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May, 2025
12 years of digital video production, including 5 running the WWE's gaming channel UUDD. 6 years live event hosting and VO work.
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About Noah Waterman

It all started with a black screen, followed by a small "ding" and white letters appearing on screen spelling out "Nintendo". Since then, Noah Waterman has gone from Bay Area nerd to the "Boss Monster" of the New York nerd culture scene.  He hosts a monthly comedy-video game tournament called "The World's Greatest Gamer" where every round is a wildy different game, he is the brain behind "The Bizarrcade", a YouTube channel that focuses on obscure gaming history & culture, and is the announcer for the giant monster wrestling promotion Kaiju Big Battel. As a digital video producer, Noah has over 12 years of experience making content for the web, including 5 as the Senior Producer and Channel Manager for the WWE's gaming channel "UpUpDownDown", hosted by Xavier Woods of the New Day, where he helped create and grow series like Uno, Rollout and the UUDD Championship Livestreams.  Now, Noah is excited to be a part of the The Best War Games team, continuing his focus on the industry he holds dear to his heart - and travelling a lot less in order to have more time for his family, his mini-painting, and of course - more games.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Unlocking all the F-Zero AX characters in F-Zero GX THE HARD WAY (i.e. without access to the arcade cabinet).

Favorite Games

Hollow Knight, Skies of Arcadia, Super Metroid, Trombone Champ, Astrobot, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Final Fantsy 6, Mario Sunshine, Cho Aniki: Bakuretsu Ranto Hen, Metal Slug X....ask me again tomorrow, the answers are likely to change.

Favorite Console

The Super Nintendo.  Was my first love, but also did so much with what we now see as so little - plus if you count the Super Famicom library, the industry got REALLY experimental with their ideas.  Not everything landed, but things were attempted and the nature of gaming as an art form flourished in a way that was never again matched until the indie game boom.

Latest

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Indie Game Dev in 2026 Is BRUTAL — How Devs Are Surviving | TheBestWarGames Roadshow

Game development is hard, especially for an indie dev. Luckily, there are some people out there trying to change that for good.

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The Ashcrofts: Resident Evil’s Forgotten Bloodline

Resident Evil 9 features a brand new protagonist in Grace Ashcroft, but her ties to the franchise go far deeper than most newcomers.

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Does Resident Evil Requiem Have GOTY Potential? - Review Roundup

The reviews are in for Capcom's latest addition to Resident Evil Requiem. And boy, there is a clear consensus for this one.

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Raccoon City Explained: Rise, Fall and Legacy - History of Resident Evil

Join us for the history of Raccoon City.

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The Evolution of Leon Kennedy - History of Resident Evil

Resident Evil 9: Requiem is almost here, and with it the return of longstanding franchise staple Leon S. Kennedy.

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State of Play Review: Was This the Show PlayStation Needed?

Sony kicked off its first State of Play in 2026 and the industry is buzzing.

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High on Life 2 Review Roundup - Does It Surpass the Original?

Join Noah Waterman as he pulls reviews from all over the web and aims to figure out whether High On Life 2 is a comedy classic or if it falls flat.

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Is This The Biggest Gaming Lounge in NYC?! | TheBestWarGames Roadshow

We are traveling to New York's Chinatown to get a look at NYC's biggest E-sports lounge, bar and event space.

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The TheBestWarGames Roadshow goes to OS NYC

Check out the latest trailer for TheBestWarGames Roadshow featuring the biggest gaming lounge in the city: OS NYC.

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The TheBestWarGames Roadshow Heads to OS NYC (Trailer)

This week the TheBestWarGames Roadshow is diving deep into New York's largest gaming lounge!

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You've Never Played These Games - Inside NYC's Indie Game Arcade | The Best War Games Roadshow

Wonderville is a blend of art gallery, music venue and arcade rolled into one, celebrating the originality coming from the indie game scene.

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Can New Yorkers Answer Gaming Trivia to WIN $100? - The Best War Games Roadshow (HOLIDAY SPECIAL)

Would you have been able to answer these gaming trivia questions?

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Break into a Career in Gaming at City College of New York | The Best War Games Roadshow

Have you thought about making games as a career, but have no clue how to break in? City College of New York is looking to fix that.

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The The Best War Games Roadshow Goes to College - Episode 2 Trailer

Noah Waterman is back, and learning what it takes to break into the gaming industry!

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Touring New York's Retro Gaming Heaven | The Best War Games Roadshow

Welcome to the first episode of The Best War Games Roadshow! Our humble host Noah kicks things off when he visits Video Games New York!

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The Best War Games Roadshow - Season Premiere Trailer

Check out our season premiere trailer for The Best War Games Roadshow - your front row seat to the unique individuals behind fandom and culture of gaming.

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Exclusive First Looks at My Hero Academia: All's Justice and Once Upon a Katamari & More

Bandai Namco brought out the big guns this week at New York Comic Con, including the first time Once Upon a Katamari has been playable in the west.

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First-Look at Pragmata, Onimusha and Monster Hunter Live from the NYCC Show Floor

Capcom had an impressive showing at NYCC this weekend, with long lines brimming with excitement to play some demos of their upcoming games.

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TMNT Empire City - An NYCC Exclusive Sit Down with Tom Waltz and Ace St. Germain

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are headed to VR!

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First Look Impressions of Cecil Stedman Live from NYCC 2025 - Invincible Vs

We're getting the exclusive first look at Cecil Stedman in Skybound Interactive's upcoming 3v3 fighting game Invincible VS.

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