The Angry Video Game Nerd(2004)

Name: The Angry Video Game Nerd
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Released: 2004-05-25
Rating: 7.5
Cast: James D. Rolfe

★ 7.5(150)234 episodesReturning Series

The Angry Video Game Nerd is an adult web television series of comedic retrogaming video reviews created by and starring James Rolfe. The show's format revolves around his commentary and review of older, but unsuccessful video games which are deemed to be of particularly low-quality, unfair difficulty or poor design. The series began as a feature on YouTube and later became a program on ScrewAttack Entertainment before moving to GameTrailers exclusively. The show was renamed The Angry Video Game Nerd to prevent any trademark issues with Nintendo and due to the fact he started reviewing games from non-Nintendo consoles such as those made by Atari and Sega. Rolfe's character, "The Nerd" is a short-tempered and foul-mouthed video game fanatic. He derives comic appeal from excessive and inventive use of anger, profanity, and habitual consumption of alcohol while reviewing video games.

Created by:: James D. Rolfe
First aired:: 2004-05-25
Country:: US
Network:: YouTube

Episodes

1. Contra Force (NES)
2026-02-06 · 21m
In Angry Video Game Nerd episode 230, The Nerd plays possibly the worst Contra game ever made: Contra Force!
2. ToeJam & Earl with Scott the Woz (Sega Genesis)
2026-03-25 · 19m
In Angry Video Game Nerd episode 231, The Nerd teams up with Scott the Woz to tackle ToeJam & Earl on the Sega Genesis! It's a game about two alien rappers, random presents, and trying not to fall off the planet. It’s weird, confusing, creative, and exactly the kind of game that leaves the Nerd asking, "What were they thinking?!"
3. Crash Bandicoot Games with Caddicarus
2026-07-17 · 24m
Angry Video Game Nerd episode 232. The Nerd takes a look at the wild history of Crash Bandicoot, from the original PlayStation classic to the strange sequels that followed. With a little "help" from special guest Caddicarus, the Nerd dives into platforming, kart racing, party games, crossovers, and some of the weirdest moments in Crash history. Featuring Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2, Crash Team Racing, Crash Bash, The Wrath of Cortex, Twinsanity, Crash of the Titans, and more.
4. Beating Bubble Bobble (NES)
2026-08-12 · 25m
Angry Video Game Nerd episode 233. The Nerd learns that beating Bubble Bobble the right way takes more than one player. To reach the true ending, he has to bring in a very special guest. Together they blow bubbles, trap enemies, dodge Grumple Grommit (aka "Super Drunk"), decode the game's bizarre on-screen messages, and grind through both loops to earn the ending most people never saw back in the day.