CAGcast #60: All Aboard! [Mobile/Archive]

CheapyD

01-24-2007, 04:29 AM

Discover CheapyD's new favorite PS3 game and his impressions of the Crackdown (360) demo. We also discuss the the Super Columbine RPG controversy, Viva Pinata addiction, the latest industry news & new releases, answer your questions from the CAGbag (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71382) and so much more!

Listen for details on a new contest!

A big thanks to Destructoid for this congratulatory post (http://www.destructoid.com/congrats-to-cheapyd-and-crew-29437.phtml)!

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Show Linkage/Notes:
Intro music: Commando (NES)

Japanese Big Shoe Store (http://store.yahoo.co.jp/kutsunohikari/)

(http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123907)New Releases (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/column_index.php?story=8555)
(http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=12378)
Japanese Stores Slashing 20GB Prices (http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/top/japanese-stores-slashing-20gb-prices-230297.php)
PS3 To Be Costly For A Good While (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/22/tretton-ps3-will-be-difficult-to-cost-reduce/)
Railfan video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-mpTFAIg5s)
Japan's PS3 Update Brings USB E-Money Reader (http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/top/japans-ps3-update-brings-usb-emoney-reader-230638.php)

Nintendo lays out Q1 Wii slate (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6164589.html)
Nyko Wii Charge Station (http://www.amazon.com/NYKO-TECHNOLOGIES-87000-Charge-Station/dp/B000LFJNF2/)

Smack Talk (360) $10 at CircuitCity (OOS online) (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125183)
WoW: Burning Crusade CE $69.99 @ Amazon - No tax, free shipping (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125356) (xeex)

Kanji Sonomama Rakubiki Jiten (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-15-kanji-70-198v.html)

Super Columbine RPG Video Walkthrough (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2179150900926491833)
Fallout 3 Back On The Menu (http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/fallout/fallout-3-back-on-the-menu-230594.php)
GDC to host Miyamoto keynote (http://feeds.joystiq.com/%7Er/weblogsinc/joystiq/%7E3/79729698/)

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Outro: Sega Master System (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLEeoOaze_A)

Bonus pictures:

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/apolloplus/cabinet/newbalance/img13114980.gif

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Jewelz23

01-24-2007, 05:23 AM

Yup, that's a great idea by your mom...I'm actually against the whole number format, rather just date...but it's worked this way...so whatever.

*continues to listen*

ramatut4001

01-24-2007, 05:39 AM

Cool. I'm leaving 80 minutes before Howard Stern and I have an 80 min show to listen to. Thanks, guys.

nonggame

01-24-2007, 06:21 AM

ummm another great show wtg CheapD. I will get Hotel Dusk for my girl for sure for Valentine.

P.S.
I want Resistence Fall Of Man. ^ __^;

FriskyTanuki

01-24-2007, 06:45 AM

I thought you guys were going to be auctioning off each copy this week amongst those who wanted that specific game. :-(

Good show. I guess I'll enter again for Killzone Liberation. Finally got around to trying out the demo disc I had and I loved it, so I'd love to have the full version.

mikeohara

01-24-2007, 07:29 AM

got it downloading and will be listening later after I wake back up.

CheapyD

01-24-2007, 08:04 AM

I've got 2 copies of Resistance (well, 1 left now), 1 copy of killzone, and 1 socom 2 to give away. I just figured we'd give away 1 game a week until they are gone.

mrx1

01-24-2007, 08:59 AM

Whats there to talk about?The podcast is great.:applause:I would like KillZone Liberation,please.

Currently playing Resident Evil 3 on my PSP.

bobthecat23

01-24-2007, 10:22 AM

hey how are u playing re3 on psp and anyway great show like the person said if dont like the cagcast dont listen to it o and cheapy do u kno how much the VF 5 high grade arcade stick is going to cost in japan? resistance fall of man

Indiana

01-24-2007, 10:36 AM

Nice show. Your train game makes me think of the old TRAINS! game on the Commodore 64.

I hope the graphics are better. :)

PyroGamer

01-24-2007, 10:53 AM

Yup, that's a great idea by your mom...I'm actually against the whole number format, rather just date...but it's worked this way...so whatever.

*continues to listen*
I like numbers.

(I want Resistance: Fall of Man)

FrankTheFrowner

01-24-2007, 11:21 AM

As per Wombat's new rule... SOMETHING RELEVANT

I couldn't Resistance it! Get it? RESISTANCE!

sullyj

01-24-2007, 11:55 AM

Great show! Would love Resistance btw:)

Mr Unoriginal

01-24-2007, 12:01 PM

Wombat loves men!

Resistance.

CAG 79

01-24-2007, 12:27 PM

Great show guys, keep up the good work. As for the contest, I would like Resistance.

The Successful Dropout

01-24-2007, 12:30 PM

Will listen to it on the way to my gf's house (like I always do). Resistance. Thanks.

trip1eX

01-24-2007, 01:29 PM

Ivanhoe

01-24-2007, 01:33 PM

Cheapy

Would it be possible to get some pictures or even videos of railfan??
Im looking into buying this game but could only find the same 3 pictures of the game online .

Resistance!!

cool just saw the railfan video link
thanks!

ZenGyro

01-24-2007, 01:47 PM

I think I heard Wombat yawning and falling asleep.

Xbox LIve improvements? How about using real dollars instead of points.

I encounter no Resistance when listening to the CAgcast.

Working a real job 8 hours a day makes you sleepy too lol.

Things Id like to see on XBL

Real dollars would be nice, but I think they should atleast use a better conversion point thing like the VC for the Wii. 100ms points = $1USD. In other countries, 100ms points = 100yen or something. I cant see why they have to use a slightly tilted number system (80 = 1 dollah currently)

XBL clans/guilds/whathaveyou. Kinda like clans in games, but on a more global scale. You are also not restricted to only one clan either. This would be nice for multiplayer matchs where now you can join as a clan vs another clan instead of hoping that devs halfmush it into a game. Also some clan tools like maybe a simple calendar for events/bdays/etc.

Conference chat rooms. If we can talk in a game just fine with 16 people, I cant see why we cant have regular private rooms just as well.

Better downloading options. We already have this auto download built in but you cant set it to download only at midnight or so on.

I liked that whole standby option. The 360 is loud, and its in my room. It makes it hard to sleep when its WHIRRRING.

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Also good job of (resistance)ing making pooty/burpy noices cheapy. I never cared much for the burping.

I do have one small teeny sugesstion for the CaG. I was wondering if it was possible to add bookmarks within the podcast so we can go between sections on an iPod and such easier. (like bookmarking major sections like cagbag and cagnews)

And because these smileys are silly, I shall use one. :booty: :booty: :booty: :booty:

JeffreyLebowski

01-24-2007, 01:47 PM

As always, I enjoyed this week's show thoroughly. Thanks for the insight and entertainment!

I am also posting for the Resistance contest.

I can't come up with a sarcastic/smarmy, Resistance-related comment to appease Wombat's requests. I apologize.

ZenGyro

01-24-2007, 02:08 PM

Oh! I forgot to mention and rather too lazy to edit my original post... but...
Cheapy, i know you arent much a of a pc gamer, but if you liked the trains simulation game for the PS3, give Microsofts Train Simulator a try. It is a realistic simulation to having to deal with things like not jarring the poor customers at 830 in the morning. The version I played even had like the longest bullet train route or something in Japan.

LaMeRz

01-24-2007, 02:18 PM

great show guys. keep up the good work, it makes my wednesdays not listening to my professors that much more enjoyable

rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr r RESISTANCE

GF_Eric

01-24-2007, 02:33 PM

I LOVE Viva Pinata. It is the only game other than the sports games that I have bothered to get all of the achievements. I'm sitting at 49/50, but all I have to do is get the 50 hours achievement and that will happen soon. Love, love, love it.

And I don't want any of your free games. I'd just end up selling them off since I don't have a PS3, and then I'd feel like a jerk.

Temporaryscars

01-24-2007, 02:39 PM

I love this episode for one reason, and one reason only; ALL the Sega CD talk. WE NEED MORE SEGA CD TALK!

The rest was great too though. I was hoping you would talk about the Battlestations Midway demo...maybe next episode?

R:FoM

gunm

01-24-2007, 02:49 PM

Tagged!

My dad suggested the date thing for the grandkids' photos, so I guess, maybe unsurprisingly, that dates are something the older crowd is more cognizant of.

As for the contest, if I win a copy of Resistance, I will buy a PS3! In maybe two or three years! Or if it drops under $300! Whichever comes first!

Cheapy's Crackdown impressions have made me do a 180 on this game. Now I want to download the game and now I want this game. Damn you Cheapy.

What was the name of the kanji dictionary and where did Mrs. Cheapy get it?

tah84ag

01-24-2007, 03:00 PM

Wednesday has now become my favorite day of the week. I was so excited when I woke up knowing that I would have at least an hour of awesomeness. Thanks guys.

Oh and Socom 2.

rodeojones903

01-24-2007, 03:38 PM

Great cagcast, but I was shocked at the lack of Wombats maths skills. $1=100 wii points. :D

Id like to throw my name into the mix for Killzone again please.

Wolve11

01-24-2007, 03:52 PM

Got my birthday coming up and my wife has hinted at a Playstation 3 so yea.....VIVA LA RESISTANCE!

Speaking of Viva...and my wife....she's addicted to Viva Pinata, as a joke we looked to see what rank her highest garden is and she's in the top ten in the world and she's a level 75. I'm so proud! Now I've got to get her involved in shooters.

futhamucka

01-24-2007, 03:58 PM

I'll second gunm's request for the name of the Kanji software for the DS that Mrs. Cheapy bought.
A quick search of DS releases with the word 'kanji' in them
gave me this:

Kanji Sonomama Rakubiki
Kanji no Wataridori
Minna no DS Seminar: Kanpeki Kanji Ryoku
Zaidan Houjin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kent
Shikakui Atama wo Maruku Suru: DS Kanji
200 man nin no KanKen: Tokoton Kanji Nou
Simple DS Series Vol 10 The Doko Demo Kanji Quiz
Nazotte Oboeru Otona no Kanji Renshuu

So which is it?

Trusty Mutsi

01-24-2007, 04:10 PM

Another great CAGcast, and my first appearance in the CAGbag:)

Glad my poop story made you laugh Cheapy!

EVERYBODY'S got a poop story.

On another message board, I shared an unfortunate story about a commute to work, and I got like 4-5 more poop stories from other posters.

As for the discussion on appreciating current gen game deals, I certainly need them. I have a 360, but I STILL have tons of current gen stuff I want to play.

TheHiei

01-24-2007, 04:17 PM

Few things about Crackdown:

1. In the demo, you can change your character . . . I didn't realize it at first either, but you can.

2. The black character doesn't have corn rows, he has short buzzed hair and looks a lot like Blade, :\.

nesfan8222

01-24-2007, 04:20 PM

This was another entertaining show in many ways. I never thought id hear Railfan being liked more than Resistance and Viva Piñata called shiny paper mache animal sex simulator 2007. The jokes about brown lines and poop were great

Ill 3rd the request for the kanji dictionary. Which one did Mrs. cheapy get you?
Out of curiosity what kind of new balances did you pick up?

I cant recall what your guys thoughts were on cooking mama for ds, but any thoughts of getting the wii version since its going to be released in Japan soon? Seems like a game your wives could play as well.

I thinking the adding friends for a small fee option sounds good for Xbox live. I cant wait for nintendo to do the same and have the old guy from zelda saying “I bet you’d like to have more friends” and takes some wii points from you

Put me in for resistance fall of man

usickenme

01-24-2007, 05:01 PM

This episode was an instant classic...from Wombat's description of "Viva Pinata" to Cheapy D orgasming on air over Fallout using the Oblivion engine.

Put me down for Killzone. mans.

jrutz

01-24-2007, 05:30 PM

Interesting...what exactly is the DS Kanji Dictionary called? Does it translate in Hiragana/Katagana or English?

Also, is this something available on Play-Asia?

And, for the record, I hated (http://www.spotanime.com/2007/01/11/short-legs-for-viva-pinata/) Viva Pinata.

Asz

01-24-2007, 06:51 PM

Its pretty sad that the best game for PS3 is yet-another Train simulator. I'm not too down with longer shows. While I agree that I don't listen to the CAGCast for news, I find myself going crazy if I have to listen for longer than around an hour.

I'd like Killzone for PSP.

MaskedPlague

01-24-2007, 07:22 PM

Great show! That Wombat is one cryptic dude.

Viva la Resistance!

xraytd

01-24-2007, 07:24 PM

I'd like Killzone please. And here's my comment as mandated by Wombat:

My favorite podcast so far. Don't care much for Wombat, though. Maybe you can bring Shipwreck on.

furyk

01-24-2007, 07:45 PM

Profound statement. I'll take a shot at Resistance this week.

Besides, last week Cheapy said "wow, lots of comments about my Zelda statement and I'm not reading any of them!"

Asshat :(

Wario64

01-24-2007, 08:32 PM

haven't listened to the podcast yet but I'm told that I won Resistance! Woo, thanks CheapyD!

MillerTime2523

01-24-2007, 08:34 PM

Wombat - I wasn't COMPLAINING, I just knew that it was what you would say. (and it was really what you did say, lol)

Great show!

r, to the e, to the s i s t a n c e

PawnTakesKing

01-24-2007, 08:37 PM

This CAGcast really wanted to make me play a train simulator. Seriously.

By the way, this was the best episode since #52.

richdmoore

01-24-2007, 08:41 PM

Oh! I forgot to mention and rather too lazy to edit my original post... but...
Cheapy, i know you arent much a of a pc gamer, but if you liked the trains simulation game for the PS3, give Microsofts Train Simulator a try.

I read on gamespot that microsoft is making a new version, using the flight sim X engine. Here is the link:
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6164441.html?q=train

Thanks!
PS. I would want the Socom 2 game if chosen.

Chris in Cali

01-24-2007, 08:43 PM

CAGcast #60.... great as always! After listening to this week's episode I think I'm going to pick up Viva Pinata since you two think so highly of it. Once again, if I should be so lucky, I'll take Resistence.

CheapyD

01-24-2007, 08:53 PM

Cheapy's Crackdown impressions have made me do a 180 on this game. Now I want to download the game and now I want this game. Damn you Cheapy.

What was the name of the kanji dictionary and where did Mrs. Cheapy get it?At the very least, download the demo!

The kanji dictionary is this one:
Kanji Sonomama Rakubiki Jiten (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-15-kanji-70-198v.html)
http://image4.play-asia.com/170/PA.58639.002.jpg (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-15-kanji-70-198v.html)

It was purchsaed at Amazon Japan, but it's sold everywhere (Play-Asia link above).

Here are the sneakers I just bought. I actually already had a pair of these but they wore out. They are discountinued in the USA, I think.
http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/apolloplus/cabinet/newbalance/img13114980.gif

These might be my next purchase...
http://img3.store.yahoo.co.jp/I/kutsunohikari_1931_1002723

thorbahn3

01-24-2007, 08:56 PM

Ooo a date with Wombat. If you're ever in Ohio, I treat you to some Bob Evans. As for me talking about the lack of Wii titles, my point was that I didn't see why you excepted a bunch of Wii titles to be released this point in time. The PS3 is having the same problem but I don't see you guys talking about that.

Thanks for letting me know your life is very boring Wombat. :)

Resistence, socom, killzone

dadeisvenm

01-24-2007, 09:40 PM

I actually have grown to really liking the show. At first there was some Resistance, but I came to realize that listening to it wouldn't cause "The Fall of Man" or anything of the sort. Now its the First podcast I listen to and that saying alot.

A little bit of critique....

What the heck were you crumpling in the background at the opening of the show Cheapy?

Good umm... bowel control. Keep it up. you so totally vlurped.

Yeah... I kinka have to agree with a previous CAGer, Wombat... relax, relight, release.... you seem less animated then usual.

all in all a good cagcast. As a sega fanboy I loved the closing :D

P.S. Resistance: Fall of Man

dadeisvenm

01-24-2007, 09:47 PM

Cheap, Tell us how the backward compatibility fix for the PS3 (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3156664) worked out.

Chacrana

01-24-2007, 10:30 PM

Really liked this episode. Mainly because this had Wombat being... dare I say it, funny. He's been a little annoying at times in a few of the recent episodes, but this time he was genuinely entertaining and it really helped make this one of the better shows overall.

Cheapy didn't quite manage to sell me on a train sim though... I import more games than most people, but... c'mon, they're fucking trains.

CheapyD

01-24-2007, 10:31 PM

What the heck were you crumpling in the background at the opening of the show Cheapy?
I have no idea what you are talking about...

Cheapy didn't quite manage to sell me on a train sim though... I import more games than most people, but... c'mon, they're fucking trains. I really wish I had a way to capture video and put together a little video demonstration...

bobthecat23

01-24-2007, 11:25 PM

well anyway lik i said again great show and cheapy is that kanji game in like english or japanese would love to learn some japanese

radjago

01-24-2007, 11:39 PM

Wombat, I wouldn't say going to New Jersey is something to brag about.

Cheapy, go play Maniac Mansion.

And both of you, give me Resistance or give me death.

vosos102

01-24-2007, 11:42 PM

Been listening to the CAGcast for a while now--one of my favorite podcasts, and I listen to a lot of them--about 100 minutes a day. Just wanted to write in and say thanks for flooding my brain with memories of Sewer Shark, Night Trap, and the Marky Mark make your own music video game (personally I had the Kris Kross version). I'm wondering how many people that listen to the CAGcast are old enough to remember/have owned these Sega CD gems?

Great job with the show!

Vosos

Niner-Six-Niner-Three!

Bartex

01-25-2007, 12:07 AM

re·sist·ance [ri-zis-tuhhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngns]
–noun
1. the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.
2. the opposition offered by one thing, force, etc., to another.
3. Electricity.
a. Also called ohmic resistance. a property of a conductor by virtue of which the passage of current is opposed, causing electric energy to be transformed into heat: equal to the voltage across the conductor divided by the current flowing in the conductor: usually measured in ohms. Abbreviation: R
b. a conductor or coil offering such opposition; resistor.
4. Psychiatry. opposition to an attempt to bring repressed thoughts or feelings into consciousness.
5. (often initial capital letterhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png) an underground organization composed of groups of private individuals working as an opposition force in a conquered country to overthrow the occupying power, usually by acts of sabotage, guerrilla warfare, etc.: the resistance during the German occupation in World War II.
6. Stock Exchange. RESISTANCE LEVEL.

—Synonyms 1. opposition, obstinacy, defiance, intransigence.

Mmmm...Resistance: Fall of Man

NamPaehc

01-25-2007, 12:12 AM

"Man who sleep in bed of nails is holy."

I've wondered about the full motion video being used in games more often. The screens I saw of the train game you talked about looked very good. Can't wait to see if your right about another one coming out too.

And 1.5 update had more then just the card reader stuff. Fixed most of the PS2 viewing problems on the PS3.

Killzone.

Mogambi

01-25-2007, 12:26 AM

Thanks guys the show just keeps on getting better!!! Oh yeah I would like Resistance Fall of Man.

Thanks!

KingCrow02

01-25-2007, 12:28 AM

It's all about the CAG-sistance!!

dadeisvenm

01-25-2007, 01:06 AM

I have no idea what you are talking about...

My bad... Between Hotspot, Next Generation.biz, EGM Live, GFW Radio, I Up Your and IGN Game podcast, CAGcast's sound quality is on par with Hotspot (thats saying alot).

Being in NY (you and wombat may know about this) I pump the volume to the max on my PSP (I use my PSP to schedule RSS downloads) to drown out the sounds of the City; People crying for help, gun shots, you know... the usual. On the bright side, I can actually hear and listen to CAG and Hotspot with out rewinding or straining to listen over the sound of the trains. The downside is once I'm in a fairly quiet area, I can here your lips smack and Wombat drink from his glass (1:05).

Bonus... Your Vlurp was... distinct and full bodied. If you flatulate I bet I could hear the echo.

Rangoth

01-25-2007, 01:11 AM

Hotel Dusk rocks. I picked it up today.
Oh and I sooo excited about Crackdown.

Killzone.

DQT

01-25-2007, 02:00 AM

I thought this was the funniest episode since episode 51. That's probably because I'm an immature person.

Resistance: Fall of Man

Temporaryscars

01-25-2007, 02:14 AM

Me thinks some of this Wombat hate is a ploy to get names mentioned on the air.

Wurz7

01-25-2007, 02:38 AM

lets see..something profound....CheapassGamer has altered my once futile existence of drab full priced video entertainment, to an enlightened state of perpetual frugality as my sole manner of subsistence has become...

CHEAP ASS GAMES!!!!

and ya damn fine cagcast..the image of Cheapy as a bald 2 year old with a big grin holding a mic, had me laughing on the shuttle for a while

Resistance me UP scotty!!

Mr.Answer

01-25-2007, 03:37 AM

For wombats sake..I would like to win resistance.

taint mcgee

01-25-2007, 04:14 AM

To improve Xbox live i would love to have a reason to use my vision camera. I wish i could save pictures on my xbox from my vision camera. I want to save pictures to either send later or even just to look at later.

ch3zyp00fs

01-25-2007, 05:05 AM

I can't wait for the 2007 cheapy awards. Easiest prediction... best online marketplace will NOT go to EB this year. Socom please.

evophile

01-25-2007, 05:57 AM

cant wait for the cheapy awards.

all this talk of fallout and maniac mansion makes me miss all those awesome pc games.

resistance is futile!

abhinav

01-25-2007, 06:12 AM

I can confirm that some people i know have bought the Wii just for Wii sports, they just love the simple gameplay and the fact that it comes with the system is just awsome.

Question (s?): Cheapy have you used your PS3 to watch video's and whatnot? I personally feel like this feature is fantastic as people can download and transcode video's from their PC to PS3 quickly (but unfortunetly not that easily.) This is a great feature on the PSP that is often overlooked aswell.
Also, are you guys looking foreward to Mass Effect? I have noticed that this game has not been getting very much hype to the surprising fact that it looks like it could be the best game of 2007.

PS: I loved the part where you guys talked about how wombat couldnt keep his job (haha, just kidding, always aim higher and whatnot) and *cough cough* RESISTANCE FALL OF MAN.

"Scooty Puff Jr. sucks!" - Fry, Futurama

Andy787

01-25-2007, 06:55 AM

Great episode as always.

I wish we had a chance to win Railfan, but since we don't, I'd certainly love Resistance as well. :p

McBacon

01-25-2007, 06:55 AM

Great show, interested in Hotel Dusk for sure.

I'm up for Resistance again :)

youruglyclone

01-25-2007, 08:43 AM

I have no idea what you are talking about...

I really wish I had a way to capture video and put together a little video demonstration...

you could always drop 10 bucks on a gamebridge (as seen on the front page)

I hope you won't put up much resistance on such a frugal purchase.

Jazar

01-25-2007, 10:07 AM

I would also like to know how CheapyD feels about the BC improvement on the PS3.

I'd also like Resistance.

CheapyD

01-25-2007, 10:13 AM

I would also like to know how CheapyD feels about the BC improvement on the PS3. I will talk about it next week.

In the meantime, digg this:
www.digg.com/gaming_news/CheapyD_s_Wife_Allows_for_5000_Downloads_for_His_P odcast_CAGratulations

Hired.Geek

01-25-2007, 10:43 AM

Hey there Cheapy, and Wombat. I would like to win the PSP SOCOM Fire Team Bravo prize if selected.

And to thank you for telling me about the Game RailFan. While I am praying that this game is worth $69.99 from Play-Asia, I am confident since I have enjoyed most of the games that Cheapy has recommened in the past.

I love the show, it helps at least one hour of my work week go by, good luck to Wombat with his new job, working really cuts into a persons gaming life does it? That is why I play the lottery twice a week!

jkam

01-25-2007, 12:29 PM

Great show guys. Rail Fan FTW! Well maybe not but if your'e having fun with it that's all that matters.

Resistance Please.

NateWhs152

01-25-2007, 12:31 PM

I like the longer show better as well. You guys are still doing a great job. I would like a copy of resistance

mik

01-25-2007, 12:44 PM

Enjoyed the Viva Piñata discussion and I'm glad you're getting into it, Cheapy. I agree it's difficult to nail down the target demographic for that game--but I don't think it's too complicated for kids. My 10-year-old daughter, on her own, took our garden from level 10 to level 20. As you noted, you don't have to get into the micromanagement of everything. The game will progress, albeit at a slower pace, if you just perform some minimal functions.

I really think the key demo for that game--and one I'm not certain they're even marketing it for--is girls in general. I think VP is a perfect Trojan Horsetachio to get your significant other into a game. My wife hates video games and, while I haven't gotten her to actively play VP, she takes part in the naimng, mating, and design decisions of the garden. It's a game that a female of any age can play--because they won't be put off by the cuteness of it, like many males will (sweeping generalization--sue me).

Thanks for another great episode Wombat and Cheapy.

PanzerNinja

01-25-2007, 01:08 PM

It was great to hear Sewer Shark brought up. I know its sad but I was so into that game. That and Ground Zero Texas.

Oh yeah, put me down for Resistance.

Temporaryscars

01-25-2007, 01:18 PM

I can confirm that some people i know have bought the Wii just for Wii sports, they just love the simple gameplay and the fact that it comes with the system is just awsome.

I don't get it...why buy a system to play something you can do in real life? Do we need virtural bowling? I can bowl in real life at a fraction of the cost of a Wii!

Temporaryscars

01-25-2007, 01:19 PM

It was great to hear Sewer Shark brought up. I know its sad but I was so into that game. That and Ground Zero Texas.

Oh yeah, put me down for Resistance.

Wirehead and Doubeswitch was much better.

cruzincontrol

01-25-2007, 01:46 PM

Cheapy D, did you ever send me out that prize pack?

Also put me in for the contest 1st choice-Resistance 2nd choice-Killzone

cgarb84

01-25-2007, 01:49 PM

Great show guys. Cheapy you had me crackin up when you were telling your story from when you crapped your pants in the 2nd grade!!! I think we've all been there at some point in our lives.........er ok maybe not lol. I also enjoyed the talk on the train sim. I kinda sounded like one of the Microsoft Flight Sims but with full motion video.

Also I just want to say that the only bad thing about the cagcast for me personally is the lack of pc gaming talk in general. I'm not blaming you and Wombat or anything because I know you've said before that you were never really into pc gaming much. I think 2007 is going to be a really great year for pc gaming. With Windows Vista launching soon along with Live Anywhere later in the year I think this is going to be a critical year for the future of pc gaming. The downside to all of this is the pc's needed to run some of these new games (stares at you Crysis) are going to be very expensive to build/upgrade. But hopefully a few years from now the majority of us can enjoy these new games on pc's that can run these games and run them well. Anyways just a little food for thought.

How was that Wombat??? Pretty thought provoking stuff huh??? Ok well maybe not, but that is more than just posting the name of the game I want to win.

Oh yeah...... Socom FTB 2 :D

MysteryMan2333

01-25-2007, 04:02 PM

Hearing that the most exciting game for the PS3 right now is a Train Similuator where you have to make sure you're still on schedule makes me glad I still didn't get one yet. As for Viva Pinata, maybe it would have sold more copies if it was advertised as a sex simulator. I was impressed with the abilites available in the Crackdown demo, as jumping from rooftop to rooftop doesn't appear to be getting old anytime soon. However, I'm disappointed that there is no plot to speak of... at all. It's basically, you're a generic super cop, kill gang member A to get to gang member B which means you can now kill gang boss C.

Walt Jay

01-25-2007, 04:12 PM

Nice show guys. I too was thinking of attending PAX this year. I think E3's downfall will make PAX that much more interesting, or at least compelling enough for me to fly out there and check it out.

sinewav

01-25-2007, 05:13 PM

Dear Wombat, like a lot of things in life as you know it's all about presentation, not content. Cheapy's life is interesting not just because he's our "Man in Japan" but also because of the personal way he tells the story. To better illustrate, recall the time Cheapy was telling us about his trip to Thailand with Mrs Cheapy, like his and many vacations there are parts that are by nature bland unless you choose to inject a little personal touch to the events that unfolded. Don't just list the facts, explain how it's affecting you or even just tell us a funny thing that happened to you that day. There are times when your true side comes out and you just need to keep it up. As a blessing and/or curse you have a following and we want to know more about the "CAGMan in NY".

Hey Cheapy maybe you could find a trailer for the Train Sim game on a Japaese website that you could link, I'm very interested in seeing gameplay footage of either you or someone playing partcularly if there is an FMV game out there that is actually decent.

figcoinc

01-25-2007, 05:18 PM

Cheapy likes playing with the Brown line!?

Oh yea.....RESISTANCE: FALL OF MAN

TyRiKe

01-25-2007, 05:37 PM

started listening to your show 2 weeks ago. and listening to #60 right now at work. love it. keep up the good work.

RESISTANCE would be nice.

MartinAustin

01-25-2007, 06:01 PM

I'll agree with sinewav's comments regarding Wombat. I'll only add that, from what I've heard (since show #54), you come off as embarassed about your life in general. Perhaps that leads to you being "cryptic" about it, perhaps not. I do enjoy the dynamic between you and CheapyD though. A lot like Perfect Strangers, audio only.

My pick for prize would be Resistance: Fall of Man. Keep up the great work guys, longer is better!

anomynous

01-25-2007, 06:16 PM

i like the shitting your pants question

polly

01-25-2007, 09:34 PM

Wow, I remember back in the day that C&C Music Factory game was one of the first one's I bought for the Sega CD, and I played the crap out of it. I also might have been gay come to think of it. But I'm pleased to say that since then I've found Jesus and have been cured...I no longer like C&C.

Viva la Resistance.

AshesofWake

01-25-2007, 11:49 PM

:rofl: at CheapyD taking a crap on the floor in second grade :rofl: holy shit, i laughed so hard people thought I was the one crazy guy on the bus today. genius.

Socom

neonglow

01-26-2007, 12:01 AM

It was somewhat interesting to hear about Wombat's life.....needs more misadventures in office buildings to spice things up.

Resistance

Sarang01

01-26-2007, 12:38 AM

Chacrana

01-26-2007, 02:01 AM

Boo to you! I'm a "Densha De Go!" fan. Chac I'm disappointed.

Well, to be fair, I'd like to try some of those train molestor simulations, but they're expensive. See, Cheapy's train game was missing one crucial word in the genre.

mikeohara

01-26-2007, 02:24 AM

I enjoyed the latest episode of the CAGcast very much and am thinking of purchasing another current-gen system to compliment my 360.

also, a copy of resistance would be nice to win.

FullmetalCJ

01-26-2007, 03:18 AM

Great episode!

I like the idea of paying a small fee to expand the number of people you can have on your 360 friends list. I'm at 98 right now, and I hate having to delete people to make room for more. I hope Major Nelson was listening to that one, though it's doubtful. Does anyone know if there is a limit to the number of PlayStation Network friends you can have?

But if they let you expand it I also hope they allow you to sort your friends into groups. 'Cuz if there were 200 people on my list I'd barely be able to keep everyone straight.

VanillaGorilla

01-26-2007, 04:39 AM

Wait, who wants to PAY money to have more "friends" on 360? Get real people, nobody has 100 online friends. Delete some of those losers you played one game of Gears of War against.

guyver2077

01-26-2007, 10:16 AM

well i decided to download the show on my psp and listen to it in my car on the way to work this morning...

so far so good....

and i learned me and cheapy have something in common... size 13 ftw!!!!

And yea resistance :)

dragyynvessyl

01-26-2007, 02:00 PM

I think you convinced me to try Viva Pinata, especially considering Wombat's amusing description of the game. It's not like I don't play "cute" games (Katamari), but something about the placement of that title on a system like the 360 didn't make much sense to me.

Resistance would be nice, since I still haven't bought a game for my PS3.

orntar

01-26-2007, 02:34 PM

im sure its been posted, but you can select from about 6 guys in the demo. just move your selection cursor to the face and move left or right. it was also noticed thet there are femal agents, but it is doubtful you can select one in the retain game.

also it seems that there will be some later customization to your chosen character. in the background of each character there is another version of his face with edgy hair and tattoo's. so something to look forward to.

and resistance, please

tribal24

01-26-2007, 04:23 PM

cheapy and wombat great show, but i didnt agree on paying extra for things they could just fix in a update, i agree with another user that they should go by $ instead of points.

btw i would like to enter for resistance

tripredicus

01-26-2007, 05:18 PM

Sweet! I have a Master System! It's even still hooked up to my TV!!! SNAIL MAZE FOR LIFE :D :D :D

Oh can I have Socom 2 for the PSP? Thx.

Safero

01-26-2007, 05:53 PM

Another great show.

My PS3 has a layer of dust on it. Help me wipe it off with a brand new shiny game, like Resistance. :O

trent82

01-26-2007, 10:19 PM

my ps3 is still in the box, but i suppose a copy of resistance could motivate me to open it...maybe.

i'm just posting to win something, although i do happen to enjoy the show...all 60 episodes. shit shoes.

nym123

01-26-2007, 10:23 PM

congrats on #60!

resistance

magilacudy

01-27-2007, 09:57 AM

I was thinking of buying a program for the PC that would translate kanji to English and vice versa since I've been wanting to learn Japanese for the longest time. However that DS app sounds like a much better investment... hmm... :opens up Play Asia window:

BTW, Killzone PSP :p

soccerstud652

01-27-2007, 01:19 PM

I was on the subway and I was laughin so hard when you read that part about the kid who crapped his pants. Seriosully, everyone was staring at me. I almost crapped my pants. Great show.

BTW, Resistance please!

asgeras

01-27-2007, 03:08 PM

I like my ps3, but made the mistake of purchasing Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, rather than Resistance (which I have since rented from Gamefly)...wouldn't mind correcting that error :P

Here's to hoping.

Oh yeah...great show btw ^^

GenDV138

01-27-2007, 08:59 PM

Enjoyed this week's CAGcast! Sorry to hear about your plans for the pizza and a movie falling through Cheapy. Looking forward to the next show!

I think I'll enter for Killzone Liberation this time!

Johnny Postman

01-28-2007, 12:17 PM

spamjizz

01-28-2007, 01:29 PM

Why do they call it a shoe horn if it doesn't honk? Resistance please!

guyver2077

01-28-2007, 01:32 PM

im amazed by this whole rss thing... i hadnt used it to now on the psp... its pretty cool that i have access to every show from the psp... with cag avatar to match.. nice

MaxDense

01-28-2007, 03:07 PM

I agree with Wombat. I want my game systems to play great games. I have a perfectly good computer for surfing the web.

SOCOM, please.

Wombat

01-28-2007, 07:40 PM

Good show this time but Wombat was wrong about the Gamestop/Nintendo extra $5 price - Gamestop does this on some 3rd party DS/GBA games as well, usually stuff they know will be very popular.

Resistance is futile but I'd still want it I get lucky.

I never said I was right, I just said that it may not be a gamestop decision to charge the extra money, would it really shock people if we found out that Game Publishers (nintendo or a 3rd party) were charging eb/gamestop more money for games in order to even out the money lost from used sales?

zewone

01-29-2007, 01:59 AM

General relativity was developed by Einstein in the years 1907 - 1915. General relativity replaces the global Lorentz symmetry of special relativity with a local Lorentz symmetry in the presence of matter. The presence of matter "curves" spacetime, and this curvature affects the path of free particles (and even the path of light). General relativity uses the mathematics of differential geometry and tensors in order to describe gravitation as an effect of the geometry of spacetime. This theory is based on the general principle of relativity, which requires all observers to experience the same laws of physics, not just those moving with uniform speed, hence its name.

Resistance.

mikeymi2

01-29-2007, 05:46 AM

Spoilers
Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne

Killzone please

ultrarobotninja

01-29-2007, 11:48 AM

Resitance: the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"

Wolfpup

01-29-2007, 01:53 PM

Resistance, then Killzone, then Socom in that order I guess.

Hmm, we already know Batman is Bruce Wayne, so...
Dick Grayson is Nightwing!

doctorfaustus

01-29-2007, 09:02 PM

Good show but Wombat needs to bring some stank to the show. CheapyD always has some story and tells it in an entertaining manner. Wombat, on the other hand, is mostly there to throw in quips and "poo poo" on everything. No offense. It also appears that Wombat does not prep for the show as much as CheapyD. While I love Wombat's zaniness, I think that the show would benefit from Wombat taking a more active role in the show's planning and presentation. I understand that Wombat has a regular job that zaps his energy, but he needs to kick it up a notch.

Someone else posted a similar comment in this thread, but I wanted to throw in my two cents.

Maybe Wombat can create a "Your Guy in NY" segment that details the triumphs and tribulations that come with being a nine-to-five work drone who aspires to break into the video game industry while living in the "city that never sleeps" ?

Anyhow great show!