Super Mario World - Neighbor Nerds

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James and John played through Super Mario World together as neighbors growing up, so they're playing through it again and with the same Nintendo Players Guide they used in 1992! Former neighbors and childhood friends, James and John are the Neighbor Nerds! They play new and retro games, just like they did back in the day.
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[@JamesNintendoNerd]

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[@R_Nel310]

If you ever need some Nerd content please review the Evercade. Someone needs to save the world from these $h!ty games.

[@AeonLumen.]

No James ❤you make enough money 🤑

[@earthsuyom4966]

Please review famicon and advance wars series as AVGN

[@vishalkalicharan7710]

How often are you doing this?!

[@vishalkalicharan7710]

Please do an AVGN episode on Sonic Heroes!!

[@tjames6427]

Hearing the creaky controller brings me back

[@TheRisingTide89]

Gettin mad and tryina twist the controller but it jus makes the creaking sound and stays in shape

[@Computerguy81]

Same here. That "knock" of a fully-depressed D-pad. You know it when you hear it.

[@retrogamerfan123]

Those controllers are easy to clean I hate taking apart modern controllers

[@Computerguy81]

@@retrogamerfan123 Same. Old-school game controllers were so delightfully simple, yet effective designs. Modern game controllers have force-feedack motors, analog sticks, various LEDs and sensors, battery packs, shoulder button assembly that's entirely different from the face buttons, etc. It's crazy.

[@graxjpg]

@@Computerguy81even just thinking about my gameboy growing up and how different the architecture is to what i am typing this on… crazy stuff. but im still watching mario jump around no matter what its on lol.

[@williamwhite1036]

The game still holds up over 30 years later

[@DonWafle]

And has an amazing community creating fan romhacks behind, who is in their best shape ever ❤

[@Carlitros69]

I wish i can say the same with my Switch games 30 years in the future (the console sure will be pretty death) 😅

[@Smartacus420]

Still in the top ten games ever made imo

[@MKG176]

@@Smartacus420 I'd say in the top 5 with Odyssey, Galaxy, 64, 3, and Sunshine

[@Tirgo69]

And SMW was clearly a huge inspiration for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the best 2D Mario in nearly twenty years. It's still got a huge influence over the series. Arguably the exploratory aspects of this game were the beginnings of Super Mario 64 and thus 3D platformers/collectathons

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Wow, their home video still looks great after 30 years. I wish I had a videocam back when I was a kid playing video games.

[@philosoFreedomGaming]

Probably upscaled with a sharper rendering

[@TheNaturalGamer1]

​@@philosoFreedomGaming that's impossible

[@Paen_events]

i was thinking the exact same, recording everything and watching back on it

[@35Spidey]

James and John in 1992: "What do think we'll be doing as adults 30 years from now?" "Who knows, but probably not filming ourselves playing Super Mario like we do now, that's for sure!"

[@narm_greyrunner]

Those home videos were excellently curated.

[@jimnfl7134]

i remember doing that a couple years ago, just wish back then i could have filmed more.

[@mistermista2927]

They were curated then, and they're curated now

[@rotaryskratch18]

Pretty insulting to call them just "home videos". They're Home Films.

[@michaelcooperwoti]

That dude's laugh is iconic

[@brandonnotsowise2640]

@@NoThanksBoss "Well, that's just like your opinion, man."

[@MahkyVmedia1]

Makes me want to smoke a Marlboro haha I haven't smoked in years

[@mrtn1478]

​​@@brandonnotsowise2640"... let me tell you something, pendejo"

[@Green.Blood.]

⁠@@NoThanksBossyou gotta be pretty down in the dumps to hate on someone’s laugh.

[@DurandalValeth]

​@@NoThanksBossI think you are horrible 😵‍💫 for saying stuff like that what are you 5?

[@SkiKoala]

Just hearing the sound effects, you know where on the world map they were

[@jayvee397]

Love that laugh! 😂 also the fact James still has him as a friend is amazing.

[@NIWASHIKINGBURNERACCOUNT]

John brings such a laidback vibe to the table, compliments James's already laidback vibe. lol It's fun watching you guys hang

[@smokagaming]

agreed! hope he plans on keeping john around for a bit cuz im diggin the vibes!

[@imartimus]

I was just talking about this at the bars tonight. I miss playing games with a friend sitting next to you. Co-op or trying to beat a hard game together, drinking mountain dew. Sitting there playing Halo 2 on legendary and all of a sudden you hear the birds outside chirping and the sun slowly creeping through the window, you hear your parents waking up and you have to mute the tv so they think you are sleeping. I remember playing Conflict: Desert Storm with a friend at his house and we were supposed to be sleeping since it was like 4am and we made up hand signs to say go in, hide, heal, go left, go right, whatever. This video in particular reminded me of those days. Maybe because I used to stay up playing this with my cousin when we were in elementary school.

[@cisco1425]

I have those same memories with my cousin and best friend.

[@ReizokoRyu]

Thank you for sharing this awesome memory! The best of times indeed..

[@Victini0510]

This and Mario 3 are still the best 2D Mario games, and some of the best platformers ever.

[@KRS2000]

I agree. Although I have more love for SMB 3, this game is monumental. Both games hold a very special place in my heart. They were huge parts of my childhood.

[@fastinradfordable]

The fact they made 3, Then this. They were a dream team

[@Sarahm2261]

I'm more of a super mario world then 3 guy but both games are great.

[@DragonslayerProd]

7:23 Well, the original inspiration for the mushrooms was Alice in Wonderland. The designers of Super Mario Bros were thinking "What kind of powerup would cause Mario to get bigger?" And someone suggested a mushroom "...like Alice in Wonderland"

[@smokedog9677]

Wow! Did not know that, but it makes sense.

[@michaelcashmire966]

I've always assumed it was based on Jefferson Airplane's "Go ask Alice" with lyrics like "one pill makes you larger. And one pill makes you small." As well as "And you just had some kind of mushroom. And your mind is moving slow." While the song's lyrics may be inspired by Alice in wonderland, it is used as an analogy to detail a psychedelic experience.

[@ChrisWoollett]

@@michaelcashmire966 Sounds like are describing their White Rabbit song.

[@michaelcashmire966]

@@ChrisWoollett yes that's correct. The song is called "Go ask Alice"

[@LordPichuPal]

@@michaelcashmire966 The song is named "White Rabbit" it's just about Alice in Wonderland. And also drug use, because it's the 60s (or 70s? I can't remember when the song came out).

[@audrniasn]

This entire video just brings a warm smile to my face. Anyone who lived those times with friends will feel the same.

[@Jingho]

Man, playing this game when it came out I was obsessed. The game seemed so large and mysterious, I always thought It would be possible to find a way into the background and there be more levels to play, a limitless world.

[@19Mrgeorge92]

The beginning of the video is why you should record everything.

[@jayhondacr5008]

ALWAYS record!

[@TheNaturalGamer1]

What if it's incriminating

[@RainmakerXBooty]

@@TheNaturalGamer1this 😂

[@SmugSuspenders]

Then don't record

[@Markimark151]

You guys bring back memories of 1992! I played Super Mario World at my cousin’s birthday party in August 1992, remember that RCA TV and everyone was watching my cousin getting through the levels!

[@historias2884]

It's crazy how smb3 is remembered and cherished the most but it's smw the most perfect mario game of that whole bunch!!

[@Keithustus]

Well SMW didn’t have a Fred Savage movie to promote it.

[@tuutelis]

SMW is a casual plebeian game and SMB3 is a classic

[@BaconSmellinFine]

The best part of these videos is they treat the camera as if the viewer were the third person in the room. Cheers!

[@TheAustinDelgado]

That James has footage playing Mario world is amazing

[@MateMagyar88]

John bringing back the 2002 James mustache! 😂

[@videostash413]

just-a like-a mario brudda!

[@OpaqueVisions47]

After all these years, this game is still the one that I go back to the most. Even though I've mastered it to the point of it being almost muscle memory, it is still completely enjoyable with every play.

[@brokentoothstudio4929]

I love these videos. Two best friends from childhood still playing the same games together.

[@coachjonjiujitsu]

Man, this game brings back memories.

[@GREAT-DYNASTY]

So did u even, remember you're child hood when u say memories?

[@Morgil27]

"After this, we're out of the woods." Well, James is a dad now. It's only natural that he start telling dad jokes.

[@mofoblitz7482]

Sometimes he reminds me a little bit of my Dad and I mean this in the best possible way.😂

[@DaveWestlake-h4v]

You guys are the greatest. I'm 41 this year , thanks for the nostalgia .

[@Zakster90]

I love the shared nostalgia you both have, and witnessing a tape from when I was only 2 years old, of you guys’s childhood. Awesome!

[@jlouis4407]

This game was absolutely revolutionary when it came out it was like going from the stone ages to technicolor

[@Consolous]

What a blast from the past to see how long you guys know each other, how long it's been since you played this game and now playing it as adults. Especially a game as iconic as this. Nostalgia is amazing

[@schwegesguy]

The fact you still have this is amazing. And it’s amazing you’ve turned your still doing the same stuff 30 years later, just getting better and better. I’ve been watching for about 8 years please keep at it!

[@MrAwesome457]

0:05 I love how him saying “hey” syncs up with the footage.

[@ithinkihaveebola5238]

Thanks!

[@ithinkihaveebola5238]

Hey James I accidentally clicked on the thanks button while I was sleeping lol I'm trying to message you but I can't find anywhere to reach you. Can I please get a refund?

[@KainDrake]

16:00 "how old am i?" The truest question ever when you're over 30.

[@ninopapalia1461]

Its true you start forgetting your age😂

[@veissra4047]

I hate how true this is lol

[@davidethridge5748]

Looks like you came on it, bro I'm dead

[@midwestmonster9886]

19:48 Mario: "Huh? You made it? I mean, YOSHI. Best buddy! I swear, my hand slipped and I accidentally let go of the reigns... I would never sacrifice you to ensure I made a jump."

[@videostash413]

trying hard

[@martin4984]

That guy straight up look's like a punch-out character.

[@KartKing4ever]

I will forever look up when I open the castle doors in Mario World now.

[@mkf22784]

It does it automatically lol

[@Euruk1]

These neighbor nerd videos are great 🤣

[@noentropyjames1283]

Glad to see Phish representation. John is definitely a nerd.

[@jessegilbert9568]

Nerd or stoner? 😂

[@dinghy53]

Both 👌💨

[@iscream2232]

Mondegreen gon be lit

[@fragglyone7607]

Phiiish!

[@3van1993]

This makes me miss James and Mike Mondays

[@jamesnintendoNerd_Telegraam]

Nice 👍

[@TheDrodder]

Feels so weird right?

[@ronch550]

What's happened to Mike?

[@MateMagyar88]

@@ronch550Mike streams on twitch and occasionally helps James with ideas for future AVGN episodes.

[@kuramacon]

Mario world is a game I can 100% on auto pilot. Played it so much over the years

[@johnnythewalrus]

Same. As soon as he asked what the football guy's name was, I was like "chargin chuck."

[@nathaliagreen1013]

Lol. The "I'm sorry Yoshi" and the reality that he was sacrificed for nothing. Poor Yoshi.

[@turboshazed7370]

Super Mario All Stars + Super Mario World is my favorite snes game (five in one). 😊

[@stevep9177]

4 + 1 of em!

[@Roomgoer]

5 uv uhm!

[@zilinskas91]

32:08 After taking a cosy nostalgia trip watching Super Mario World, 2024 hits you right in the gut and wakes you up 😂

[@pj0t]

I like this new Neighbor Nerds series, keep em coming you two

[@antonyarnould]

Super Mario World will undoubtedly remain the best video game in the entire Super Mario video game universe!

[@jamesnintendoNerd_Telegraam]

Nice 👍❤

[@DeanofSmoking]

i like seeing a big man be a kid again. love you guys.

[@EQOAnostalgia]

MAN, listen to that Nintenbone creaking and cracking lol. Brings back so many memories.

[@stormykeep9213]

The game is still gorgeous. Probably the last best platformer IMHO. Nintendo would do really well to release a retro-like, 16 bit Mario platformer today...but doubt that would ever happen.

[@JuneBug713]

Perfect game for Neighborhood Nerds we can all relate to!

[@zacharykim295]

I love how little James talks the same as big James

[@Shane-vv7fp]

I am NOT doing this on purpose...I am JUST that bad!!! 😂😂😂

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

this was super cool, James

[@chambers0188]

Still play this at least once a year. Love this game!

[@tonyelliott5000]

Cherish this friendship and memories. Lost my bestie of 25 years and we had these memories and kept making them. Miss him everyday.

[@SmugSuspenders]

Sorry to hear that 😢

[@Recessio]

This is one of the funniest videos you guys have done. Your thirty year friendship really shows!

[@Roomgoer]

Yes, certainly.

[@Naltrex]

imma be real with you james, i had more fun watching this than the latest AVGN episode

[@MattW-dk6kg]

I spent so much of my childhood playing this! I loved the replay ability and mastering new moves like flying through difficult stages, finding all secrets! And when the game didn't save, just being able to run thru stages was fun!

[@jimmytaw]

21:48 "Pencils of death, the pencils that lead you to your demise" hahahaha top tier Dad-joke there James! 😂

[@drocles]

Still a work of art, like the satisfying coin sound, the link to the past hammer sound always plays in my head whenever i use a hammer at work😂

[@DeanofSmoking]

i was sad the game ended and you had to be adults again. love you guys

[@MrMurder0321]

Can’t believe I’ve been watching your videos for over 10 years. Loved the nostalgia of hearing the music from this game too

[@MORONIC_official]

I remember this game level 4-3 (I think) always gave me trouble at the sky level. I love this series.

[@NightshadeX1521]

You were playing Mario World One month and two days after I was born. That is awesome!

[@EQOAnostalgia]

SHHHH!!!! lol

[@NightshadeX1521]

@@EQOAnostalgia lol

[@TheMultiGunMan]

This video is so awesome! It's very nostalgic with the old camcorder VHS footage. Can the two of you please do more of these videos?

[@Mr_Zel]

July’s 29 92 I was 4 days old

[@SoulforReal88]

me too just 6 days after my 4th Birthday and James Rolfe was 12 then just after he turned 12 on 10th July :-)

[@wolfshade5020]

I was born a month after. Glad we got to experience the 90’s for a bit 😊

[@shawn-1989]

@@SoulforReal88awesome I was 3 bro 89 here

[@Curbstompyoshi101]

I love these types of videos. Just two friends enjoying a game.

[@protomanv2]

"That was nonsense, it just shot you out into the DIE!" More true words have never been spoken....

[@alexfischer7876]

*Magneto:* Welcome to DIE! _(I understood that reference.)_

[@danieljobber7931]

22:00 The Pencil of Death is mightier than the sword! :D

[@redscotsam]

13:02 I love this laugh in combination with the game over music

[@alexfischer7876]

Revisiting the gaming childhood with a friend... _better late than never, James._ This concept certainly works.

[@ThatFanBoyGuy]

I was watching those home videos and expecting a "WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?!" from young James 🤣😂

[@1984nightrider]

Honestly such a great episode, seeing you and your childhood friend reliving that experience tugs at the heart. Thanks for that my friend.

[@patrickmartineau1008]

John's moustache continues to become more and more evil...

[@guysafari]

That footage of SMW is older than me!

[@jujuxx010]

Every giggle and laughter is what makes this video enjoyable, and I like seeing that! Keep it up James and Mike

[@Naz1Ra2Mi3]

Lol John looks like Billy Joel😂

[@Jared_Wignall]

The best Mario game in my opinion. I remember playing this game so much as a kid. Great times.

[@krillen64]

I like these videos you do with your childhood friend John, he if fun in the videos. It's also nice seeing two friends that have been friends so long still having fun together after so many years. It helps the videos really fun to watch too. Keep making them as long as you like and I'll keep enjoying them.

[@gordonsgoldengoat]

Crazy that while you where playing super mario world I was literally being born that exact moment

[@everlast19]

I recently played super Mario world on my snes . It still works and I beat the game again on New Year’s Eve . Feels like heaven

[@kahncrane]

True old friend banter...Love it.

[@Gabriel-s9d5t]

Me encanto el capítulo además muy nostálgico y el hecho de estar con su amigo ahora en la actualidad recordando viejos pero lindos momentos

[@DrKeez]

Timeless work of art.

[@NebularImpact95]

This game absolutely MADE my childhood, playing this in my grama's basement!

[@TheKeller101]

I got stuck in the forest of illusion because as a kid I never realized that the red circles meant there was a secret exit

[@thesarkive7746]

So cool you guys are able to get back together to watch that footage and replay the game

[@MeanJoeGrizzly]

That’s the best Mario game ever made

[@liammc433]

Still remember the day my dad picked me up from school saying there's a surprise at home, walked in and saw my mum playing this game! Was buzzing.

[@Captain_Hampton]

One of the greatest games ever made

[@gratemusic3008]

The Mario universe is a huge trippy ride...the creators definitely were experimenting with something

[@phaze29]

Still friends after 30 years..Simply incredible ❤😁

[@user-hk1fx4in6c]

I love neighbor nerds please keep making them 👍

[@setsers1]

Man, things looked a lot better back then.

[@FlintGiven]

I see more care and passion here than the past 50 or so Nerd episodes.

[@andreasbenning]

I see that the princess still goes by her true name in this game. When did they start calling her Peaches, and why? I've never gotten it, or accepted it.... I always enjoy your neighbor nerd shenanigans!! :)

[@TheHolonConcept]

"After this, we're out of the woods" what perfect timing 😂

[@bobbybobster]

Les gooooo new cinemassacre viddddd❤❤❤

[@lastofmygeneration]

This is my childhood!!! Truly one of the best for the SNES.

[@Nostalgia_Realm]

A game I never played, but have seen so many elements of in other games that it almost feels like I've played it many times over hehe

[@SmugSuspenders]

Play it!