The Official Angry Video Game Nerd Discussion Thread

[strassy]

i haven't watched that much of his new stuff. i think the reality of the situation is that you can only work the "i am playing crappy video games and getting pissed off" angle for so long.

[ryborg]

i think the reality of the situation is that you can only work the "i am playing crappy video games and getting pissed off" angle for so long.

Why not? His writing is excellent and every video is very entertaining in its own way. That's like saying MST3K shouldn't have worked for 11 years because all they did was watch crappy movies and make fun of them.

[boatofcar]

Actually, I think AVGN's videos have gotten better. They're not as funny, but he reviews the games more seriously.

I agree with everyone else that it's a shame he's inspired so many lame ripoffs, but that's the way it always works.

[Dreamc@sting]

I agree the rip-offs suck but..I don't mind the hault in attempting to be funny, just his reviews on games and his honest opinion can be funny enough. I laughed quite a bit at this VB video because it's so true!

[Oobgarm]

The best video he's done. I hope there are more like it in the future.

[Dark_Sol]

James is God Ж)

[Graham Mitchell]

The best video he's done. I hope there are more like it in the future.

I checked out the Rambo video--it's pretty good too.

I've watched him for awhile just because I like hearing his commentary on the games themselves--never much cared for the swearing and such (although I did chuckle when he beat up Bugs Bunny). I think his approach is changing a bit. The swearing's still there, but his videos are more like a conversation/explanation than a vehicle to move poo jokes. It's like he's *gasp* reviewing the games. And he says some positive things. He gives the games credit where credit is due, which indicates to me that he thinks about what he says. And, unlike the Irate Gamer (who is gawdawful, imo) he doesn't give us false info and claim to be the expert.

[Dark_Sol]

and screwattack fucked up and collapsed... "We are performing site maintenance. Please be patient."

[Kitsune Sniper]

I checked out the Rambo video--it's pretty good too.

I've watched him for awhile just because I like hearing his commentary on the games themselves--never much cared for the swearing and such (although I did chuckle when he beat up Bugs Bunny). I think his approach is changing a bit. The swearing's still there, but his videos are more like a conversation/explanation than a vehicle to move poo jokes. It's like he's *gasp* reviewing the games. And he says some positive things. He gives the games credit where credit is due, which indicates to me that he thinks about what he says. And, unlike the Irate Gamer (who is gawdawful, imo) he doesn't give us false info and claim to be the expert.

Yeah, I didn't like AVGN at first - but he's been refining his style. Other than the constant scatological remarks, he's pretty good. His reviews are fun to watch.

And he punched the crap out of Bugs Bunny. That's a plus.

[xaer0knight]

i tell ya.. i bought his AVGN Volume 1 DVD Set and its funny as hell. My girlfriend and I watched the Virtual Boy Review and i thought he wasn't angry enof for it but hey. I said something like i wanted to own a VB. James says something like "may cause seizures and headaches" and my girlfriend was like... "if you want seizures and headaches, I just buy a 2x4 from Lowe's, and hit you in the head with the 2x4! That will save you some money!" We were both ing at that point!

[Life of Brian]

That was hilarious! Thanks for linking it.

[7th lutz]

The angry Video game nerds next video is up. It is The Wizard of OZ for the Snes. The link is: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31528.html

[murdoc rose]

I love my VB lol. I was kind of offended but its not like he was making anything up. I also wanted to hear what he had to say about jack bros because I think it may be my favorite game for the system.Over all it is cool that some one does stuff like this.

[7th lutz]

His latest video is now up. It on The Odyssey.

The link is http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48329.html .

[JimmyDean]

He should at least give thanks in his videos to the people that donate the games. He said something about not having a Sega Saturn, and then he got 3 in the mail. Shit, If I had free games, I would at least give props to my fans for giving them to me. He's funny, but his latest videos have been going downhill.

[SonicBoom]

I Have to agree COMPLETELY. 100% With you on the gawdawful Irate Gamer.
How does IG have "Fans?"

[k-frog]

Hey Guys,

I linked this in my introduction thread too, but looks like it should definitely go here as well

Enjoy!