Angry Video Game Nerd... Totally Awesome

It amazes me when people don't get the point of videos like these. James Rolfe is an actor and film maker. ANN is a character he plays, and the videos are just ment to be funny sketches. It's not supposed to be an "accurate review" - he's not REALLY angry, and yeah it's up to you if you think he's funny because he sucks at the games or because he swears or whatever. I just don't get why people would say "He's not funny because Double Dragon is not as hard as he says it is" or "That's not cool because I like that game"

I mean, if someone made a comedy video about how much "A Link to the Past" sucks, I'd still laugh if it was funny - even though ALTTP is a great game.

I know most of you get this, there's just a few whose mind don't seem to appreciate irony, sarcasm or anything humorous

And for the record, I think this guy is great - though some of his videos don't really live up to the rest.

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Originally Posted by mrosok

It amazes me when people don't get the point of videos like these. James Rolfe is an actor and film maker. ANN is a character he plays, and the videos are just ment to be funny sketches. It's not supposed to be an "accurate review" - he's not REALLY angry, and yeah it's up to you if you think he's funny because he sucks at the games or because he swears or whatever. I just don't get why people would say "He's not funny because Double Dragon is not as hard as he says it is" or "That's not cool because I like that game"

I mean, if someone made a comedy video about how much "A Link to the Past" sucks, I'd still laugh if it was funny - even though ALTTP is a great game.

I know most of you get this, there's just a few whose mind don't seem to appreciate irony, sarcasm or anything humorous

And for the record, I think this guy is great - though some of his videos don't really live up to the rest.

Yeah, but you have to admit, he's right about some things....at least in my opinion. They're not necessarily all bad games, but he brings out the worst in each game, even if they're just random things that wouldn't bother most people. It's still pretty damn funny. I think the usage of the word "fuck" just makes the sentence which included it funnier. I know he's not really angry, but it makes it funnier if you think he is.

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Of course. That's why I think he's so damn funny also. Sorry I didn't point that out. I'll admit most of those games I haven't played myself, but I have played TMNT. Though I didn't think it was half bad, the way he shows of all the "worst qualities" of the game is really funny, and you can really identify with his frustration

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Thasnk you for exposing us to this . I was howling at Castlevania 2 and TMNT in particular. These little flaws = challenging bits in those crazy old NES games are hilarious since they're obviously more fustrating than challenging. It's also game exposure too, and I'm now tempted to check out McKids.

I wish he'd cover some of my favourites too like Mappy, or maybe something like Maniac Mansion.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Haha, well, if you actually try, you can find flaws in almost EVERY game ever made. There has not been a perfect game to date, so there are infinite possibilities. I'm actually intrigued about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde because I didn't get it.....or at least I think I Didn't get it....that gameplay video seemed short...

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His new Nightmare on Elm street is quality, IMO. I like when he does a little more stuff than just his angry review. Showing off a some of his Film skills. The premise of the Nightmare on Elm street one is executed pretty well, too. I personally don't mind his excessive swearing. I mean shit if I played as many Nintendo games as he had, I would have to digress to vulgar descriptions of nasty stuff w/ swear words too.

... "Or.. wait, Bimmy Lee?" So funny.

Love the theme song too, had it stuck in my head today.

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Haha....in the latest one....

spoiler for extreme language:

"What a pile of shit"

"What a damn pile of shit"

"What a damn pile of fucking shit"

"What a goddamn pile of motherfucking bullshit"

Wonder where they'd go after that......

Powerglove + 8-bit music = awesome.

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The newst one is out, it's "Rocky"

BUt wait, isn't that a Master System game?

OH Shi-!

CLASS CHANGE!
ANGERY NINTENDO NERD -> ANGERY VIDEO GAME NERD!

Oh, yeah, fave. thing about ANN? When he landed the plane in Top Gun with the powergolve, that was priceless.

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Originally Posted by Conan-the-3rd

Oh, yeah, fave. thing about ANN? When he landed the plane in Top Gun with the powergolve, that was priceless.

Yeah, especially after so much establishing that the glove's nearly IMPOSSIBLE to control effectively.

How ya doing, buddy?

I lol'd at that too, kinda gives you the impression the company invented the game for the glove rather then control pads. The mario with jump abuse was great too "I'm touching the floor and he's still jumping!"

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Cellius

Yeah, especially after so much establishing that the glove's nearly IMPOSSIBLE to control effectively.

Well, it's something of a refrence gag.

He couln't land it in his reveiw of Top Gun you see, hence the look on his face.

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LOL, I love his videos. I actually beat some of those games he's ranting about a long time ago (TMNT, Castlevania 2), but he does make a good point on some of these things.

I particuarly loved his Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street sketches. That's something I probably would've done if I made a student/amateur film about games lol.

Spoiler:

Btw, you can never, ever beat Friday the 13th. If you manage to "kill" Jason, all that happens is the monsters get faster, and Jason is harder to kill. The game just continuously gets faster/harder until you lose. I think once it's night time too, it stays night time, it never gets daylight again until you beat Jason.

He's right about those fuckin' rocks though, they suck ass. I remember anytime I played it, I switched to all the counselors and made sure they all upgraded to the knife first before I did anything else.

And man, I hated having to rescue those idiots all the time. Sometimes I let them die just cause I was so tired of saving the kids/counselors.

I loved how "Jason" forced him to play the game though lol. Apparently playing this game is worse than being killed roflmao.

I never played Nightmare, but I'm starting to wish I had. The 4 player mode looked like it could kick ass hehe.

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This guy is pretty funny. I've only seen Friday The 13th, Nightmare On Elm Street, and Castlevania. I really like the Jason one and Freddy ones there the funiest.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I prefer the furious famicon faggot.

http://www.somethingawful.com/index.php?a=4191

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http://www.fryingbear.com/articles/ann.php

A randomized Angry Nintendo Nerd review generator, suprisingly accurate to his actual videos.

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Originally Posted by Conan-the-3rd

Well, it's something of a refrence gag.

He couln't land it in his reveiw of Top Gun you see, hence the look on his face.

Yes I know.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

The bible games review really gave me a good laugh in comparison to most of the other skit-filled reviews. I was so shocked to see that something like Super 3D Noah's Ark existed, and that these bible games seem like cheap knockoffs of other existing games. Very neat!

It's bad, but I also laugheda lot when he pointed out that you would have the most fun throwing baby Moses into the river on purpose.

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I only watched TMNT and Castlevania (kind of half assed watched), and seen the somethingawful parody. I think the somethingawful parody is actually funnier. But TMNT was good for a few chuckles. Things that are needlessly annoying are apparent in all games, really.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

This guy is hilarious. The Castlevania 2 one is my favorite of his so far.

On a side note, I hated the Friday The 13th game. I was completely lost on how to play the game. Those houses creeped me out for some reason.

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Honestly, I don't like the Castlevania II one cause it's not exactly up to the format that ANN takes later on.

Additional Spam:
Screwattack released thier top ten ANN moments of 2k6, the PowerGlove TopGun landing is not in there.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Conan-the-3rd

Honestly, I don't like the Castlevania II one cause it's not exactly up to the format that ANN takes later on.

Additional Spam:
Screwattack released thier top ten ANN moments of 2k6, the PowerGlove TopGun landing is not in there.

That's because he didn't say anything, just the face. He just looked shocked as all hell. I sure as hell didn't expect that #1 though. I was expecting some more Power Glove goodness though, instead of nailing Roger Rabbit to the fucking cross. Everything else he did was pretty much on the spot though.

Bimmy and Jimmy made it on the top 10...ah, I love Double Dragon.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I Know A Way To Play Those Games On Your Computer. All You Have To Do Is Download A Particular Thing Known As,"Console Classix". You Can Get It At http://www.consoleclassix.com/ . The Only Consoles That Are Free Are The NES
And The Atari 2600. The Rest Aren't Free. So Enjoy!

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Originally Posted by TwisterVortex

I Know A Way To Play Those Games On Your Computer. All You Have To Do Is Download A Particular Thing Known As,"Console Classix". You Can Get It At http://www.consoleclassix.com/ . The Only Consoles That Are Free Are The NES
And The Atari 2600. The Rest Aren't Free. So Enjoy!

WOW THANKS FOR THE TIP!

How ya doing, buddy?

Oh my. Finally, a way to play old Nintendo and Atari games on the PC. What will they think of next? 1998 is an exciting year for internet!

There's an interview with the Angry Nintendo Video Game Nerd here. Pretty good read.

Quote:

411:You chug a lot of Rolling Rock in some of the videos. Why Rolling Rock? Did you ever think of switching to a different brand?

James Rolfe: Once I was really drunk on the streets of Philadelphia at 6AM in the rain, with a paper bag and a few cans of Rolling Rock and the NES game Rygar. That's a true story, you couldn't make up something like that. I was walking home from a party in college and someone had an extra copy of Rygar, so he gave it to me.

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Well ANN AVN has now done what every cult before it has become guilty of in the end...

*insert dramatic music here* create corporate sellout merchandise!

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Still he's got his dream job and I guess who wouldn't want to be in his position? Also whoever changed this topics title and locked me out from changing it myself I suggest they change it to Angry Videogame Nerd... keep with the times man!

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