S2014 E1 • The Flowers of Robert Mapplethorpe (CD-I)

We got a ton of requests to do a video on this game. So as requested.. This week we're taking a look at The Flowers of Robert Mapplethorpe... OH GOD!

Première diffusion : 6 janvier 2014

S2014 E2 • Bio Force Ape (NES)

James and Mike try out a homebrew cart of an unreleased NES game. BIO FORCE APE!

Première diffusion : 13 janvier 2014

S2014 E3 • Rocky (PS2)

In this episode of "James and Mike Mondays", they take a look at a video game adaptation of one of James' favorite film series, Rocky!

Première diffusion : 20 janvier 2014

S2014 E4 • Metal Slug (Neo-Geo CD)

This week, Mike and James take a look at the first NEO-GEO CD game they've played in the "James and Mike Plays" series. This week, it is Metal Slug!

Première diffusion : 27 janvier 2014

S2014 E5 • Contra (NES)

In this episode, James and Mike take a look at and play through Contra, and... with no infamous Konami Code, which, I'm sure we have all used at least one time or another, but they take a stab at playing through without it!

Première diffusion : 3 février 2014

S2014 E6 • RoboCop Versus The Terminator (SNES)

James and Mike play Robocop Versus The Terminator on Super Nintendo!

Première diffusion : 10 février 2014

S2014 E7 • Universal Studios Theme Park Adventure (Part 1)

This week James and Mike try out Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure for the Nintendo Gamecube!

Première diffusion : 17 février 2014

S2014 E8 • Universal Studios Theme Park Adventure (Part 2)

James and Mike continue Universal Studios Theme Park Adventure for Nintendo Gamecube!

Première diffusion : 24 février 2014

S2014 E9 • Bubsy in Fractured Furry Tales (Atari Jaguar)

Bubsy in Fractured Furry Tales was the third of four games in the Bubsy series, and the only one released exclusively for the Atari Jaguar video game console.

Première diffusion : 3 mars 2014

S2014 E10 • Super Mario's Wacky Worlds (CD-I)

James and Mike play Super Mario's Wacky Worlds, a canceled game for Phillips CD-i. As if Hotel Mario wasn't bad enough this unfinished CD-i Mario Game is even worse!

Première diffusion : 10 mars 2014

S2014 E11 • Dennis the Menace (SNES)

In this episode of James & Mike Mondays, we play the SNES version of Dennis the Menace This is a 2D action platformer where your goal is to defeat a burglar (Switchblade Sam) as you make your way through stages like Mr. Wilson's home. Sit back and watch as James and Mike give Dennis the Menace for SNES their best effort!

Première diffusion : 17 mars 2014

S2014 E12 • ToeJam & Earl (Sega Genesis)

Join James and Mike as they see how far they can make it in the original Genesis classic, ToeJam & Earl!

Première diffusion : 24 mars 2014

S2014 E13 • Paperboy (N64)

Paperboy was originally an arcade game made by Atari in 1984. It has been ported to many systems, perhaps most famously the NES. But here, James and Mike take a look at the Nintendo 64 version of Paperboy published by Midway.

Première diffusion : 31 mars 2014

S2014 E14 • Action Max

The Action Max was made by Worlds of Wonder and released in 1987. It was an obscure video game console that used VHS tapes as its games! You had to own a VCR to play the tapes. And it came with a light gun (similar to the NES Zapper). There were only five games released for the system. Blue Thunder, Hydrosub: 2021, Sonic Fury, 38 Ambush Alley and The Rescue of Pops Ghostly! Watch as we try out one of the most over looked video game consoles of all time, The Action Max!

Première diffusion : 7 avril 2014

S2014 E15 • Anticipation (NES)

This week James and Mike try out Anticipation for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Anticipation was developed by Rare and published by Nintendo in 1988. The game is similar to Pictionary. You have to guess the image that is drawn on screen then buzz in to enter the answer. You can chose from game pieces such as the Teddy bear, horn or high heals. This episode guest stars Bootsy.

Première diffusion : 14 avril 2014

S2014 E16 • Clayfighter (SNES)

This week for James & Mike Mondays we have Clayfighter for the SNES!

Première diffusion : 21 avril 2014

S2014 E17 • Super Monkey Ball 2 (Gamecube)

This week James and Mike play the boxing mini-game in Super Monkey Ball 2! (With special guest Bootsy)

Première diffusion : 28 avril 2014

S2014 E18 • NES Remix (WiiU)

This week James Rolfe and Mike Matei play NES Remix and NES Remix 2 for Wii U. NES Remix lets players relive many retro titles with all new challenges. Games include such classics as Balloon Fight, Donkey Kong, Ice Climber, The Legend of Zelda, Punch-Out!! and many others. In this video, James and Mike take a quick look at a few of the games, and attempt some of the challenges!

Première diffusion : 5 mai 2014

S2014 E19 • Super Off Road (NES)

Ivan "Ironman" Stewart's Super Off Road was a game made by Leland Corp in 1989 for the Nintendo Home Entertainment System. In the game you race around top view indoor tracks. There are eight different track designs and you can race with up to four people when using the NES four score. Watch as James Rolfe, Mike Matei (and guest Pat the NES Punk) race to the finish!

Première diffusion : 12 mai 2014

S2014 E20 • R.C. Pro-Am II (NES)

Join Mike, James and special guest Pat Contri "the NES Punk" as they compete in this overlooked sequel for the NES, R.C. Pro-Am II.

Première diffusion : 19 mai 2014

S2014 E21 • Nintendo Land (WiiU)

This week James Rolfe and Mike Matei play Nintendo Land for the Wii U. Nintendo Land is a party game developed by Nintendo and released in 2012. In the game you choose between various mini games such as Mario Chase, Metroid Blast, Donkey Kong's Crash Course and others. Nintendo Land utilizes the Gamepad's touchscreen and motion capability, giving the player a unique control experience.

Première diffusion : 26 mai 2014

S2014 E22 • Back to the Future Part III (Sega Genesis)

This week, James Rolfe and Mike Matei play Back to the Future Part III - A video game developed by Probe Software and published by Image Works in 1991 for the Sega Genesis. This game is NOTORIOUS for it's first level being one of the hardest first levels in ANY video game. In comes Bootsy (our special guest for this episode) to work his magic!

Première diffusion : 2 juin 2014

S2014 E23 • Splatterhouse (TurboGrafx-16)

In this video James Rolfe and Mike Matei try out the home port of Spallterhouse on the TurboGrafx-16 (released in 1990).

Première diffusion : 9 juin 2014

S2014 E24 • Jaws Unleashed (PS2)

James, Mike and Pat the NES Punk play Jaws: Unleased! In Jaws Unleashed you actually play as Jaws himself and attack beach goers and other sea creatures.

Première diffusion : 16 juin 2014

S2014 E25 • Sonic the Hedgehog Games (Sega Genesis)

In this weeks episode, James and Mike attempt playing some Sonic homebrews and hacks such as Sonic Jam 6, Streets of Rage 3 Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog Megamix and Sonic Version 666!!!

Première diffusion : 23 juin 2014

S2014 E26 • Maniac Mansion (NES)

Bootsy joins the crew to figure out the mysteries of Maniac Mansion!

Première diffusion : 30 juin 2014

S2014 E27 • Double Dragon (NES)

This week, James and Mike try out the first Double Dragon game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. This home port had many disadvantages in comparison with the arcade version, but is a classic in its own right. Near the end of the video, we also try out Mode B where players fight against each other in a one-on-one match! It's time for some Double Dragon!!!

Première diffusion : 7 juillet 2014

S2014 E28 • Contra: Legacy of War (Playstation)

This week Mike and James check out two Contra related games for the Playstation. Contra: Legacy of War and The Contra Adventure!

Première diffusion : 14 juillet 2014

S2014 E29 • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Team Showdown

For the AVGN 10th Anniversary celebration, James and Mike torture themselves with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde on NES once again! But this time, we've invited some guests to try the game too! Guests include: Spoony, AlphaOmegaSin, The Game Chasers, Shane Luis, Ryan Schott, 8-Bit Eric, Grimsie42 and Bad Luck Bootsy! Since we've played this game many times before in other videos, this time we are jumping right to the infamous barrel stage!

Première diffusion : 21 juillet 2014

S2014 E30 • California Games (NES)

Released in 1987, California Games was developed and published by Epyx. It's a sports title where players compete in different events including surfing, roller skating, frisbee throwing and more. It was ported to many different systems such as the Commodore 64, Sega Genesis, Master System, Atari 2600 and the NES, which is the version seen here. Watch as James Rolfe, Mike Matei and Bootsy try out the NES (not-so-classic) California Games!

Première diffusion : 28 juillet 2014

S2014 E31 • Super Scope 6 (SNES)

This week James and Mike try out the Super Scope 6, a bazooka peripheral for the SNES.

Première diffusion : 4 août 2014

S2014 E32 • Batman (NES) Part 1

In this video, James and Mike play the first four levels of Batman on the NES.

Première diffusion : 11 août 2014

S2014 E33 • Batman (NES) Part 2

In this video, James Rolfe and Mike Matei play through the final stage of the game “the Gotham City Cathedral” in a desperate attempt to make it to The Joker!

Première diffusion : 18 août 2014

S2014 E34 • Smash TV (NES)

Smash TV was an arcade game developed and published by Williams in 1990. The home console versions which James and Mike play here were published by Acclaim Entertainment. Smash TV is a run and gun type game similar to Robotron: 2084. Robotron used a two joystick method of control which is what we attempt to emulate here by using two NES controllers for each player. It is very fun to play when using this setup for the NES version.

Première diffusion : 25 août 2014

S2014 E35 • Blaster Master (NES) Part 1

This week James Rolfe and Mike Matei play Blaster Master on NES!

Première diffusion : 1 septembre 2014

S2014 E36 • Blaster Master (NES) Part 2

This week James Rolfe and Mike Matei continue playing Blaster Master on NES!

Première diffusion : 8 septembre 2014

S2014 E37 • Double Dragon II: The Revenge (NES) Part 1

It is a sequel to Double Dragon for the arcade and also had home console versions on the Nintendo Entertainment system, Sega Genesis and other systems. This week, James Rolfe and Mike Matei try out the NES game - check it out!

Première diffusion : 15 septembre 2014

S2014 E38 • Double Dragon II: The Revenge (NES) Part 2

It is a sequel to Double Dragon for the arcade and also had home console versions on the Nintendo Entertainment system, Sega Genesis and other systems. This week, James Rolfe and Mike Matei continue playing the NES game - check it out!

Première diffusion : 22 septembre 2014

S2014 E39 • Zombie Nation (NES)

This week James Rolfe and Mike Matei try out Zombie Nation on NES! It was developed by KAZe and published by Meldac / Liveplanning in 1990. This game features a decapitated flying zombie head named Namakubi who’s trying to defeat his nemesis Dark Seed. Dark Seed transformed the population of the United States into zombies. Now Namakubi has to defeat him and recover his sword “Shura”. Zombie Nation is a Shoot ‘em up where you destroy buildings, lava monsters and zeppelins by vomiting on them!

Première diffusion : 29 septembre 2014

S2014 E40 • Super Castlevania IV (SNES) Part 1

Super Castlevania IV was published and developed by Konami in 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It’s a side-scrolling action-platormer and is essentially a remake of the original Castlevania game for NES. The NES titles are favorites to most NES lovers (well, usually excluding Simon’s Quest). The SNES entry is largely considered the best in the series, and the one all future installments are judged by. It once again stars Simon Belmont on a quest to kill the prince of darkness himself - Count Dracula! Join James Rolfe and Mike Matei as they play through one of their favorite titles for the Super Nintendo!

Première diffusion : 5 octobre 2014

S2014 E41 • Super Castlevania IV (SNES) Part 2

Join James Rolfe and Mike Matei as they continue to play through one of their favorite titles for the Super Nintendo!

Première diffusion : 12 octobre 2014

S2014 E42 • Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts (SNES) Part 1

Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts is a horror themed side-scrolling action/platform game for the Super Nintendo. It stars a knight named Arthur, who is attempting to rescue a Princess from a group of demons led by Emperor Sardius. In the game, you begin with a shut of armor, which will fall off if touched by an enemy. When this happens, you are left to defend yourself in nothing but your under ware. There are armor upgrades, bronze and gold, which give arthur more magical powers. The game is a sequel to Ghosts ’n Goblins (originally an arcade game) and famously ported to the NES. This is part one of a two part video where James Rolfe and Mike Matei attempt a full run of the game!

Première diffusion : 20 octobre 2014

S2014 E43 • Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts (SNES) Part 2

This is part two of a two part video where James Rolfe and Mike Matei attempt a full run of Super Ghouls'n Ghosts!

Première diffusion : 27 octobre 2014

S2014 E44 • Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts (SNES) Part 3

James and Mike finish up their run of Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts for SNES. This is the final part! We're moving onto another game next week!

Première diffusion : 3 novembre 2014

S2014 E45 • Battletoads "Turbo Tunnel" (NES)

This week, Mike Matei shows James Rolfe how to beat the Turbo Tunnel in Battletoads for the NES! Battletoads was a beat ‘em up platform game developed by Rare and released in 1991. It had several sequels, including Battletoads in Battlemaniacs for SNES, Battletoads & Double Dragon for NES and Super Battletoads in the arcade!

Première diffusion : 10 novembre 2014

S2014 E46 • Color a Dinosaur (NES)

It's an online art class with James & Mike! No, it's Color a Dinosaur - a crappy game for the NES!

Première diffusion : 17 novembre 2014

S2014 E47 • Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis (Gamecube)

James and Mike plays Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis (Gamecube), based on Peter David's controversial interpretation of the comic book character.

Première diffusion : 24 novembre 2014

S2014 E48 • Daikatana (N64)

The guys plays Daikatana, as it makes them its bitch.

Première diffusion : 1 décembre 2014

S2014 E49 • Mega Man 2 (NES) Part 1

James Rolfe and Mike Matei play one of their favorite games for the NES! Mega Man 2!

Première diffusion : 8 décembre 2014

S2014 E50 • Mega Man 2 (NES) Part 2

Part 2 and the conclusion to James and Mike playing Mega Man 2!

Première diffusion : 14 décembre 2014