Some things I've learned....

(1) An Engineer can do with 10 cent what a fool can do with a Euro.

(2) "Puff" - unimportant; insignificant; unworthy of study by engineering students; waste of time

(3) It's better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you're stupid than to open it and prove them right!

(4) Blockwork people and concrete people can never work on the same site... Apparently they don't like each other....

(5) It's official; I'm fantastic!
Showing posts with label AVGN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AVGN. Show all posts

Sunday 14 June 2009

Saturday 6 June 2009

The Nostalgia Critic

You may have noticed the update to the "My Links" area on the right. Along with Cinemassacre and Screwattack and Special1TV, I've now added in the Nostalgia Critic at ThatGuyWithTheGlasses.com.

I came across the Nostalgia critic via a video on Youtube (something to do with commercialisation of the site or something like that) that made reference to him in the video description. He had been involved with the Angry Video Game Nerd at one point as well but I didn't pay too much attention to it. A decision I now regret...

At the stage of writing this blog I've now watched the majority of the "Nostalgia Critic" videos and I have to say I'm am both thoroughly impressed and satisfied. The Critic reviews movies and TV programmes, both good and bad ones. The contrasting style of appreciation and condemnation make for great viewing in the various videos.

He is remarkably witty in his videos at all times, and uses excellent editing techniques, as well as some much appreciated running jokes which you might be oblivious to if you don't watch the videos from the start of the series. What's also great is an evolution in the types of videos he posts, as well as standard reviews (which by the way can sometimes be up to 20-25mins) he also does Top 11's (why Top 11? You have to watch) and a new feature called "New Vs Old" where he compares an older film with a remake, or, as was done in the first item of this feature, compare two movies from seperate reimaginations of a franchise - Batman Vs The Dark Knight.

I wouldn't go as far as to say the Critic is for everyone, but if you like films and want to remember old TV shows (like Saved by the Bell) than certainly give him a look. The site has tonnes of other features as well, such as "Ask That Guy", "Sage Reviews" and the "Nostalgia Chick" to name but a few.

So head on over and check out www.thatguywiththeglasses.com !

I'm The Damo, I write it so you don't have to!

~The Damo

Monday 27 April 2009

AVGN Quadruple - Atari, SNAKE!!! and an Odyssey

WOAH!! A whole month since my last appearance here, well that'll have to change, total blowout today! Startin' with a NERDY foursome!

Atari Jaguar Part 1:


Atari Jaguar Part 2:


Metal Gear:


Magna Vox Odyssey:


~The Damo

Saturday 28 February 2009

AVGN Double

Hey all, long time no post, I've just been crazy busy and normal service will be resumed next weekend. In the meantime here's two new AVGN videos:

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker:


Milon's Secret Castle:


That moonwalker video practically inspired me to learn it....

~The Damo

Saturday 27 December 2008

AVGN: CDi Parts 2 and 3 + Christmas Special

No long time no Angry Video Game Nerd....

You would think you couldn't make a bad Zelda game....but Philips did, 3 in fact!




And did you ever think there would be so many games about Jesus???



~The Damo

Thursday 20 November 2008

AVGN: Philips Cd-i Part 1

Do you remember the Philips Cd-i? No? Don't blame you. Watch and see why.



Plus we get a little taster of the history of the PS1.

~The Damo

Saturday 15 November 2008

AVGN: Frankenstein

The Nerd finishes his Halloween two-parter with a review of all games about Frankenstein's monster...or Frankenstein himself/itself since some of them don't really seem to know what the fudge is going on....



Apologies for delay, just very busy.

~The Damo

Saturday 18 October 2008

AVGN: Dracula

The Nerd starts off his double Halloween special with a review of a couple of Dracula games. No prizes for guessing if they're good or bad!!



Now playing Bioshock on PS3. Oh yeah....

~The Damo

Monday 22 September 2008

AVGN Double: Battletoads and Dick Tracy

In Battletoads the Nerd and Kyle clash, in more ways than one. Though a great game, Battletoads suffers from one fatal flaw....

Battletoads:


The only time kids were allowed say the word "dick" so much....

Dick:


~The Damo

Saturday 16 August 2008

Angry Video Game Nerd Bonanza

It’s been a long time since I posted any Nerd videos so I’ve got a bit of a kitty to post today. First up is the follow up to the last post, which was about Superman on the NES. The Nerd gave the fans what they wanted and has here a video of quite possibly the worst game ever made in the history of video games….

Superman 64:


After that the Nerd began a build up to the release of The Dark Knight with a two-parter review of several Batman games on numerous systems. I think these two videos are some of his best yet, well worth a watch. How will the Batnerd escape this one?????

Part 1:


Part 2:


I have to tell the blog I’m Batman before I publish it…

“I’m Batmaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnn”

~The Damo

Friday 27 June 2008

AVGN - Superman

Ok there has NEVER been a good Superman game....ever! Not one on any console ever even merits being called a good game, and it's no surprise that the Nerd finally rips apart one of the worst gaming series in history. Oh God...Superman 64 is next.....

Enjoy:



I promise there'll be proper blogs next week!!!

~The Damo

Wednesday 11 June 2008

AVGN - Star Trek

A video that has been in the works for some time, the Nerd takes an official look at the world phenomenon that is Star Trek. Can you guess what he thinks of the games? I can, and I only need to make one!

Whatever about the quality of the games and such, the special effects in the video are rather good! And I must say I'm rather impressed at how well the Nerd pulls off some Star Trek jargon.

Enjoy:


~The Damo

Wednesday 21 May 2008

AVGN - Indiana Jones

The Nerd has been working overtime to get this second video out, he takes a look at some of the crap Indy and his whip have spewed out with the release of the latest movie. And my God....it's BAAAAAADDDD....

Enjoy:



Glory or Insanity awaits....

~The Damo

Thursday 15 May 2008

AVGN - NES Accessories

Now that the exams are finally over, I can get back to writing lengthy (waffle filled) blogs about anything and everything. In the mean time however, we have the Nerd's follow up video to his last, after the battle with Jesus against Satan.

Enjoy:


Coming soon, the MGS4 THEATRICAL TRAILER!

~The Damo

Thursday 24 April 2008

AVGN - Super Mario Bros 3 and The Wizard

Ok, first things first, this is a LONG video. Now that that's done, how can the Nerd find something wrong with SMB3??? Only like one of the greatest games ever made!!!

Watch and see....

Enjoy:



I misinterpret the rules....

~The Damonez

Wednesday 9 April 2008

AVGN - Double Vision: Part 2

This time round it's the Colecovision!! Think it'll be a piece of crap? Honestly...why do you think he'd make a video of it?

Enjoy:



One final note: on the way is a review of Warhawk and Gran Turismo 5: Prologue.

~The Damo

Wednesday 26 March 2008

AVGN - Double Vision: Part 1

Yeah I know, I promised a GMG this week but I've had a lot of work to do taking in project submissions for my group and stuff which requires my attention.

Anyway, in this week's video the Nerd shows us all about Atari's main competitors back in the day....

Enjoy:



I promise a highly controversial GMG by the end of week!

~The Damo

Wednesday 5 March 2008

AVGN - The Wizard of Oz

Is it a coincidence that I happen to mention in the my previous blog that "The Wizard of Oz" has stood the test of time, and then the Nerd comes out with a video about the game two days later? Do you think the game has stood the test of time as mush as the film? I'll give you one guess....

Enjoy:


Will you follow the Yellow Brick Road with me?

~The Damo

Wednesday 20 February 2008

Angry Video Game Nerd - Virtual Boy

Some of you might know what the Virtual Boy is, most of you probably don't. I think I'll let the Nerd fill you in. Those of you who don't know about the VB...brace yourselves...at the end you'll be saying: "What were they THINKING?".
Enjoy:


BONUS!! - FLASH GAME


Guess who I was on?

~The Damo

Thursday 24 January 2008

Angry Video Game Nerd - Rambo

With John Rambo hitting cinemas soon it's appropriate that the Nerd reverts back to the first game of the Rambo film series on the old NES.

I'm also loving the new theme tune, enjoy:


Here's hoping the new film won't suck as bad as this!

~The Damo