A gamer will do whatever it takes to get his game on. If that means going to Walmart, getting down on your knees, and playing the demo Nintendo DS, so be it. There is no shame when you’re talking about a man, and his need to play.

I almost feel bad this guy has to go to such extremes though. Just think of all the kids with dirty, grubby hands who have played that DS before. Wiping their snot and tear soaked hands all over it after their parents refuse to buy them one. It definitely can’t be good for the knees either.

It was all a hallucination. Don’t do mushrooms, kids. Not even Super Mushrooms.

Mmm…plasmids. Bioshock 2 hits shelves on February 9th, 2010!

Check out all the zombie slaying goodness! The Left 4 Dead 2 demo is now available for download on Xbox Live for Gold Members, and if you pre-ordered, you’ve already had the demo for a while now. For those who haven’t played the demo, here is a little preview of the new melee weapons. How you can cut off a zombie’s head with a guitar, I do not know…but it’s still awesome.

Join together in supporting our Koopa Troopas in their fight against the evil Italian plumbers who invade the Mushroom Kingdom.

There are no birds in the clouds, only Birdo.

If you’re like me, you cannot wait to visit Rapture again. This time, be sure to take better care of the little sisters. Being a Big Daddy, it’s our duty. Bioshock 2 is set for release on February 9th, 2010.

Whoa, this is creepy. Without his signature mustache, Mario looks like a freshly delivered baby. I’m not sure I can ever play a Mario game ever again without seeing his naked cartoon body.

I’m not even sure what to say about this. What were they thinking? This commercial, in no way, makes me want to go out and buy The Legend of Zelda. At least this weird Japanese Legend of Zelda commercial is entertaining.

This is a logical solution to an illogical problem. Boo doesn’t have to worry about Mario or Luigi looking at his face, if he has no face look at it. Question is, why is Boo afraid of people looking at his face in the first place? He’s a damn ghost, he ain’t afraid of no ghosts plumbers. Sorry, I was thinking about the Ghostbusters song. Now it’s stuck in my head.

Abraham Lincoln’s face is a very versatile canvas. He can pull of Super Mario Lincoln, Teenage Mutant Ninja Lincoln, and even Mighty Morphin’ Power Lincoln.

All Nintendo, all the time. When you’re not spending your time playing Nintendo video game, you can solve Nintendo puzzles! While wearing your Nintendo pajamas and Yoshi slippers! No? Just me?

The Nintendo Rubik’s Cube is the same as a regular Rubik’s cube, but instead of solid colors, there are classic Nintendo characters and logos. Green is Triforce, Blue is the Starfox logo, White is Kirby’s face, Yellow is a Pokeball, Orange is Samus’s logo, and Red is Mario’s hat.

If you have trouble solving this Rubik’s cube, you could always triforce. See what I did there?

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Apparently, when you destroy an HDTV live on television, you’re more worried about some cheap plastic tennis racket attachment. This will definitely be motivation for all the old ladies who watch this channel to call up and order some of those for their kids. Not to mention, playing a tennis game on the Wii without those plastic racket things is like the lamest thing anybody could ever do. If you’re not rocking the plastic, you’re nothing.

Left 4 Dead 2 hits shelves for the Xbox 360 and PC on November 17th!

Popping the question with a custom Super Mario World level. How a true Nintendo fanboy proposes.

Watch The Angry Video Game Nerd: Castlevania Part I…

This is an artist’s rendering out what the Mushroom Kingdom might look like in the age of Samurai Japan. Mario is Tom Cruise. Yoshi is a T-Rex, and Bowser/King Koopa is…a big Japanese looking turtle thing I guess. Flickr [via]

This is what happens when you play Halo 3 online, with the gamertag “Jesus Died LOL”. The best part has to be when a random kid says,”I’m gonna shoot you.” Thus, reinforcing the stereotype that religious people are violent gun loving rednecks; which is not really that much of a false classification. Also watch: Playing Halo 3 with the Gamertag “xxxGayBoyxxx”

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I have a bad feeling about this. Nothing good can come out of playing a NES game, inside of an actual NES game. Watch for the rips in the Universe. This just isn’t natural.

It’s not really surprising to hear the reactions. This guy is playing Halo. Which we all know, is the game of choice for all kids ages 9 and up, and all the teenagers with high-pitched voices, ages 14 and up. At least xxxGayBoyxxx had FriendlyUncle backing up his rear. See what I did there?

Zero Punctuation takes on the game Wet.

It’s no secret that the ladies love handheld gaming. This guy must have been pulling in serious tail after everybody at his school saw this badass Game Boy advertisement.

Here is a touching love song about one man’s love for Street Fighter 4, Hadoukens, Shoryukens, and E. Honda’s bitch slaps.

Some new Infected gameplay footage from the PC version of the game. Left 4 Dead 2 hits shelves on November 17th!

Star Wars: The Old Republic is hoping to take a chunk out of the MMO market, and take on the giant World of Warcraft. If they can really take the time and do this game right, I have no doubt that The Old Republic could be a success. Everybody loves Star Wars. Everybody wants more Star Wars. Most importantly, Star Wars fans want a good Star Wars experience. I know one thing for sure; I can’t wait to get this game, create a character, and explore the Star Wars universe.

Ever wonder what it would be like to befriend some of the most famous video game characters on Facebook? Wonder no more! Who would’ve guessed that Tails is totally in love and obsessed with Sonic? Now when the Princess is kidnapped again, and again, and again, you’ll know! I just hope somebody helps Diddy Kong out of those barrels. Poor guy might suffocate.

So the store manager was thinking to himself, “How do we get kids to want to buy more soda? I’ve got it! Build a Donkey Kong soda mountain!” Well, it was a brilliant idea, because now I want some crappy root beer. I also want for my NES to hook itself up for some Donkey Kong playage.

If you don’t feel like playing the game, you can just read the Bioshock fairy tale. I do warn you though; you won’t be able to experience all the wrench head bashing and the setting of people on fire with a simple finger snap. When I found out Atlas really was Fontaine, I think I said the exact same thing as this old man. “Oh no.”

If you’re a Bioshock fan, would you kindly watch this video?

Could it be? Does The Angry Video Game Nerd review a game that he actually likes? Yes. But it’s hard as hell. – More Angry Video Game Nerd…

Just a look at some of the new weapons you’ll be able to brutally murder people with. Can’t wait! Assassin’s Creed II hits shelves on November 17th!

I don’t even know where to start. The cheap frozen TV dinner, the milk crate, the dirty towel, the VCR…Luigi’s Mansion. I think I had a better gaming setup than this when I was 4. At least the guy who owns this setup is loyal. The picture of Satoru Iwata on the wall lets us all know that he’s a Nintendo fanboy, and he’s not ashamed to admit it. Good for him. Or her…?

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There’s no need for me to explain how creepy this is, you can watch the video for yourself. The first time you hear a zombie say “Eh oh”, you will understand. Instead of Tubby Custard, these things want some Tubby brains. I can only imagine what their Vacuum friend Snoo Snoo would do. Probably suck your brains right out and then rape your corpse. I wonder if Tinky Winky keeps brains in it’s red purse.

So…Link is a chick.

I love the NES controller, I enjoy the Wiimote/Nunchuk combo, and I hold my Xbox 360 controller even when my 360 is turned off. That being said, I think my favorite controller of all time has to be the Nintendo Gamecube controller.

Sure, Gamecube wasn’t the best console ever, but it was decent, still is, and the controller is amazing. Aside from the fact that it works with the Wii, the design and feel of it are perfect. The handles, the big shoulder buttons, the yellow nub, the smooth joystick, the huge “A” button, and even the unnecessary, but reliable D-Pad. Hate on Gamecube all you want; just leave the controller out of it.

Let’s hear what your favorite controller is in the comments. Check out the full picture below…

Thanks to reader Jason for the tip.

Ah yes, more Mario Kart video goodness. If you haven’t seem them yet, watch Super Mario Death Race and Real Life Mario Kart.

Of all the Mario hacks and mod videos I’ve ever seen, this one looks the hardest. I thought I was good at Mario, but after seeing this, I’m doubting my SNES skills.

What happens when The Angry Video Game Nerds get so fed up with all the horrible NES and SNES Godzilla games? He plays some Xbox and Playstation 2. If you’re a fan of the AVGN, you know just how unnatural that is.

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The new PS3 “Slim” is hitting stores in North America and Europe on September 1st, and will cost $299. The “Slim” is 33% smaller, 36% lighter, and comes with a 120GB hard drive.

Check out more details, photos, and comparisons at CNET.

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m actually looking forward to this. Of course everybody loves the classic Super Mario Bros. This takes that and throws in new power-ups, multiplayer, new graphics, and an all new experience. Battling your way through the Mushroom Kingdom with your friends, fighting for coins and power-ups, Yoshi racing…Man, I want this.

It almost reminds me of LittleBigPlanet. You know, without the customization and level building. Imagine if Nintendo put in a level creator and some good online play.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii is currently set for release sometime in the 4th quarter of 2009. That means soon.

Check out the new Starcraft II cinematic trailer from Blizzcon 2009!

This Inglorious Plummers trailer is spoofing Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds. If you haven’t seen it yet, go watch the Inglourious Basterds trailer now!

Has your Xbox 360 red ringed? No worries! Just pull out the good old Nintendo NES. Sure it may take some blowing into the cartridge, positioning it just perfect inside the system, and a couple pushes of the power button to get it to work just right, but at least it still works. Never take for granted the old gaming console. If your fancy high tech console breaks, you’ll always have a trusty gray box full of nostalgia.

If you’re a fan of The Angry Video Game Nerd, you’ll instantly recognize that this video will be epic. We all remember what happened last time the AVGN took on Bugs Bunny. It ended with a face full of sh*t, and is easily one of the funniest of all the nerd’s videos. Now Bugs is back with a new game and it’s crappy sequels. Will the AVGN go easy on him this time?

Gamestop is having a pretty big sale right now. You can get games like Street Fighter IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Bioshock, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, Madworld, and many more for only $19.99! Even more, they’re NEW, not USED! Aside from the NEW games for $19.99, other games like Assassin’s Creed is on sale for $14.99, Grand Theft Auto 4 for $19.99 and Fable 2 for $24.99.

I went over to Gamestop at 10AM this morning when they opened and picked up Bioshock, The Force Unleashed, and Street Fighter IV, all new, for $20 each. You can either go to a store, or order online at Gamestop.com. Also, google for some coupon codes to get free shipping and maybe even more discounts if ordering online. Hurry though, the deals are only good for a couple more days, and I’m sure NEW games at low prices will sell out fast.

UPDATE: Some of the $20 games are no longer available online, but are still on sale in stores. Specifically, Street Fighter IV is sold out on the website, but I just picked a copy up from the store less than an hour ago.

Here are two brand new gameplay videos for Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles! This game is a follow up to Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, and is also an “on rails”, arcade style shooter. You don’t control the characters movement, you just shoot, reload, pickup items, and use your knife. Perfect for the Wii and the Wiimote. Darkside Chronicles takes you through the stories of Resident Evil 2, probably the best Resident Evil game ever, and Resident Evil: Code Veronica. Check out another video below!

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is set for release sometime in Winter 2009!

Check out the latest trailer for Splinter Cell: Conviction! It definitely looks like Splinter Cell is awesome again. The trailer reminded me a lot of The Bourne Identity for some reason. Probably because all it showed was Sam Fisher kicking ass left and right and he’s carrying a bag.

Splinter Cell: Conviction hits shelves for the Xbox 360 and PC on October 20th!

Decades after Link’s heroic quests, he’s stuck in a crappy cubicle, working a boring office job. It didn’t work out with Zelda, and his boss is an ass. At least he still has his legacy…and a Nintendo Wii.

If you can’t afford to go out a buy a PS3, worry no more. I can’t believe you haven’t thought of this solution. It’s simple math. PS1 + PS2 = PS3. I’m not sure which I’d rather play with; the poor man’s PS3, of this poor man’s Nintendo Wii…

Kudos to this guy for making the most annoying music in the world somewhat enjoyable. Luckily, I haven’t had to hear this music in a long time, as my Wii is dusty.

The video is decent, but I’m posting it for it’s artistic value. Anybody who takes the time to make a sticky note Donkey Kong and Jumpman (Mario), is cool in my book.

Pretty cool commercial. I just hope they never have run out of money for the $15/month subscription. We all saw what happens when a World of Warcraft account is canceled.

A pretty cool stop motion video of all the best classic arcade games recreated with LEGO blocks. As I was watching this video, I couldn’t keep the song “Tom Sawyer” by Rush out of my head. Futurama’s fault.

The Angry Video Game Nerd reviews some educational Mario games. The last thing anybody wants when playing a Mario game is to be educated! Don’t expect any mercy from the AVGN.

Luigi has always been under appreciated. It’s so unfair. Without Luigi, they’d have to think up all new titles for Super Mario Bros. games. They even gave Mario an epic fireball special attack in Super Smash Bros Brawl, and stuck Luigi with some LCD trip dancing as a special attack. It’s ridiculous. Luigi deserves some respect dammit!

It’s no surprise that the dog’s name is Link. His outfit is complete with the green tunic, sword, and shield. I challenge anybody reading this, to find a cooler dog, and either send it in via email or post it in the comments.

Now somebody needs to go adopt a female dog, name it Zelda, and put a dress on it. I would, but I’ve already reserved my dog to be named Hobbit, and he will be a Pug.

Check out three photos of Link below!

If you haven’t seen them, check out LEGO recreations of Duck Hunt, Contra, and Excite Bike. I’d like to see a LEGO version of some of my favorite old games like Joust, The Legend of Zelda, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game. I haven’t seen LEGO Tetris yet, but I’m sure that one would be pretty easy.

Check out a larger picture of LEGO Donkey Kong below!

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So Nintendo took the classic Super Mario Bros. that everybody loves, and they made something new with it. Basically, this is Super Mario Bros., but you can play with 4 people, including yourself, all at one time. The graphics are updated as well. It’s pretty much the same as New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS, which was a great game.

I think this game could actually be pretty fun. Having 4 people run through the levels of Super Mario Bros., all at once, fighting over power-ups and coins, throwing each other around, battling for the top score. It’s almost like a side scrolling Super Smash Bros.

The game definitely looks like it has potential. Check out the trailer and see for yourself.

There’s nothing for me to say really. Just sit back and watch this epic new trailer for God of War III, from E3 2009!

Watch the latest Final Fantasy XIII trailer above, and be sure to watch the brand new gameplay footage below!

This is the latest trailer for Capcom’s Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, from E3 2009. This game is the followup to Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, and takes us through the story of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica.

The graphics are updated and the game is “on rails”, but watching this trailer just gives me a nostalgia attack. Growing up during the “Playstation era”, Resident Evil, especially Resident Evil 2, is one of my favorite games of all time. Sure, it’s not a remake, like many fans want, but it’s enough…for now.

The Darkside Chronicles hits the Nintendo Wii sometime towards the end of the year!

This is easily my favorite announcement from today’s Nintendo press conference at E3 2009. Not because it’s the best looking thing at E3, but because it’s the only thing from Nintendo that really got my attention.

Sure, it looks like Super Mario Galaxy 1. I’ve seen a lot of talk on the internet about how it’s just a recycled game. Well, I don’t think that’s true. There were 3 “Super Mario Bros.” games, there were 2 “Super Mario World” games. Why can’t there be 2 “Super Mario Galaxy” games? It’s exciting if you think about it. This is the first true, full sequel to a Mario game, on the same system, since the Nintendo NES with Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, and 3. We all know Super Mario World 2 on the Super Nintendo wasn’t a true sequel.

What I’m really excited about? I’m sure you can guess it…Yoshi! Our favorite mountable little green dinosaur thing is back! I don’t know about you guys, but Yoshi has always secretly been my favorite thing in the Mushroom Kingdom.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is set for release sometime in 2010. By “sometime”, I mean anytime from January 1st, 2010 through December 31st, 2010. The wait is on!

Metroid Other M was announced at E3, during Nintendo’s press conference earlier today. It’s the trailer that ended the show, and was probably had the biggest crowd reaction. Even more than all the little DS games, the finger peripheral, and all the many Mario games.

Check out the trailer and wait for Metroid Other M, which is due sometime in 2010!

Prototype hits shelves for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on June 9th in the US and on June 12th in Europe! Check out more:

More Prototype:
- Watch Prototype’s Opening Cinematic
- 10 Reasons to Play Prototype
- Cutting Zombies in Half With Helicopters
- More Epic Prototype Gameplay Footage

Watch the Assassin’s Creed 2 Cinematic Trailer from E3 2009!