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[VulcanRaven]

It was was released on May 25, 2004. Youtube version in 2006:


He is one of the early gaming Youtubers and is still going. I haven't watched all the episodes from the last 5 years but I'm glad he is still making videos. Some great newer ones are Drake of the 99 Dragons and Seaman. I have been rewatching his old videos recently. This is one of the first ones I remember seeing:

 

[nkarafo]

His first video about Castlevania 2 is nowadays older than what the game was back when he reviewed it.

 

[Radical Dreamer]

After first few seasons show became unwatchable trash...

 

[Darkmakaimura]

His old videos were amazing and still hold up and are funny even to this day.

 

[Skifi28]

I always feel too old when I watch his hair....I mean latest videos.

 

[Lambogenie]

After first few seasons show became unwatchable trash...

They're still good. He stuck to the formula so maybe just a case of your taste changing.

I like his movie reviews too. Weakest content for me are usually with his buddies.

 

[RagnarokIV]

Yeah uh huh yeah mmm yeah. Yeah uh huh

 

[spons]

His older videos are fantastic. Just plain rants over gameplay footage with the occasional shocked face.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

You can watch James Rolfe go from twink to daddy.

 

[Robb]

I never really got hooked on his stuff though. Not sure why.

 

[TheKratos]

James is a legend in my books. I still go back and watch some of the older vids. Pure nostalgia. James and Mike Mondays were fantastic too. Monday usually is a shitty day so to see a new upload from them was always highlight of the day, sadly that ended during covid.

 

[Urban]

B17 Bomber

 

[VulcanRaven]

James is a legend in my books. I still go back and watch some of the older vids. Pure nostalgia. James and Mike Mondays were fantastic too. Monday usually is a shitty day so to see a new upload from them was always highlight of the day, sadly that ended during covid.

I liked James and Mike Mondays too. This is one of my favorites:

 

[TheUsual]

His Plumbers Dont Wear Ties video will always be legendary. I also loved his episodes about the Sega CD and 32X. I drifted off after a while but its cool to see he still does his skits.

 

[The Pleasure]

I liked James and Mike Mondays too. This is one of my favorites:

Mike was at his best in the Crossfire episode as Motherfucker Mike.

 

[Brigandier]

His NES accessories and Batman series reviews were comedy gold

Indiana Jones and Bugs bunny reviews are hilarious too.

 

[Hollowpoint5557]

"Now you're playing with power! ...Now you're playing with fuckin' shit! You're better off fuckin' shit than fuckin' with this fucked up shit! Fuck this shit! You don't know shit about how fuckin' shitty this fuckin' shit is. It's so bad, it sucks. It's so fuckin' suck, it fucks! And I... can't take it anymore."
AVGN on the Nintendo Power Glove

 

[ReyBrujo]

It went bonkers when he brought Screenwave Media in. There are still a few good parts but it never reached the ColecoVision intro peak again.

What's that? A metamorphic stone rising from the blackness of negative Earth?
A towering behemoth of monstrosity brought down by extraterrestrial powers?!
Or a giant monolith of death hellbent on the annihilation of humankind, time, and all matter?
No, it's the AC adapter for a ColecoVision.

A self-indulgent glutton of a power hog!

It gets me every single time.

 

[drganon]

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Love this video, I don’t know how anybody could’ve figured this game out without Nintendo Power back in the day. I sent him a message on MySpace shortly after that video came out. He took the time to write a nice response and told me how much he loves Castlevania IV and thinks that is the best in the series

Can’t believe that was 20 year ago, jeez.

 

[6502]

Loved the old stuff back in the day, but his better videos are the informative ones. These days the rants are off, a bit immature and half hearted. He doesn't need to do it anymore, just give us his views.

 

[Drell]

Loved the old stuff back in the day, but his better videos are the informative ones. These days the rants are off, a bit immature and half hearted. He doesn't need to do it anymore, just give us his views.

Yeah the most recent video from him that I liked are contra and the recent castlevania espisode. Two times the nerd character went in the background and it was more about James nostalgia talking.

 

[SCB3]

It was all so good then the film happened and it never felt the same, still 20 years is a damn long time, I miss those late 2000's - 2014 time on YT, it was magical

 

[Unknown?]

He was good, also liked iRate Gamer.

 

[Krathoon]

The recent Goonies episode was pretty funny.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Show went to shit once he sold to the landwhales, but his older stuff is pretty cool. AVGN, James and Mike Mondays... even Board James, which I recommend watching without knowing anything about it. Probably the most unique and weird review series.

 

[Krathoon]

All AVGN is good. I like them all. Even the movie.

 

[Krathoon]

I own the BFG collection they release a while back.

 

[fart town usa]

The early years are just pure gold. I'm still a fan but don't watch it too much anymore.

Mike Matei streams are always entertaining, he's the true AVGN but I don't say that to take away from James. James is a really talented filmmaker, the two needed each other to create that early magic. Glad they both are able to make a living from it.

 

[Draugoth]

He should shave it

 

[March Climber]

Show went to shit once he sold to the landwhales, but his older stuff is pretty cool.

I'll never understand this take when he still makes quite a lot of classic-style episodes like this:

 

[SF Kosmo]

I never really found his shtick all that funny. The idea was good but the execution was never there and it just felt very junior high school to me.

 

[Portugeezer]

He should shave it

He should, but he'll probably keep it for eNgAgEmEnT

 

[winjer]

I used to see all his episodes, back when he started. Even before he moved to youtube.
But eventually, I just got tired of the same style. I still watch one or another video of him, but very rarely.
Still, I'm glad that one of the earliest internet video creators is still kicking around.

 

[SantaC]

screenwave killed him and he never recovered from it

 

[Rayderism]

Funny someone brought this up. I just spent much of my time over the last week watching AVGN episodes. I started from season 1 and just watched through them all one by one. The man is legend.

 

[March Climber]

I never really found his shtick all that funny. The idea was good but the execution was never there and it just felt very junior high school to me.

I half-agree. I always find his best episodes to be when he educates people on old obscure games, moments in time, or tech. Usually he doesn't do the angry stuff as much on those episodes.

 

[Krathoon]

There is a movie review that they can no longer show for copyright reasons.

It is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle 3 review.

The orginal videos are floating around on the internet.

 

[Spukc]

Balding is ok.
Shave it

 

[Krathoon]

The Toxic Avenger one was good with the guest host.

 

[Krathoon]

He should leave the hair alone and annoy the hell out of everyone.

 

[existensmaximum]

I remember it like yesterday, what a legend. Sure, it got old after a few seasons but damn there are some timeless classics among his episodes. Hats off for creating such a phenomenon.

Also, Board James was really good too!

 

[jufonuk]

Screwattack. Memories.
Oh all the site drama. But they had some good YouTube shows etc.

Then it went to shit and I haven’t been on the site in ages. Is it still going ?

Is Ashen still going ?

 

[Swagballs717]

Oh God, the Angry Video Game Nerd web series is the exact same age as my sister

 

[Krathoon]

They need to call it The Old, Angry Video Game Nerd. That would make it funnier.

Then make a movie where he is always bitching about being old.

 

[Krathoon]

Oh. Yeah. The last Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde episode where they actually beat the game is great.

I need to collect that game.

 

[VulcanRaven]

This episode is one of my favorites:

 

[Krathoon]

The funny part about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is that it seems like it is impossible to beat, but you can finish it.

It is like a Dark Souls game on the nes.

 

[Dr. Claus]

Funny someone brought this up. I just spent much of my time over the last week watching AVGN episodes. I started from season 1 and just watched through them all one by one. The man is legend.

Yea, recently rewatched them all. A few stinkers, sure - but overall he has remained consistent and entertaining. The only real issues I have is that receding hairline, as silly as it is. Just keeps reminding me how long it has been going and how old I have gotten lol.

 

[Krathoon]

Now, Deadly Towers on the other hand, is so absurdly hard that you have to research to beat it.