Game Grumps 2012

Overview

Game Grumps is a Let's Play web series created in 2012 by Arin Hanson and Jon Jafari. The show features its hosts playing a wide variety of video games while engaging in commentary that ranges from personal anecdotes to discussions about pop culture and gaming. Arin Hanson and Dan Avidan serve as the primary hosts, with Avidan joining the series in 2013. Known for their humorous and often irreverent style, the duo frequently express frustration and amusement while playing games, which aligns with the series' informal and candid tone. The show's format includes daily episodes where the hosts interact with each other and their audience through gameplay and conversation. Game Grumps has become a staple of online gaming entertainment, maintaining a consistent release schedule and cultivating a dedicated fanbase over the years. The series originated from a debate between Arin and Jon about the game Super Smash Bros. Brawl, specifically discussing whether the character Wolf was a clone.