Reuniting a Childhood Friend with His Nintendo Games - Cinemassacre

[@JamesNintendoNerd]

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[@jesstavares6843]

Ok

[@tokumillennium5162]

Ok

[@broomhwauser3380]

Ok

[@tylerdenaro639]

Okay

[@BlairGlitchProject]

I will, Gives me something to listen to while playing Punch Out.

[@thekubzscouts]

Bring him back for another episode, this was awesome to watch

[@woolfy02]

So much better than the usual stuff

[@awkander]

No

[@Bibbidybobbityboop]

Sup jay didn’t know you watched the nerd

[@genesisfan029]

@@awkander yes

[@p.jekkinsbishop1265]

Aye what you doing here , ain't complaining

[@cbkirby6199]

“It’s enough to make a grown man cry, and that’s ok.”

[@shooby9496]

Get back in there tear!

[@Omar-ok7gd]

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs

[@yourmuslimuncle5692]

Nah, it’s just raining on my face

[@kenrickkahn]

@@shooby9496 You can just walk over there

[@nikolastevanovic7220]

"Retro Life" Taylor's dad actually say that

[@solomonevans7637]

This warms my heart. Love reunions

[@RobeonMew]

You need to be separated to he reunited. James never stopped chilling in his area.

[@kmichael9787]

I love that your friend knew so many Cinemassacre references, from what games were featured, to Board James episodes, to the Rolling Rock, just nice to know he's been keeping up with what you do!

[@djoldboy4407]

Same! I mean they go back like 30 years!

[@dashbrown344]

fr

[@JoolsGuitar]

The guy might have invented some of the nerd's insults back then. This is history

[@Mysticfateee]

I feel like the Board James episodes might have been told to him earlier... It sounded kinda rehearsed to me, although i could be wrong and he might actually watch some of James' content

[@BrianQuarfoth]

I think this is the most genuinely happy James has been to play these old games in years. Nice to see! Keep doing things that make you happy, James!

[@SuggestiveGaming]

This is a super cool idea and a really heartfelt and interesting video! Love it

[@SoyAntonioGaming]

But did he give back the games to the guy?

[@thorbre577]

@@SoyAntonioGaming Why would he do that if they were given to him? I have given things to my best friend. Would I ask for it back YEARS later? No. I gave them to him. It's a done deal. Do you have to find something negative/a reason to nitpick just because? No.

[@SoyAntonioGaming]

@@thorbre577 still has his name on it

[@thorbre577]

@@SoyAntonioGaming ...I was looking for a point, couldn't find one. The guy who put the name on there gave them away. Again: Done deal.

[@louistournas120]

@@thorbre577 Suggestive Gaming posted this 3 h ago and now it has 340 likes.

[@KevinLuper99]

I love how James talks to the camera like we're just the 3rd person hanging out with them.

[@KevinLuper99]

@@WhatwouldRoddyPiperdo I don't think he's being serious dude, it's ok 😂

[@pahkah.1398]

@@WhatwouldRoddyPiperdo you must be fun at parties.

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

That’s just film acting technique 101 with majority of these online videos when addressing the audience really.

[@Firevine]

"What is that special solution?" Rolling Rock.

[@PrekiFromPoland]

Pepsi.

[@louistournas120]

@@PrekiFromPoland Upper decker Alladin.

[@sergiowithlasers]

...on a Rolling Rocker!

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

Never underestimate a man’s love for the things that brought him joy and comfort in his life. Nothing is more sacred and wholesome.

[@Spintechfilms]

This really gave me James and Mike Mondays vibes and i didnt relize how much a missed this kind of thing

[@xenos_n.]

"When does it start feeling old?" "When you can't move" Tru.

[@nrffilms1740]

I love his laugh, it’s so wholesome

[@kraeckelium]

Came here to say something like that, he has such a contagious laugh :D

[@robertdochter277]

Same! I love his laugh.

[@kenrickkahn]

Reminds me of *"The Big Show Paul Wight"*

[@mr.mister2856]

Reminds me of Fran Drescher

[@THEMOECOOPERSHOWTM]

@@kenrickkahn MILLION DOLLAR MAN

[@PetProjects2011]

I'm jealous that James can reconnect with a childhood friend like that. For me it's hard cause everyone has their own lives, are located too far away, or I simply can't find them, and they're not on social media.

[@infernoROBO]

Ikr. I only have a few friends left that I keep in contact a lot through discord and I've known them for over a decade now. Hope it stays that way

[@AlyxxTheRat]

I love how genuine this guy seems. Should bring him back at some point.

[@matthewurban7031]

James in like, 1991 "I'll bring these back next week" Also, super cool of the big show to swing by and do a video with James

[@gagato92]

I thought the same thing

[@AidenJustPlayin]

@@gagato92 I thought the same thing too! Except this is just "The Show"

[@jmolvin9055]

I knew he was giving me vibes of someone haha

[@weedo3]

John seems like the kind of guy you'd like to have a beer with. Great laugh.

[@we_be_nerds3601]

His laugh is fantastic!

[@Sam-U-S-i4z]

He seems like a thin Big Show

[@knightstudio9985]

actually sounds like big show too.

[@Spamdalf91]

@@knightstudio9985 sounds a little like vin diesel too

[@someanimedweebiamsure7071]

@@Spamdalf91 that’s what i was thinking!

[@crait]

Wow, he seemed so nervous at the beginning, like you were gonna Punk him or something. But then ya'll started laughing and smiling. So wholesome.

[@plebisMaximus]

The second he got his old games in his hands.

[@richarddukard8989]

@@plebisMaximus the games James stole from him. Sike, he gave them to him... ...most likely 😑

[@patflat456]

I think he realizes how big his old childhood neighbor is on the internet. I would be nervous too.

[@aodmaxime4310]

James had a amazing childhood and his reunion with his friend is heart warming

[@KFXG]

The way John immitates Piston Honda's eyebrow movements during Punch Out was gold haha.

[@ganggreen1983]

“I get this game confused with Contra.” Holy smokes, your buddy is hilarious! 🤣

[@johnc1963]

I’d love to see John in more videos, you guys were just getting warmed up!

[@mrtomfox]

Agreed. This guy just exudes wholesome friendliness topped with a great laugh

[@twilighttcm]

me 2 man, this guy was fresh to the show

[@spicypepperz]

I was thinking the same thing somthing just soo wholesome about the whole thing

[@Jonny_Syrup]

I love this episode. My best friend and I grew up together, started with pinball and electromechanical games then arcades on to console ( NES, SNES, GENESIS, TURBO GRAFX16 etc..). We both are gamers playing on gaming PCs. We befriended in 1966 and still are great friends today still gaming.

[@almostliterally593]

Nice to see some love for the TURBOGRAFX-16! Also known as the PC ENGINE!

[@toganium4175]

I don't know why, but he looks like that one uncle that enjoys fishing.

[@thomaselbojensen8465]

He laughs like him too... ;)

[@ccan4182]

He likes phish all right !

[@djlab9er]

"Phishing"

[@clintwilliams3818]

@@ccan4182 Literally his favorite band apparently. Top 5 bands video.

[@robt.v.8688]

I love that James had a vision and never gave up on it.

[@shawnbowers4836]

James looks genuinely happy to just hang out with someone again.

[@unrealizedprofit8893]

The Nerd is one of the most vile, savage, and dispicable characters to ever pick up a controller. James, on the other hand, is one of the most kind, genuine, and likeable human beings on the planet.

[@spicypepperz]

A true Jackal and Mr. Hyde story

[@spicypepperz]

@MagicCarpetRideShareProject frl haha I hope he continues what he loves I never get tired of the nerd and his rage and passion for old video games!

[@JakeMcaulay]

I love how James's childhood is basically The adult swim show Home Movies.

[@SavageGreywolf]

Who's Coach McGuirk tho

[@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962]

Who's Who then

[@nolaz010]

@@SavageGreywolf H. Jon Benjamin

[@WickedGamerCollector]

This was a fun idea of an episode.. sharing the memories 👌

[@GilesHellier]

John: You used to beat me at Marble Madness... Also John: This is my moment.

[@snidedj]

Man, I'm a similar age and I watched this with such a huge smile as I'd loved to go back and replay those days with my childhood friends. This made me really nostalgic, thanks

[@gaignunkukai9461]

This was really quite heartwarming. To actually still know someone from your childhood in my experience of life is such a rarity, you are very lucky to still retain a friend for so long.

[@seven4ce920]

John describing so many old school game design elements as "rude" cracked me up! I also adore his laugh 😂

[@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962]

Not to start cr@p but, this is why i make fun of many US gamers.... that's really weak though. Why couldn't they just adapt in a thing that was designed specially for them.

[@Larsgman]

“You’re the nerd you’re supposed to know all those things!” I chortled along with him. Bro got you, man!

[@johnmike11]

Hey that's james rolfe as a nerd he makes a video of games that are terrible

[@knalleballkalle8365]

@@johnmike11 Really? Thought they were different persons

[@michaels9917]

Love how uncomfortable he felt in front of the camera right up until you started playing games.

[@BarkerVancity]

i noticed that too.

[@idite-na-hui]

I love this guy's laugh

[@andystreepy3146]

I keep thinking he is going to say "lay off me I'm starving" after he laughs.

[@Skerp129]

Seeing stuff like this is really heartwarming, it's fun to see old friends recollection and especially over hobbies no less

[@TofuPetteri]

Well I'm down for James & John Fridays.

[@BeretBay]

You've played Contra, you've played Ninja Gaiden, you've played Castlevania II, but you haven't seen true difficulty until you've played Punch Out's pass key.

[@Sleeve1080]

John reminds me of a mini version of WWE's "The Big Show" even kinda sounds like him! Fun Fact "The Big Show" is also a pretty avid gamer in real life as well. I really enjoyed this episode.

[@JoeyFreeze]

You beat me to it.

[@Sleeve1080]

@@JoeyFreeze lol sorry! He really does though! Lol

[@HoldMeBack]

He sounds like vin diesel

[@j.j.r6157]

Keep It Tight!

[@kuricosmos]

As others had mention this was so wholesome. My fav part was the stories about the neighbourhood and such, I don't think the new gen will understand that social dynamic anymore. So much nostalgia and it was great learning about both of you.

[@danballe]

"After all this years to finally realise, that it was the relationships that we made, that was the REAL GAME! Therein lies the TRUE FUN"

[@RezaQin]

Imagine being a friend to the legendary AVGN, James Rolfe.

[@ssaunders1122]

Not only friend but next-door neighbor and inspiration for a lot of his stories. That'd be great lol

[@UMvsC3DPFWPW]

Imagine if AVGN was your father! Because he has 2 Daughters.

[@LadyCoyKoi]

Imagine being his neighbor just chilling.

[@Nikolaos-Koemtzis]

Imagine being James

[@sudarowakatta4543]

Imagine being Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest.

[@GamingSpreeMX]

This has to be one of the most beautiful AVGN/Cinemassacre episodes. And James, your friends laugh is so contagious! Glad this video exists!

[@manuelgarcia1811]

Now this is what it's all about. Bringing in an old friend, going down memory lane, and playing some old school games. Respect man

[@pointers2010]

Gonna take you back to the past

[@Hidingfrompeople]

I think this is f****** lame

[@TsukiCondor]

John seems like a really down to earth guy, it must had been cool to have a friend like him 👍😁

[@KombatGod]

John's most memorable Cinemassacre role is probably "the buttered popcorn guy" in the 2003 classic The Boy Who Could Telepathically Tell if Butter Has Salt in it or Not.

[@dinghy53]

HAHAHAHAAHHAHAHA, thanks for watching.

[@countrystud1986]

Loved James' reaction when he found out he'd have to start out his reunion by playing Ikari Warriors :D. I was waiting for 'A,B,B,A'.

[@jeffreybogard2713]

This is one of the most wholesome ideas for a video I've ever seen.

[@MikeMassey1983]

James: This is my old buddy John! John: *Laughs in demon*

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

“That’s a lot of games” - shows the handful of games James: “have you noticed the room yet” lol

[@VendettaAllan]

This made me want to reconnect with my childhood best friend, I played so many classic games with him, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, the original Resident Evil trilogy, Super Mario 64, OoT... really miss those days

[@DanVasc]

That is freakin wholesome!

[@kenrickkahn]

James always had that *"Wholesomeness"* about him.. You can tell he does everything from the heart..

[@aurthurpendragon1015]

Not as wholesome as when he played his daughter's Mario Maker levels, though. Seriously, how can you not love this guy?

[@Lemonbaker]

Dan!!! See you this Sunday?

[@moondude24]

Dan!!!! Just warming up! Can’t wait to see you back on the Mario kart streams again and the last one you were on you quoted super mecha death Christ! 🤘🏼

[@SOULDEZIGNER]

@@kenrickkahn So true bro

[@ProtoMario]

This anime arc backstory is really deep 👍

[@r1areone377]

This is my fave anime

[@dadtronic]

It's not Anime, James calls it Japanimation lol

[@imfsresidentotaku9699]

@@dadtronic He says anime, too.

[@rikustorm13]

Ikr?

[@elbarry7016]

666 likes, I won't ruin it XD

[@joeybel]

This is so cool. Such wholesome, relatable content. Everyone had that one kid on the block with better games or systems than you had. The memories are flooding back for me. Love this.

[@nitehawk86]

But James was the one with the SNES. :P

[@NicholasNRG]

Cute dog

[@jasonlee8842]

This might be one of the best Let's play duo's I've ever seen. Storing old things and seeing the joy in Jame's face to show his friend, makes all the collecting and storing worth it.

[@ScaryManiac]

That's what I love about James' content. Asides from his expected stuff, we see a lot of random surprise videos like this one.

[@citavalo]

The fact that they still get to meet after all these years amazes me.

[@Lord_Aghast]

Giving us these little insights into your life is a real treat James. Thank you!

[@victornewmanforever]

I feel like John is also my friend now. Seems like a great guy.

[@Mikel30222]

This was so cool to watch. Getting a peek into your childhood past and playing games with old friends is such a awesome idea. And your friend John seems to fit right into it. So cool and chill. Just two friends playing videogames together (again) when John started talking it sounded somewhat familiar and I figured it out... John sounds like a young Brad Garrett.

[@KieranDomney.]

This was an incredibly heartwarming video James. Hopefully this inspires a few of us to reach out to our childhood gamer friends. Thanks for sharing!

[@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962]

May G0D protect my game friends - now in their 30's and 40's - from CoVit... i really miss some of my childhood friends - ever since middle'ish school -

[@DABiDo.O]

"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning is winning" - Nerd's friend, The Fast and the Furious

[@ekathe85]

Someone at Hollywood's probably gonna steal that one

[@kmassie14]

Did someone say family?

[@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962]

lol, do US gamers really complain about that.... i mean winning is winning anyways, even in games

[@Zentheninja]

I love how wholesome and genuine this video is. Makes me want to get a hold of a friend and hang out playing some old games again.

[@Mike14264]

Dude, this is wholesomely amazing! One of the best things about nostalgia is sharing it with other people, especially friends and family!

[@xelav3775]

When you've "borrowed" a game from a friend and still have it 20 years later 😂

[@PrinceFloof]

Relatable, it was ps2 games tho

[@sting7789]

Lol it's like somebody borrowing money from you they will say they will give it to you next week 🤣🤣🤣

[@rezhaadriantanuharja3389]

James is like that one gamer that knows from the beginning to collect all artifacts and relics instead of rushing to finish the game so when he finished his childhood he has all those items / collection to show.

[@fancypretzel2610]

This is so relatable. Seems like in the early 90's everyone borrowed games. Once my neighbor got a Genesis, he stopped playing his NES and I borrowed several games from him. I still have them....sorry Tom!

[@JMRabil675]

Get rekt Tom

[@gamingnubs7628]

I had a similar situation with Hot Wheels. Me and some kid were playing with some hot wheels (this was when I was around 5 - 6 years old) and he let me borrow some of his cars and I never saw him in the playground again.

[@user-ic1tk6tl1u]

@@gamingnubs7628 Similar situation with Beyblades... Some kid forgot them at my home an I still have them

[@roachdoggjr7145]

James is pretty much a friend I grew up with, found him when I was like 6 haven't missed an episode since and now I'm 21

[@trajectoryunown]

I love the AVGN, that was why I started following as a teen. Cinnemassacre as a whole never meant anything to me. But as I've grown I've become very fond of these sit downs with James and hearing how he feels about various media.

[@Matin270189]

watching these videos James makes, being around the same age makes you feel similar and those same feelings, growing old but still enjoying the old things you grew up loving is everything

[@jimmybrungus2552]

It’s always awesome to meet up with old buddies from high school that you haven’t seen in ages. Just seeing the different trajectories our lives took after our formative years that made us into the people we are today.

[@mykolPZ]

This entire episode brought a genuine smile to my face throughout.

[@mattproductions]

Vin Diesel and the nerd playing some classics! 🔥🔥🔥

[@meeshobatayeh3413]

😂😂😂

[@katharinecart8026]

James, your friend sounds and even laughs like Vin Diesel. Very wholesome video though.

[@grumpymeggo]

This episode made me smile from start to the end. Just awesome to see you two re-live your childhood and talk about memories! One of the best episodes :)

[@kaczan3]

James's baseball cap de-ages him by 10 years easily.

[@taLLdavidproduction]

I wish had friends like you James

[@necrosadotor]

@DeathAwaitsMe One Day. you'll find friends, don't worry

[@ulysses2162]

I wish I had decent friends. All the so called friends I had in the past were thieving, backstabbing, two-faced individuals.

[@positivelydisliked]

There is strength in solitude, and a deep appreciation when someone worthy is found.

[@ulysses2162]

@@positivelydisliked I am learning to turn loneliness into solitude, and learn to love my own company. So I wholeheartedly agree with you.

[@masw4650]

We are all friends here :) I would personally love to befriend new people.

[@ormhaxan]

Awesome to hear about this friend's deep connection in what made James the man he is today. I'm glad they've stayed friends throughout the years. Have a happy Friday the 13th!

[@muxz]

Soda Popinski's laugh is the worst taunt in the history of video games. I didn't know rage until I met that dude.

[@greatspaceadventure]

This post-nerd deep dive into production and James's life as the Nerd and the impact it's had is the best phase of Cinemassacre's AVGN so far, and I am so so grateful to be here for it. Thank you for all the love throughout the years, to all the team members at Cinemassacre!

[@Dargonhuman]

Oh I like John, he's got an awesome personality and that gravelly laugh is infectious.

[@MTGThrownDown]

James, you such a great friend. Reminds me of my friends going to each other houses, playing the old N64. We be up all night playing Goldeneye, Donkey Kong, and Mario Kart.

[@madrox77]

The most wholesome stuff I've seen in a while,... James just being James ... ( Almost looks like "Silvermania" wasn't involved )

[@watcherxd]

man i wish i was still in contact with my childhood friends, i have no idea where they are but i hope they still remember all the great times

[@ironclad8093]

I know what you mean, we either went different ways or just lost contact. I literally have no one left from my game playing days but this video somehow brought me back. Very heartwarming.

[@dcsmooth]

3:04 Chris Farley’s laugh on the Zagat’s Resteraunt Guide Skit. Ravioli? Holy Cannoli!

[@jesseisfunny]

That laugh tho 😳

[@MagnusSohlberg]

It's a genuine laugh! I love hearing it :D

[@grandtheftautocj]

Sounds like King Buzzo

[@dermond]

Manly

[@IllusionSector]

Legend has it Barry White lip-synced to John's singing.

[@olschoolTonyCarter]

John vs Soda Popinski: Battle of the laughs.

[@johnmooney9757]

Love the authentic feel this has - something that’s been lacking in recent vids

[@Ideotics]

Gosh. Makes me miss my childhood neighbourhood friends and all the shenanigans & games we used to play. Totally will meet them once lockdown is lifted over here in Malaysia. Thanks so much for this James.

[@regpett3730]

This guy sounds like he's gonna hold up a Corona and say it's about Phamily EDIT: Phamily

[@kind2311]

*Phamily

[@wool578]

*Phamily

[@rdpvader]

*Phamily

[@silverchaired]

It always amazes me how James manages to pull random content out of the blue and make it so entertaining and rewatchable, you rule James

[@douglas4934]

This really put a smile on my face, wish I could call all my childhood friends and reunite with them to play our childhood games :(

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

That's wholesome

[@Jesterzero138]

THis was really heartwarming to watch. And Johns laugh is contagious!

[@TheHeartlessAlchemist]

Love seeing that. Two childhood friends hanging out and playing games.

[@SebastianSkadisson]

Seeing you two together felt like a missing piece in the Angry Video Game Nerd puzzle comming back, especially how similarly you two approach the games you play. Really enjoyed this one.

[@perfectly_not_confusing]

This brings me a lot of memories with my childhood friends, great times with NES and super NES!! That's why I love James shows, there is always something fresh with a nostalgic feeling.

[@mrkylesfilms1]

This is awesome. It’s so cool to see someone so close to the AVGN legacy that we’ve never seen before. Awesome video!

[@V3v15c3r8]

You guys should do more episodes or have him come in more. He helped mold the nerd. Nourished him by giving him games and loved him with his lifelong friendship.

[@imcool3487]

Really enjoyed this. Appreciate the over 15 years of content James!

[@houndfall7261]

Great video! I just reunited one of my friends with HIS old copy of kingdom hearts in a jewel case with a sticky note under the disc that said "the game" (you lost.) Your old friend is a great guy and he seems very genuine