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Series · 2004 · Comedy

The Angry Video Game Nerd

★7.5 2004 20 Seasons James D. Rolfe TV-MA

The Angry Video Game Nerd is an adult web television series of comedic retrogaming video reviews created by and starring James Rolfe. The show's format revolves around his commentary and review of older, but unsuccessful video games which are deemed to be of particularly low-quality, unfair difficulty or poor design. The series began as a feature on YouTube and later became a program on ScrewAttack Entertainment before moving to GameTrailers exclusively. The show was renamed The Angry Video Game Nerd to prevent any trademark issues with Nintendo and due to the fact he started reviewing games from non-Nintendo consoles such as those made by Atari and Sega. Rolfe's character, "The Nerd" is a short-tempered and foul-mouthed video game fanatic. He derives comic appeal from excessive and inventive use of anger, profanity, and habitual consumption of alcohol while reviewing video games.

Seasons & episodes

20 seasons · 236 episodes

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (NES)

Episode 01

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (NES)

May 25, 2004 · 9 min

The Nerd makes his first ever game review, and tries to tackle Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest for the NES, revealing the many flaws and issues that came with it. This is Angry Video Game Nerd Episode 1.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (NES)

Episode 02

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (NES)

May 28, 2004 · 6 min

The Nerd takes on reviewing the extremely difficult Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for the NES, in which even the first level is almost impossible to complete.

The Karate Kid (NES)

Episode 03

The Karate Kid (NES)

Apr 8, 2006 · 4 min

The Nerd tries out his best moves, as he sees if The Karate Kid for the NES is as any good as the movie it is based on.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (NES)

Episode 04

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (NES)

Apr 28, 2006 · 4 min

The Nerd wonders if someone framed him to tackle a bad video game, as he takes on the NES game based on Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)

Episode 05

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)

Jun 21, 2006 · 7 min

The Nerd prepares to go all "cowabunga" and ninja, as he reviews the game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the NES.

Back to the Future (NES)

Episode 06

Back to the Future (NES)

Jul 21, 2006 · 7 min

The Nerd certainly travels back in time, as he takes a look at two bad NES games based on the Back to the Future series.

McKids (NES)

Episode 07

McKids (NES)

Aug 30, 2006 · 7 min

There is nothing he can love about bad video games, as the Nerd reviews M.C. Kids for the NES – a video game based on a popular fast food chain.

Wally Bear and the NO! Gang (NES)

Episode 08

Wally Bear and the NO! Gang (NES)

Sep 1, 2006 · 5 min

The Nerd finds out what is bad about Wally Bear and the NO! Gang for the NES, a game aimed at teaching kids to not take drugs.

Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu (NES)

Episode 09

Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu (NES)

Sep 8, 2006 · 4 min

The Nerd takes a look at the poor quality behind the game Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu for the NES. First appearance of “guest reviewer” Shit Pickle, a cartoon pickle with feces as hair.

Top Gun (NES)

Episode 10

Top Gun (NES)

Sep 15, 2006 · 8 min

The Nerd tackles two more bad NES games based on another film – Top Gun – and finds out how some elements of their gameplay are just impossible to do.

Double Dragon III (NES)

Episode 11

Double Dragon III (NES)

Sep 22, 2006 · 4 min

The Nerd finds out what was bad in the third entry in the Double Dragon video game series – Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones for the NES.

Friday the 13th (NES)

Episode 12

Friday the 13th (NES)

Oct 13, 2006 · 11 min

The Nerd prepares for Halloween by taking a look at why the NES game based on Friday the 13th is more frustrating than scary.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (NES)

Episode 13

A Nightmare on Elm Street (NES)

Oct 31, 2006 · 13 min

It’s Halloween, and the Nerd isn’t really that scared when he reviews the NES game based on the movie A Nightmare on Elm Street.

The Power Glove (NES)

Episode 14

The Power Glove (NES)

Nov 15, 2006 · 12 min

The Nerd finds out how good (or bad) Nintendo’s Power Glove is, by using it to play a variety of games on the NES.

Chronologically Confused About Bad Movie and Video Game Sequel Titles

Episode 15

Chronologically Confused About Bad Movie and Video Game Sequel Titles

Nov 28, 2006 · 11 min

The Nerd discusses the naming of sequels for various movie and video game franchises he has seen or played.

Rocky (SMS)

Episode 16

Rocky (SMS)

Dec 14, 2006 · 7 min

The Nerd pumps himself up for a fight, to prepare himself for reviewing the Sega Master System video game based on Rocky.

Bible Games (NES & SNES)

Episode 17

Bible Games (NES & SNES)

Dec 23, 2006 · 21 min

It’s Christmas, so the Nerd sees how bad a number of unlicensed religious-themed games were on both the NES and SNES, including Super 3D Noah’s Ark – a game built on the same game engine as Wolfenstein 3D.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.5 /10

based on 151 votes

Synopsis

The Angry Video Game Nerd is an adult web television series of comedic retrogaming video reviews created by and starring James Rolfe. The show's format revolves around his commentary and review of older, but unsuccessful video games which are deemed to be of particularly low-quality, unfair difficulty or poor design. The series began as a feature on YouTube and later became a program on ScrewAttack Entertainment before moving to GameTrailers exclusively. The show was renamed The Angry Video Game Nerd to prevent any trademark issues with Nintendo and due to the fact he started reviewing games from non-Nintendo consoles such as those made by Atari and Sega. Rolfe's character, "The Nerd" is a short-tempered and foul-mouthed video game fanatic. He derives comic appeal from excessive and inventive use of anger, profanity, and habitual consumption of alcohol while reviewing video games.

ComedyDocumentary

Cast

1 principal cast

James D. Rolfe

James D. Rolfe

The Nerd

Where to watch The Angry Video Game Nerd

The Angry Video Game Nerd is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from James D. Rolfe has 20 seasons and 236 total episodes, rated 7.5/10 by 151 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Angry Video Game Nerd have?

The Angry Video Game Nerd has 20 seasons with 236 episodes in total.

Is The Angry Video Game Nerd still on the air?

The Angry Video Game Nerd is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs The Angry Video Game Nerd?

The Angry Video Game Nerd airs on YouTube.

When did The Angry Video Game Nerd first air?

The Angry Video Game Nerd first aired on May 25, 2004.

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