Get ready to unleash your Nerd Rage — The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is now available for physical pre-order on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and even the original NES through Limited Run Games.
Developed by Programancer and published by Retroware, the game delivers classic side-scrolling action inspired by the toughest NES titles, complete with exclusive live-action footage starring James Rolfe as the Nerd.
For collectors, Mega Cat Studios is offering four NES cartridge variants — Standard Gray, Legendary Gold, Nerd Rage Red, and Super Mecha Baddie Blue — perfect for any game room display and compatible with the original NES, providing the ultimate retro gaming challenge.
Pre-orders close December 7, 2025, so grab your copy before it’s gone. Check out Chris’s review of the game in our most recent Gamebox 2.0, and there’s also a demo available on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
