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    Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit Launches in Q2 2025

    Returning in 8-bit glory.

    Retrowave and Mega Cat Studios announced Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit, the next side-scrolling action platformer for the Angry Video Game Nerd series. The new title launches in Q2 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game will be sold for NES via Limited Run Games as well. 

    Watch the announcement trailer below: 

    Lastly, here’s an overview of the new platformer, via Steam

    The ULTIMATE NERD RAGE is back in Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit – an all-new action platformer set in the AVGN universe! As The Nerd, blast your way across a host of pixel art levels crawling with zombies, mechanical skeletons, ghoulish reapers, and more!

    • THE 8-BIT EXPERIENCE – Run, jump, slide, and shoot your way through levels in this new 8-bit installment featuring the Angry Video Game Nerd! It doesn’t just LOOK like an 8-bit game–there will also be a CARTRIDGE VERSION available for actual retro hardware!
    • THE AVGN UNIVERSE IN 8-BIT FORM – Journey through multiple levels inspired by the AVGN universe, and blast away at enemies themed around each level! Slide below platforms, pick up power-ups, and take alternate routes to get to the boss room!
    • FAMILIAR FACES, NEW FIGHTS – As The Nerd heads into the pixel-ridden fight, he must face off against familiar faces from his past! Waiting at the end of every level, bosses from the AVGN universe hope to destroy The Nerd!
    Soul Kiwami
    Soul Kiwami
    Raul Ochoa, a.k.a. Soul Kiwami, is the Managing Editor of Final Weapon and a Games Writer at Game Rant with four years of writing and editing experience. Raul is passionate about the Japanese gaming industry, and he's a huge fan of Nintendo Switch, PC hardware, JRPGs, and fighting games. business email: [email protected] | Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/raul-landaverde-1

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