Angry Video Game Nerd Season 5 Episode 3 Game Glitches
- July 8, 2010
- 15 min
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The Angry Video Game Nerd is back and he's taking on game glitches in season 5 episode 3. This episode focuses on the frustrating glitches that plague many classic video games and the nerd is not holding back when it comes to his opinions.
The episode starts with the nerd taking a look at the infamous "Minus World" glitch in the classic game Super Mario Bros. He delves into the history and mechanics behind the glitch and explains just how frustrating it can be for players who have fallen victim to it.
Moving on from Mario, the nerd takes a look at various other games, including The Legend of Zelda, where he shows off several different glitches and exploits that can be used to gain an unfair advantage. From item duplication to out-of-bounds glitches, the nerd really showcases just how many different ways there are to break the game.
Next, the nerd moves on to the game E.T. for the Atari 2600, a game infamous for being one of the worst games ever made. He takes a look at some of the game's glitches, including the infamous "pit glitch" which can cause E.T. to fall through the ground and become stuck, leaving the player with no choice but to restart the game.
Throughout the episode, the nerd also talks about the impact that glitches have had on the gaming industry as a whole. He discusses the idea of "speedrunning", where players try to complete games as quickly as possible by exploiting glitches and other tricks. He also talks about how some developers have intentionally left glitches in their games, either as a way to add an extra challenge or simply because they didn't have the time or resources to fix them.
As the episode comes to a close, the nerd takes a look at some recent games and the glitches that have plagued them. He talks about the various patches and updates that have been released in order to fix these glitches, but also points out that many of these glitches have become infamous among gamers and have even spawned memes and online communities dedicated to documenting and exploiting them.
Overall, this episode of Angry Video Game Nerd is sure to appeal to any gamer who has ever been frustrated by a glitch in a game. With a mix of humor and insightful commentary, the nerd showcases just how big of an impact glitches have had on the gaming industry and how they continue to be a part of gaming culture to this day.