES), Mega Man 5 (NES), Cheetahmen II (NES), Double Dragon (NES), Super Mario Bros. (NES), Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES), Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES), Super Mario World (SNES), Mountain King (2600), The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii), and Rocky (PS2). In keeping with the theme, the intro has been deliberately glitched. This episode guest stars Kevin Finn as the Game Graphic Glitch Gremlin. It is also one of the few videos in which the Nerd loses in the end.
93	Zelda II	15:07	August 4, 2010	Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES) The Nerd references this game as being commonly requested, and while he does a review in the traditional AVGN style, he points out that it is not that bad, but does agree that it is hard. Kevin Finn reappears as the Game Graphic Glitch Gremlin. He also briefly reviews the first Zelda, referencing how the third labyrinth is shaped like a swastika and the confusing monster titles, including Darknut, Like-Like, Tektite, Pols Voice, Gibdo, Ghini, Rope, Keese and humorously, Rock. The opening also includes part of the Zelda song at the end of the last video of the CD-i review. The Power Glove makes an appearance towards the end. While the Nerd notes that he has never beaten the game's final boss, he actually manages to unintentionally defeat the boss with the use of the Power Glove as he moves his hands.
94	Nintendo Days Re-Revisited	23:03	September 3, 2010	Top Gun (NES), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (NES), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES), Back to the Future (NES), Back to the Future Part II & III (NES), Back to the Future Part III (Genesis), Super Back to the Future II (SFC) The Nerd revisits some of his previous reviews before doing justice to the Back to the Future Trilogy on NES. He also says that he has one more game to revisit, one he wishes to not have to touch again.
95	Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Re-Revisited	16:40	October 7, 2010	Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (NES) The Nerd gives Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde a fuller treatment. The title card is based on a poster for the 1931 film version starring Frederic March.
96	Lester the Unlikely	10:44	November 4, 2010	Lester the Unlikely (SNES) The Nerd calls the game an "experiment to create the worst video game character in history" and makes jokes about possible sequels. He also returns briefly to the CD-i, stating that he would rather play The Flowers of Robert Mapplethorpe instead, but changes his mind.
97	How The Nerd Stole Christmas	12:07	December 8, 2010	Town & Country Surf Designs: Wood & Water Rage (NES), Circus Caper (NES), Fist of the Northstar (NES) In a parody of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, the Nerd talks about a variety of games in rhyme, with many hand drawn illustrations by Matei. This is the first new episode since the TMNT 3 movie review to be released on YouTube before GameTrailers. Composer Bear McCreary arranged the "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" parody song with NES-styled audio elements.

Season 6 (2011)

Episode	Episode name	Length	Date	Games reviewed and episode notes
98	Day Dreamin' Davey	14:00	January 5, 2011	Day Dreamin' Davey (NES)
99	Star Wars Games	22:28	February 3, 2011	The Nerd reviews several Star Wars games: Star Wars: The Arcade Game (Atari 2600), Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Atari 2600), Return of the Jedi: Death Star Battle (Atari 2600), Star Wars: Jedi Arena (Atari 2600), Star Wars (Famicom), Star Wars (NES), Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (NES), Super Star Wars (SNES), Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (SNES), Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (SNES), Shadows of the Empire (Nintendo 64). This is the last episode to be shot in fullscreen.
100	R.O.B. the Robot	18:52	March 3, 2011	Gyromite (NES), Stack-Up (NES) At the end of this 100th video anniversary special, R.O.B. eliminates all "shitty" games, and the Nerd will not have a world without bad games, so he battles R.O.B. The episode ends with a shot of Castlevania II, the first review. This episode is the second to be shot in widescreen along with other episodes in the future. The intro to this episode features the theme song up until the vocal comes in. An explosion takes place, and all of the title cards Mike Matei drew flash toward the screen until it ends with the R.O.B. title card. This episode features music by John Jennings Boyd and Lachlan Barclay.
101	Steven Spielberg Games	21:18	April 6, 2011	Jaws (NES), Hook (NES), Jurassic Park (NES), Jurassic Park (Sega Genesis), Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition (Sega Genesis), Jurassic Park (SNES), Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues (SNES), Jurassic Park (Sega CD), Jurassic Park Interactive (3DO), UFI und sein gefährlicher Einsatz (Atari 2600) At the end, the Nerd picks up the game E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Atari 2600) and shudders in dismay. The video fades to black and a "to be continued" message appears, to be reviewed in Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie.
102	The Making of an Angry Video Game Nerd Episode	35:05	July 7, 2011	Barbie (NES) James Rolfe gives us a look at the making of a typical AVGN episode, using Barbie as the example. At the end is the finished Barbie episode. This is the longest episode to date, beating Action 52 by over eight minutes. This is also the second episode to feature Rolfe as himself, out of character.
103	Kid Kool	8:14	August 3, 2011	Kid Kool (NES)

Episode	Episode name	Length	Release date	Games reviewed and notes
1	Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie	TBA	TBA	Note: James confirmed that the movie "will be about the E.T. game" and that "there will be a game review in the movie", but never actually confirmed that the reviewed game will be E.T.

Related videos

Episode name	Length	Release date	Notes
Toilet Tuesday	0:48	August 27, 2006	As part of ScrewAttack's Toilet Tuesday series, this is a parody of the Nintendo 64 Kid, an internet meme.
The Anger Begins	1:28	September 29, 2006	This is a 1988 home video which contains footage of a young Rolfe getting angry at his Super Mario Bros. game on his birthday.
Wii Salute (History of Video Game Wars)	4:58	November 19, 2006	The Nerd reenacts the competition between video game consoles (mainly the competition between Nintendo and Sega). At the end he claims to support Nintendo's success with their Wii console.
Top 10 Angry Video Game Nerd Moments of 2006	4:08	December 31, 2006	The top ten best moments from the 2006 episodes are featured on Screwattack.com.
DuckTales (Video Game Vault, a ScrewAttack featurette)	1:53	February 10, 2007	DuckTales (NES). This is a positive review for ScrewAttack's Video Game Vault series.
A Very Nerdy Non-Canonical Captain S Christmas	15:52	August 5, 2007	Home Alone (NES). Wrath of the Black Manta (NES) is also heavily featured in the Captain S action sequences, but it is not reviewed by the Nerd. Because Captain S is considered family friendly, the Nerd's usual foul language was toned-down for this episode, though he does swear at the end (bleeped out with a sound effect from Super Mario Bros.).
Top Ten Nerd Moments 2007	9:23	January 1, 2008	The top ten best moments from the 2007 episodes are featured on Cinemassacre.com.
AVGN responds to the Nostalgia Critic!	2:02	June 12, 2008	The Nerd responds to the Nostalgia Critic.
AVGN: E3 recap 2008	5:32	July 19, 2008	The AVGN goes to E3 and recaps some of his favorite games.
AVGN: PROMO – Deadly Towers: Special Episode	2:26	July 20, 2008	The Nerd challenges viewers to write an episode for an upcoming review of Deadly Towers for the NES.
Ricky 1 Review	7:28	July 28, 2008	Ricky 1 (movie) The Nerd accepts the Nostalgia Critic's challenge by reviewing a film.
AVGN Vs. NC: The Final Battle	7:18	October 10, 2008	The final battle takes place in the Nerd's room. Many scenes are parody references to films and games, including The Matrix, Street Fighter and Star Wars. Super Mecha Death Christ and the Nintendo suit from the Super Mario Bros. 3 review also make an appearance.
James Rolfe – Meet the Nerd!	3:13	October 29, 2008	Rolfe is interviewed by GameZombie.tv
Frankenstein Outtake	0:30	November 4, 2008	This is an outtake from the AVGN Halloween special of Frankenstein. In this outtake, Rolfe sings part of the Muppet Babies theme song.
Top 10 AVGN Moments of 2008	12:48	February 26, 2009	The top ten best moments from the 2008 episodes are featured on Screwattack.com.
Mike and I playing Odyssey	5:53	April 27, 2009	Series illustrator Matei comes up with ideas for the Odyssey review with Rolfe. The two friends candidly play the 1972 console.
One Year Anniversary Brawl	20:13	May 10, 2009	The Nerd, Nostalgia Critic, Nostalgia Chick, Justin, and various others are featured in a brawl, which ends in a truce brokered by That Guy with the Glasses.
Critic and Nerd Joint Review	18:14	June 10, 2009	Following the advice of That Guy with the Glasses from the TGWTG Team Battle, the Nerd and Nostalgia Critic review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Making of the Coming Out of Their Shells Tour (1990). They both agree that this documentary about a TMNT rock band is even worse than Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3. They are also baffled that the documentary portrays the Turtles as actual people, rather than the fictional characters they are, and criticize the poor costuming and animatronics. The show opens with the season 3 & 4 theme from ALF.
Ghostbusters Xbox 360 Review	6:46	August 13, 2009	Ghostbusters (Xbox 360) Rolfe reviews the new Ghostbusters game for the Xbox 360 as himself. The Nerd briefly appears at the start, but Rolfe explains to him that he is not needed for the video, as this Ghostbusters game is actually good, so he leaves.
Crazy Castle Outtake	4:42	August 20, 2009	This is an outtake from the AVGN Crazy Castle review. In this outtake, Rolfe has a hard time trying not to laugh while saying his lines.
The History of Super Mecha Death Christ	6:57	November 25, 2009	The history of Super Mecha Death Christ 2000 BC 4.0 Beta is revealed.
Top 10 AVGN Moments of 2009	11:50	February 11, 2010	Gametrailers.com features the top ten best AVGN episodes of 2009.
Top 20 AVGN Rants	15:48	March 17, 2010	The Nerd picks his personal top 20 favorite rants, as he is taking his rest.
E3 2010: Nintendo Booth Tour	4:15	June 16, 2010	The Nerd visits the Nintendo booth at E3 2010 and briefly comments on Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii), The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii), and Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii).
E3 2010: Day 2	4:47	June 17, 2010	The Nerd visits other booths at E3 2010 and briefly comments on Mortal Kombat (PS3/360), Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (WiiWare/PSN/Xbox Live Arcade), Hard Corps: Uprising (PSN/Xbox Live Arcade), Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (PS3/360), Castlevania: Harmony of Despair (Xbox Live Arcade), Epic Mickey (Wii), and Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The Videogame (Wii/DS).
E3 2010: Day 3	5:21	June 18, 2010	The Nerd visits other booths at E3 2010 and briefly comments on Busy Scissors (Wii), GoldenEye 007 (Wii/DS), Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (PS3/360/PC/Wii/DS), Jurassic Park, Back to the Future: The Game, Resident Evil 5 (PlayStation Move), Kid Icarus: Uprising (3DS), and Nintendogs + Cats (3DS).
Holiday Memories	13:30	December 7, 2010	The Nerd revisits the holiday specials from the past four years.
TMNT Tournament Fighters Challenge SNES	5:36	June 21, 2011	James and Mike take part in a challenge playing TMNT Tournament Fighters. Part of the Turtle Tuesdays series.

References

General

• Each AVGN video is located at:
  • Official AVGN YouTube Channel (2006–present)
  • GameTrailers – ScrewAttack section (2007–present)
  • Cinemassacre AVGN section (2004–present)
  • ScrewAttack – AVGN section (2009–present)

Specific

External links

• AVGN Full Episode List at Cinemassacre Productions

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