The Angry Video Game Nerd (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, The Angry Video Game Nerd is a comedy and documentary series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Angry Video Game Nerd stars James D. Rolfe as The Nerd, Kyle Justin as The Guitar Guy, Mike Matei as Bugs Bunny/The Joker/The Cowardly Lion and Steven J. Klaszky as Jimmie Jim Slugg, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Angry Video Game Nerd has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Angry Video Game Nerd page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Angry Video Game Nerd tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.