The Official Angry Video Game Nerd Discussion Thread

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I thought the Indiana Jones video was another perfect blend of comedy and straight review by AVGN.

Great great stuff. Glad to hear that the YouTube debachle was all a silly mistake.

[Coldguy]

New one up, Star Trek. Nice to know he used the Vectrex in a review now yay!

[Tron 2.0]

New one up, Star Trek. Nice to know he used the Vectrex in a review now yay!
I watched it eariler it was silly beside it brought out the trekkie in the nerd ;)
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/35049.html

[Lostdwarf]

probably my least favorite vgn episode, but still good. that dude is a genius maybe G4 will pick him up ......

mike

[Coldguy]

probably my least favorite vgn episode, but still good. that dude is a genius maybe G4 will pick him up ......

mike

G4 has nothing to do with video games, why would they pick him up?

[Icarus Moonsight]

Not to mention that his style would take a serious hit via basic cable. No more awesome crazy Mecha-Jesus stuff. ^^; Please no.

[Famidrive-16]

No joke, I used to play that NES game all the time as a kid for some reason.

Don't remember the "Is it alright?" part, but it made me laugh so hard when it popped up in the video.

[Xizer]

New one up, Star Trek. Nice to know he used the Vectrex in a review now yay!

Damn it. Now the prices of a Vectrex on eBay will increase dramatically.

The only problem with the AVGN is that every time he introduces a more obscure classic system, a bunch of casuals who watch his "funny Internet video" decide to hop on eBay and start looking to buy one.

I haven't gotten around to purchasing every classic system James owns yet so it makes me end up having to pay more when I finally get around to getting them.

[Lostdwarf]

avgn inspired me to actually get a 2600 to which i went onto ebay for.
well i had gotten the deal of a life time on 2 seperate auctions

auction 1)

-original atari (wood grain) with all wires and hook ups
-3 joy sticks, 2 wheels, 1 turbo joystick, 1 number pad
-1 storage case
-35 games all different all with books in pristine condition

$35 + $15 shipping =)


auction 2)

-original atari with all wires and hook ups
-4 joysticks, 4 wheels, 1 number pad
-145 different games with a couple of books

$99 + $45 shipping


i am in heaven =)

mike

[Slate]

I haven't finished watching the Star Trek episode yet, But I was laughing as soon as the music started. The more of Star Trek you've watched (Not "The Next generation",) The funnier it is. It also helps if you've watched the star trek movie "The Search For Spock"

Edit: What is wrong with the video? It stops before it ends! I'm stuck in the "1920s" Part!

[Coldguy]

Edit: What is wrong with the video? It stops before it ends! I'm stuck in the "1920s" Part!

Buffering....

[swlovinist]

Some of his videos are great, some are just ok. This one was pretty funny, more importantly...he gives me reasons to never play the games he reviews for insanity factors

[Slate]

Buffering....

I tried it twice, Then I decided to watch it in Quicktime. It worked.

[joshnickerson]

It was kind of tame by Nerd standards, but still enjoyable.

[ShinobiMan]

It was kind of tame by Nerd standards, but still enjoyable.

Agreed. He's getting less funny, but at the same time, better at his craft.

[HYB]

I laughed so hard at the adding items to your inventory part, it was epic. The Vectrex part reminded me of the hilarious finnish commercial it had. All in all a pretty good episode, not the best he's done but quality nonthless.

[Slate]

Like I said, The more you've watched Star Trek (The original series) And Star Trek movies, The funnier it is.

[DigitalSpace]

I watched the video last night and thought it was pretty good. Trekkies will definitely appreciate it the most. Nice to see the Vectrex in there too.

As for AVGN on G4? DO NOT WANT.

[Greg2600]

just watched, very well done ep. by the AVGN folks. 25th Anniversary was just an incredibly long and boring and frustrating and drab game. It's PC alternative, also called 25th anniversary, was light years better, and even had the original cast providing voices. The NES version is right up there with the SNES games for DS9 and TNG, as well as PC's DS9 Harbinger, PC's TNG A Final Unity and ST Generations. All were decent games, and decent Trek games, but all were very long, dull, and required a walkthrough to keep from shooting the console or PC with a phaser. Interplay had the non-FPS Trek license for nearly all of the 90's. About all their games were good for was the video or audio featuring the actual cast members.

[guitargary75]

Great as always. I wish he had done the genesis and the Snes versions as well.

[IronBuddha]

New video up about Superman

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/35585.html

[IronBuddha]

Just got done watching it, he really tears a new one into Superman on the NES. At the ending the AVGN mentions he's finally doing Superman 64 for his next review, has me curious to wait and see if that fucktard Irate Gamer will try and make one first.

[Sudo]

Hilarious, one of his better ones in a while.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Just got done watching it, he really tears a new one into Superman on the NES. At the ending the AVGN mentions he's finally doing Superman 64 for his next review, has me curious to wait and see if that fucktard Irate Gamer will try and make one first.

The AVGN hinted at a possible ROB video, right? Well, Irate already reviewed the ROB, so...

I'm sure he'll try to beat him to the punch.

Anyway. The Japanese version of Superman actually -has- the original movie theme. I have no idea why it's not in the US version, but I believe that a few other things were changed for the US market. Meh.

[Coldguy]

Oh no, he is reviewing superman 64....a game that it is impossible to review.

[Lostdwarf]

look up in the sky

"it's a bird"

"it's a plane"

"it's a piece of flying dogshit on the nintendo 64"

i vote james dresses up as superman for this one

mike

[jcalder8]

I can't wait to see what he does to S64. It is so hyped as one of the worst games ever it'll be interesting to see if he can live up to the expectation.

[kainemaxwell]

Superman video was great.

[WizDawg]

I vaguely remember another game where you have to press down to enter a door, what the heck was that called?

[Trevelyan]

Great fun, the NES game looked terrible. Can't wait for Superman 64

[guitargary75]

Great as always.

[Slate]

That was a funny review. He should be so relieved once he finally reviews the famous (For being bad) Superman 64.. And, of course, ET..

[Cryomancer]

Didn't he already do ET? Maybe I'm imagining things.

I also imagine that he will try to find good things about Superman 64 just to anger people, heh. Well that's what I would do anyway.

[Rob2600]

I never knew Superman for the NES was so horrible.

Superman for the Atari 2600 was decent, considering it was released in 1978 (or 1979?). It seems confusing, but I was able to beat it consistently in the early 1980s when I was five years old. Maybe I had more patience back then because I doubt I'd play it now.

Superman for the Nintendo 64 was garbage, but according to reviews, Carmageddon 64 and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker were just as bad, if not worse. I'm interested to see what James thinks of it.

[Famidrive-16]

Didn't he already do ET? Maybe I'm imagining things.


For his Halloween on the Atari review, he had this scene where he fingers through some Atari games, stops at ET, shakes his head and moves on.

[Ze_ro]

I also imagine that he will try to find good things about Superman 64 just to anger people, heh. Well that's what I would do anyway.
I was completely expecting him to show 2 seconds of gameplay, say "It's shit.", and then end the video right there.

--Zero

[Jorpho]

I was completely expecting him to show 2 seconds of gameplay, say "It's shit.", and then end the video right there.

Actually, including video footage of the game would do much to distinguish it from the vast majority of commentary that exists on Superman 64.

[Press_Start]

The Nerd appears (or at least mentioned) on G4's Attack on the Show. Whether its good or bad is up in the air, but shows recognition for his work.

Here's the link: http://www.g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/videos/26635/Angry_Video_Game_Nerd.html

[Red Warrior]

I vaguely remember another game where you have to press down to enter a door, what the heck was that called?

You had to press down to enter a door in Blaster Master for NES. That's the only one I can think of off the top of my head.

[IronBuddha]

He's going to be doing movie reviews on Spike tv starting July 7th.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4apAVJs7d6U

[ShinobiMan]

He's going to be doing movie reviews on Spike tv starting July 7th.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4apAVJs7d6U

Awesome news. This is great. James deserves every bit of recognition he gets. The guy is genuine, friendly, and above all, entertaining as fuck. Go NERD Go!

[Sudo]

Cool, good to see him getting more exposure.

[Coldguy]

He's going to be doing movie reviews on Spike tv starting July 7th.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4apAVJs7d6U

WOW! He is taking the whole "reviewing a bad movie" thing to the next level.

[Rob2600]

He's going to be doing movie reviews on Spike tv starting July 7th.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4apAVJs7d6U

Actually, he'll be doing movie reviews for Spike.com, not Spike TV.

Still, great news!

[Graham Mitchell]

Going back to Superman for a second...

I actually think that Superman for the NES is a decent game. People argue with me about this, but I just think what they wanted to do with the game was too ambitious for the hardware at that time. Add that to the shit translation job and you've got something that looks terrible on the surface. But it's actually a pretty cool game. I've played it all the way through. Thing is, it's not cool for reasons directly related to the Superman license. But, it's got some interesting non-linear gameplay and gives you the ability to build up your character not unlike Goonies II. Also, the music, while maybe inappropriate for a Superman game, is actually pretty interesting. Lots of dark melodies with minor chords...it sounds like something that belonged on the 4ad roster in the 90's.

All the gameplay issues he pointed out in the video had an explanation. One just needs to read the manual. I realize everybody thinks you shouldn't need to read a manual to play a game if it's any good, but think about this: ever try playing Metroid without a manual? Or how about some of those Activison 2600 games, like Private Eye? Those games don't suck--they just require a little imagination and some guidance.

Seriously, when I was a kid, I didn't realize that there was a point to metroid other than just wandering around killing shit. That was fine with me, but I didn't get a sense of the overall goal until I read up on it. Just how in the fuck are you supposed to figure out that you're supposed to kill Kraid, kill Ridley, shoot their statues, etc., unless you're told by an outside source. The game has zero text. You're dropped in there with no clue, no hints, no nothing. Kind of like Superman.

[Greg2600]

Superman for NES must have been a game developed in Japan for another purpose, and then they decided to change the sprites and call it Superman.

[InsaneDavid]

Then of course there's the unreleased Sunman (http://www.lostlevels.org/200311/200311-sunman.shtml).

[ryborg]

Seriously, when I was a kid, I didn't realize that there was a point to metroid other than just wandering around killing shit. That was fine with me, but I didn't get a sense of the overall goal until I read up on it. Just how in the fuck are you supposed to figure out that you're supposed to kill Kraid, kill Ridley, shoot their statues, etc., unless you're told by an outside source. The game has zero text. You're dropped in there with no clue, no hints, no nothing. Kind of like Superman.

Really, you're comparing Metroid to SUPERMAN?? When I was 9 or 10, I had no problem figuring out what you were supposed to do.

It took some exploring, obviously, but I was never "stuck" and it was a worthwhile journey because the game was unbelievable in every aspect - the music, graphics, outstanding play control, great weapon upgrades, the entire alien environment, etc etc. You couldn't say the same for Superman for any of these.

[Graham Mitchell]

Really, you're comparing Metroid to SUPERMAN?? When I was 9 or 10, I had no problem figuring out what you were supposed to do.



I wouldn't put the games in the same league because the overall presentation and quality of Metroid is what makes it stand out from other games of that era--something Superman severely lacks. But the whole free-ended gameplay element is kind of similar to Superman.

I was only trying to point out that a lot of the issues the Nerd had with the gameplay happen to be things that people ENJOY in other games. The one thing that always bugs me about his reviews (not that this is important, mind you) is that he picks on a game when he doesn't understand it just by looking at it. Could you understand how to use every item in Metal Gear Solid if you didn't look in the manual from time to time? I know it's supposed to be part of the comedy, but when you "can't understand" how to play a game, that's usually because you didn't spend time reading about it, to figure out how it works. That's not the fault of the designers, generally--especially for games hailing from the NES/SMS era. (If they're 2600 games, they probably wouldn't be fun even if you did know what's going on ;) ) It's not such an issue in modern games because they've all got some sort of built-in tutorial during the first couple of levels.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Superman for NES must have been a game developed in Japan for another purpose, and then they decided to change the sprites and call it Superman.

No, the game is exactly the same, only in Japanese and with entirely different music. And I think a few sprites are different.

[Garry Silljo]

It's been a long time since I played it, but I remember enjoying this one when I was younger. Though it's true I bet people would have liked it better if it wasn't supposed to be a Superman game.

[7th lutz]

His new SuperMan "review" is now up. The Superman games he reviews are the c64 and the n64.

Here is the link:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/35929.html

[jcalder8]

Thanks for the link I just watched it and I enjoyed it. Not as good as some of his other ones but still fun to watch.

[GarrettCRW]

I'm amazed he didn't call it worse than Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

[Press_Start]

For a second there I thought he was going to unbutton his shirt to show an "AVGN" or at least "N".

I think this one of the few ones where you feel his raw disgust, anger, and disappointment for it. Something you don't get very often with him seeing how he's so calm and mellow in real life.

[dgdgagdae]

This might be my favorite one so far, because, like someone else said, he is genuinely angry with the game. I'd heard bad things about it, but I had no idea!

[c0ldb33r]

We are performing site maintenance. Please be patient.
God I hate gametrailers. I find this type of crap happens all the time. That's why you do maintenance at 4 AM, not during the day.

edit: oh, I managed to watch it. Wow, painful painful stuff. I've never actually attempted to play this game and I'm glad I didn't!

[Coldguy]

I love the opening, it is one of those things I hoped he did the entire episode on, however I enjoyed it none the less.

[Rob2600]

Wow, painful painful stuff. I've never actually attempted to play this game and I'm glad I didn't!

Superman for the N64 is horrible. To be fair though, the entire game isn't just flying through rings and throwing cars. There are actually levels where Superman walks around hallways and punches people.

[kainemaxwell]

Now that was pretty damn funny.

[Famidrive-16]

Superman must be jerkin'his super dick right now.

[joshnickerson]

The more pissed off he got, the harder I laughed. Just awesome.

I played Superman 64 back when I worked in a rental store. I was just as perplexed as AVGN was, and popped Mario 64 back in soon after.

[Rob2600]

It would've been funny if the Sun spit the cartridge back at the AVGN.

[Gentlegamer]

To be fair though, the entire game isn't just flying through rings and throwing cars. There are actually levels where Superman walks around hallways and punches people.That's . . . super.

[boatofcar]

I was surprised at how much fun the C64 version looked. And as far as load times go, under 5 minutes from putting the disk in to playing is nothing compared to some games :)

[tcv]

I was surprised at how much fun the C64 version looked. And as far as load times go, under 5 minutes from putting the disk in to playing is nothing compared to some games :)

The dude needs a Fast Load cart. Gee whiz!

[Greg2600]

Ha ha, first time in a long time the Nerd was swearing so much. He should have done the Phone booth deal, and at least taken off his glasses!

[guitargary75]

The dude needs a Fast Load cart. Gee whiz!

LOLROFL

[charlie-butters]

it sorta seemwed as if he was playing into what he thought the fans wanted,, insted of just doing what he does best.. coming up with interesting ways to show off old games..
I didnt mind the superman outro where he flew to the sun to throw the game at it..


is it just me or are people getting a little more complacent about avgn?..
i mean even as rectently as the atari porn ep epople wouldnt dare speck a bad word about his shows in fear of being slammed to smitherines by the avgn fans..
now ive noticed lately its really taking a beating..
in my opinion the newer eps arnt as good as the ones around the time he did the 32x and ninja turtles etc but i still enjoy the show... just its let it be open for groups like loadingreadyrun or purepwnage to reclaim some of the attentiopn..

[Jorpho]

From said review, I didn't think Superman 64 actually looked that bad. I've spent some time fiddling about with some pretty bad tech demos before, and it seems to be about on par with one of those. (Of course, I'd be pretty bitter if I spent $60 on a tech demo.)

[Sabz5150]

The dude needs a Fast Load cart. Gee whiz!

Pssh... that was a FAST load time for the C64. Ever played Impossible Mission or Starflight on the Commodore? Now those are some long load times.

[Dastardly Dylan]

James sporting a Digital Press shirt!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tUJOXlltFTc
(Puase at :26)

[Ryaan1234]

You thought Superman 64 was bad? Try playing Blues Brothers 2000. Bleah. It's even made by the same company that made Superman 64, Titus.

[Coldguy]

James sporting a Digital Press shirt!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tUJOXlltFTc
(Puase at :26)

Good eye!

[PixelSmasher]

I gotta say that while I love the reviews, I'm tired of the little skits he does themed after the games. But I have a feeling he's doing this more to showcase his filmmaking talents more than just showing himself in his game room. And hey, it's worked. Looks like he's getting some work outside of AVGN...