CAGcast #49: The $6,000 Man

[CheapyD]

Join CheapyD and Wombat for fun and discussion on all kinds of stuff, including; microtransactions on Xbox Live Marketplace, the closing of Lik-Sang, new releases and industry news, your questions from the CAGbag (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71382), and oh so much more!

Once AGAIN, I forgot to draw a contest winner and mention how to enter this week's contest. Just post a comment and you will be entered. We will do a super drawing during the 50th episode.


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Show Linkage:
Intro music: Kangaroo

CAGcast Contest - Prizes: Namco (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ORGBP521631A), Nintendo (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ORGBP519901A), Phoenix Wright (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-92-49-en-70-1dal.html)

CAGcast Voicemail! - Leave us a 50th Episode Message (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110216)
CAGcast Survey (http://www.podtrac.com/audience/start-survey.aspx?ver=1&pid=3GISo-m8x9E$)
CAGcast Poll: What system will you be buying or playing this holday? (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110448)

New Releases (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/44380)

Lik-Sang Closes (http://www.destructoid.com/oh-my-god-they-killed-lik-sang) - Sony Response (http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/industry/sony-liksang-just-bitter-209806.php) - CAG Thread (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112513)
Toys R Us pre-orders begin 10/29 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110883)
TRU B2G1-10/22/06 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110963)
Marvel Ultimate Alliance (360-Asia, Region Free Confirmed) $43 shipped at Play-Asia (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112497)
Phoenix Wright II $29.90 @ Play-Asia (Full English Support) Now Shipping! (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108071)

Microsoft Pulls a 360 on GameDad (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111965)- Gamerscore Blog (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2006/10/13/537975.aspx)
Do Games Industry Professionals Buy Their Games New or Used? (http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20061020/qotw_01.shtml)
Godfather Consumables (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6160388.html)
Analyst Says Xbox 360 Could Do Better
(http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4071&Itemid=2)360 Dashboard update in a week? (http://feeds.joystiq.com/%7Er/weblogsinc/joystiq/%7E3/40967505/)
Sony claims Xbox 360 requires HD DVD, etc., thus costs $700 (http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/19/sony-claims-xbox-360-requires-hd-dvd-etc-thus-costs-700)

Outro: Kangaroo Dealer Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXxDo17SwSI) - From www.atarigames.com (http://www.atarigames.com)



Bonus Picture and Video!
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/ymij/djsign.jpg

This video kind of sucks because you can't hear the sound too well, but on the upside, you can watch me drink beer.
Narrated by Mrs. CheapyD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW4ySiK_asg

[Wolfgame]

just got done, I really enjoyed the show. I liked the coverage of recent Sony affairs, Sony is pulling out all the stops this holiday season and its really hard to beleive. Microsoft should be able to sue Sony for that stats sheet they released and I feel sorry for Lik-sang, but Playasia does have better deals as cheapy said, but its still sad to see a store go out of business due to the powerhouse that is Sony.

but in reguards to the show specifically I thought it was great.

[hufferstl]

Viva La Wombat

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Regarding Sony not having servers for their online network:

On the latest 1up Yours Podcast, they had Ted Price, CEO of Insomniac Studios, talking about Resistance for the PS3. They were questioning him on how Resistance could support 40 players using P2P since the Xbox and Xbox 360 games typically have problems with games with a lot of players. Ted stated that Resistance online was running on Sony's dedicated servers, and not using P2P.

So for some studios, Sony is providing dedicated hardware to run multiplayer games. I don't know what criteria a company must meet to get Sony provided hardware, but Insomniac has worked with Sony for over 10 years and Resistance is their huge launch game. That probably played a factor in it.

Ted also said that Sony is leaving everything else up to the developers. There is no cohesive friend messaging system, online chat, etc., for all games. Each developer can do whatever they want. So besides having a "universal" friend list which is tied to each user's PS3 hardware, Sony's online strategy sounds pretty much like the PS2 offering.

I guess that's what you get for free. I'm sure Nintendo's system won't be any more robust than Sony's.

[Hex]

CheapyD in da hizzouse! :lol:

[Brainwave0]

87 minutes?!?! 87 minutes?!?!

Maybe I'm living in the dark ages, but I don't have an mp3 player. I burn the podcasts to a CD-R and listen to them while I'm driving. UNTIL NOW. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind it running longer, but how about an option to download it in 2 sections?? Both under 80 minutes. I guess I'll just have to hold my laptop up to my ear as I'm driving down the road. If I crash and die it's on your head Cheapy and Wombat!!!!

Keep up the good work!

[gunm]

Tagged for contest!

Lol @ the dj cheapy video. Poor Mrs. Cheapy has to be camerawoman and waitress--get the man a damn beer will ya? :)

[Richlough]

Cheapy D with 2 turntables and a microphone ? .

Bummer about the sound , but we get a sneak peak of listening to Mrs. Cheapy .
You should remix the video , ya know , add in a little "Ass & Tetris"
.
That would be sweet .

[PlumeNoir]

Hmmm, why is this not showing up on iTunes? Do I actually to do something draconian and <gulp> download it myself to transfer to my iPod? The horrors!!!

Eh, it's worth it. Be listening in a bit...

[FrankTheFrowner]

CAGcast #49 and the Pickle Player integration got me through another monotonous morning of work. Keep up the good work guys.

[hufferstl]

You can always get an MP3 editing tool and make it two separate files.

And I highly recommend an MP3-enabled car stereo. I can burn the MP3s as data files and have a sweet 800 megs of audio on a disk.

Best investment I ever made, and that was back when decks were $300, I've seen good ones now for less than $150.

Just a few suggestions.


87 minutes?!?! 87 minutes?!?!

Maybe I'm living in the dark ages, but I don't have an mp3 player. I burn the podcasts to a CD-R and listen to them while I'm driving. UNTIL NOW. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind it running longer, but how about an option to download it in 2 sections?? Both under 80 minutes. I guess I'll just have to hold my laptop up to my ear as I'm driving down the road. If I crash and die it's on your head Cheapy and Wombat!!!!

Keep up the good work!

[Bretts31344]

Wombat proved he is a complete nerd with his rambling about comic book heroes' power sources.... J/K, no need to get offended. Love the CAGcast. Listen every week. Keeps me updated and easy to listen to. Thanks you two!

[Wombat]

Wombat proved he is a complete nerd with his rambling about comic book heroes' power sources.... J/K, no need to get offended. Love the CAGcast. Listen every week. Keeps me updated and easy to listen to. Thanks you two!

The fact that it took 49 epsiodes for that to come out is a victory in my book.

[Chris in Cali]

I really enjoyed this showed, Cheapy had me laughing out loud twice for real. One thing though, I've listened to every single CAGcast so far, and there's been something that has had me concerned for a while, but this episode was the tip of the iceberg. Cheapy, just exactly how much time do you spend in the bathroom a day?!?!? Well, maybe I don't really want an answer to that, but when you mentioned that not only do you have a DS, and some games awaiting you on your "throne," but a god damn palm-pilot so you can grab codes and walkthroughs too, I was officailly disturbed.

I mean, when I have to "handle business" I get in, and I get out. The whole procedure takes eight minutes tops. So I'd say about four minutes of that is actual free-hand time, the rest being wiping, and washing my hands. No where near enough time to get my game on. Which leads me to believe that you may need to invest in some fiber supplements, or perhaps you're eating to much rice living in Japan? I just don't understand how much time a man can spend in the bathroom. It's just not normal!

Also, of course Wombat is a nerd for all the comic stuff, but come on. Most of us are adults gamers who frequent a website where we search for video games at a discount price, not exactly the Brad Pitts of the world.

[daphatty]

87 minutes?!?! 87 minutes?!?!

Maybe I'm living in the dark ages, but I don't have an mp3 player. I burn the podcasts to a CD-R and listen to them while I'm driving. UNTIL NOW. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind it running longer, but how about an option to download it in 2 sections?? Both under 80 minutes. I guess I'll just have to hold my laptop up to my ear as I'm driving down the road. If I crash and die it's on your head Cheapy and Wombat!!!!

Keep up the good work!

Time to step out of the dark ages bud.

I really enjoyed this showed, Cheapy had me laughing out loud twice for real. One thing though, I've listened to every single CAGcast so far, and there's been something that has had me concerned for a while, but this episode was the tip of the iceberg. Cheapy, just exactly how much time do you spend in the bathroom a day?!?!?

I'm guessing you've never seen just how much shit can come out of a 6'+ grown ass man. We have much larger bowels and therfore have to put in work on the pot.


As for the show, great job fellas. I really like the longer format. Cheapy was able to voice a few more thoughts without having Wombat interrupt him this time around but I still feel there is room for improvement there. One of the main reasons I listen to the show is to hear BOTH of your perspectives on the happenings of the game industry. Operative word, in case it wasn't obvious, is BOTH. :)

Anyhow, keep up the good work guys. Thanks for efforts.

[evanft]

I wanna be entered into the contest....again.

[GenDV138]

Great show guys , looking forward to #50!

[evanft]

Oh, and Major Nelson will be on AOTS tonight.

[thorbahn3]

Good show. A little too much 360 talk and some things seemed to take forever but good none-the-less. Also on my question, you said "No tax and free shipping make this deal even better. Offer is good for October only." on the front page on Oct. 17th for the 360 and a game deal.

As for number 50, have both wives, one live with ya and the other on a taped Q&A or have Wombat marry Zelda since that dog seems always be around.

[ramatut4001]

The CAGCast just keeps getting better. Cheapy, you've inspired me and I now play my handhelds in the bathroom. Ms Rama scolded me for leaving my Neo Geo Pocket Color AC Adaptor in there yesterday. I wonder if she would be up for bathroom to office wifi DS play?

[PlumeNoir]

I'm guessing you've never seen just how much shit can come out of a 6'+ grown ass man. We have much larger bowels and therfore have to put in work on the pot.

You know what? I am proud to say that I have never seen how much shit can come out of a 6'+ man. I wonder how many people CAN say that?

Actually...no, I don't.

[anomynous]

Thanks for answering my question Cheapy, and I do have a HDTV. And I will say Capacom was lazy

[encendido5]

Woohoo! Something to listen to tomorrow at work. Will post comments tomorrow.

[sinewav]

Good show again guys, I agreed with most of the commentary and felt that CheapyD and Wombat were less in each other's face this show and allowed for some more meaningful dialogue between the two.

On the matter of CAGcast #50 I vote no on a celebration show if that means no Mrs CheapyD and no Mrs Wombat. You could have planned ahead to include both Mrs for #50 but that's water under the bridge now so I say save it for #51 and make #50 just like every other CAGcast.

[spidey]

Good show guys. I don't remember laughing as much in the old episodes.

I was listening on my mp3 player and having lunch at Wendy's. I'm sitting there in a crowded room trying hard not to laugh out loud and get weird stares.

[JohnnyDrama]

Another great show, Cheapy and Wombat!

[pimpinc333]

Wombat had a great point of making a Shameless Sticky. I always thought about making a thread about it. It's a great idea.

[smellytim]

Is this like the 4th week in a row youve forgotten to do the contest stuff? I dont know how you guys are going to remember next week. o well. I am really glad you guys mentioned the bs that is Lumines Live. You really laid out the whole issue. I think you guys should definitely try to get Major Nelson on the podcast. I think he is open to that kind of stuff. or maybe you could get the gamerscore blog guys. anyway good show. Bring on the 50th!

[Cursor]

Thanks for answering my question Cheapy, and I do have a HDTV. And I will say Capcom was lazy

On that topic--I didn't have $800 to throw down on a decent 32" HDTV, so I just got the $30 VGA cable for my 360 and use my 19" LCD monitor. It looks good! I have no problem making out the text in Dead Rising.

I really do have to agree, though--why use a $150 TV to play on your $400 console? It's like having a kickass gaming computer and a 15" crt monitor running 640x480.

Thanks for mentioning that your wife plays 360 with you Cheapie! My wife heard, and so she's trying out a few puzzle games (like Bejeweled). Anything you can do to help a cheap-ass gamer with marital harmony is greatly appreciated!

[Sn0brawler]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent.

Well done gents.

In addition Cheapy, I agree with Wombat if you wanted to make a sticky with referal links in it with a blatant, if not somewhat joking title, people wouldn't have much of a problem with it. If you're worried with it being invasive, you may only want to pin it up for a few weeks to a month in the deals forum and then after that move it to the shopping discussion board. I would encourage you to preface the list of links with a short explanation of how using the links work and how using them helps the site, but other than that worry not about it being a big deal.

Might I suggest the title: "Help Pay For CheapyD's BIG ASS CHAINS"

[bobo2k4]

I'm trying to dl it right now but its at a crawl. Anyone else having this problem? I thought the cagcast was moved to a faster server?

[Jewelz23]

nice work again.

[CheapyD]

I'm trying to dl it right now but its at a crawl. Anyone else having this problem? I thought the cagcast was moved to a faster server?Sorry, our new host is having problems...I've replaced the links with the CAG server links...try this:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast49.mp3

[bobo2k4]

Sorry, our new host is having problems...I've replaced the links with the CAG server links...try this:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast49.mp3


Much better, thanks.;)

[PenguinoMF]

Another great episode. I'm glad to hear that I can support CAG by using the links to make purchases. I will definetly use links when making purchases. Thanks for a great show guys. Good luck with number 50 and beyond.

[daphatty]

Might I suggest the title: "Help Pay For CheapyD's BIG ASS CHAINS"

I second this suggested title. I understand Cheapy's reluctance to "blatantly" ask for referals but putting a humorous twist on your request would go alot further.

[CheapyD]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent.

Well done gents.

In addition Cheapy, I agree with Wombat if you wanted to make a sticky with referal links in it with a blatant, if not somewhat joking title, people wouldn't have much of a problem with it. If you're worried with it being invasive, you may only want to pin it up for a few weeks to a month in the deals forum and then after that move it to the shopping discussion board. I would encourage you to preface the list of links with a short explanation of how using the links work and how using them helps the site, but other than that worry not about it being a big deal.

Might I suggest the title: "Help Pay For CheapyD's BIG ASS CHAINS"

How about something simple like the new small text banner below the forum header?

[Sn0brawler]

How about something simple like the new small text banner below the forum header?
Excellent, although you'd kind of have to know its there to see it. I also feel like the question that got answered on the CAGcast (that you can follow the link to the main site and then go buy kitchen items and still give CAG referral credit) is the kind of thing that it wouldn't be difficult to be unsure about. Perhaps you'll want to link that text to a page explaining FAQ's about the referral system. (And I'm sure you have a better idea than me what those questions are)

[dragyynvessyl]

Great show--real good energy level despite the long length.

I almost LOL'd during the part where Wombat shows off his comic book knowledge, and I was listening while grocery shopping so it would have been kind of awkward.

[CheapyD]

Excellent, although you'd kind of have to know its there to see it. I also feel like the question that got answered on the CAGcast (that you can follow the link to the main site and then go buy kitchen items and still give CAG referral credit) is the kind of thing that it wouldn't be difficult to be unsure about. Perhaps you'll want to link that text to a page explaining FAQ's about the referral system. (And I'm sure you have a better idea than me what those questions are)Great idea...done.

[radjago]

Man I loved Kangaroo. It wasn't very deep or graphically impressive, but it was simple and fun, two things that are missing from most games these days.

http://www.atariprotos.com/2600/software/kangaroo/kangaroo2.png

[evanft]

Since when does $400 + (2x$50)=$600??

[CheapyD]

Man I loved Kangaroo. It wasn't very deep or graphically impressive, but it was simple and fun, two things that are missing from most games these days.
Not sure if you noticed it in the OP...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXxDo17SwSI

[$hady]

Good stuff as usual, early happy 50th!

[botticus]

"CheapyD in the hizzouse," instant classic.

[Ikohn4ever]

Wow Wombat, you might to lay off the complaining for a little, you are goin to bust a blood vessel

[youruglyclone]

Re: Bully

you have until 2AM to get sleep otherwise you're knocked out, but essentially there's nothing to do during those early hours anyways

by the way wombat, did you get the regular or LE version

Re: Lik Sang

thing is...is this really that bad a PR move? ultimately this doesn't affect casual gamers in any way. So they piss off the "small" hardcore contingent...it doesn't affect casual gamer's opinions of them.

Re: play-asia address book
I was wondering when that was added, and now I know how that ball got rolling. So thanks CheapyD.

[botticus]

Re: Lik Sang

thing is...is this really that bad a PR move? ultimately this doesn't affect casual gamers in any way. So they piss off the "small" hardcore contingent...it doesn't affect casual gamer's opinions of them.
What was brought up in the on-going discussion is this:

Casual gamers - lots of them, don't spend much money (maybe a few games a year)
Hardcore gamers - not many of them, but they buy a lot of games; more likely to be early adopters of a $600 system

[Tybee]

Not sure if you noticed it in the OP...

Jesus...Final Fastasy Tactics requires less explanation than that video provides. That's a significant chunk of gray matter that I could be using to store more valuable information. Nice also that they found the most homely folks in Wisconsin to star in it.

"And ugly people like it, too!!!"

Anyway, great show. I enjoyed the review of this week's controversies, especially since Nintendo seemed to avoid creating any of their own for once. It was like one long Wombat Burrow segment.

Looking forward to the 50th (or 51st) show. Really hope the ladies are on there, and Zelda the Comic Wonder Dog too.

Best line: "All we need are business cards and credibility!"

[Autumn Star]

Getting close to the 50th...

[Wombat]

Jesus...Final Fastasy Tactics requires less explanation than that video provides. That's a significant chunk of gray matter that I could be using to store more valuable information. Nice also that they found the most homely folks in Wisconsin to star in it.

"And ugly people like it, too!!!"

Anyway, great show. I enjoyed the review of this week's controversies, especially since Nintendo seemed to avoid creating any of their own for once. It was like one long Wombat Burrow segment.

Looking forward to the 50th (or 51st) show. Really hope the ladies are on there, and Zelda the Comic Wonder Dog too.

Best line: "All we need are business cards and credibility!"

and we have the business cards actually, does anyone know a good cheap, credibilty website. Maybe the one Adam Sessler used? (low blow but I was amused)

[Tybee]

and we have the business cards actually, does anyone know a good cheap, credibilty website. Maybe the one Adam Sessler used? (low blow but I was amused)

This close to midterm elections? Good luck. ;)

[KaneRobot]

Contest entry. I don't even know what the prize is yet. Hope it's not death.

[wirelessguy]

Great show guys. I look forward to your shows every week to make the time go faster...

[CheapyD]

thing is...is this really that bad a PR move? ultimately this doesn't affect casual gamers in any way. So they piss off the "small" hardcore contingent...it doesn't affect casual gamer's opinions of them.Good point.

Re: play-asia address book
I was wondering when that was added, and now I know how that ball got rolling. So thanks CheapyD.When Cheapy talks, people listen!

[JackFlash666]

Good show guys-
lookin' forward to #50!

[wageslave]

I enjoyed the show and I'm not bitching, but:

I think these cagcasts could be cut down to 45 minutes until the Wii and PS3 are released and there is actually some news.

[encendido5]

Great show guys. Just one comment about the PS3 vs. 360 price though. If you're going to compare apples to apples, you should compare the platinum 360 with HD DVD drive to the Premium Special Platinum edition PS3. Now you have both at the same price, but the PS3 has the online ability free out of the box. I know people don't need the blue ray drive or the HD DVD drive, but for some people, the PS3 is actually a cheap high definition player.

I enjoyed the show and I'm not bitching, but:

I think these cagcasts could be cut down to 45 minutes until the Wii and PS3 are released and there is actually some news.

I disagree. I like the long shows because it means I have more to listen to at work. :D

[Kaijufan]

I have to agree with Wombat about creating a topic with all of the referal links in it. I do have a question, are the stores listed under the shop menu item the only ones you get money from?

[hufferstl]

IMO, Adam Sessler shits credibility when compared to Kevin Pereira.



and we have the business cards actually, does anyone know a good cheap, credibilty website. Maybe the one Adam Sessler used? (low blow but I was amused)

[jollydwarf]

It's too bad Zelda didn't get $10,000 a pop (poop?) with those mouse turds.

While it's no slight to the caliber of the CAGCast, I really don't think that Mr. Hryb, a.k.a. "Major (Shill) Nelson" will play ball. (To me, he's got that 'diva' intangible that makes him tough to listen to.) He just doesn't seem cool enough to appear on a show like this. And even if I'm wrong there, I somehow doubt Microsoft would let him. And if I'm wrong there, then they'll insist that you conduct it like a scripted informercial (more or less), which leads me back to the original 'no chance' assessment.

P.S. I'm predicting Konami submits the Live Arcade Symphony of the Night in 2007 with the second castle being 800 points extra. Was that a dry joke or a valid prognostication? Discuss.

[AshesofWake]

good episode, im with Cheapy on the comment about making the 51st cagcast the "special episode"

[BuggyG]

great show once again, cant wait for the 50th!!

[Leggo]

Good show.

I've been listening for a while now, and it seems like every episode Cheapy has to belch like a foghorn. Dude, I understand it's natural and all that, but I'm listening to this on my headphones, earbuds to be exact, so it's literally like you're doing it in my ear. I admit I haven't listen to every single show, but I have heard the last 10 or so and I'm pretty sure you belch at least once in every single one. It's a bit stomach turning. You guys aren't Howard Stern, those aren't midget queefs, and it isn't what I signed up for. All I expect and want is clever discourse on the topic of gaming and its many tangents.

You managed not to belch in that chinese girl's satelite link on bloomberg and she didn't even really care what you had to say. At the very least, please extend the same courtesy to the people who truly enjoy listening to your show and try not to aim full blast at the mic next time. We might be eating.

Everything else is great. The show is great, Wombat is hilarious, and I wish you guys an awesome 50th!

[Leggo]

It's too bad Zelda didn't get $10,000 a pop (poop?) with those mouse turds.

While it's no slight to the caliber of the CAGCast, I really don't think that Mr. Hryb, a.k.a. "Major (Shill) Nelson" will play ball. (To me, he's got that 'diva' intangible that makes him tough to listen to.) He just doesn't seem cool enough to appear on a show like this. And even if I'm wrong there, I somehow doubt Microsoft would let him. And if I'm wrong there, then they'll insist that you conduct it like a scripted informercial (more or less), which leads me back to the original 'no chance' assessment.

I don't see why they wouldn't. The fed him to the wolves on Attack of the Show yesterday and that probably has half the audience this show has. Maybe even fewer, since I think they have it following the Jamie Kennedy Experiment now. That limits their demographic to people who forgot to change the batteries in their remote controls.

[Leggo]

87 minutes?!?! 87 minutes?!?!

Maybe I'm living in the dark ages, but I don't have an mp3 player. I burn the podcasts to a CD-R and listen to them while I'm driving. UNTIL NOW. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind it running longer, but how about an option to download it in 2 sections?? Both under 80 minutes. I guess I'll just have to hold my laptop up to my ear as I'm driving down the road. If I crash and die it's on your head Cheapy and Wombat!!!!

Keep up the good work!
Keep an eye on woot.com, they periodically sell $12-20 sandisk mp3 players with FM functionality. The toll to exit the dark ages isn't nearly as high as you might think.

Just keep in mind that the CAGcast seems to crash them. I've narrowed it down to the picture attachment for display on ipods. I delete that in TagScanner and I'm good to go.

[CheapyD]

Good show.

I've been listening for a while now, and it seems like every episode Cheapy has to belch like a foghorn. Dude, I understand it's natural and all that, but I'm listening to this on my headphones, earbuds to be exact, so it's literally like you're doing it in my ear. I admit I haven't listen to every single show, but I have heard the last 10 or so and I'm pretty sure you belch at least once in every single one. It's a bit stomach turning. You guys aren't Howard Stern, those aren't midget queefs, and it isn't what I signed up for. All I expect and want is clever discourse on the topic of gaming and its many tangents.

You managed not to belch in that chinese girl's satelite link on bloomberg and she didn't even really care what you had to say. At the very least, please extend the same courtesy to the people who truly enjoy listening to your show and try not to aim full blast at the mic next time. We might be eating.

Everything else is great. The show is great, Wombat is hilarious, and I wish you guys an awesome 50th!Good points all around...thanks.

[daphatty]

I enjoyed the show and I'm not bitching, but:

I think these cagcasts could be cut down to 45 minutes until the Wii and PS3 are released and there is actually some news.

Blasphemy! I smite you with my stare of... smite!

[jollydwarf]

I don't see why they wouldn't. The fed him to the wolves on Attack of the Show yesterday and that probably has half the audience this show has.

Well, I can't comment on that episode or the comparative ratings, but maybe Microsoft perceives Attack having a bigger audience than this (or any gaming) podcast (outside his own). Again, I really wouldn't miss him, as all he'll give us are non-answers, selective truths, and subtly-expressed attitude. I just don't like the guy and it's not because of what he says, but how he says it. But hey, you guys could put Bill O'Reilly on and I'd still listen.

[McBacon]

Very good stuff, can't wait for the massive super ultimate 50 show spectacular

[CheapyMom]

I've been listening for a while now, and it seems like every episode Cheapy has to belch like a foghorn. Dude, I understand it's natural and all that, but I'm listening to this on my headphones, earbuds to be exact, so it's literally like you're doing it in my ear.... It's a bit stomach turning..... Good points all around...thanks.
Now all of a sudden these points are good?? Thanks??
I've been telling you the exact same thing since CAGcast #1!! :roll:

[Klank]

Good show.

I've been listening for a while now, and it seems like every episode Cheapy has to belch like a foghorn. Dude, I understand it's natural and all that, but I'm listening to this on my headphones, earbuds to be exact, so it's literally like you're doing it in my ear. I admit I haven't listen to every single show, but I have heard the last 10 or so and I'm pretty sure you belch at least once in every single one. It's a bit stomach turning. You guys aren't Howard Stern, those aren't midget queefs, and it isn't what I signed up for. All I expect and want is clever discourse on the topic of gaming and its many tangents.

You managed not to belch in that chinese girl's satelite link on bloomberg and she didn't even really care what you had to say. At the very least, please extend the same courtesy to the people who truly enjoy listening to your show and try not to aim full blast at the mic next time. We might be eating.

Everything else is great. The show is great, Wombat is hilarious, and I wish you guys an awesome 50th!

Good points all around...thanks.
I never mind the belching. Its like listening to some friends talk about video games. I've never known my friends to hold any gasses in if they can help it.

I like the idea of doing the 50th as a regular episode then doing the look back for 51. Anyway keep up the great work.

[pop311]

Very sexy show./ I more to go

[Shokti]

I am entering in the imaginary contest again!

[rustyrage]

great show, my favorite part was when wombat said "you're a jerk" i laughed out loud..

[FriskyTanuki]

Good show, though I'm surprised that you guys ignored the Gamers' Day Event Sony held last week. Then again, it was last week and you guys only talk about stuff that happens within the past day or two of the show.

[Scobie]

One hour, twenty-six minutes, forty-six seconds. Crap on a stick, boys! I love me some CAGcast, but I don't wanna spend my whole life listening to it! The shows are getting too freakin' long. Please keep it down to 1 hr *max*.

Content was largely good, and Wombat was in tremendous form! It was like Angry Wombat all show long, which was a delightful treat.

Cheapy -- definitely whore out those Amazon and other shopping links. I consider myself modestly web savvy but had trouble finding them months ago and being sure that you'd be getting paid if I clicked through them.

[Nibi]

Loyal CAGcast listener, you make my subway rides zip by. Thanks a lot guys.

[CheapyD]

Good show, though I'm surprised that you guys ignored the Gamers' Day Event Sony held last week. Then again, it was last week and you guys only talk about stuff that happens within the past day or two of the show.You will get plenty of PS3 talk this coming week. I had quite a bit of hands on time this weekend. Between this weekend and TGS, I've played about 15 PS3 games. /end teaser

[daphatty]

One hour, twenty-six minutes, forty-six seconds. Crap on a stick, boys! I love me some CAGcast, but I don't wanna spend my whole life listening to it! The shows are getting too freakin' long. Please keep it down to 1 hr *max*.

Quiet you! The longer the better!

The WLA is no match for Terry Tate: Office Linebacker! WOOOOO!

[FriskyTanuki]

You will get plenty of PS3 talk this coming week. I had quite a bit of hands on time this weekend. Between this weekend and TGS, I've played about 15 PS3 games. /end teaser
Nice. Looking forward to the next show.

[SteveMcQ]

Anyone else listen to IGN Games Podcast? Part of their intro, the guy sounds like Wombat. The part where he says, "Welcome to IGN's Podcast series." The way he says "podcast" makes him sound so much like Wombat. Slightly nasally and a bit whiny.

[qpid]

I disagree with people saying the show should be cut down, If you made it 8hrs long I'd listen to it all. I drive about 2-4hrs/day and that way by the time I've finished with one cagcast the next would be coming out!

Btw Wombat was off on his 360 vs ps3 price comparison he added $100 to the 360 somehow.

[Abalistar]

Another good CAGcast. I love how long they are too. As long as they don't go past the 2 hour mark, it's all good.

And Cheapy! Take the $6000 and run! You can buy a ton of ammo for your Robocop gun with that! Then you can walk around Tokyo all day shooting people in the booties!

[zewone]

Finally had a chance to listen to the show last night. It was good.

I really enjoy the length of the shows. If possible please make them longer!

The 50th should be a 2 hour extravaganza.

I disagree with the 51st episode being special. Like in comics/magazines/tv shows: The 50th issue/episode is the hot fire one.

[lordwow]

I'm not sure if this is related, but I started listening to the CAGCasts while playing Burnout 3, and I've found I play a lot better than listening to.. whatever that music is they have on there.

[Hunter and friends]

Posting for power ups. Good cast, better than the average ones over the past few months. Keep up the good work.

[Sn0brawler]

I too disagree with the people calling for a shortened CAGcast. I usually burn through them the first day they are out and then spend 6 days without. Please don't cut down one of my favorite blocks of entertainment each week. At worst, a long episodes might take a few sitting to complete which might be a nice way to prolong the enjoyment of the show. Basically, keep up the good work.

At worst, if you really are concerned the length is turning listeners off, put it to a poll. That should give you a little better indication of where most people stand.

[Tybee]

Cheapy: Are you going to be using the voicemails on the show you're recording tonight or next week's? I want to get one in but won't be able to get it to you before tonight's recording.

[jimbodan]

Another good show! Keep up the good work.

[bayushi]

Cheapy, how about $6 for CAG?
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