The Official Angry Video Game Nerd Discussion Thread

[Coldguy]

Well this is a side job he does, on top of his movie premiere tonight in Philadlephia, and his family to take care of. I think he was just doing his thing. However, can't wait to see what else he covers. Also rmemeber that his audience is not retro savvy, so he has to make a middle ground.

[Rob2600]

Wasn't that impressed with Double Vision part 2, seemed like he phoned that one in. Was very rushed, especially since we know James is extremely well versed in classics and could talk a lot more.

I agree. I'm a big fan of the Angry Video Game Nerd. His overview of the Atari 5200, the Sega CD/32X, Virtual Boy, etc. were entertaining, but his overview of the Intellivision and the ColecoVision were a little bit too short. They were good, but not quite as funny as usual. Maybe he didn't have enough games for them to do a more in-depth review.

[Roufuss]

Wasn't that impressed with Double Vision part 2, seemed like he phoned that one in. Was very rushed, especially since we know James is extremely well versed in classics and could talk a lot more.
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I definitely agree, but it seems like he has been super busy with a lot of other projects too, and he might have taken on too much by doing a system + games + a 2 parter, so I'll give him a pass. Also because the first 2 minutes with the power brick were hilarious.

I really didn't like the last 3 minutes or so just being the guy singing, again.. I thought we were going to get another awesome bonus like on the Intellivision video. (Which I dug a ton, not so much part 2).

He is saying that in the future, he isn't really going to do anymore 2 parter's or really long reviews with added fluff, he is just going to stick to reviewing the games, similar to how he used to do back in the day. IIRC, he said it's because he has other projects, but likes doing AVGN, so this way he can still do both because AVGN isn't taking up a lot of time.

I am super excited for his Rocky movie where he went to every place Rocky went to in Philadelphia.

[Jorpho]

Say, for a few seconds at the start of Double Vision Pt. 1, there's a shot of something that looks like ColecoVision Mousetrap - only the mouse and the cats and so on have been replaced by the sprites from Venture! Is this a well-known hack?

This is what I'm referring to. Anyone?

[7th lutz]

He has a new espisode up. He reviews Super Mario Bros 3 and The Wizard. Here is the link: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33161.html.

[MacNes]

Wow. I must say that was rather epic. I love the wizard, that just brings back memories. Ah, to be a kid. While the end of the last episode was pretty dorky,it rocked. Haha.

[Coldguy]

SMB 3 will never be the same again....also DP Plug at the end!

[Rob2600]

Without spoiling anything, I'll just comment that the Angry Nerd's wardrobe at the end of the Super Mario Bros. 3 video is ridiculous and hilarious.

[Kitsune Sniper]

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Boy, I can't wait to see all the angry replies he's going to get from religious people!

[Sudo]

Most epic AVGN ever, and one of the funniest at that.

[guitargary75]

The end of this one is funny as hell. Loved it as always.

[Cryomancer]

I wonder if my classic lightgun pic had any involvment with inspiring the end of this? Hilarious stuff as always though.

edit: he's welcome to use it if he wants, i'm always up for more cheap internet fame

[slip81]

yeah, I can't wait to see what he's gonna do with all that shit in the next one

[boatofcar]

I don't see why G4 doesn't hire this guy to do a show every week.

[darkhades]

I loved the Wizard as a kid. Not just for the game footage, but I really liked the premise, it had some serious dramatic themes. Ok maybe if I watch it today I might think it's lame, but as a kid I loved it. Anyways great episode AVGN, can't wait for the next one!

[Cryomancer]

I don't see why G4 doesn't hire this guy to do a show every week.

Swearing. also, because it's about videogames, they wouldn't be interested in that.

[Lerxstnj]

Well, sure, if you play it on the lowest difficulty level! The other levels put either a hawk, bat, or spider on each screen which gets more and more difficult to avoid depending on the difficulty.

But even on the lowest difficulty, there are jumps to be made, and they were sometimes challenging for someone younger than 10.

Yeah, and no friggin' jump button! This game pissed me off so much I'm surprised he didn't mention that you had to push up on the crappy joystick to jump, which sucked while walking.

[Xizer]

I don't see why G4 doesn't hire this guy to do a show every week.

It might have something to do with the fact that G4 is not a video game or technology related channel in any shape, form, or fashion.

[The Old School Gamer]

It might have something to do with the fact that G4 is not a video game or technology related channel in any shape, form, or fashion.

Truer words have never been spoken.

Anyway the Nerd's vid was cool, the ending was nuts and I got to say I am really looking forword to his next one. He is going to have a fieldday making fun of all the crap he had on.

[Icarus Moonsight]

Q: WWJD?

A: *Fires eye lasers @ AVGN* "Watch your (expletive removed) language!"

Awesome!