The Angry Video Game Nerd (also referred to as AVGN or The Nerd, formerly known as The Angry Nintendo Nerd) is a web television series of comedic retrogaming video reviews created by and starring James Rolfe. The show's format revolves around Rolfe's commentary and review of older video games which are deemed to be of particularly low-quality, unfair difficulty or poor design.
The series began as a feature on YouTube, later becoming 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.