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- 2004
- TV-MA
- YouTube
- 2004
- TV-MA
- YouTube
Summary This show revolves around a man named 'Jame's Rolfe' who reviews terrible old-school video games. His first show aired in 2004 on Youtube and since then the show has become an internet phenomenon, he is now known as the most angry, vile and evil gamer in the world. Every 2-3 weeks the 'Angry Video Game Nerd' releases a new video thus exp...
- 2004
- TV-MA
- YouTube
- 2004
- TV-MA
- YouTube
The Angry Video Game Nerd
19 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: May 25, 2004
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8.8
Summary This show revolves around a man named 'Jame's Rolfe' who reviews terrible old-school video games. His first show aired in 2004 on Youtube and since then the show has become an internet phenomenon, he is now known as the most angry, vile and evil gamer in the world. Every 2-3 weeks the 'Angry Video Game Nerd' releases a new video thus exp...
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Universal Acclaim
Based on 112 User Ratings
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User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 112 User Ratings
8.8
90% Positive
101 Ratings
101 Ratings
1% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
9% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
Definitely one of the best masterpieces on the Internet, the plot is very philosophical and not everyone can understand it. I don’t understand how James Rolfe hasn’t won an Oscar yet. It’s possible that this series created the concept of lulz on the Internet, I 100% recommend it to everyone, it’s a shame that it’s on the official Cinemassacre's YouTube account has so few views.
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James Rolfe is a man tragically of his time, no doubt a pioneer in his field. Ahead of his time, of his time, and stuck in the past, all at once.
AVGN chronicles the worst video games of the 80s, 90s, and occasionally beyond, crystallized in time as seen from the 00s to present day. These reviews are essential viewing for anyone who wants to get paid to talk about video games online. One of, if not the longest running internet video series, James carries the viewer through the history of these games, what makes them bad, and he will frequently explain the minutae of game mechanics at great length. His usual monologues are heavily seasoned with vulgar language. He is occasionally joined by a number of actors or characters in constume for action sequences in the nerd's lair or beyond. Special effects and simple stunts are found throughout the series, aiming to compliment the game being reviewed. James often alludes to his original playing of these titles as a child, and provides homemade video recordings he made at the time. All of these elements combined elevate AVGN above the likes of even the most prominent YouTube channels in the game/review space. This is more than a show, it's the life of a man, online. He's put in some serious work with what he had available to him and he has managed to keep a show running for nearly 2 decades, which is worth recognition on its own. He was here before YouTube, he's weathered the industry while other big players from that time folded. His path was different than modern creators, and he's not exactly a zoomer... but in 2023, I think the internet wouldn't have been the same without the show. He left an indelible mark on the industry, with others emulating him, or adapting elements from him. AVGN made videos about playing video games, not streaming, not clips, highlight reels, this was scripted video essay content accompanying gameplay as well as action, effects, and dialogue. Funny, informative, and downright bizarre at times, this was a character. It was James, but it was mostly the Angry Video Game Nerd.
If you haven't seen it, start watching it. The beginning is a great place, as the antics are beyond slapstick in the first few seasons, and more importantly, his episodes often reference games he's played before, such as Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (the first episode of the entire show) and the infamous 'kneeling tornado' event. Personally, I watch the entire season at a time on YouTube and you really can't go wrong with any of them. People complain about the newer seasons, but hey, it's more AVGN and as long as the Cinemassacre channel just keeps the entire series up in perpetuity, I couldn't care less what state the production value is in season 24 or whatever... James knows his stuff and can talk smack like no one else. He's in it to make you laugh, and that's what really sets him apart.
You'll find the early seasons to be campy, and that's half the charm. It's genuine distilled nostalgia, not even for the games, many of which are older than me, but for the idea **** with a camcorder in 2004 making cool videos online about video games. I was 10 years old when the show started, but I didn't discover it until years later. I have been an avid watcher (catcher-upper) over the past few years and am frequently rewatching episodes.
Thanks for 19 years of AVGN, and let's play for many more!
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I just wanna keep the score high. I like this series even the basic ones. Hope that
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BEST TV show ever. Very good for young children. Very family friendly. Very Very coooooool.
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This is some classic YouTube and the birth of the Let’s Play. James Rolfe made video game reviews fun and actually meaningful by pointing out the flaws he highlights the strength of the medium.
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Production Company:
- GameTrailers
- Cinemassacre Productions
- Screenwave Media
- ScrewAttack
Initial Release Date: May 25, 2004
Number of seasons: 19 Seasons
Rating: TV-MA
Awards
YouTube Creator Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Mashable Open Web Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
