List of Angry Video Game Nerd episodes
This is a list of episodes for the farcical retrogaming video 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 three 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.
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,[1] as opposed to two episodes per month. Rolfe's blog reveals he has many projects to focus on because of his freelance work.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | DVD release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | November 18, 2007 |
| 2 | 22 | November 15, 2008 |
| 3 | 23 | December 12, 2009 |
| 4 | 22 | TBA (2010) |
| 5 | 9 | TBA (2011) |
Episodes
Season 1 (2004-2006)
| Episode | Episode name | Length | Date | Games reviewed and episode notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest | 09:25 | May 16, 2004 (YT) | Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (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 James Rolfe.[2] The Nerd re-visited this game five years later in Castlevania, Part II, giving an honest opinion. |
| 2 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | 06:28 | May 16, 2004 (YT) | 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 James Rolfe.[2] |
| 3 | The Karate Kid | 04:29 | Apr 8, 2006 (YT) | The Karate Kid (NES). This episode was intended to be the last in the then-trilogy.[3] |
| 4 | Roger Rabbit | 03:46 | Apr 24, 2006 (YT) | 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. |
| 5 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 07:03 | June 21, 2006 (SA) June 29, 2006 (YT) |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES). First video be to featured on ScrewAttack. |
| 6 | Back to the Future | 06:42 | July 21, 2006 (SA) July 29, 2006 (YT) |
Back to the Future (NES), Back to the Future Part II & III (NES) |
| 7 | McKids | 07:07 | Aug 25, 2006 (SA) Sept 1, 2006 (YT) |
M.C. Kids (NES). First episode to include the original version of the theme song. |
| 8 | Wally Bear and the NO! Gang | 03:46 | Sept 1, 2006 (SA) Sept 8, 2006 (YT original) May 15, 2010 (YT DVD edition) |
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. |
| 9 | Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu | 04:19 | Sept 8, 2006 (SA) Sept 24, 2006 (YT) |
Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu (NES). This episode features "Shit Pickle" - an original animated character who appeared in other works by James Rolfe, voiced by James Rolfe himself. |
| 10 | Top Gun | 07:34 | Sept 15, 2006 (SA) Sept 24, 2006 (YT) |
Top Gun (NES), Top Gun: The Second Mission (NES). |
| 11 | Double Dragon 3 | 04:09 | Sept 22, 2006 (SA) Oct 2, 2006 (YT) |
Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones (NES). |
| 12 | Friday the 13th | 12:20 | Oct 13, 2006 (SA) Oct 20, 2006 (YT) |
Friday the 13th (NES). This episode guest stars Mike Matei as Jason Voorhees. |
| 13 | Nightmare on Elm Street | 13:27 | Oct 31, 2006 (SA) Nov 7, 2006 (YT) |
A Nightmare on Elm Street (NES). Part 2 of the Friday The 13th review |
| 14 | The Power Glove | 12:26 | Nov 15, 2006 (SA) Nov 22, 2006 (YT) |
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, Super Mario Bros.. |
| 15 | Chronologically Confused | 11:33 | Nov 28, 2006 (SA) Dec 7, 2006 (YT) |
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 | 09:45 | Dec 14, 2006 (SA) Dec 20, 2006 (YT original) May 23, 2010 (YT DVD edition) |
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. |
| 17 | Bible Games | 21:28 | Dec 23, 2006 (SA) Dec 25, 2006 (YT) |
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. |
Season 2 (2007)
| Episode | Episode name | Length | Release date | Games reviewed and episode notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Part 1 | 11:55 | Jan 25, 2007 (SA) | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (movie). |
| 19 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Part 2 | 10:58 | Jan 25, 2007 (SA) | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (movie). This is the last of the Angry Nerd episodes shot for James Rolfe's YouTube account. 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. |
| 20 | Atari 5200 | 10:33 | Feb 13, 2007 (GT) July 25, 2008 (YT) |
Atari 5200 (console) The Nerd also does a short review about the history of the Atari 5200. |
| 21 | Ghostbusters | 17:14 | Feb 27, 2007 (GT) Aug 6, 2008 (YT) |
Ghostbusters (NES). |
| 22 | Ghostbusters: Follow-Up | 11:23 | Mar 20, 2007 (GT) Aug 26, 2008 (YT) |
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 Mike Matei, to avoid copyright claims. |
| 23 | Ghostbusters: Conclusion | 13:11 | Apr 3, 2007 (GT) Sept 9, 2008 (YT) |
Ghostbusters II (NES), Ghostbusters (Genesis). |
| 24 | Spider-Man | 10:28 | Apr 17, 2007 (GT) Sept 22, 2008 (YT) |
Spider-Man (2600), Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES), The Amazing Spider-Man (GB), Spider-Man 2 (GBA). Kyle Justin guest stars as Spider-Man. |
| 25 | Sega CD | 13:17 | May 2, 2007 (GT) Nov 18, 2008 (YT) |
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 |
| 26 | Sega 32X | 09:04 | May 15, 2007 (GT) Dec 6, 2008 (YT) |
The Nerd reviews the Sega 32X console. This episode continues where the Sega CD episode left off. Games played include: |
| 27 | Silver Surfer | 11:19 | June 5, 2007 (GT) Dec 8, 2008 (YT) |
Silver Surfer (NES). |
| 28 | Die Hard | 08:56 | June 19, 2007 (GT) Jan 21, 2009 (YT) |
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 in the YouTube version. |
| 29 | Independence Day | 06:11 | July 3, 2007 (GT) July 4, 2009 (YT) |
Independence Day (PS) |
| 30 | The Simpsons | 13:08 | July 17, 2007 (GT) Feb 3, 2009 (YT) |
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (NES), The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (NES) |
| 31 | Bugs Bunny's Birthday Blowout | 08:44 | Aug 7, 2007 (GT) Feb 16, 2009 (YT) |
The Bugs Bunny Birthday Blowout (NES). Mike Matei guest stars as Bugs Bunny. |
| 32 | Atari Porn | 10:03 | Aug 22, 2007 (GT) | The Nerd reviews pornographic games that were developed for Atari 2600: Custer's Revenge (2600), Beat 'Em & Eat 'Em (2600), Bachelorette Party (2600), Bachelor Party (2600), Gigolo (2600), Philly Flasher (2600), Cathouse Blues (2600), Knight on the Town (2600), Jungle Fever (2600). |
| 33 | Nintendo Power | 14:44 | Sept 4, 2007 (GT) June 4, 2009 (YT) |
Nintendo Power (magazine) The Nerd reviews, and tells and recites his memories of reading the Nintendo Power magazine. Kyle 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 | 09:24 | Sept 18, 2007 (GT) July 1, 2009 (YT) |
Fester's Quest (NES), The Addams Family (Genesis). James 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. |
| 35 | Texas Chainsaw Massacre | 12:45 | Oct 9, 2007 (GT) Oct 8, 2008 (YT) |
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2600). This episode guest starts Mike Matei as Leatherface and Chop Top, and Steven J. Klaszky[citation needed] (credited as Jimmie Jim Slugg) as the hillbilly. |
| 36 | Halloween | 16:07 | Oct 30, 2007 (GT) Oct 30, 2008 (YT) |
Halloween (2600), Haunted House (2600), Frankenstein's Monster (2600). Part 2 of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre review. This episode uses an introduction based on the opening credits for Halloween. |
| 37 | Dragon's Lair | 09:23 | Nov 20, 2007 (GT) July 15, 2009 (YT) |
Dragon's Lair (interactive movie), Dragon's Lair (NES) |
| 38 | An Angry Nerd Christmas Carol: Part 1 | 05:53 | Dec 18, 2007 (GT) Dec 17, 2008 (YT) |
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's 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 | 09:46 | Dec 23, 2007 (GT) Dec 19, 2008 (YT) |
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. First review to cover Wii system games and the first review to feature a recent console. |
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 | Jan 8, 2008 (GT) July 19, 2009 (YT) |
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. |
| 41 | Rambo | 13:13 | Jan 22, 2008 (GT) Aug 7, 2009 (YT) |
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 newest Rambo movie, adding to points made in his Chronologically Confused about Movie Titles video. |
| 42 | Virtual Boy | 15:05 | Feb 19, 2008 (GT) Aug 24, 2009 (YT original) May 30, 2010 (YT DVD edition) |
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 consoles 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, Waterworld |
| 43 | The Wizard of Oz | 11:32 | Mar 4, 2008 (GT) Sep 11, 2009 (YT) |
The Wizard of Oz (SNES) Mike 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. |
| 44 | Double Vision: Part 1 | 10:02 | Mar 25, 2008 (GT) Sep 17, 2009 (YT) |
The Nerd reviews the Intellivision. Games played include: |
| 45 | Double Vision: Part 2 | 08:23 | April 8, 2008 (GT) Sep 25, 2009 (YT) |
The Nerd reviews the ColecoVision. Games played include: |
| 46 | The Wizard and Super Mario Bros. 3 | 17:18 | Apr 22, 2008 (GT) Nov 08, 2009 (YT) |
The Wizard (movie), Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES). This episode includes an animated character called Super Mecha Death Christ 2000 BC 4.0 Beta. The battle between the possessed cartridge and James and the Jesus was selected as the best moment of 2008. |
| 47 | NES Accessories | 13:50 | May 14, 2008 (GT) Nov 24, 2009 (YT) |
The Nerd reviews several accessories for the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Super Scope for the SNES. The NES Zapper was used with: R.O.B. makes an appearance but is not reviewed. 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 (GT) Dec 12, 2009 (YT original) June 21, 2010 (YT DVD edition) |
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. |
| 49 | Star Trek | 10:45 | Jun 11, 2008 (GT) May 7, 2009 (YT) |
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Vectrex), Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator (2600), Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator (ColecoVision), Star Trek: 25th Anniversary (NES). First review of a Vectrex game. The Nerd does a brief review of the Vectrex. |
| 50 | Superman | 11:45 | Jun 26, 2008 (GT) Jan 1, 2010 (YT) |
Superman (2600), Superman (NES). The Nerd does not review Superman, but promises that he will do so in the next episode |
| 51 | Superman 64 | 10:36 | July 8, 2008 (GT) Jan 13, 2010 (YT) |
Superman: Man of Steel (C64), Superman (N64) Part 2 of the Superman review. First review of a Nintendo 64 game. Also the first review of 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. First review of a floppy disk based game.[citation needed] |
| 52 | Batman Part I | 11:44 | July 22, 2008 (GT) Jan 27, 2010 (YT) |
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). Mike 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.[citation needed] First review of an Atari Lynx game. |
| 53 | Batman Part II | 09:42 | Aug 10, 2008 (GT) Jan 29, 2010 (YT) |
Batman: Return of the Joker (NES), Batman: Return of the Joker (GB), Batman: Revenge of the Joker (Genesis). Mike Matei guest stars as the Joker. The opening is a parody of the 60's Batman TV series opening and is animated by Mike 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 | 08:20 | Aug 19, 2008 (GT) Feb 28, 2010 (YT) |
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 | 07:52 | Sep 3, 2008 (GT) Mar 17, 2010 (YT) |
Battletoads (NES). The series' theme music composer, Kyle Justin, complains that he's always behind the couch during reviews. The Nerd allows him to participate in this episode and play Battletoads on two-player mode with him. |
| 56 | Dick Tracy | 14:04 | Sep 16, 2008 (GT) Mar 28, 2010 (YT) |
Dick Tracy (NES)
James 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 are genuine because he has tried to finish the first level for over 20 years since he had the game, which has never been accomplished since 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 | Oct 14, 2008 (GT) Oct 2, 2009 (YT) |
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). |
| 58 | Frankenstein | 14:08 | Oct 29, 2008 (GT) Oct 13, 2009 (YT) |
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). |
| 59 | CD-i Part I | 07:57 | Nov 12, 2008 (GT) April 14, 2010 (YT) |
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. First review of a CD-i game. |
| 60 | CD-i Part II | 12:35 | Nov 25, 2008 (GT) April 20, 2010 (YT) |
Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon (CD-i) |
| 61 | CD-i Part III | 14:15 | Dec 9, 2008 (GT) April 28, 2010 (YT) |
Link: The Faces of Evil (CD-i), Zelda's Adventure (CD-i) |
| 62 | Bible Games II | 17:00 | Dec 23, 2008 (GT) Dec 19, 2009 (YT) |
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).
The first sequel to an AVGN episode. This is the only episode released in widescreen. |
Season 4 (2009)
| Episode | Episode name | Length | Release date | Games reviewed and episode notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Michael Jackson's Moonwalker | 10:04 | Jan 7, 2009 (GT) Jul 14, 2010 (YT) |
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (Genesis) This is the first review where he does not say the word "fuck" due to his own anger. The episode was released five months before the death of Michael Jackson on June 25. |
| 64 | Milon's Secret Castle | 11:33 | Jan 27, 2009 (GT) | Milon's Secret Castle (NES) |
| 65 | Atari Jaguar Part 1 | 08:23 | Mar 16, 2009 (GT) | 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 2 | 14:21 | Mar 25, 2009 (GT) | 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 | Apr 8, 2009 (GT) | Metal Gear (NES) The Nerd also includes a short Chronologically Confused About Metal Gear Sequels segment. |
| 68 | Odyssey | 10:58 | Apr 21, 2009 (GT) | Magnavox Odyssey (console)
Games played include: The Nerd reviews the console with the Nerdy Turd as the second player. |
| 69 | X-Men | 14:11 | May 6, 2009 (GT) | 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 (GT) | 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 (GT) | 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 (GT) | Transformers: The Battle to Save the Earth (C64), Transformers: Convoy no Nazo (FC) This is the first episode to feature the Family Computer (Famicom) and the Family Computer Disk System, which were given a short review. First review of an audio-cassette based game. |
| 73 | Mario Is Missing | 09:30 | July 1, 2009 (GT) | 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 (GT) | Plumbers Don't Wear Ties (3DO) This is the first AVGN video to feature a game from the 3DO, he even does a very brief review of the system. It is also the longest AVGN video to review only one game. The Nerd declares this game the worst he has ever seen in his life (though as far as gameplay for worst game, he still holds that title to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde). |
| 75 | Bugs Bunny's Crazy Castle | 16:58 | Aug 5, 2009 (GT) | 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) Mike Matei guest stars as Bugs Bunny Kyle Justin also makes an appearance The Second Sequel to an AVGN episode The first time that Mike Matei and Kyle Justin appear together in a AVGN episode. |
| 76 | Super Pitfall! | 11:07 | Aug 20, 2009 (GT) | Super Pitfall (NES) |
| 77 | Godzilla | 15:46 | Sept 4, 2009 (GT) | 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) The first review to feature the Super Famicom. Also the first review to feature Xbox and PS2 games, but are 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 and concludes that he was born too early was considered the best moment of 2009. |
| 78 | Wayne's World | 12:15 | Sept 24, 2009 (GT) | Wayne's World (NES), Wayne's World (SNES) Footage from both Wayne's World films is used, as well as one clip from Borat. |
| 79 | Castlevania Part I | 10:08 | Oct 8, 2009 (GT) | Castlevania (NES) This is the first Halloween special that doesn't revolve around a game based on a horror movie (or a novel), instead, the Nerd has a marathon of his favorite horror game series. First review to have 4 parts. |
| 80 | Castlevania Part II | 12:47 | Oct 21, 2009 (GT) | 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 | Nov 5, 2009 (GT) | Super Castlevania IV (SNES), Castlevania: Dracula X (SNES), Castlevania (N64). |
| 82 | Castlevania Part IV | 9:48 | Nov 19, 2009 (GT) | Castlevania: Bloodlines (Genesis), Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS) |
| 83 | Little Red Hood | 14:54 | Dec 3, 2009 (GT) | Little Red Hood (NES) In this episode it is seen that he owns some of the rarest NES titles, Cheetahmen 2 and 6-in-1 |
| 84 | Winter Games | 10:28 | Dec 23, 2009 (GT) | Winter Games (NES) |
Season 5 (2010)
| Episode | Episode name | Length | Date | Games reviewed and episode notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Street Fighter 2010 | 17:56 | Jan 6, 2010 (GT) | Street Fighter 2010 (NES), Fighting Street (TurboGrafx-CD), Street Fighter: The Movie (Sega Saturn)
First review of a TurboGrafx-16 plus TurboGrafx CD game and of a Sega Saturn game. The opening for the episode shows all of the title cards by Mike Matei made for previous episodes (2006–2009). The episode also has a small introduction/review of the TurboGrafx-16. |
| 86 | Hydlide | 8:28 | Jan 20, 2010 (GT) | Hydlide (NES). The Nerd makes some comparisons to The Legend of Zelda (NES) |
| 87 | Ninja Gaiden | 15:40 | Feb 4, 2010 (GT) | Ninja Gaiden (NES). In addition, presents the Ninja Gaiden trilogy on NES.
Also the first episode to feature Kevin Finn, who plays a ninja. |
| 88 | Swordquest | 9:12 | Feb 18, 2010 (GT) | Swordquest (Atari 2600). The Nerd reveals the epic quest for the real treasures behind the mystery of the Swordquest releases. Second review to not include usage of the word "fuck". This was also the first review to have an orchestral remix of the AVGN theme playing. |
| 89 | Pong Consoles | 12:00 | Mar 6, 2010 (GT) | 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 recent console (the Xbox 360 with gameplay from Grand Theft Auto IV), but not reviewed in detail. |
| 90 | Action 52 | 26:50 | April 30, 2010 (GT) | Action 52 (NES) To date the longest episode (beating Bible Games by 5 minutes and 22 seconds). 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. |
| 91 | Cheetahmen | 20:25 | June 9, 2010 (GT) | Action 52 (NES), Cheetahmen II (NES), Action 52 (Genesis) A conclusion to the Action 52 review. |
| 92 | Game Glitches | 16:07 | July 8, 2010 (GT) | A review of various glitches and bugs in both past and present video games, including those in Super Mario Bros. (NES), Mega Man 5 (NES), Mountain King (2600), and Rocky (PS2). In keeping with the theme, the intro has been deliberately glitched. This episode guest stars Kevin Finn as the Game Graphics Glitch Gremlin. Also the 2nd video to feature the Nintoaster. |
| 93 | Zelda II | 15:07 | August 5, 2010 (GT) | Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES)
The Nerd references this as being commonly requested, and while he does a review in traditional AVGN style, he points out that it is not that bad. Kevin Finn reappears as the Game Graphics Glitch Gremlin, and once again features the Nintoaster. He also references confusing monster titles in the first Zelda, including Darknut, Like-Like, Tektite, Pols Voice, Gidbo, 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. |
Related videos
| Episode name | Length | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Tuesday | 00:48 | Aug. 27, 2006 | Part of ScrewAttack's Toilet Tuesday series. This is a parody of the Nintendo 64 Kid, an internet meme. |
| The Anger Begins | 01:28 | Sept. 29, 2006 | A 1988 home video which contains footage of a young James Rolfe getting angry at his Super Mario Bros. game on his birthday. |
| Wii Salute (History of Video Game Wars) | 04:58 | Nov. 19, 2006 | The Nerd reenacts the competition between video game consoles (mainly the competition between Nintendo and Sega). The Nerd at the end claims he is rooting for Nintendo's success with their Wii console. |
| Top 10 Angry Video Game Nerd Moments of 2006 | 04:08 | Dec. 31, 2006 | Ten best moments from the 2006 episodes on Screwattack.com. |
| DuckTales (Video Game Vault, a ScrewAttack featurette) | 01:53 | Feb. 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 | Aug. 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 | 09:23 | Jan. 1, 2008 | Ten best moments from the 2007 episodes on Cinemassacre.com. |
| AVGN responds to the Nostalgia Critic! | 02:02 | June 12, 2008 | The Nerd responds to the Nostalgia Critic. |
| AVGN: E3 recap 2008 | 05:32 | July 19, 2008 | The AVGN goes to E3 and recaps some of his favorite games. |
| AVGN: PROMO - Deadly Towers: Special Episode | 02:26 | July 20, 2008 | The Nerd challenges viewers to write an episode for an upcoming review of Deadly Towers for the NES. |
| Ricky 1 Review | 07:28 | July 28, 2008 | Ricky 1 (movie) The Nerd accepts the Nostalgia Critic's challenge by reviewing a film. |
| The Angry Video Game Nerd VS The Nostalgia Critic: The Final Battle | 07:18 | Oct. 10, 2008 | The Final Battle takes place in the Nerd room. Many scenes are parody references to Movies and Games, around 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! | 03:13 | Oct. 29, 2008 | James Rolfe is interviewed by GameZombie.tv |
| Frankenstein Outtake | 00:30 | Nov. 4, 2008 | 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 | Feb. 26, 2009 | Ten best moments from the 2008 episodes on Screwattack.com. |
| Mike and I playing Odyssey | 5:53 | April 27, 2009 | Series illustrator Mike Matei comes up with ideas for the Odyssey review with Rolfe. The two friends candidly play the 1972 console. |
| 1 Year Anniversary Video/TGWTG.com One Year Anniversary Brawl | 20:13 | May 10, 2009 | A brawl featuring The Nerd, the Nostalgia Critic, Nostalgia Chick, Kyle Justin, and various others, ending 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 the Nostalgia Critic review something together titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Making of the Coming Out of Their Shells Tour (1990). Both the Nerd and the Critic 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 | Aug. 13, 2009 | Ghostbusters (Xbox 360) James reviews the new Ghostbusters game for the Xbox 360 as himself. The Nerd briefly appears at the start, but James explains to The Nerd that he is not needed for the video, as this Ghostbusters game is actually good, so The Nerd leaves. |
| Crazy Castle Outtake | 4:42 | Aug. 20, 2009 | An outtake from the AVGN Crazy Castle review. In this outtake, James has a hard time trying not to laugh while saying his lines. |
| The History of Super Mecha Death Christ | 6:57 | Nov. 25, 2009 | The history of Super Mecha Death Christ 2000 BC 4.0 Beta is revealed. |
| Top 10 AVGN Moments of 2009 | 11:50 | Feb. 11, 2010 | Ten best moments from the 2009 episodes on Gametrailers.com. |
| Top 20 AVGN Rants | 15:48 | Mar. 17, 2010 | Twenty of The Nerd's favorite rants picked by The Nerd himself, as he is taking his rest. |
| E3 2010: Nintendo Booth Tour | 4:15 | Jun. 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). |
References
General
- Each AVGN video is located at:
- James' YouTube account (2006–present)
- GameTrailers - ScrewAttack section (2007–present)
- Cinemassacre AVGN section (2004-present)
Specific
- ^ "AVGN: Episode 90 – "Action 52″". April 30, 2010. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
- ^ a b James Rolfe (2007). What Was I Thinking?: The Making of the Angry Video Game Nerd (DVD). ScrewAttack.
- ^ Stated in the respective YouTube video description.
External links
- AVGN Full Episode List at Cinemassacre Productions