After a six-month absence, the Nerd returns. To mark his reappearance in the realm of reviewing flawed and demanding games, he has chosen to examine several titles featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger on the Nintendo Entertainment System. This s…

Following an autograph session at a convention, the Nerd received a petition requesting a review of the NES title, *Ghost N' Goblins*. While acknowledging it wasn't a bad game, he conceded that it stood as one of the most challenging experi…

The Nerd has, for some time now, avoided reviews solely focused on sports games. This stems from his primary interest as a video game enthusiast, rather than a sports aficionado. However, spurred by fan requests, he has obliged by exploring…

The Nerd examines *Ikari Warriors* on the NES. Initially seeming like a standard shoot 'em up, it proves exceptionally challenging to complete without a two-player setup. Driven by a fierce determination to conquer the game, the Nerd resurr…

The Nerd examines the *Toxic Crusaders* games released for Game Boy, Genesis, and NES. Their quality is so lamentable that he invited the creator himself, Lloyd Kaufman, to witness their failings. Kaufman, fiercely proud of his *Toxic Aveng…

LJN has resurfaced with yet another disappointing game, and James finds himself tasked with its review.

With the seven-year enigma of Taxman resolved, the Nerd now turns his attention to a collection of Tiger Electronic handheld games. Do you recall those? Essentially a more affordable alternative to the Game Boy, they were merely a prelude t…

As Halloween approaches, and in celebration of Cinemassacre's Monster Madness series focusing on the Alien franchise, the Nerd turns his attention to *Alien 3* on the NES. The question is: how does it hold up? Developed by LJN, the answer i…

In a curious turn of events, the Nerd has begun reviewing video games inspired by himself. Over the years, numerous independent game designers have crafted titles paying homage to the AVGN. As a gesture of appreciation, the Nerd grants each…

This Christmas, the AVGN journeys into the past—a time before the internet, when desires were fulfilled by browsing store catalogs. It's a warmly nostalgic look as the Nerd recalls the Nintendo, Atari, VHS tapes, and action figures that onc…

Wrapping up his brief Christmas wish list for the fans, the Nerd considers further requests: the Three Stooges, Boy and His Blob, Home Improvement for the SNES, and, above all, a truly excellent Spider-Man game. But the most astonishing, th…