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Why Clueless Gamer Shouldn’t Even Try to Become a Spin-Off Without Conan as the Host

by Maddy Myers Jan 6th

The "Clueless Gamer" segment on Conan has been a successful viral hit for the show ever since it began. Now, the segment will become a spin-off TV show of its own... without Conan. But would that even work?

Conan the Clueless Gamer Reviews Smash Bros. for Wii U and Fears for Our Future

Quick! Do you know who the second President of the U.S. was? Now watch.

by Dan Van Winkle Jun 12th

Nintendo was careful in its selection of who should get to play the new Smash Bros. games before they're released, and Conan was clearly the man for the job. He got his hands on the game last night as many Smash fans did, myself included (more on that later), and proved that a game can never be too accessible.

First Review of Watch Dogs Comes From a Clueless Place, Namely Conan

Those trees never saw it coming.

by Carolyn Cox May 23rd

In this new Clueless Gamer segment, Conan brings his gaming incompetence to reviewing one of this year's most anticipated releases. While he grapples with the wanton destruction inherent in the game, fans can also get a peek at what Watch Dogs has in store: apparently lots of bad driving and Sylvia Plath in a housecoat.

Conan Lives Every Child’s Dream by Playing Video Games on One of the World’s Largest Screens

If you build it, they will play video games on it.

by Dan Van Winkle Apr 10th

Conan is the most spectacularly, hilariously bad gamer in the world in his "Clueless Gamer" segments, but he got to live out a fantasy that more adept gamers can only dream of: he played video games on the giant screen in a football stadium. The screen at AT&T stadium is 9th largest in the world, so try not to get too jealous.

Conan Plays Halo 4, Hilarity Ensues [Video]

by Rollin Bishop Feb 8th

Have you ever wanted to see Conan O'Brien kill himself in a video game? If that's something that interests you, you're in luck! That's exactly what we have here. Thanks to his Clueless Gamer segment, Conan took a spin with Halo 4 recently. He just so happens to have voiced a character in the game, and let's just say things don't end well for virtual Conan. Don't take my word for it; have a look.

Conan’s Mr. Buttons Strikes Fear Into The Heart of Skyrim’s Fauna [Video]

by Sui Ying Teoh Aug 3rd

In the latest addition to his "Clueless Gamer" series of videos, Conan O'Brien plays and reviews The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Here we see him scream at the sight of a woman, reenact junior high school conversations, and give surprisingly good advice on how to kill mammoths. I have to admit, he's making really good points about the game, just more bewilderingly and with less gamer jargon.

Conan Plays Minecraft, Gives it a Rating of “26C”

by Max Eddy Jul 24th

Conan O'Brien is a lot of things: Comedian, musician, Tilda Swinton stand-in. But he is not a gamer. However, that has not stopped him from trying in a series of review videos called "Clueless Gamer." This week, the object of his bemusement was Minecraft. Things were off to a great start where, within seconds, the late-night funnyman compared it to 19th century Wales. I think he gets it. See the video, after the break.