Talk:The Angry Video Game Nerd

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[edit] ADD

He mentions he has ADD in his McDonald's Kids Show/Review sounding serious enough for me to ask the question if there has been an official statement about that. Thanks. 77.183.120.33 (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 00:40, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] An opinion

As a common Wikipedia viewer, well I don't do much to contribute for various reasons but I strongly believe that this page should be simplified. What I mean? Make it much smaller. I really am a fan of Angry Nintendo Nerd as I have watched nearly all episodes, but I don't think he deserves this size of attention. Also, in each game he has reviewed he is mentioned, a thing which I think is wrong. To sum it up, the page should be there, but it should have been smaller. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.1.128.155 (talk) 13:19, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

If we do that, an overzealous administrator will delete this article for not having enough content. Condensing this article is a dangerous idea. 75.66.233.162 (talk) 03:49, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

Why do the admins hate him so much? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.24.190.218 (talk) 00:25, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Because they know they'll never be as known as him. -Jeremy and his small Asian compatriots —Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.80.129.94 (talk) 22:56, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Episode list

I think we should make a separate page for the list of episodes, the current one just clutters up the article. -ZFGokuSSJ1 (talk) 19:56, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

We might want to keep the list in the same article until we are certain that this article is going to remain on Wikipedia. I am confident that this should be the case, but it might a tad premature to worry about cutting down the page size. If anything, we need more content! --DevinCook (talk) 23:40, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Split episode list?

It's getting kinda large. Might it be time to move the episode list to its own page? Mr Senseless (talk) 01:46, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

I agree, but the page should be named "List of The Angry Video Game Nerd Episodes" rather than "List of Angry Video Game Nerd Episodes" -ZFGokuSSJ1 (talk) 05:33, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
Too soon. The split would potentially make this article more vulnerable to further deletionist attacks. 75.65.91.142 (talk) 07:08, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
I think we should split and re-name the list per ZFGokuSSJ1 suggestions. --ShadowJester07 ► Talk 07:13, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
It's still premature and could be a huge mistake. 75.65.91.142 (talk) 07:44, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
My thoughts are 100% agree, and I'll take care of it when the time comes. But I will kindly and respectfully wait for DevinCook to add his input. --Mooshykris (talk) 08:15, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
He had this to say about this exact same matter two weeks ago, after the AfD had completed. This article's future is still not safe from deletionists, especially those with admin tools. 75.65.91.142 (talk) 10:19, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
It's better to wait because it can be easily labelled as non-notable.--Svetovid (talk) 10:37, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

In response to 75.65.91.142, I wasn't in that conversation unfortunately, so I didn't know his input, thanks for the info. --Mooshykris (talk) 01:02, 31 December 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Length of each video?

Should the length for each video be on the list? And possibly where it is hosted in the notes? It might help informing people on when he started to get sponsored by screwattack/gametrailers, as opposed to just posts on youtube. also a mention about irategamer perhaps..? Feudonym (talk) 07:50, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

Done and done ;) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.61.179.29 (talk) 22:49, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Episode List Format

Hello everyone. I want to hear everyone's opinion regarding how episodes will be listed on the chart. Should the list contain a number for each released video or only numbered for official reviews? Also, what format should should be used for the numbers: basic numbers incrementing for each item, the s.e notation (season 1, episode 3 = 1.3) or the common television format (season 1, episode 3 = 103). Anyway, I would like to see what everyone thinks. -DevinCook (talk) 22:17, 26 March 2008 (UTC)


[edit] AVGN article from the Philippines

This article from the Philippines:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/11/12/life/do.you.play..html

I'd add it, but I'm having trouble with hotlinking. Can anyone add it please?202.69.180.95 (talk) 12:01, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] VANDALISM!?!

ok! Someone is deleting episodes from the list! first we lose a ninja turtle thing, then rambo and now intellivision part 2 is gone. I mean people are getting sick and tired of re adding this information! I dont know how you prevent vandalism! but i think someone should do it!

  • Thanks for your help. The shear number of different users that have worked on this article is quite impressive. Of course, you also draw the attention of others that want the article to fail. The best way to keep an eye on the article, is to create a full account and add the article to your Watch List. In any case, whenever the article it is changed, you can review the differences and undo if necessary. -DevinCook (talk) 02:32, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Adding to the Episode List

We need to make some sort of decision as to whether or not we should be adding episodes that are either A)speculated or B)have not been released yet. Andy120290 (talk) 04:42, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

I saw your posting after I undid the changes. I don't think the article should contain speculation. Still, I do look forward to a review of the Power Pad! :) -DevinCook (talk) 05:59, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
While I am thinking about it, I noticed that in the latest addition to the episode list, there seems to be information about the plot (i.e. the part of the video that is not a review). Should we put information like this into all of the episodes that contain a plot? Andy120290 (talk) 03:33, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
We should work the material into the main article. There are some policies concerning plot summaries and television episodes. I would suggest that we keep the list pretty minimal - just the episodes and reviewed movies/games and any special guests. -DevinCook (talk) 08:30, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Movie reviews

Should there really be sections on movies that Rofle has reviewed? Is that kind of stuff really relevant to the article? It seems kind of unnecessary considering it is not realated to the Angry Video Game Nerd. Andy120290 (talk) 18:52, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

It might be, especially if there was an article on Rolfe himself. Martarius (talk) 09:02, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
Andy120290 does have a point though. Rolfe has two separate YT accounts for AVGN and CM. His video game reviews are done under the moniker of AVGN, while his Movie Reviews (albeit TMNT 3), are not. Given this article is about AVGN, and not Cinemassacre, I guess the content could be removed. --  ShadowJester07  ►Talk  09:05, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Possible tile change

James Rolfe Because there is a lot of info to do with his other work that is nothing to do with Angry Video Game Nerd. Also why is it The Angry Video Game Nerd? Buc (talk) 16:12, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

He is most famous for his work as The Angry Video Game Nerd. But I do no mind a title change to James Rolfe and then having The Angry Video Game Nerd redirect to it. As for the title. His website lists his name as The Angry Video Game Nerd[1]. Rgoodermote  16:15, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
Yes but Wikipedia normally drops "the" in it's article titles. Buc (talk) 20:29, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
Then I have no clue why The is in the article name. Rgoodermote  01:23, 8 May 2008 (UTC)
From WP:MOS ""the" is normally avoided as the first word (Economy of the Second Empire, not The economy of the Second Empire), unless part of a proper noun (e.g The Hague)" Buc (talk) 16:39, 8 May 2008 (UTC)
Well I think this is the exception as he is called The Angry Video Game Nerd and not Angry Video Game Nerd on his website. Though there does appear to be a random usage of Angry Video Game Nerd. Rgoodermote  17:13, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Dark Side of the Moon

Should we add a note about how Dark Side of the Moon syncs up with The Wizard of Oz review? Apparently, Rolfe himself has revealed that it is indeed true a couple days ago:

http://forum.screwattack.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=28616

Now, I usually do not hang out on the ScrewAttack forums, so this is news to me. What does everyone else think? Andy120290 (talk) 03:04, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Be careful not to turn this article into fanfare. It will catch the attention of fast finger freddies and before you know it, most of the article will be in the toilet, fanfare or not. Ive seen it happen many times before. Space Invaders was a great article until the FFF's hit it.99.230.119.26 (talk)

[edit] YouTube account suspended

It looks like James account has now been suspended on YouTube. Is this worth mentioning in the article or would it be irrelevent? PoeticXcontribs 23:54, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

I've decided to add it. I think it's pretty relevant, even though most of his things are hosted on screwattack now. PoeticXcontribs 00:01, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Do you think we should change all the 2004-2006 review links to those at ScrewAttack.com for the time being? As in this etc? Or link them to the videos at the Revver site? --Addict 2006 01:01, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Should it become necessary, I would sugest using ScrewAttack. Andy120290 (talk) 01:08, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
Well, uh, do you think it's necessary yet, or do we have to wait a week? Just wondering. --Addict 2006 02:25, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
Despite my fight against the 99.95% on YouTube, I have to say: [citation needed]... Until we can at least know who of the 99.95% has shot and killed that account. --Addict 2006 03:03, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] NES Accessories: What games did he play?

I don't know; the article doesn't tell me. I'm not watching it myself until I go back to school in the fall, 'cause all I got here is stupid dial-up. Anyway, I noticed that the NES Accessories section of the episode list does not mention which games he played, instead listing only the accessories that he used. Conversly, the power glove episode lists all the games he played with it, rather than simply saying "Power Glove". It seems a little inconsisant to me... 142.166.251.233 (talk) 06:47, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

I will get on that later today. Andy120290 (talk) 17:32, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
Actually, now that I am checking the episode again, I do not think the games played would really be necessary. There are two problems. Not every game is identified and if you watch the part with the Roll & Rocker, he names off several games in a short time without really saying much. Andy120290 (talk) 18:19, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Split

I think the list of episodes is getting a bit long and should be split into another article. Agree? TIM KLOSKE|TALK 15:52, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Agreed, the list has gotten too long. PoeticXcontribs 17:57, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Nerd sound clip on Savage Nation?

I was told that a sound clip was used on the Savage Nation. I'm not able to confirm it though. If it is true and can be confirmed it might be worth adding since a CNN clip is mentioned. (Roodhouse1 (talk) 05:58, 25 May 2008 (UTC))

[edit] Deleted untrue sentence

Deleted this from Monster Madness, because it's just not true. I sit through the whole thing, and there is only one retro game reference, or two if we count Freddy referencing the Powerglove. "Often throwing in retro gaming related references that give his core audience a common ground."

And changed "cult films" to "horror films", because the concept is to review horror movies and I doubt that each and every of them would be a cult film. 84.0.117.19 (talk) 01:39, 31 May 2008 (UTC)