The Angry Video Game Nerd

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

RETURNING20 Seasons237 Episodes★ 7.5

The Angry Video Game Nerd is a comedy and documentary series on YouTube that premiered in 2004, with 20 seasons and 237 episodes to date. Its most recent episode aired on Oct 23, 2026, and more episodes are on the way.

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NetworkYouTube

First AiredMay 25, 2004

Last AiredOct 23, 2026

GenreComedy, Documentary

Created ByJames D. Rolfe

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionCinemassacre, GameTrailers.com, ScrewAttack

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.

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Cast

James D. Rolfe

The Nerd

Seasons & Episodes20 seasons · 237 episodes

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E1Contra Force (NES)

Feb 6, 202621m

In Angry Video Game Nerd episode 230, The Nerd plays possibly the worst Contra game ever made: Contra Force!

E2ToeJam & Earl with Scott the Woz (Sega Genesis)

Mar 25, 202619m

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?!"

E3Crash Bandicoot Games with Caddicarus

Jul 17, 202624m

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.

E4Beating Bubble Bobble (NES)

Aug 12, 202625m

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.

E5Batman: Dark Tomorrow

Sep 17, 202641m

Angry Video Game Nerd episode 234: Batman: Dark Tomorrow (GameCube). The Joker is BACK and forces The Nerd to take on Kemco's notorious GameCube action-adventure, one of the most reviled Batman games ever made thanks to its broken controls, confusing level design, and infamous ending.

E6Maniac Mansion (NES)

Oct 23, 202617m

Angry Video Game Nerd episode 235: Maniac Mansion (NES). Happy Halloween!! The Nerd enters Lucasfilm Games’ cult classic point-and-click adventure, published on NES by Jaleco in 1990. A haunted house with a mad scientist, tentacles, killer plants, and a mysterious meteor sounds right up his alley, until he’s stuck dragging a cursor with the D-pad, guessing commands, pixel hunting in the dark, nuking the house, and blowing up a hamster in the microwave. Nintendo Power said even tuna heads would be hooked. We’ll see about that.

About The Angry Video Game Nerd

The Angry Video Game Nerd is a comedy, documentary series on YouTube. The show first aired on May 25, 2004 and currently has 20 seasons and 237 episodes. The Angry Video Game Nerd is currently airing; its most recent episode aired on Oct 23, 2026. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 151 votes. The cast includes James D. Rolfe. Created by James D. Rolfe.