Fear and Loathing in Vegas Stakes - Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN)

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Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN) episode 190: Fear and Loathing in Vegas Stakes. The Nerd has set out to Last Vegas with his trusted attorney to review some of the worst games imaginable... in a parody of the book/film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. The Nerd reviews Vegas Stakes (SNES), Vegas Dream (NES), Caesar's Palace (GEN), Road Runner's Death Valley Rally (SNES), and of course the heaviest trip of all... LSD Dream Emulator (PS1).
Cast:
The Nerd/Raoul Duke - James Rolfe
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Dr. Gonzo (the Attorney) - Tony from Hack the Movies
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Spider-Man - Marsh the Darsh
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Produced by Justin Silverman
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Edited by James Rolfe & Justin Silverman
CG & Visual Effects by Yoshi Vu
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Asst. Editing/Graphics by Kieran
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Music Scored by Chris Carlone
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"She's a Lady" & "Jumpin' Jack Flash"
Covers by 'Epic Game Music'
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Vocals Julian Spillane
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Special Thanks to Mrs. Nerd!!
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[@JamesNintendoNerd]

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[@ShaeksW]

Heys

[@CrazyDeOne]

Ok :D

[@JDjade1]

James Rolfe as Hunter S. Thompson? Maybe? I look forward to it.

[@theneonpreston]

Hey James, you should review the GBA version of Spongebob battle for bikini bottom, I'll say that it's very different

[@petepeterson118]

Wassup

[@quironmiranda2591]

These guys are so lucky for not having to take the “Desert Bus” to Vegas

[@yakooza2k6]

made my day dude :D

[@alkestos]

They would never arrive. Poor bast@rds.

[@maxandrews8343]

HA mad funny

[@controleretro3806]

-Seinfield theme touches-

[@Poodleinacan]

The scenic route

[@thenothing2786]

James plays a pretty convincing Nerd playing Jonny Depp playing Hunter S Thompson playing Raoul Duke.

[@homelessEh]

Hes the guy playing a guy playing another guy.

[@jerrodbates8480]

I was just thinking that

[@HawaiianKong]

What do you mean you people?!

[@loyalist1326]

So you could say he’s a dude playing a dude playing another dude disguised as another dude

[@owenslaughter9438]

My, you have a dizzying intellect.

[@thomaslamson299]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="944">15:44</a> Love how they brought back the Coleco Triangle console just to use its realistic Light Gun.

[@juandemarko8348]

One of the best console guns ever

[@EnkiduIX]

How the heck did I miss this episode? AVGN and Fear and Loathing are two of my favorite things, and here they are, together.

[@lamarckleland5731]

Somehow I also missed this episode until today.

[@LordMarlle]

@@lamarckleland5731 Somebody mentioned this on the Indiana Jones episode, and here I am. This is the best AVGN in years, and it's 2 years old. How did that happen

[@hellocollegejason198]

Not enough love for this one

[@hokage1997]

i remember watching this episode the day it was uploaded. roomie and i had a blast watching this. always love coming back

[@fedeac31]

Also missed this episode, for some reason. Since I haven't watched the movie they are parodying here, I have to say I don't get it anyways. 🤷‍♂️

[@H3Vtux]

-"looks like something you might see if you take too much LSD" -James Rolfe, 2006. Bible Games.

[@gnutscha]

i wonder if James knows what he is talking about. He did reference it quite a bit

[@alkestos]

@@gnutscha I'm quite sure he has experienced it. He seems to be the kind to do so.

[@JonGee420]

There is no such thing as too much lsd

[@Pizaz0]

@@alkestos he did go to uarts, he definitely did

[@jaketreibel44]

The nerd is down

[@alwaysmaggot11]

"Old elephants limp off to the hills to die. Gamers go to Jekyll and Hyde." Poetic.

[@Robert_McGarry_Poems]

You played too much! [Echo]

[@crashpal]

@@Robert_McGarry_Poems "where did you learn to fly?"

[@Robert_McGarry_Poems]

@@crashpal Oregon. Near Eugene...

[@pantelisfilippidis5179]

It's like poetry it rhymes

[@ArtbyGalen]

2.7k people haven't seen Fear & Loathing, and don't appreciate the level of detail James put into this video. So freaking great man!

[@legrandgougoulilumine6940]

Funny video but still a badly done review. Not to mention how many times he mispronounced Lans Henriksen. This video is far from is best.

[@hickknight]

I've never seen fear and loathing and I think this was a trip and a half. Even if I have just watched it.

[@capitaoazulao]

This AVGN video was what convinced me to watch it, I can't even tell which one is the best, the original or the AVGN parody

[@Xfade81]

@@legrandgougoulilumine6940 This isn't a review even

[@MrBlueSkyof1607]

I am wishing to watch it. And read the novel.

[@panamanianbootyscout1768]

Noatalgia Critic: makes the wall review AVGN: "Hold my beer."

[@koldking]

They picked up Spiderman because in the movie it was Toby Mcguire. Beautiful.

[@BalladFT]

Love the reference

[@lorentsmuller4207]

Toby Maguire was playing herself in fear and loathing.

[@Kurostyle21]

@@lorentsmuller4207 Herself?

[@lorentsmuller4207]

@@Kurostyle21 toby is a female. Raised as a male. Common in Hollywood families.

[@h.p.hatecraft7850]

@@lorentsmuller4207 what

[@JaydenVaudrin]

The fact Spiderman was the hitchhiker and Tobey Maguire was the hitchhiker in the movie is the attention to detail you don't get too often.

[@Run187]

Spiderman pff. Doesn't even have a utility belt, for utilities. One would think I would have named it something better..

[@genebaker511]

I was about to say that but you beat me to it.

[@thehowlinggamer5784]

Huh. Wonder why Noone points him out in seabiscuit... Then again, I never watched it myself...

[@Parasiteve]

we did, back in the old times. back then people put things like that into movies and movies were entertaining and not preachy lol

[@gizmoduck4292]

So The Collector is driving a car. Jack Sparrow is in the passenger seat, and Spiderman's in the back, when the Collector says, "It's alright! I'm just admiring the shape of your skull!"

[@bombsquadpodsquad9517]

I rarely comment on KZbin videos, but this one James did is his best work ever. An absolute masterpiece. Truly his opus.

[@notsure1969]

This is absolutely the best parody I have ever seen. Too angry to live. Too nerdy to die.

[@MoritzVieli]

Just giving Spider Man a lift instead of trying to imitate Tobey Maguire from the movie was a genius idea!

[@jacksonjacob7791]

It took me a minute to get that haha

[@mayormccheese2641]

I wish it was Kyle

[@mcluigi117]

@@mayormccheese2641 Me too :( you can't have Spider-Man return in AVGN and have it not be Kyle.

[@anbu-rr2fr]

​@@mcluigi117 what happened?

[@IanPeon]

“A drug person can learn to cope with things like seeing their dead grandmother crawling up their leg with a knife in her teeth. But no one should be asked to handle this trip.”

[@Krystalmyth]

_"Hallucinations are bad enough. But after awhile you learn to cope with things like seeing your dead grandmother crawling up your leg with a knife in her teeth."_ // Hunter S. Thompson (Official quote. Interesting tonal shift, isn't it?)

[@neeks3]

You guys killed this, such an epic tribute to one of the greatest movies ever!

[@LordXerus]

It's amazing how familiar this episode felt, just from having seen Fear and Loathing once. That is a great movie, and this is a great homage. A brilliant and fun mash up!

[@SavageGreywolf]

I'm terrified to know that officially graded sealed copies of Jekyll and Hyde exist

[@engelbrecht777]

To me, a sealed copy of Jekyll and Hyde makes me feel comfortable knowing souls have been spared.

[@theultimatetempest1918]

The seal is there to keep the wretched souls in it from escaping. Supposedly.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

they should be sealed, and carried to a storehouse, never again to darken the shelves of another gamer's NES collection.

[@awetistic5295]

It's kind of the same feeling you get when thinking about that there are still samples of smallpox locked away in two labs.

[@batcat2338]

Rp

[@kushkamble2027]

after casino at a bar nerd said "Give me a drink, bartender" and forgot to catch it

[@Knailz]

"This is my last drink!" *throws shot over shoulder

[@59thsurvivorofvhs]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1406">23:26</a> Clint Eastwood taking down Jay and Silent Bob is a whole 'nother level of Revitalized-90s culture! Bring back that Era Society!

[@rinraiden]

This was really amazing. Only thing missing was a scene with Dr. Gonzo in the bathtub wanting Nerd to turn on Jekyll & Hyde when White Rabbit peaks.

[@RantsNReviews]

This was WAY more than just the movie parody/game review combo I was anticipating. It was almost like an AVGN series finale. When he was talking towards the end about what life was like being a gamer and experiencing those now retro games when they were new... I legit started getting emotional.

[@RobertKS]

This video is a masterpiece. Moreso than the book

[@alexsilva28]

Agreed. This is up there with the Megaman series review.

[@TwoBitSpecialist]

Every year or so he does an episode like this, that feels like a bookend. Examples include his Mega Man DOS video or Earthbound.

[@chrishandsome6542]

Wow... It was the cleanest, best pleasure.

[@tetris4207]

I got a sense of sadness knowing that sum day they will b a final episode of avgn

[@alexl7161]

Man, I can feel James having fun making this one.

[@Alidonius6721]

Death Valley Rally...Is that...Up your alley?

[@yeldarb141983]

every once in a while, James' passion for cinema breaks into the nerd reviews, lol.

[@greensun1334]

I think James has fun with every Episode of AVGN! He is such an Original!

[@MrSlicktherick]

You can tell he had fun making this one ? Or did you actually feel the fun during production?

[@greensun1334]

@@MrSlicktherick the whole AVGN-Thing is a Product of Fun

[@NekoBoyOfficial]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="810">13:30</a> Should have brought back Kyle Justin to play Spiderman.

[@benjamincarrillo6810]

The nerd got off easy. The last time I trusted Lance henriksen I got eaten by an Alien.

[@Bauglir100]

@@Godzillafan1980 No, he's an android. In fact, he was almost a Terminator.

[@pantelisfilippidis5179]

This feels more like an avgn celebration video than a standalone one.

[@niclaswa5408]

Sometimes, the nerd himself needs to take himself back to the past.

[@carllipsey1497]

Honestly, it's been 15 years since he's been on KZbin, so, maybe?

[@startrekalien]

I’m 200

[@SpiralPoliFemboy]

@@carllipsey1497 he started the nerd series on 2004, long before youtube even began

[@kanna-san.]

@@startrekalien I am infinite

[@Tucker11111111]

This might be some of the Nerd's best acting I've seen.

[@tommj4365]

I've never seen the movie I'm assuming this is based on so maybe didn't get the jokes, but it was impressive and entertaining af. Instant avgn classic (although they are pretty much all classics, just this one is so unique)

[@holyhellman]

@@tommj4365 It's pretty accurate to the movie as far as parodies go. Has better jokes than some of the big produced ones as well.

[@jingleskhanaudioproductions]

it pretty much is

[@zionix15432]

its a decent impression. i loved it.

[@seife41]

@@harrycollins3248 well you wouldn't even try. It was the best thing I ever saw on KZbin.

[@aircapitalsole]

This ep was a work of art. Beautiful work James and crew

[@FischiPiSti]

No doubt, this was your best work as the nerd ever. Even tho it's a parody, so can't be said that it's original, the writing, the sets, costumes, acting, the huge collection, everything is perfect. I was in tears from start to finish man

[@coreymyers5321]

I remember playing Vegas Stakes on a hotel tv while my parents were at a casino. Thinking about it now, the irony is amazing.

[@James40000]

That's not ironic.

[@sampledgem6215]

Ironically, you might’ve made more money than them.

[@eins2001]

@@sampledgem6215 or at least lost less money

[@logo927]

I would love to see James actually play LSD simulator in a full length video

[@mfdoomremastered3114]

MESSAGE APPROVED.

[@squil613]

I would love to see James use LSD.

[@logo927]

@@squil613 not the LSD I meant but ok

[@kanghyunyoo6690]

me too

[@bonepicks9039]

Should totally do it.

[@TFitz1]

This is brilliant on so many levels. This video was such a joy to watch 😂

[@barryretmanski4763]

Man, I love Fear and loathing, you knocked this out of the park! 👌

[@AnisterStarlight]

Spider-Man has really let himself go since last time.

[@crashpal]

He missed the part where that's his problem

[@Zapetroid]

He didn't stick to the local brew.

[@ultrixsoma2736]

He ate too much and took too many dumps in coffee cans.

[@nexusshark]

That must be Peter B. Parker.

[@alexdehatter2151]

That ending speech was absolutely beautiful. Moments like that really show how the Nerd isn’t just about being angry, and is a much deeper character than his usual behaviour would have you believe.

[@tilasole3252]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="322">5:22</a> The toilets are, well... toilets. You drop turds in, pull the lever and see what happens...

[@solblackguy]

From someone actually old enough to get all these references. You nailed it.

[@baralenk]

"Editing: James Rofle. " That and the whole episode is a masterpiece.

[@SpiralPoliFemboy]

This episode is so unorthodox and that's why I love it. Love him or hate him, James knows how to push boundaries and keep it fresh. People say his content got soft but I don't see it. He's done great with keeping things interesting.

[@PhantomTheMate]

No matter how old I get, AVGN always brings me back to a time when entertainment on KZbin was high quality and simple

[@zombiewarrior88]

Same

[@SrMechaGojira93]

Same goes for me

[@BeardFaceSuper]

Back before the puritans and corporate media pressured the cowards running the site to bow the mob.

[@Cretkensigh]

I love the way out of all the 'OG youtuber' those who didnt follow genres they made them. James has outlasted a fair few fads. his original style of filming is like a fine wine, it seems to get more potent withh age XD. those hour long season videos are like my white noise. i put it on when im doing dishes or folding washing etc.

[@ja.8077]

It still is.....here.

[@godcube1078]

I gotta say, James hunter s Thompson impression is quite solid

[@danieltaylor6603]

The ending bit really did make me emotional. Very grateful that you do this, not just for the entertainment, but to capture the feeling and memories that give the full story of what this bygone Era was all about. When we are all dead these videos will be the missing link to put our childhoods in context. Long live the Nerd!

[@xW1CKD_BL4Z3x]

Surprised the "desert bus" didn't make an acid flashback appearance

[@Cato229]

Depp spent months preparing for this role. James spent his whole goshdarn life.

[@mingyjongo1]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="691">11:31</a> this had to be one of my favorite references.

[@god.allah.]

I can't believe James actually got Johnny deep to take up his old role just for a AVGN episode true talent right there.

[@TheMicro4]

This video is why I still watch AVGN. I love it when you get an episode that is a little out of the ordinary. This was a fun journey of an episode.

[@luigigx1172]

same here man

[@zdravkodimitrov]

Fun journey... Or a fun trip :)

[@asylumskp4391]

One of the few men that are my childhood AND adulthood

[@dragonquesti8629]

I found him late in 2019 and have watched each video at least a few times

[@lightup6751]

Watching since 2010 lol

[@Emo-Otaku66]

I've been watching him since I was in middle school, I'm still glad that after all these years he's still doing the AVGN

[@anakinskywalker501st6]

Since 07

[@DiabolikSilhouette]

Sheeeeeeeeeeesh 🥶

[@eyelove_owlcity]

Fun fact: there's a japanese rock band named Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas. They're band name is literally the exact same as the movie!

[@WalyB01]

this is by far the best AVGN episode. I died at over 35 copies of ET.

[@cristiano4164]

No its 100 is way better

[@PhinneusPrune]

"You place your bets on Jaws, Friday the 13th and Back to the future when chances are you are going to roll CRAPS!!" Genius!!!

[@b1tt3rb33f]

10 episodes left until ROB the Robot Part 2: Electric Boogaloo

[@magentapurpleyap5566]

Yes.

[@Knighttt662]

What?

[@BlueflagAlpha]

Oh wow

[@ToniaGlitched]

it's impossible not to love such episode. It might be one of the best of AVGN, and it's rather unique, besides there were other episodes that parodies other media, this one, for me, does it best, and it seems James loved doing it, which's great.

[@KaiKrimson56]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1097">18:17</a> That line pretty much sums up the casino scene from The Lightning Theif. Also, can we get a full version of the song at the end of the video?

[@cathalssupermegahappyfunti223]

Me and my mate completed Vegas Stakes when we were about 11 and amused ourselves when the game asks you what your dream is, we answered "To fu*K a frog". Immature we know but we never laughed so hard in our lives at the end credits.

[@NC-gx3zt]

Aaaaand, you fullfit the dream?

[@rocklight6798]

which console. smells like snes to me.

[@kilgoretrout8896]

Wholesome

[@cathalssupermegahappyfunti223]

@@NC-gx3zt I grew up. Heartbreaking I know. 😂🙈

[@cathalssupermegahappyfunti223]

@@rocklight6798 it was.

[@SmIlEUrDeADd6]

it's kind of crazy how much James looks like Johnny in that costume. Overall though, this was spectacular. A great tribute to Fear and Loathing.

[@natestrasburg]

His acting was absolutely superb. He nailed it

[@Komodo1312]

Johnny,

[@vjpearce]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1155">19:15</a> I was expecting to see "You're winner"

[@dukeax6241]

My roommate down the hall looks exactly like the dude at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="547">9:07</a> LOL

[@moosedawgatlantaproductions]

Nothing is more deprived than a man in the depths of an R-Zone Binge

[@MightyMurloc]

You're exceeding yourself with every pop culture parody, you've come a long way from beating up Bugs Bunny.

[@degmcgee]

much like video games have evolved, so too has the nerd

[@PepeMetallero]

That was an important part of KZbin history, top ten anime battles

[@deepflake9214]

Beating up Bugs Bunny was awesome, still is actually

[@bregowine]

The bugs, Joker, and Cowardly Lion skits are among James’ GOTs

[@JamesSpleenTV]

Im really struggling with if I wanna say this was the best episode you ever made or ONE of the best episodes you ever made. You got so many classics with great skits. But this, this was just different. This is like the same gratifying experience I got from the games and movie. 10/10 James, truly.

[@cristiano4164]

No its episode 100 is way better

[@AlderanZ]

That after all these years, James and co. can still put out some their best work yet. It is truly wonderful to watch.

[@mordouglas]

There is not a single creator on planet Earth that could possibly have done a better crossover between video games and Fear and Lothing. This is pure gold.

[@emiliovanilla6833]

This made me want to see the movie (also his review vid too)

[@brokenacoustic]

I've seen this movie probably 100 times, it was spot on lol

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

A fear and loathing AVGN Parody episode? Count Me In.

[@killstefani]

Considering the subject of the video, should be "deal me in." 😛

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

@@killstefani 👏👏👏

[@Guitar-Dog]

I was so excited when I saw the community post of James in the outfit

[@SAM-ru4vx]

🤠🚬♠️♠️🃏I got 2 pair.

[@foxain]

This is so well put together, I love fear and loathing!

[@MistahJigglah]

Roadrunner *_COULD_* have been the SNES's answer to Sonic, But they flushed that down the crapper.

[@_catulus]

James: “And what’s up with Johnny? One minute, he looks like a normal guy, and the next, his face twists into the dammed Joker.” Also James: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="836">13:56</a>

[@Mischieff3k]

Instant Classic! I died when you replaced Toby McGuire with someone in a Spider-Man costume loooool

[@Seabass901]

Now this is how you write off a trip to Vegas as a business expense.

[@Nintendoes2]

I love how the dead camel made it in this clip. lol "Noooo... They used a real picture of a deal camel?"

[@AceMoonGaming]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1181">19:41</a> Pac Kong for the Atari 2600

[@SnivyDS]

My gambling addiction started with Luigi from SM64DS!

[@VitaTheMerm]

Ok

[@Hotsaucebauce3943]

Same

[@QuestionYourWorld]

When I was a kid, we shot marbles and flipped pennies. Played "for keeps" or "ante-up."

[@kirbysuperstaruhh3769]

luigi's table games and the games center slots on pokemon were the cause of an early gambling addiction for most likely an entire generation

[@manvectoryt119]

I had a bad addiction to gambling lol

[@rs52594]

Not gonna lie the ending speech was surprisingly thoughtful.

[@PutYourQuarterUpGaming]

I also won’t lie, little choked up.

[@austindolan7182]

it's not often you can make a poignant speech that includes 'road turds' in it, but james pulls it off.

[@tilasole3252]

One of the most surreal episodes. A shame he has not gone more in depth to some of these games, but this was great fun.

[@NewCanada]

I never had a favorite episode until I watched this one.

[@cw9664]

This is why AVGN has stood the test of time. Pure quality.

[@deadshr00m54]

Certainly better than a certain critic

[@jacklancaster6927]

One of the best youtubers

[@ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty]

Maintains his integrity no matter what. Staunchly believes in what he does.

[@jakecooper5855]

Not really, this was just bland.

[@thequinlanshow3326]

@@jakecooper5855 this is better than a majority of his own videos and certainly better than any other reviewer could do.

[@Daan030]

I love how the nerd doesn't end up reviewing casino games like how Hunter doesn't end up going to the derby in the movie!

[@clintoncronin2504]

and he does go to the desert race in the movie lol

[@peazeralus]

He was definitely at the Mint 500. Remember the scene where he pours his beer out and it's all dirt? Or getting in the car with the photographer that says "We need TOTAL COVERAGE" then Duke fires him?

[@mahalokid]

Well at least he made it there

[@Idengard]

He didn‘t seem to care a lot about the race though

[@gusto8169]

He does go to the race.

[@xRocketzFighterx]

Rewatching this episode after going through some of his other best acted avgn episodes. This is the best along with breaking the tradition of a normal avgn episode also once again James shows off great physical acting presentation rather than beating someone up like bugs bunny. Awesome work james.

[@sawesomeness]

I like how its spiderman in Toby Mcguires role, thats clever

[@Biggerbadderbabes]

I know he's just impersonating Depp as Thompson, but that's still the best acting I've ever seen from James

[@mordaciousfilms]

I was gonna say the same thing... great homage to the film, actually done well.

[@mrwassef]

Concurred!

[@laceygriffin1856]

Glad to see others with the same conclusion

[@nathanwoodside2309]

Don't be mean.

[@supermariofan03]

For me it’s second behind his performance in Polybius.

[@Mr.Atari2600]

Fun Fact: The Road Runner game came out the same time when Sonic 2 came out.

[@ozricaurora6943]

It's a shame Kyle Justin didn't play Spiderman 🤣

[@obi-wankenabo6475]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1274">21:14</a> Cleric Beast??

[@YamiVT]

Putting Pat's Guide to the NES Library in there among all the trash was such a savage move

[@rredeyee2460]

Yes

[@spartanracer]

That wasn’t meant to be looked as trash dude, james and Pat are friends

[@Zero-Goblin]

This deserves some kind of award! I’m glad there’s still true creators on this platform

[@pakuma3]

Totally agree this is one of the best

[@Abz1nthe]

I've been watching since he started over a decade ago and he's still putting out that quality content. Love it!

[@mikeyg923]

For sure went above and beyond, The Nerd Strikes Back

[@EnriqueCal]

That silent Bob and Jay segment!

[@Gordons1888]

It took me far too long to get the spider man joke 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love how the man in the spiderman suit looks at the nerd like he's insane

[@BortLoco]

Did you know? Exactly 11 years ago today the Action 52 episode came out, and that was exactly 100 episodes ago.

[@ChestyVonF]

See, THIS is why the Nerd has lasted so long. Just a dude in his basement putting out amazing, creative content that's better than half the stuff major studios put out. Also, SOLID Hunter S. Thompson, Nerd!

[@luigigx1172]

I know right

[@_catulus]

That Axl Rose reference was astonishing.

[@liamade4826]

The bit at the beginning is so fitting. I love that you guys did it so well. I'd love to see more skits like this. ❤ I also love the parody of Jumpin Jack Flash.

[@DeathmetalSe7en]

I can only imagine how long you had to work on this and how long you were anticipating its release. This is the evolution of the Nerd that we all hoped for. As an aspiring filmmaker I appreciate this.

[@grabman]

"If you touch a bush it hurts you, but you can run through a cactus unharmed! Explain that to me!?"

[@renato7184]

That was my exact feeling with that game years ago

[@AlbertWesker-bd3hk]

@@ProffesorFamusov ‘’It’s the only way to fly...’’ - The Matrix EDIT: I don’t see the comment this is in reference to now. Someone mentioned this game was like taking mescaline.

[@Yoshikage8008]

Maybe the cactus was in the background and the bush was in the foreground.

[@Lugen]

*science..* DUH

[@biggsweaty]

All time line

[@cheapshotfishing9239]

After everything going on in life, this is exactly the crossover I needed.

[@RasVoja]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1030">17:10</a> horse from Amiga CDTV Town with no name :D

[@kaankahraman9513]

"You played too much man! You played too much, too much!" 😂

[@DCRStudios]

This is, without a doubt, one of the best AVGN episodes ever. The concept of the nerd keeps evolving, that's what makes it great and relevant to this day, Congratulations to James and the team behind this episode.

[@aimfuldrifter]

I totally agree. James' acting and the references are spot on, yet still made as a review of those games. Epic work from them!

[@FnordKyuss]

This was phenomenal 👏 Fear and Loathing holds a special place in my heart, and this was obviously made by a fan that is on the same level as myself. I bow to you James, this was the best episode. 👌

[@haze3434]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="820">13:40</a> lol James almost cracks

[@communismwithgiggles2515]

The production quality in this episode is actually frightening

[@fanofgodjimindiva2497]

Jontron is the only other videogame reviewer that could rival this

[@jjboi6008]

@@robertlawrence4719 What?

[@heroino89]

@@robertlawrence4719 Ah yes, pointless aggression. The lifeblood of any youtube comment section. Delicious.

[@highfinancialrisk]

This is hands down one of the best AVGN episodes... James acting in this was phenomenal.

[@alexsilva28]

Absolutely. The special effects were pretty great too!

[@KimSjopi]

The whole feeling of this episode is great. The viewer can really tell that James loves the film as this is really a love letter to it

[@disasterpiece16]

I honestly think James did Hunter S. Thompson more justice than Johnny Depp.

[@SockFullOfCatLitter]

@@KimSjopi Nostalgia Critic could take a lesson on how a "love letter" is really done. *cough* The Wall *cough*

[@Kyrator88]

​@@disasterpiece16 I think the fact that James did Johnny Depp but less over the top makes it feel more like Hunter (I think)

[@mouthwasher]

That last monologue got me misty with nostalgia like nothing else.