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Title: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Parodius Duh on October 28, 2011, 09:56:56 am
I really do. Why is he funny? because he swears a lot? Because he reviews games we all already know suck? ...and I hate the fact he drinks sissy Rolling Rocks.  I hate his useless friend Mike even more though, he seems like the type of person that would be obnoxiously drunk at a party that I would have to punch in the face repeatedly. Anybody else not a fan of AVGN?
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: MasterDisk on October 28, 2011, 10:48:49 am
I do not like him much because of his fans. They decided he could be the only one reviewing old games and all others are copycats of him and he supports this idea.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Parodius Duh on October 28, 2011, 10:52:51 am
Quote from: MasterDisk on October 28, 2011, 10:48:49 am
I do not like him much because of his fans. They decided he could be the only one reviewing old games and all others are copycats of him and he supports this idea.


This too. Im tired of trying to watch other peoples reviews of games AVGN would never touch, and then you see all these negative comments like "Youre not the Nerd" "You are just copying the avgn" etc., etc.

get a life, dude sucks and everyone has the right to review games they want to review. AVGN ruined it for everyone.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: UglyJoe on October 28, 2011, 11:23:19 am
I don't mind him too much.  I have to remind myself that he's not doing legitimate game reviews, but rather just trying to entertain while using NES games as a focal point.  Keeping that in mind, I can watch an episode or two every now and again.  Is he overrated?  Definitely.  But I'm not gonna hate a nerd just because he's popular.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: VegaVegas on October 28, 2011, 11:27:33 am
What do you mean by "copying"?? Well, sometimes the fans are right, but sometimes they are not. When I see not an AVGN review where some guy says "what a shitload of fuck!!", so.... sorry, but just don't tell me it's not a copy of AVGN... But I haven't noticed that people consider EVERY review an AVGN copy, relax. Do what you'd like to do.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Parodius Duh on October 28, 2011, 12:26:37 pm
Quote from: MaarioS on October 28, 2011, 11:27:33 am
What do you mean by "copying"?? Well, sometimes the fans are right, but sometimes they are not. When I see not an AVGN review where some guy says "what a shitload of fuck!!", so.... sorry, but just don't tell me it's not a copy of AVGN... But I haven't noticed that people consider EVERY review an AVGN copy, relax. Do what you'd like to do.


Its not so much saying "Shitload of fuck" I mean theres the blatant rip-offs, Irate gamer for example who directly steals the dialog and insults from AVGN.... But then theres the regular dudes like me who want to review a game and  if anyone says a single swear word in their review then all these AVGN lackeys freak
out.

Sure hope AVGN copywrites "Shitload of fuck" since hes the only person on earth allowed to say that now...
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: son_ov_hades on October 28, 2011, 01:34:23 pm
I love the nerd. He's funny because he personifies my emotions when I play shitty games, but exaggerates them to a ridiculous degree. I don't like a lot of his stupid theatrical stuff, like fighting the SMB3 cart with some Jesus tank or something stupid like that. He's funny when he simply points out, and reacts to really awful game design. Plus the idea of a 30 year old guy bitching on the internet about games that are so old most people have forgotten about them is funny in and of itself.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Parodius Duh on October 28, 2011, 01:47:53 pm
I need to correct myself and point out that its the character of the Angry video game nerd I dislike, I do enjoy James Rolfe's Horror film reviews for Cinemassacre.

Post Merge: October 28, 2011, 01:48:55 pm

AVGN is kind of like Larry the Cable Guy, people dont realize hes an actual person underneath!  :D
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: P on October 28, 2011, 03:11:58 pm
I haven't watched that many reviews by him as I don't really understand the point of all that swearing and all that. But I must admit he has some charm and does some things quite well. For example talking about the history and different versions of the game. But it seems he thinks every game he reviews is bad just because it's hard or doesn't fit well with modern standards or the like.

I like the melody of the theme though.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: petik1 on October 28, 2011, 06:40:22 pm
Yeah, I hope you guys realize that the Angry Video Game Nerd is a character played by James Rolfe. James is a really dedicated gamer/movie buff (just look at the room he keeps his games/movies in), and I admire the work he puts into his videos. I personally like his reviews only when he gives the history of them/positive reviews.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: linkzpikachu on October 28, 2011, 06:59:44 pm
i like him, mainly because my feeble mind finds him entertaining. i like his 'parody' style of review the games, i also think he would be an OK guy to hang around (drunk or sober) just by watching some of his update videos
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: nintendodork on October 28, 2011, 09:42:41 pm
Quote from: petik1 on October 28, 2011, 06:40:22 pm
I hope you guys realize that the Angry Video Game Nerd is a character played by James Rolfe. James is a really dedicated gamer/movie buff (just look at the room he keeps his games/movies in), and I admire the work he puts into his videos.
This.

People who hate on AVGN have to look at him solely as a (cartoon, if you will) character rather than a person.  James Rolfe's Cinemassacre as a whole is very entertaining to me, and I appreciate all of the work he does, since I'm also really into film making and thinking of original ideas, and he does that very well in a variety of ways.  I especially enjoy the various movie lists he does, as they've really gotten me into some movies that I would've never thought about touching in the past.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Parodius Duh on October 28, 2011, 10:24:32 pm

Quote from: petik1 on October 28, 2011, 06:40:22 pm
Yeah, I hope you guys realize that the Angry Video Game Nerd is a character played by James Rolfe. James is a really dedicated gamer/movie buff (just look at the room he keeps his games/movies in), and I admire the work he puts into his videos. I personally like his reviews only when he gives the history of them/positive reviews.



thats why i said this:

Quote from: Parodius Duh on October 28, 2011, 01:47:53 pm
I need to correct myself and point out that its the character of the Angry video game nerd I dislike, I do enjoy James Rolfe's Horror film reviews for Cinemassacre.

Post Merge: October 28, 2011, 01:48:55 pm

AVGN is kind of like Larry the Cable Guy, people dont realize hes an actual person underneath!  :D
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Xious on October 29, 2011, 07:46:42 am
Frankly, I love both JR's productions in general, and his portrayal of the AVGN. I was hooked after his three-part review of 'Ghostbusters' games, and I enjoy his theatrical productions, even if they are very low-budget. Costumes and expensive effects do not make much of a difference to me: I enjoy his scripts.

I do note that he seems to be running out of steam,but he's done ..what about 150 shorts... with the original idea of doing one or two. Perhaps I find him amusing because he curses at things in much the manner that I might, although my colourful language is of another style. I do find some similarities, even if I disagree with some of his choices, as I know that he's selecting games for the sake of comedic effect, not always for legitimate reviews. For example, Kemco's 'Bugs Bunny CrazyCastle', (a.k.a. 'Roger Rabbit' for the FDS, which is not the same as 'Roger Rabbit' for the NES), is IMHO one of the better action puzzle games on the system, and though I love it, I was also amused by his reviews of it, along with the BB character acting, as hokey as that may be at times. 

His Robot video is, in my opinion, a masterpiece of video game parody, and let's face it, you have to enjoy parody to like his style. I really don't care if hardcore fans go out of their way to attack other reviewers: That's a fan (i.e. fanatic) issue, not a problem with the serial. I never liked 'The Irate Gamer', partly because he isn't as good at portraying comedic action--he just isn't as natural, and most of his work seems forced--and because he just looks like the average 30-something bloke. He didn't really give himself any screen personality.

James' 'Nerd' has a persona; a feeling of reality, and natural character traits. That's because he's been plotted out with a history, and quirks that make him human; he feels like the angry nerd in all of us.

I also enjoy realistic reviews, including 'Chrontendo' and 'YCPT'. True, I don.t always agree with them: Chrontendo has moments where Dr.S. obviously didn't know how to play a game, and thus downgraded it, or where he missed a critical difference between regional releases that deserves mention; JW over-endorses reproduction games and doesn't mention postage costs when tabulating import values, but they are overall very solid productions that I enjoy watching for the sake of entertainment.

Both are also often educational to the community. What it boils down to is that these are free programmes for entertainment. People shouldn't have a need to hate any of them, for any reason. You might consider that these folks are making a contribution to the retro-game community and help expand the horizons of people that would otherwise be oblivious to this niche hobby. I value the obscene amount of work that goes into these productions, and the time involved, as well as the laughs and the nostalgia that come with them. :bomb:
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: FamicomRetroGamer on October 29, 2011, 05:48:57 pm
I stopped watching his videos/reviews because I got tired of the overused swearing and to be frank I just don't like him any more or in some years that came by already.

RWJ (Ray William J. - YouTube) isn't funny but sometimes he has one or two funny-ish videos.

Though, he blocked me so I can't neither subscribe again (if I wanted) or leave a comment, I guess this is what he does to his haters, I'm not a hater, I just said my honest opinion.

That kid getting kissed by the bench from FailBlog is hilariously epic! xD
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: petik1 on October 29, 2011, 06:51:52 pm
Spoiler
Ray William Johnson is a faggot, was always a faggot, and forever will be a faggot. What the hell does he do anyway? Review viral videos? What the fuck is that?
[close]
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: FamicomRetroGamer on October 29, 2011, 07:01:32 pm
If someone/something is actually funny, naturally I'll laugh but if not then I won't.

Like this video:

FAIL Blog: Didn't See That Coming FAIL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ75C1ZwGHk)

It's really stupid but hilarious at the same time. ;D
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: MWK on October 30, 2011, 03:23:43 pm
Who's Angry Video Game Nerd anyway? ;)
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: linkzpikachu on October 30, 2011, 07:04:37 pm
He 'reviews' retro games (mainly NES) on cinemassacre/youtube and is known for his vulgarity and dirty comentary made to the review
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Kiddo on November 01, 2011, 04:27:12 pm
Quote from: Xious on October 29, 2011, 07:46:42 am
Frankly, I love both JR's productions in general, and his portrayal of the AVGN. I was hooked after his three-part review of 'Ghostbusters' games, and I enjoy his theatrical productions, even if they are very low-budget. Costumes and expensive effects do not make much of a difference to me: I enjoy his scripts.

I do note that he seems to be running out of steam,but he's done ..what about 150 shorts... with the original idea of doing one or two. Perhaps I find him amusing because he curses at things in much the manner that I might, although my colourful language is of another style. I do find some similarities, even if I disagree with some of his choices, as I know that he's selecting games for the sake of comedic effect, not always for legitimate reviews. For example, Kemco's 'Bugs Bunny CrazyCastle', (a.k.a. 'Roger Rabbit' for the FDS, which is not the same as 'Roger Rabbit' for the NES), is IMHO one of the better action puzzle games on the system, and though I love it, I was also amused by his reviews of it, along with the BB character acting, as hokey as that may be at times. 

His Robot video is, in my opinion, a masterpiece of video game parody, and let's face it, you have to enjoy parody to like his style. I really don't care if hardcore fans go out of their way to attack other reviewers: That's a fan (i.e. fanatic) issue, not a problem with the serial. I never liked 'The Irate Gamer', partly because he isn't as good at portraying comedic action--he just isn't as natural, and most of his work seems forced--and because he just looks like the average 30-something bloke. He didn't really give himself any screen personality.

James' 'Nerd' has a persona; a feeling of reality, and natural character traits. That's because he's been plotted out with a history, and quirks that make him human; he feels like the angry nerd in all of us.

I also enjoy realistic reviews, including 'Chrontendo' and 'YCPT'. True, I don.t always agree with them: Chrontendo has moments where Dr.S. obviously didn't know how to play a game, and thus downgraded it, or where he missed a critical difference between regional releases that deserves mention; JW over-endorses reproduction games and doesn't mention postage costs when tabulating import values, but they are overall very solid productions that I enjoy watching for the sake of entertainment.

Both are also often educational to the community. What it boils down to is that these are free programmes for entertainment. People shouldn't have a need to hate any of them, for any reason. You might consider that these folks are making a contribution to the retro-game community and help expand the horizons of people that would otherwise be oblivious to this niche hobby. I value the obscene amount of work that goes into these productions, and the time involved, as well as the laughs and the nostalgia that come with them. :bomb:


Agree with this 99%
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: FamicomFreak on November 02, 2011, 04:25:26 pm
I wouldn't say I hate him but I disagree with the way he criticizes certain games. They may suck by today's standards but games like TMNT and even Silver Surfer were the shit back in the way in which we had to use pure skills to get through them. I know he is portraying a character he created so I let it slide. I do like his older stuff better than the newer stuff. He seems to be running out of steam which is probably why he is going to do the movie. I wish him luck ^_^
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: tappybot on November 04, 2011, 02:45:08 am
He's not a self righteous asshole.  He's barely even a gamer but is more of a movie buff.

His best episodes are the ones in which he creates a little story, has costumed friends in on the action, and it goes beyond the shitty game..  After all, there's not much to be said for a shit game.
I like seeing him do what he does best.. And when he really gets into it himself, the episodes are great (Spiderman, Bugs Bunny, Ninja Gaiden, glitches, etc)

What's irritating is there's a massive fan base who bitch about these awesome episodes and instead just want him to do the same recycled cursing and a straight up game review....  Boring.. And I know James himself has expressed how he's become tired with it.   I'm sure he secretly despises the super nerd types who must be constantly mailing him concerning what shit game he needs to do next, or a barrage of mail critiquing his videos..

Right now, he's still casually keeping up (though the episodes have gotten quite weak.. you can feel his disinterest) for the sake of the fans.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: nintendodork on November 04, 2011, 04:33:27 pm
^I'm not sure if that's the case either.  I don't know if he's still planning this, but at one point he wanted to do an AVGN movie. 
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: petik1 on November 04, 2011, 05:10:08 pm
@tappybot Hardly a gamer? Have you seen his room?
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: KingPepe on November 05, 2011, 08:18:16 am
Yeah, I have to agree with Xious on this one but if there's anything I really hate about AVGN, it's just the fanbase. It's like they make video game reviewing something that only James can do.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: tappybot on November 05, 2011, 10:29:23 am
Quote from: petik1 on November 04, 2011, 05:10:08 pm
@tappybot Hardly a gamer? Have you seen his room?


Haha, well, compared to today's hardcore gamer.  He's more of a collector, less of a gamer.  When he was a kid, sure, but he's a busy dude these days and doesn't play modern game consoles from what I gather.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Xious on November 06, 2011, 07:55:14 am
Quote from: FamicomFreak on November 02, 2011, 04:25:26 pm
I wouldn't say I hate him but I disagree with the way he criticizes certain games. They may suck by today's standards but games like TMNT and even Silver Surfer were the shit back in the way in which we had to use pure skills to get through them. I know he is portraying a character he created so I let it slide. I do like his older stuff better than the newer stuff. He seems to be running out of steam which is probably why he is going to do the movie. I wish him luck ^_^


The critique, as stated by James, is not meant to be serious, or even rational. it's supposed to be comical, pointing out some flaws in the most ludicrous way possible. :bomb:
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: crade on November 07, 2011, 10:59:59 am
I like his stuff.  If there were tons of people doing funny reviews of NES games to the point that I didn't have time to watch them, I might be more picky...  But there aren't.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: nensondubois on November 13, 2011, 09:25:30 am
I think the Angry Video Game Nerd is funny. Sure, he may saturate his videos with cursing but I don't give a shit. He's just funny for some reason. The Irate Gamer was never funny and I didn't care for him/the scandal/whatever.

I do disagree that the Angry Video Game Nerd should have a monopoly in reviewing bad games even if he has a lot of fans. Just doesn't seem right to me. As a Let's Player I'm not bothered, but suppose I decide to do commentary and soon after some idiot(s) will thumbs down the video and say "U R AVGN copier (blah blah blah dumbass cursing), you suck!!!" I mean, it just promotes stupidity. I'd hate to say it but his fans are kind of the cancer killing the gaming community. I could go on with this but I really don't feel the need to. :yoshi:
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Zwario on November 14, 2011, 09:42:48 pm
I can't believe no one mentioned the "Happy Video game Nerd".  He is actually funny, and he actually likes the games he reviews, I really like his reviews!!
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: DowntimeinJapan on January 23, 2012, 09:31:19 pm
Quote from: tappybot on November 05, 2011, 10:29:23 am
Quote from: petik1 on November 04, 2011, 05:10:08 pm
@tappybot Hardly a gamer? Have you seen his room?


Haha, well, compared to today's hardcore gamer.  He's more of a collector, less of a gamer.  When he was a kid, sure, but he's a busy dude these days and doesn't play modern game consoles from what I gather.


I want to believe that he bought most of those games after his childhod. Either that or he was loaded as a kid thanks to his parents. I wonder....hmmm
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: tonev on January 24, 2012, 07:23:55 am
The stupid thing is that hm 70% of his games are donated... and some of the others he bought because of the paypal donations he recieved... hell he has more than 20 000$ donated because of the movie he is now making...
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Drakon on January 31, 2012, 09:04:43 pm
He's funny because he's entertaining to watch and a lot of what he says is how a lot of people feel.  Whether it's true or not is up for debate but people know where he's coming from when he points out obvious flaws of terrible games.  I mean he's popular for a reason.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: nintendodork on February 01, 2012, 09:23:08 pm
Quote from: tonev on January 24, 2012, 07:23:55 am
The stupid thing is that hm 70% of his games are donated... and some of the others he bought because of the paypal donations he recieved... hell he has more than 20 000$ donated because of the movie he is now making...
Why is that stupid? If people want to give him games they don't play anymore, or just feel generous, what's so wrong about that? He has a lot of fans, so I'm sure the $20,000 (if that's seriously how much money has been fan-donated) is slightly justifiable.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: manuel on February 01, 2012, 11:47:32 pm
If anybody feels generous... I'll take free games, too!  ;D
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: fredJ on February 02, 2012, 01:26:53 am
Actually he does buy a lot of his stuff. He showed when he reviewed the.... hmmm Jaguar I think, and also the Virtual Boy, how much it cost him to buy the stuff he tried out.
Also he had an extensive collection before he started.
Not that I see how it can be stupid that people donate games to him?
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: petik1 on February 02, 2012, 04:12:14 am
The fans donated $200,000.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: fredJ on February 02, 2012, 02:56:11 pm
for the movie
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Parodius Duh on February 02, 2012, 03:22:52 pm
for the movie.......



WHAT THE FUUUUUU CAN HE POSSIBLY MAKE A MOVIE ABOUT THAT HE HASNT ALREADY COVERED IN HIS EPISODES? OR MAYBE THE PEANUT GALLERY JUST WANTS HIM TO SPRAY MORE FACTS WE ALL ALREADY KNOW INTO THEIR DUMBASS EARS? Yeah the powerglove sucks, great, known that since 1988......


I swear to god if his shitbag friend Mike is in the movie..........
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: nintendodork on February 02, 2012, 09:31:35 pm
Quote from: Parodius Duh on February 02, 2012, 03:22:52 pm
CAN HE POSSIBLY MAKE A MOVIE ABOUT THAT HE HASNT ALREADY COVERED IN HIS EPISODES? OR MAYBE THE PEANUT GALLERY JUST WANTS HIM TO SPRAY MORE FACTS WE ALL ALREADY KNOW INTO THEIR DUMBASS EARS? Yeah the powerglove sucks, great, known that since 1988......
He's not making videos to give his fans insight on things that aren't widely known, he makes them to be funny.  What you're doing to James Rolfe right now would be like me criticizing the Saint's Row video game series on how accurately it portrays gang violence in America.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: petik1 on February 03, 2012, 08:30:29 am
According to his little vlogs, it'll be action/adventure.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Parodius Duh on February 03, 2012, 09:24:15 am
Quote from: nintendodork on February 02, 2012, 09:31:35 pm
Quote from: Parodius Duh on February 02, 2012, 03:22:52 pm
CAN HE POSSIBLY MAKE A MOVIE ABOUT THAT HE HASNT ALREADY COVERED IN HIS EPISODES? OR MAYBE THE PEANUT GALLERY JUST WANTS HIM TO SPRAY MORE FACTS WE ALL ALREADY KNOW INTO THEIR DUMBASS EARS? Yeah the powerglove sucks, great, known that since 1988......
He's not making videos to give his fans insight on things that aren't widely known, he makes them to be funny.  What you're doing to James Rolfe right now would be like me criticizing the Saint's Row video game series on how accurately it portrays gang violence in America.


Well I dont find them funny.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: treismac on February 03, 2012, 01:19:12 pm
While I wouldn't say that I hate the AVGN, I am not a huge fan.  His overuse of cussing and middle school humor are annoyingly sophomoric more times than not.  I will admit that his videos have given me a few chuckles here and there, though.  I think if James had some good writers working with him, the show could improve dramatically.  His acting by Youtube standards isn't too bad.  It is the "creative" construction of new, lame curses that really hurts my enjoyment.   Quite simply, he tries too hard.  That's my opinion, for all it's not worth.

The Happy Video Game Nerd totally rocks, though.  He is both funny, informed, and erudite.  Some of his reviews are incredibly well written and pieced together.  Definitely worth checking out.  If nothing else, I give the AVGN credit for being the inspiration for such a kick ass parody.  Too bad that the HVGN hasn't done any new reviews in a while...
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Nightstar699 on February 04, 2012, 04:58:13 pm
The AVGN started going downhill a long time ago... it just seems like James stopped caring about the series, and his heart just isn't in it.

I personally believe the movie is going to be absolute garbage, but eh, I'd love to be wrong on that one.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: FamicomRetroGamer on May 01, 2012, 06:29:07 am
Just seen a couple mins of a newer video of his and was actually better than before, and wow, how envy am I of his big ass console collection.

Amazing collection.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Drakon on May 02, 2012, 06:53:00 pm
I found him entertaining for a bit but then it got repetitive and I got tired of seeing crappy games.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on May 02, 2012, 08:43:23 pm
Quote from: Drakon on May 02, 2012, 06:53:00 pm
I found him entertaining for a bit but then it got repetitive and I got tired of seeing crappy games.

What he said. Except I never found him entertaining. I guess he's an acquired taste - like Will Ferrell.
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: fromjapanwithpixels on May 03, 2012, 08:58:37 am
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on May 02, 2012, 08:43:23 pmguess he's an acquired taste - like Will Ferrell.


Oh god just... no, do not compare James Rolfe to that man.

I'm genuinely surprised to see so much hate for the AVGN character here; I figured Famicom and NES junkies would be able to relate quite well. Maybe you guys were just fortunate enough to not grow up renting terribly frustrating Nintendo games on the weekends...? ???
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: FamicomRetroGamer on May 03, 2012, 06:20:04 pm
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on May 02, 2012, 08:43:23 pm
Quote from: Drakon on May 02, 2012, 06:53:00 pm
I found him entertaining for a bit but then it got repetitive and I got tired of seeing crappy games.

What he said. Except I never found him entertaining. I guess he's an acquired taste - like Will Ferrell.


Oh God.. Will Ferrell, Will Ferrell was atrocious on the Office series, the only episode he was actually funny was the one he got f-word up or something. Not too funny, kinda funny. ;D

/offtopic
Title: Re: I hate the Angry Video Game Nerd
Post by: Drakon on May 04, 2012, 05:41:28 am
I think avgn had / has such appeal because most retro gamers are angry little trolls who have collection addiction and like to hate on everything.