The Official Angry Video Game Nerd Discussion Thread

[Kitsune Sniper]

I'm sure lots of people will complain about him making money off those auctions.

(And I'm sure he splits the money with Mike Matei :p)

[Snapple]

I'm sure the money he makes for being one of the most popular people on the internet isn't enough. He works hard on his videos. I have no problem with him selling props and games.

[GOLDEN KEYS]

I'm sure lots of people will complain about him making money off those auctions.

(And I'm sure he splits the money with Mike Matei :p)


well, since they both sign the items i would assume so. also, it seems like the biggest money makers are the title screen drawings (the metal gear one sold for $510). you'd think whoever actually drew it would get the majority of the profit for those.

[kupomogli]

He deserves every penny. He entertains people on the internet for free, has entertaining quality videos and is a nice guy and supporter/friend of Digital Press :-D:-D

Most of the games and systems he gets are given to him for free. He uses them on his reviews, sells them off with an autograph on them for a pretty insane amount considering the original game would probably be $1 shipped(or for a system a bit more.) He's making out.

He doesn't deserve every penny. His reviews have become very shitty as of late. His most recent review was decent, but alot of his prior most recent reviews just suck. The "James and Keannu" comparison I made awhile back is pretty much true.

[StoneAgeGamer]

Sure are a lot of haters in the world.

[guitargary75]

He deserves every penny. He entertains people on the internet for free, has entertaining quality videos and is a nice guy and supporter/friend of Digital Press :-D:-D

I agree!

[portnoyd]

Most of the games and systems he gets are given to him for free. He uses them on his reviews, sells them off with an autograph on them for a pretty insane amount considering the original game would probably be $1 shipped(or for a system a bit more.) He's making out.

He doesn't deserve every penny. His reviews have become very shitty as of late. His most recent review was decent, but alot of his prior most recent reviews just suck. The "James and Keannu" comparison I made awhile back is pretty much true.

Someone's bitter he doesn't feature Playstation games.

[GarrettCRW]

Or has only featured one PlayStation game in the nearly five years of producing videos.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Most of the games and systems he gets are given to him for free. He uses them on his reviews, sells them off with an autograph on them for a pretty insane amount considering the original game would probably be $1 shipped(or for a system a bit more.) He's making out.

He doesn't deserve every penny. His reviews have become very shitty as of late. His most recent review was decent, but alot of his prior most recent reviews just suck. The "James and Keannu" comparison I made awhile back is pretty much true.

Why you be hatin' :(

[BetaWolf47]

C'mon, he gets a crapload of free games. He doesn't need to be making tons of money just for his signature.

[BHvrd]

C'mon, he gets a crapload of free games. He doesn't need to be making tons of money just for his signature.

As long as he is selling the games form the ACTUAL videos they were used in I have no problem with this, however if next week he has like a dozen copies of Bugs Bunny's Crazy Castle for sale also autographed then I do and really I don't think he would be that stupid.

He is selling merchandise used by him as props in a feature, I see no problem with that, tons of celebrities do it.

[ryborg]

The jealousy on this page is truly pathetic.

[cityside75]

C'mon, he gets a crapload of free games. He doesn't need to be making tons of money just for his signature.

You're in luck, Michael Moore's "Capitalism - A Love Story" is opening this weekend nationwide. You'll find lots of similar sentiment at those screenings! Let's hope we can finally find the right person or people that will decide for us who needs to make money and how much, instead of leaving it to the stupid paying customers to decide!

[guitargary75]

You're in luck, Michael Moore's "Capitalism - A Love Story" is opening this weekend nationwide. You'll find lots of similar sentiment at those screenings! Let's hope we can finally find the right person or people that will decide for us who needs to make money and how much, instead of leaving it to the stupid paying customers to decide!

LOL. If Moore keeps one penny from that movie. He is a RICH hippocrate!

[Mr.Platypus]

Let's be fair.
A person can point out areas where capitalism seems to need better regulation (e.g. The pharmaceutical industry, weapons manufacturers, and in Moore's case, a corrupted banking industry) without approving full-blown socialism.
Sometimes we criticize things because we want to improve them. Not because we want to totally replace them.

[Garry Silljo]

Let's be fair.
A person can point out areas where capitalism seems to need better regulation (e.g. The pharmaceutical industry, weapons manufacturers, and in Moore's case, a corrupted banking industry) without approving full-blown socialism.
Sometimes we criticize things because we want to improve them. Not because we want to totally replace them.

Yes, but Moore does want to totally replace capitalism. In his own words Capitalism is evil and has never done anything for him. Yes, ... he said that.

[Baloo]

Yes, but Moore does want to totally replace capitalism. In his own words Capitalism is evil and has never done anything for him. Yes, ... he said that.

If he said that, then he's a moron. I'm surprised he's still taken seriously after that.

[cityside75]

He did say it during one of his many recent media appearances, while promoting his movie to the buying public. Just like a good capitalist does!

[Mr.Platypus]

Does Micheal Moore really want to completely replace capitalism?

"I think at one point... capitalism when it was the old way, y'know wasn't a bad idea because a lot of people invested in things they wanted to support, and y'know you could open a business and provide services and goods for people. But we're way beyond this now [...] and we suffer as a society because of that."
-Moore

It sounds pretty clear to me, that Moore approves of certain forms of capitalism.

I find arguments more effective when backed up by evidence.
http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/341694/Does-Michael-Moore-Really-Think-Capitalism-Is-Evil%3F

[Diatribal Deity]

Maybe someday the AVGN will review some of Michael Moore's movies...until then I say we try and keep this thread on topic.

[Famidrive-16]

New Video: Castlevania Part 1

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/angry-video-screwattack/57393?type=flv

[ryborg]

Great vid, as always. I wonder if he really will re-review Simon's Quest or go straight to III.

[HappehLemons]

Awesome new review. I love when he's not playing the angry part and just enjoying a game. Liked this ep a lot and can't wait for the next parts!

[Icarus Moonsight]

I smell a lot of communism in here and see some lovely jealousy infused clarified butter... *ties on a lobster bib* Let's EAT! :wink 2:

[Tron 2.0]

Great vid, as always. I wonder if he really will re-review Simon's Quest or go straight to III.
AVGN frist review was simon's quest for when he frist started out.I don't see why he would look at CV2 again,unless for a more deep review of the game.I bet he will probably jump to CVIII next afther part 1.

[vivaeljason]

Damn...my guess of Zombies Ate My Neighbors for this Halloween was wrong. Unfortunate. Great video as always, though.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Great vid, as always. I wonder if he really will re-review Simon's Quest or go straight to III.

I hope he does a quick summary of II, then jumps to III.

What I really want him to do is review Kid Dracula. :D

[Snapple]

Castlevania: The game that made us all hate bats.

Bats are pretty much the most annoying enemies in the history of video games, right?

[XYXZYZ]

Funny he should review Castlevania just as the Let's all play Castlevania challenge is winding down. And I learned a new word, "fuckness."

[Gentlegamer]

Castlevania: The game that made us all hate bats.

Bats are pretty much the most annoying enemies in the history of video games, right?The birds from Ninja Gaiden have them beat.

[Jorpho]

Castlevania: The game that made us all hate bats.

Bats are pretty much the most annoying enemies in the history of video games, right?
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GoddamnedBats

[kupomogli]

This review was pretty good. Not because it was Castlevania, but because he gave himself a good amount of time to actually review it and went through detailing everything in the game.

One thing that did suck about his review is it showed like alot of them that he does, that he just isn't good at video games. Sure alot of people think of Castlevania as hard, but I dunno. XYXZYZ got good at the game and finished it in one life in a week. Did James just throw this review together in a day because the video sure as hell shows he had absolutely no skill in the game.

Whatever though. I'm glad he's reviewing the series though. I actually want him to do a Castlevania 2 review instead of jumping right to Castlevania 3 as well, this way we'll be able to see how he's changed. Will his review be as good and as detailed as his original CV2 review, possibly showing a bit more? He also stated hearts are only for currency in this last review, even though he used the flames to kill Dracula in his original review which use hearts, though perhaps he didn't know so maybe replaying through the game he might find out(and maybe he might also realize how terrible the flames are compared to the Golden Knife.)

It'd also be nice if James does the entire series instead of just the earliest games in the series. Meaning Castlevania, 2, 3, 4, Vampire Killer, Haunted Castle, Chronicles, Bloodlines, Adventure, Belmont's Revenge, Rondo, Dracula X, DXC, SotN, Legends, 64, LoD, CotM, HoD, AoS, DoS, PoR, OoE, OoS, LoI, CoD, and Judgment. Or atleast those released in the US. I doubt it's going to happen, but if it does, it'll be a long list of videos for his fans of one of the best series ever released.

*edit*


Funny he should review Castlevania just as the Let's all play Castlevania challenge is winding down. And I learned a new word, "fuckness."

I was also thinking this.

[Gentlegamer]

One thing that did suck about his review is it showed like alot of them that he does, that he just isn't good at video games. Sure alot of people think of Castlevania as hard, but I dunno. XYXZYZ got good at the game and finished it in one life in a week. Did James just throw this review together in a day because the video sure as hell shows he had absolutely no skill in the game.
James explicitly stated that he was giving his impression from when he was a kid. From that perspective, his review rings true.

[boatofcar]

Another great review. Can't wait for CV 3!

[GuyinGA]

I dug the review but I was hoping AVGN would notice how your character just disappears on the screen occasionally.

I doubt he'll get to Castlevania Chi no Rondo or any of the GBA/DS Castlevanias or PS2/Xbox/N64 3D Castlevanias, but who knows.

[Jorpho]

I wonder how long it took him to find all his past references to Castlevania at the start?

[vivaeljason]

This review was pretty good. Not because it was Castlevania, but because he gave himself a good amount of time to actually review it and went through detailing everything in the game.

One thing that did suck about his review is it showed like alot of them that he does, that he just isn't good at video games. Sure alot of people think of Castlevania as hard, but I dunno. XYXZYZ got good at the game and finished it in one life in a week. Did James just throw this review together in a day because the video sure as hell shows he had absolutely no skill in the game.

Whatever though. I'm glad he's reviewing the series though. I actually want him to do a Castlevania 2 review instead of jumping right to Castlevania 3 as well, this way we'll be able to see how he's changed. Will his review be as good and as detailed as his original CV2 review, possibly showing a bit more? He also stated hearts are only for currency in this last review, even though he used the flames to kill Dracula in his original review which use hearts, though perhaps he didn't know so maybe replaying through the game he might find out(and maybe he might also realize how terrible the flames are compared to the Golden Knife.)

It'd also be nice if James does the entire series instead of just the earliest games in the series. Meaning Castlevania, 2, 3, 4, Vampire Killer, Haunted Castle, Chronicles, Bloodlines, Adventure, Belmont's Revenge, Rondo, Dracula X, DXC, SotN, Legends, 64, LoD, CotM, HoD, AoS, DoS, PoR, OoE, OoS, LoI, CoD, and Judgment. Or atleast those released in the US. I doubt it's going to happen, but if it does, it'll be a long list of videos for his fans of one of the best series ever released.

*edit*



I was also thinking this.

While watching the video, I also got the impression that the AVGN isn't good at games, but I honestly feel that the "character" of the nerd plays like a normal gamer would, despite being a "game nerd."

But yeah, whether or not he was good at Castlevania really doesn't matter, since it was from his perspective as a youngster.

[onReload]

I personally think that, character or not, it doesn't matter how well he plays the games. Average is the majority, and so frustrations for a normal gamer are what should be addressed.

For example, when he mentioned the hallway with the two axe knights and medusa heads, I knew what he meant, and also thought "oh right, i remember getting over that after doing x, y, and z" - but I don't know if that makes me a good gamer; should a good gamer be able to pick up any game and know the tropes and adapt instantaneously, or should he learn quickly from his mistakes? If it's the latter, that doesn't really make for a good video review, especially if it's from the perspective of a kid - we were all pretty stubborn at that age (well, I was...).

If he showed a problem area then said, "Well really, all you have to do is time your jumps, as the enemies have a consistent pattern," it would feel more like a strategy guide, and these videos are big nostalgia trips for a lot of viewers, so marinating in the frustration is a lot more like being a kid again. That's just how I see it.

As far as this video goes, I'm glad he's not digging for increasingly obscure games just to very obviously force out a few poo jokes anymore. It was something I was able to initially overlook, then grew to despise, but he's a solid game reviewer and I hope he continues along that route with this series.

[ryborg]

I wonder how long it took him to find all his past references to Castlevania at the start?

Probably not that terribly long, since he showed in this video that some of what he says is scripted.

[Snapple]

I think onReload is on point. James is more representative of what most people feel while playing Castlevania and other games. If you can beat Castlevania with one life, then great. Most people don't practice the same game for a week straight until their thumbs fall off. This is a comedy video, not a guide on how to perfect the game.

[portnoyd]

One thing that did suck about his review is it showed like alot of them that he does, that he just isn't good at video games.

You're just realizing this now? I'm sure egregious use of the Game Genie is employed.

[Kitsune Sniper]

You're just realizing this now? I'm sure egregious use of the Game Genie is employed.

That's the Irate Gamer's schtick. "I suck at this game, so let's use a Game Genie!" :P

[elvis8atari]

To those saying that he's not that good at the game, well, he did beat the game didn't he? I'd say that's pretty good..

Also, the character of the nerd is obviously supposed to relay the feelings kids had while playing the games in the 80's. The whole show seems to be a reflection of that.

looking forward to part 2

[elvis8atari]

I think onReload is on point. James is more representative of what most people feel while playing Castlevania and other games. If you can beat Castlevania with one life, then great. Most people don't practice the same game for a week straight until their thumbs fall off. This is a comedy video, not a guide on how to perfect the game.

Exactly. This guy gets it.

[InsaneDavid]

Exactly. This guy gets it.

Agreed as well. Some of you need to step down from your high horse about how you're so great at video games. The point of games is entertainment and fun, something that is completely thrown out the window in the titles James reviews - which is grounds for said frustration.

[guitargary75]

Good one Can't wait to see what he does with the next one!

[CelticJobber]

I enjoyed the Castlevania video, but it took me out of the review when he showed part of the script for a few seconds. I mean, I realize almost everything in his reviews is scripted ahead of time, but I like the illusion of it being spontaneous.

[onReload]

I enjoyed the Castlevania video, but it took me out of the review when he showed part of the script for a few seconds. I mean, I realize almost everything in his reviews is scripted ahead of time, but I like the illusion of it being spontaneous.

I thought it was kind of nice to see the script for a second...but yeah it does really make you think, "Oh right, it's mostly a character talking here..."

[kupomogli]

Two weeks go by and he hasn't released the next video. Usually an episode in parts doesn't take weeks, atleast when you're viewing most game fan reviewers.

Maybe the nerd is too busy signing a loose copy of Castlevania and putting it on Ebay to sell for the price of a complete and mint copy of Rendering Ranger.

[Archangel]

Two weeks go by and he hasn't released the next video. Usually an episode in parts doesn't take weeks, atleast when you're viewing most game fan reviewers.

Maybe the nerd is too busy signing a loose copy of Castlevania and putting it on Ebay to sell for the price of a complete and mint copy of Rendering Ranger.
He might be waiting until the final week to post it. Think about it, its a halloween special. Holding the second half until the final week will build up more of a greater feeling wanting to watch it, and nearing the holiday only makes it better to watch..

Atleast thats how I would see it...

[GarrettCRW]

Two weeks go by and he hasn't released the next video. Usually an episode in parts doesn't take weeks, atleast when you're viewing most game fan reviewers.

Maybe the nerd is too busy signing a loose copy of Castlevania and putting it on Ebay to sell for the price of a complete and mint copy of Rendering Ranger.

Rolfe's been releasing daily "Monster Madness" videos on his website.


*looks for the "asshat" smiley*

[ryborg]

Two weeks go by and he hasn't released the next video. Usually an episode in parts doesn't take weeks, atleast when you're viewing most game fan reviewers.

Maybe the nerd is too busy signing a loose copy of Castlevania and putting it on Ebay to sell for the price of a complete and mint copy of Rendering Ranger.

For a Nerd hater, you sure care a lot about his release schedule.

[ReaXan]

I have noticed that the AVGN mostly likes to review games that tie into pop culture like his Wayne's World review. Its a good strategy to keep his casual viewers happy even though they sometimes tend to be bland in my opinion compared to his older work where his anger is fueled by childhood disapointment.

The Monster Madness thing is kind of annoying to me however. I know he is a big horror buff (as am I) but I can never really get into his reviews of like 1930's horror or Godzilla. Its a big part of his personality so I guess I can excuse it because it is part of his overall genius.

[vivaeljason]

Two weeks go by and he hasn't released the next video. Usually an episode in parts doesn't take weeks, atleast when you're viewing most game fan reviewers.

Maybe the nerd is too busy signing a loose copy of Castlevania and putting it on Ebay to sell for the price of a complete and mint copy of Rendering Ranger.

You know, every time I go to a bar to watch the Jets inevitably lose, I inevitably come across a guy who came to that bar decked out in the colors and logos of the Jets opponent for the week. Rather than just watch the game and enjoy himself with other sports fans, he decides to spend his three hours stirring up shit and trying to get under everyone's skin. Doesn't matter what just happened in the game -- the Jets scored, the Jets punted, the opponent scored, the opponent punted, first down, second down, fourth down... you get the idea -- he finds something to shit on.

He seems to know anything and everything about the Jets, and by the time the game is over, he has ruined everyone's good time and then wonders why people are trying to punch him in the face.

I'd say "you are that guy," but I would hope that you caught the extended metaphor.

[portnoyd]

Two weeks go by and he hasn't released the next video. Usually an episode in parts doesn't take weeks, atleast when you're viewing most game fan reviewers.

Maybe the nerd is too busy signing a loose copy of Castlevania and putting it on Ebay to sell for the price of a complete and mint copy of Rendering Ranger.

How about you jam a dual shock 3 up your ass and go fuck yourself?

[megasdkirby]

Two weeks go by and he hasn't released the next video. Usually an episode in parts doesn't take weeks, atleast when you're viewing most game fan reviewers.


I had the impression that it is not he who releases it, but instead it's "Screwattack's" or "Gametrailers" position to do so. I always thought he made the movies months beforehand and just gives it to them for release.

[guitargary75]

How about you jam a dual shock 3 up your ass and go fuck yourself?

LOL Now that's some funny shit!

[dendawg]

How about you jam a dual shock 3 up your ass and go fuck yourself?

Please fill out this form and email it to the proper authorities.

http://imagemacros.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/butthurt_report_form.jpg

[ryborg]

Please fill out this form and email it to the proper authorities.



portnoyd's post was funny. this post was not. thanks for the cliched internet meme though!

this is a good post too:


You know, every time I go to a bar to watch the Jets inevitably lose, I inevitably come across a guy who came to that bar decked out in the colors and logos of the Jets opponent for the week. Rather than just watch the game and enjoy himself with other sports fans, he decides to spend his three hours stirring up shit and trying to get under everyone's skin. Doesn't matter what just happened in the game -- the Jets scored, the Jets punted, the opponent scored, the opponent punted, first down, second down, fourth down... you get the idea -- he finds something to shit on.

He seems to know anything and everything about the Jets, and by the time the game is over, he has ruined everyone's good time and then wonders why people are trying to punch him in the face.

I'd say "you are that guy," but I would hope that you caught the extended metaphor.

[portnoyd]

Please fill out this form and email it to the proper authorities.

Hey, thanks. I took the liberty of filling it out. Hopefully the Internets Police will get right back to me.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4031852005_09b2a6e2e0_o_d.jpg

[Gentlegamer]

re: portnoyd

Well played, sir.

[guitargary75]

Hey, thanks. I took the liberty of filling it out. Hopefully the Internets Police will get right back to me.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4031852005_09b2a6e2e0_o_d.jpg

That's some funny shit too! LOL

[megasdkirby]

Portnoyd, you should pattent the shit vibrating idea! That seems quite interesting and a surefire money maker! LOL

[-_-Nintendo-_-]

Part II of the Castlevania video is up.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/angry-video-screwattack/57923

[Sosage]

Part II of the Castlevania video is up.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/angry-video-screwattack/57923

Let me be the first to say, "BOO HOO HOO HOO! Why doesn't he act more serious? Why isn't he telling more jokes?"

Seriously though, Castlevania II was cool.

[Jorpho]

If you're wondering, GameFAQs says that before they get too tall, you can jump over those flames that appear on either side of you when fighting Dracula's first form.

[Icarus Moonsight]

How about you jam a dual shock 3 up your ass and go fuck yourself?

A moogle with six ass axises? This I gotta see...

Get a sealed box copy of Devil Summoner 2 up there as well...

[vivaeljason]

Another good video, and hooray for a Part III next week (presumably)!

[kupomogli]

I thought his second review was better than his first. The only problem I see is when he was complaining about the water. Of course the water is going to be the most dangerous part in Castlevania 2 when your jump clearly makes no intention of passing it.

That's like saying the stealth aspect is the most stupid part of a Metal Gear or Metal Gear Solid title and then running right through every enemy without bothering and wondering why they chase you.

[GarrettCRW]

There's nothing wrong with complaining about the jumping system in Castlevania games, seeing as how the Belmonts as a rule jump horribly and have terrible recoil.

[elvis8atari]

That was a good review. I'm personally really enjoying these Castlevania themed avgn videos

[jferio]

The biggest dig I could see, is another shot about the game being a "Nintendo Power" piece, basically things that are so obscure that you can't see how anyone would manage to figure it out randomly, and would have to fork over money for an issue of the magazine (cha-ching!) in order to progress.

[bombman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSB9SZvtP2I

[vivaeljason]

I have to admit -- that was one of the stupidest things I've ever seen, but I still laughed my ass off at parts. Mission accomplished for that guy.

[Famidrive-16]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSB9SZvtP2I

Intro was funny as hell.