CAGcast #62: Blu-ray Blues

[CheapyD]

CheapyD loses his Blu-ray virginity and takes the Hype Wagon for a spin. Wombat and Cheapy both discuss the latest Xbox 360 demos, industry and game shopping news, your questions from the CAGbag (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71382), and much more!

Listen for details on new contests, sponsored by GameBrink.com (http://www.gamebrink.com/) and Phoenix Wright 2 (http://www.capcom.com/aceattorney/). To enter, simply post the name of the game you want (that was mentioned as a potential prize) as part of your post.

Winner will be chosen at random.

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Show Linkage/Notes:

Intro music: Arkanoid medley (NES)

Contest winner: easper : Phoenix Wright 2

New Releases (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/../archives/cag-foreplay-new-releases-2607.php)

Killzone 2 coming this summer? (http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=7846169&publicUserId=5519593)

Lost Planet Cost $40 Million (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/03/lost-planet-lost-40-million-to-find-success/)
http://www.whatswrongwithu.com (http://www.whatswrongwithu.com/)

DVD Empire Exits Gaming Business & Explains Why (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/../archives/dvd-empire-exits-gaming-business-explains-why.php) - explanations
(http://www.dvdempire.com/index.asp?userid=99365301263680&tab_id=3&site_id=2&site_media_id=0)Lucky Lunar New Year Sale & Contest at Play-Asia (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/../archives/lucky-lunar-new-year-sale-contest-at-playasia.php) - main sale page (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-ci2-50-17-74-1bg-49-en.html)

University of Rochester: Action games improve vision (http://feeds.joystiq.com/%7Er/weblogsinc/joystiq/%7E3/87354152/)

CAGbag (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71382)

Digg the CAGcast (http://www.digg.com/podcasts/CAGcast)
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Outro: Sega Master System (http://gameads.gamepressure.com/tv_game_commercial.asp?ID=5184)

Bonus Pictures

Star Wars 500th Figure: Darth Vader
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HMV Ginza's Blu-ray Selection
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Wombat Gives Cheapy some Robolove
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Japan Wood Xbox 360 Faceplate
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[Cursor]

Downloading the show now--looking at the 360 faceplate I can tell you that I'd pay the full US$20 American retail for a faceplate for that one. I have the US version faux Wood faceplate witht that crappy red stripe. Anything I can do to not make my living room look like game central is great.

[Temporaryscars]

Womblat always talks about buying an upscaling DVD player...but why not just get a VGA cable for your Xbox 360? Instant upscaler.

[RedvsBlue]

Womblat always talks about buying an upscaling DVD player...but why not just get a VGA cable for your Xbox 360? Instant upscaler.

Probably because his video game machine can only play video games. Even if it has the other features, he only wants it to play video games.

[Richlough]

Where's the Digg link for the new episode ?


Not sure how/when that gets updated....

I see , it's out of your hands . I'll check later in the day .

Phoenix Wright 2 , please , to go with my recently aquired stylus .

http://i22.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/89/7a/6b0d_1.JPG

Hopefully my request will be sustained!! .

[CheapyD]

Womblat always talks about buying an upscaling DVD player...but why not just get a VGA cable for your Xbox 360? Instant upscaler.For me, that doesn't help as I have USA 360 which won't play JPN DVDs.

Where's the Digg link for the new episode ?Not sure how/when that gets updated....

[Temporaryscars]

For me, that doesn't help as I have USA 360 which won't play JPN DVDs.



Ouch. Forgot about that. Sorry.

[guyver2077]

wow just finished episode 61 this morning....

hows the hd dvd selection in japan?

and cheapy you bought madden... nooooooooooooooooooo

[TheHiei]

Great episode . . .

And Phoenix Wright 2! I need a new DS game and I've never given the PW series a try.

[beeeatsme]

Yeah, so my dad bought a ps3 as a blu-ray player so he could watch some movies on his 62" hdtv in the basement. After I ordered the cheap hdmi cables with a link from CAG he finally got everything set up for a full hd movie experience.

Turns out his year old 60+ inch tv doesn't support 1080p. And the curses flew.

Also, if you have any copies of Phoenix Wright 2 still hanging around... well... look no further.

[botticus]

Wario for me, please, thanks.

[McBacon]

I'm hot for Wario :)

Great show, by the way, loving it.

[RedComet]

This was a great episode. Wario for me.

[NateWhs152]

Wario for me, please. You had another great show

[rodeojones903]

Cheapy,

The problem you had with the audio from the blu ray movie was that it probably defaulted to a track your receiver doesnt support like DTS HD audio. This happened to me on Saw 3. If you do not change it to regular DTS or DD ex your reciever will only accept it as Dolby Pro Logic.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is the greatest western of all time.

Toss my name into the hat for Socom please. :D

[Hired.Geek]

I really enjoy the PodCast. As a fellow PS3 owner I have to agree with Cheapy, it is nice to have but it I really only use it to check my messages on it, and occasionally jump on a game of RFOM.

I ordered a copy of RailFan from Play-Asia, I am kind of excited about that, waiting for that to arrive. Another Cheapy recommendation.

If Cheapy ever gets around to calling out my name for a free give away I would like th PSP - SOCOM II Fireteam Bravo.

Look forward to hearing the interview from the game store owner.

And one last thing this whole comment of Tombstone being the greatest western every? Come on! I will definately put it in the top 5, but I think we are forgetting a really great western Unforgiven.

Keep up the good work, I am hoping to see a really tall, bald Mii of Cheapy show up on my Wii some day HINT HINT, that is my friend code at the bottom of your un entered friends request.

[KingElessar]

Good Stuff. I live in Wisconsin and the temperatures are insanely cold. Without the CAGCAST to help pass the time as I walk to and from campus I would surely die.

Wombat Rules, but not as much as Cheapy

Wario is my game of choice.

[Apossum]

:lol: I never noticed that all of Ubisoft's games involve killing Mexicans.

[nadsofed]

Listening to the show at work. I have too many games I still need to play. Right now most of my playing is done on the DS on the subway. I'm halfway through PW 2 and it is great for the subway, I can play with one hand. Wario may require more dexterity but I'd like to try.

[shipwreck]

Hmm... it seems like someone at Cheapy's Alma Mater really enjoys video games. There was another study earlier this year involving video games and the University of Rochester.

Found the link:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124880

In the infinitely remote chance that you'll randomly pick my name and that people won't think it's fixed, I'd like that Wario game.

[encendido5]

Just finished listening to the show. Another great show as always.

I see Wombat was holding out on us and was thinking about keeping a PW2 since now there are 3 available. Just kidding man :D Thank you and your connections for getting us more prizes!

By the way, I think all those years playing NES helped my eyesight as well. I used to have to wear glasses all the time through elementary school. I got my NES in the 4th grade and I haven't had to wear glasses on a regular basis ever since.

Sign me up for Wario please.

[mik]

The first Blu-Ray disc to give me a real "wow" moment was Open Season. The movie isn't so hot, but man, the visuals on that disc are gorgeous.

By the way, don't use a FAQ for Hotel Dusk. Some of the puzzles are tricky--and definitely take some out-of-the-box thinking--but you'll get much, much more satisfaction out of solving them. Some are really satisfying and use the DS in ways you've not seen before. Sack up and beat it like a man. ;)

[thorbahn3]

Wow, some pretty good stuff this episode. I must say I'm shocked Wombat bought CheapyD something. Maybe you're not that much of a mooch after all.

I'm also sad to hear Child's Play has yet to cash the check. Maybe next year Cag should do Toys for Teens which gives pimple faced poor kids toys they'd want to use like video games.

Wario is Wright

[nasum]

This is the first episode that I've listened to. Of course I have to give the obligitory "you guys sound different than I thought" but nowhere near as silly as the PA guys sound.

Toss me in for Phoenix Wright 2 please.

[figcoinc]

Great show guys. Killzone 2....meh..

Blue Ray/HD DVD I'm still up on DVD's like most people.

Also! I would LOVE Phoinex Wright 2: Justice for all!!

[Bartex]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/ymij/engrishfaceplate2.jpg
Mmmm... eternal imagination!
...killzone please!

[gunm]

Can't wait wait to listen to this week's show--gonna dl or stream it later today. And shit, why haven't I gotten the VGA cable for 360 yet? Definitely gonna look for one asap.

Still jonesing for Phoenix Wright 2, to get that part of the post out of the way. Please, thank you!

[ohpo]

I'd love to win Phoenix Wright 2!

[HuBu]

since nobody wants the killzone [PSP] game, you can always send it to me.

great show.

[bball1515]

i could use that copy of phoenix wright 2 to study for the real bar exam ;-).

[Rangoth]

Cheapie: Get an upscaling DVD player man! Or maybe we can convince Microsoft to add that to the 360? :)

Killzone: Liberation for me :)

[bobthecat23]

wtf cheapy are u kidding me what about winning eleven 2k7 wow cheapy why
didnt u mention it wtf cheapy im very dissapointed in the cagcast

[trunks982]

I'm up for Wario: Master of Disguise.

[lokizz]

yo cheapy you actually got the tombstone quote right doc holiday says his hypocrasy knows no bounds at the end of the movie when hes in the hospital about to die after he got blessed by a preist or something. and i love tombstone too but the best western ever is in fact the good the bad and the ugly. they need to make that into a videogame asap because the story is perfect for one and the bridge blowing up scene would be a great level to play.

and another thing when are you going to do more music videos and song mixes with videogame music? ass and tetris is still a big fave of mine and id like to hear more of your stuff if youve done any.

and again to wombat stfu about god of war 2 needing to be on the ps3. nobody really even has a ps3 so why waste a choice game liek that on a system only a couple hundred thousand peopel own when you can sell the game at full price on a system millions of people own? next thing you will want them to put mgs 4 on the ps4 because it could help future sales to know theyd need to buy the next game system to get the best possible mgs game yet.......though i doubt there will be a ps4 at this rate.

[CelticKrush]

Great Episode. And you should get VF5, I wanna hear your opinion on it. I would love to get the second Phoenix Wright.

[Murchie]

I deserve Phoenix Wright because thanks to my lease on my car being up and owing $10K for the buyout, I haven't been able to afford a DS game since Animal Crossing Wild World! I'm desperate for DS lovin! A copy of Killzone: Liberation wouldn't hurt either.... Unfortunately it's the same deal for the PSP... I own gripshift, and that's all. =( Please have pity!

[PanzerNinja]

I thought Wombat's James Bond mixed with Smokey and the Bandit comment was hilarious.

I'd be down for Killzone Liberation if picked.

[RAMSTORIA]

if i dont win phoenix wright 2 then ill probably shit my pants

[Dingleberry]

"Door to eternal imagination" is hilarious.

andd...Phoenix Wright 2
(http://www.capcom.com/aceattorney/)

[Mr Unoriginal]

Comments about the patches from Activision made me think of all the old Atari manuals that had the picture of the ONE programmer that made the game with a little message from him and asking you to write him a letter and tell him if you could beat his game. Great show!

Phoenix Wright 2 for me please.

[oldschoolgoth]

Nice show, not as on-point as most, but certainly not bad. I wish you would pick up VF5, Cheapy, but I know I'm waiting for it on 360 so I can play online, and be a better fighter. It was the only thing that was possible to add to VF4:Evo.

I am also surprised no mention of Winning Eleven on 360. Excited!

[wirelessguy]

Great show guys. Keep up the good work. Killzone would be awesome if you happen to choose me.

[sam16]

Good show as usual. I'm enjoying both Blu-rays and HD-DVDs (thanks to the PS3 and the 360 add-on). If you have an HDTV, I think you'll see a great improvement over DVDs. If you don't see the difference right away, find the same title on DVD and on HD-DVD or Blu-ray. Play them both on two different inputs on your TV and toggle between those inputs. I did that with Batman Begins, and the difference is pretty drastic. Is it worth the investment? If you're a serious movie nut or an A/V geek, I'd say so. Otherwise, you might as well wait until the player prices come down.

As for the contest, did I hear you guys correctly? Is Motorstorm one of the Gamebrink offerings? If so, I'd like to be entered for that. I played the Motorstorm downloadable demo a few weeks back and didn't really enjoy it. Then, after reading a number of positive impressions, I went back to it a few days ago and something clicked. Now I'm really looking forward to the U.S. release. Of course, if I can win the Japanese version for free, I'm down with that! This is Cheap Ass Gamer, after all!

[Andy787]

Good show. That Blu-Ray section in Japan is pretty funny. I do think you were a bit unfair toward the technology, though, as most of the things you complained about were the result of user error (granted, these things should be designed much, much better from an end-user perspective, but still).

Also, I would enjoy a copy of Phoenix Wright 2. I would enjoy it thoroughly.

[RelentlessRolento]

haven't listened to it yet (will soon though), but glad to see you are working with gamebrink, possibly the best import review site I check daily.

also, I vote Wario.

[CaseyRyback]

Wombat was that a Lex Luger "I don't know!!!" ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHTj7qfnTak

[gpn]

Another good show, guys. But, Wombat, how do you really feel about X-Men3?

Phoenix Wright 2 looks like fun.

[CheapyD]

Definately an oversight on not mentioning Winning Eleven...my bad!
I'm a fan, most definitely. The game has been out in Japan and I've seen it at kiosks. It looks pretty good, but maybe not as great as I was hoping.

I'm curious about the reviews...

[bobthecat23]

ok cheapy

[whoknows]

Just finished listening, awesome show like usual.

And I pick Motorstorm

[KingCrow02]

A good thing about Blu-ray Disc is that it would make a good and shiny coaster for my Nintendo DS/Lite with Wario: Master of Disguise.

[Sir_Fragalot]

I will try for Wario :)

[KaneRobot]

Does Wombat not understand that Microsoft is made up of different divisions of people? Whatever department is busy putting movies on XBLM has absolutely nothing to do with who is developing the games. Do you think a guy programming the graphics is moonlighting as someone negotiating what episodes of some new Spike TV series will show up on the marketplace?

Absolutely nothing to do with each other, in relation to company resources. Completely eliminating the TV & Movie XBLM would do nothing to change the development process of XBox games. You can be mysteriously bitter about them doing more than just playing games, but if you're going to take them to task, at least make it for something legitimate.

[swetooth9]

nice cagcast

put me in the running for Wario please

[Wombat]

Does Wombat not understand that Microsoft is made up of different divisions of people? Whatever department is busy putting movies on XBLM has absolutely nothing to do with who is developing the games. Do you think a guy programming the graphics is moonlighting as someone negotiating what episodes of some new Spike TV series will show up on the marketplace?

Absolutely nothing to do with each other, in relation to company resources. Completely eliminating the TV & Movie XBLM would do nothing to change the development process of XBox games. You can be mysteriously bitter about them doing more than just playing games, but if you're going to take them to task, at least make it for something legitimate.

I understand but my point was that Microsoft is still spending money in order to have this Movie DL service. This money ( of course I can not back this up) is still money that would be in the budget for the 360 department, money that if not spent on movies could be spent,(this is pure speculation) on game related things. Again this just what I think is possible and in no way fact.

[mrx1]

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Great show,Cheapy and Wombat.

[Walt Jay]

Definately an oversight on not mentioning Winning Eleven...my bad!
I'm a fan, most definitely. The game has been out in Japan and I've seen it at kiosks. It looks pretty good, but maybe not as great as I was hoping.

I'm curious about the reviews...

OXM gave it an 8.5 in their latest issue. A quick summary:

:) Fantastic, play-making AI
:) Unrivaled depth of player control and field strategy
:cry: Players sometimes look like painted store mannequins
:-# Why does this series series continue to get some team names wrong?

FIFA's 07's independent ball is sorely missed, though, and the plastic players' jerky, poorly blended animations lack next-gen polish. Bur for sheer plesure of play, nobody can touch this game's winning spirit.

BTW, nice show guys.

gg Phoenix Wright!

[gmoney1234567890]

great show guys. loved how you had arkanoid as the opening. That was the only NES I actually loved (I began as a PS1er). Keep up the good work.

Oh and I'd love to get PHEONIX WRIGHT 2 for my brother. Its his birthday coming up, and Hes doing his LSATs right now and losing his mind, so i thought Itd be nice if he could yell "Objection!" in the middle of his law class. Anyways, have a good week.
-G$

Update: Ya'll been dugged

[Slayzz]

Great show as usual cheapyd and wombat!

Phoenix wright plz. thanks

[bobthecat23]

motor storm and im kinda fed up with wombats bitching about everything nooffence Womat though i liked how u read the ROBOCOP thing anyway good show guys motorstorm would be cool to get as a freebie i think its cool that these companys are "Sponsoring" the cagcast now only if we could get more "sponsors".

PS cheapy how do u determine if the ppl win wat do u use.

[magiic]

I'm totally down for Phoenix Wright 2 sounds pretty cool

I loved the CAG Cast today, I listened to it at school during my PACE and Social Studies class

[JokerCard]

Wario please?

That Darth Vader fig is definetly worth $4

Never saw it on sale and regret it a bit for not getting it.

[ultrarobotninja]

why wasnt Crackdown on neither of the hypewagons?? That game looks like its going to be so awesome! Cheapy, I too play that damn demo every once in a while and feel like I want more when that damn timer shuts me down!
BTW Phoenix wright 2 please!

[panasonic]

Listened this morning but didn't have a chance to post. Great show again, regarding Diddy Kong racing i just don't understand why RARE would develop it and then remove their characters from the game. I am looking forward to ICONS to but you also brought up custom character which is now on my mind. Usually they would have advertised if that was a feature by now, but i doubt they took it out. Just curious but are you an actual rap fan or just like the fighting style? I dislike xbox live arcade i have $60 of points but just waiting for game add ons rather than arcades.

MOTORSTORM:bouncy:

[evilmax17]

Phoenix Wright 2!

[crazytalkx]

Blu-Ray FTL. Phoenix Wright 2 FTW?!

[contej85]

Good show, though I found it odd that Wombat claimed to prefer linear games, yet has such an infatuation with Oblivion, one of the most open-ended games in existence.

Can I get me some Phoenix Wright goodness?

[o2012o]

Great show yet again!
I would absolutely adore a copy of Phoenix Wright 2!

[Aberforth]

"Well, that's because in Japan they love Uncle Jesse."
-Wombat


You know what's funny? I actually do watch Full House sometimes and in season 6 episode 4 Uncle Jesse goes to Japan to sing that "Forever" song and the Japanese people loved it! Have mer-cy.


P.S. Phoenix Wright

[Zurezo]

great show again.

[Hoffer]

I've been listening to the show for a couple months now. I love it. Finally decided to get an account so I could enter the contest. :)

I want the Killzone game for the PSP.

It's so cool that you can listen to Stern in Japan. I download the show every morning off usenet and listen on my iPod at work. In fact, I'm listening to the Wrap Up Show right now. They're talking about Ralph wanting an assistant. :)

[jer7583]

I'll take wario if i win, and thanks in advance, you guys rock! Love the show. Always put it on the ipod and listen to it between classes.

[Darthrook]

Hey, I enjoy the show. I just started listening about 2 weeks ago and I have alreadly listened to the entire backlog in reverse order. It was kind of fun listening that way. There was some things I didn't understand like why did Wombat call Wendy's "Freckle Bitches" for no apparent reason, until I went back and time and realized it was brought up during a discussion of Saint's Row.

Keep up the good work.

Also, I would like a copy of Phoenix Wright 2.

[vosos102]

Cheapy,

Never picked up on the fact that you're a Rochester alum...I went to school in Ithaca--played some Halloween ultimate at U of R...Think they called the tourney the Danse Macabre.

Keep up the great work!



PS
Phoenix Wright 2. Just finished the wonderful Hotel Dusk--need to satiate my adventure game fix.

[tribal24]

very great show guys, im with wombat though on the linear games,i prefer them aswell.i always seem to get bored of big open ended games yes including gta, i rather do something then just wander but thats just me.


ps: would like motorstorm!!

[Johnny Postman]

Good Show - Cheapy, sorry to hear about your bad tombstone experience but you forgot, "Never get out of the boat."

I'd like Phoenix Wright 2 please, I'm due to finally win one time.

[cgarb84]

Nice show guys, loved the Tombstone Reference. But I have to disagree with you about it being the best Western of all-time. It's in my top 5 but not at the very top. My vote for greatest Western ever goes to Unforgiven. That movie defines the word BADASS.

BADASS kinda like Phoenix Wright 2 M I RITE?!?!!?!? ;)

[xmrblondex]

great show, i caught the comment about juggernaut and leech, and the reason that juggernaut was affected is because, contrary to comic book canon, in the movie, juggernaut is a mutant. No magic jewel, no relation to xavier, he's not the juggernaut we know and love. He was australian too! Sucks...

Oh, and Wario for me

[AK85]

Good Show

I don't understand all the hate that Viva Pinata gets, I am starting to wonder if people are even giving it a shot before they go out there and say all the negative things about it. I was suprised that Bill Gates would say something like that considering VP is a first party game.

Please throw my name into the drawing for Phoenix Wright 2. Thanks.

[Cai]

Another thrilling cagcast podcast. I want a video version >.>


Also Motorstorm for me :)

[zakk]

Thanks for the good episode, socom 2 plz kthx.

[CheapyD]

I'll definitely agree that Unforgiven is a better film than Tombstone.

[Strider2K99]

Another great CAGcast, keep it up.

For your Blu-ray blues, it might be a good idea to start doing your research before buying a movie. You just never know what could happen to you now a days. ;)

Sign me up for Killzone Liberation please.

[Billservo]

Cheapy,

I don't have an upscaling DVD player but I do have my PS3 and have watched a blu-ray movie in 1080i- the difference between that and standard def (480p) DVDs is night and day. I definitely recommend trying to set up your PS3 with the TV so that you can at least watch movies in 1080i.

As for the movie's menu thing- you can access it but yeah, IIRC the movies do just start playing. I remember having to mess with the SIXAXIS to get it to show the first time I popped in a blu-ray.

My main complaint with using the PS3 (or the PS2) as a movie player is that you can't stop a movie, power off, and then come back to the movie at the exact same spot the next day. My 480p Sony DVD player can do this for 5 different DVDs at a time.

Edit: I guess I'll go in for Phoenix Wright 2 if I'm picked.

[Jek Porkins]

Excellent use of the music from one of my top five all-time favorite games, Arkanoid. I pretty much majored in Arkanoid for two semesters in college.

[JohnnyDrama]

Great episode this week, fellas. Looking to get Phoenix Wright 2

[FriskyTanuki]

Didn't Wombat ask the readers last week about why God of War 2 wasn't on PS2 and why PS3 wasn't released this fall? I'm surprised there was no mention of the responses on the show.

Also, Wombat, only GRAW 2 is made by French developers. The original GRAW was made by Red Storm, who's from North Carolina, and R6 Vegas was made by Ubisoft Montreal. ;)

Another thought for Wombat, EA games have had "achievements" for several years now. ;)

Also, much of the content of God of War 2 was made during the development of God of War, so making GoW2 for PS2 was a no-brainer.

Good show anyway. I'd like to get Killzone if I ever get picked.

[mike murphy]

Hey guys. Been listening to the podcast for a while now, and have done some trading with fellow cags, but this is my first post.

I'm a freelance writer/illustrator, and the show helps the long hours pass as I work through the night. PLease keep up the amazing work.

Sign me up for Phoenix Wright 2, should I be lucky enough to get picked. Thanks!

[Mulliga2]

GRAW 2, frankly, does seem like a more-of-the-same sequel. It's "Fallout 2" to GRAW's "Fallout."

Well, at least Ubisoft didn't make "Red Steel" a game where you travel to Mexico and people keep calling you gringo over and over and over again. 8-)

Still hoping to get Phoenix Wright 2, though I think I'll pick up Hotel Dusk after Cheapy's positive impressions.

[Corvin]

I disagree with nothing on the horizon for months bit. I think the Wii gets a poor shake.

I'm surprised at the lack of mention of the upcoming Wii Sonic game(12 days out). It seems to be getting good buzz and the videos look impressive. IGN thinks it is a difficult game, which is good. I know it is easy to dismiss the little blue guy these days, but Secret Rings looks like a solid entry into the franchise.

Also Mario Party 8, which is right around the corner. I haven't been a fan since the first one, but am looking forward to checking it out on the Wii.

Where's the Wii Love? Cheapy, is Wii Play worth it?

I'd love a copy of Phoenix Wright. :)

[CheapyD]

We actually talked about Wii Play in detail a month or so ago.
I think I'll go back over it next week (its US release week).

I haven't played Red Steel...does part of it really take place in Mexico or was that a joke?

[Chacrana]

I disagree with nothing on the horizon for months bit. I think the Wii gets a poor shake.

I'm surprised at the lack of mention of the upcoming Wii Sonic game(12 days out). It seems to be getting good buzz and the videos look impressive. IGN thinks it is a difficult game, which is good. I know it is easy to dismiss the little blue guy these days, but Secret Rings looks like a solid entry into the franchise.

Also Mario Party 8, which is right around the corner. I haven't been a fan since the first one, but am looking forward to checking it out on the Wii.


Actually, you just stated the problem with the system: We're getting a Wii Sonic game and Mario Party 8. I hardly believe that Sega is capable of making a decent Sonic game with the Wiimote when they butchered the PS3 and 360 game....

[Apossum]

Forgot to mention-- Put me in for Phoenix Wright 2!

[Jazar]

Cheapy, that PS3/Oblivion line about not having enough memory sounds like a bunch of bull. Storing additional content should have nothing to do with RAM. The system's memory is used for immediate access not additional content. 1UP must be seriously mistaken.

I'll take motorstorm even though I don't have a PS3. Someday...

[Corvin]

We actually talked about Wii Play in detail a month or so ago.
I think I'll go back over it next week (its US release week).

I thought you did. It would be great if you could touch on it again since it is just now getting a release here.

Thanks! Love the cagcast, btw.

[botticus]

Actually, you just stated the problem with the system: We're getting a Wii Sonic game and Mario Party 8. I hardly believe that Sega is capable of making a decent Sonic game with the Wiimote when they butchered the PS3 and 360 game....Then be happy that the project lead for Secret Rings essentially has no association with any previous Sonic game.

[supergrass]

I have to agree with the post about Open Season. It's by far the best-looking Blu Ray movie I've seen. Plus, I enjoyed it for what it was. That movie and the HD-DVDs of Batman Begins and King Kong are among those that truly show the difference between high-definition movies and regular DVDs, or upscaled DVDs for that matter.

Regarding GRAW 2, I'm pretty sure very little of it takes place in Mexico, perhaps just the tutorial level. At least I hope so.

[dadeisvenm]

Nice show, not as on-point as most, but certainly not bad.
I think its because the the past few had some controversial discussions which really spiced it up.

And yet again... Cheapy made it out clean with not gas. Whats going on? New diet? GasX strips? Not for nothing don't hold back on our account the last thing we want is a sick Cheapy.

Can you (or anyone really) get sick by not "relieving" gas?



MotorStorm

[dadeisvenm]

"Door to eternal imagination"

Sounds like more of a PS3 blurb to me.

[4nik8tor]

killzone

[rg0019]

Another great show...FIrst thing I do on Wednesday is the download the show.. Look forward to the next one..

Phoenix Wright 2, thanks...

[Corvin]

Actually, you just stated the problem with the system: We're getting a Wii Sonic game and Mario Party 8. I hardly believe that Sega is capable of making a decent Sonic game with the Wiimote when they butchered the PS3 and 360 game....

Like botticus said, Sonic Team who has been doing all the Sonic games as of late has nothing to do with this game. A little research would reveal that, along with a handful of interesting looking videos and an interview with the developer.

I've never bought a Sonic game, but this one looks interesting.

[zewone]

With Greg Crapface (don't feel like looking up his last name), the ex-head of XBLA, being asked to quit, XBLA might get a much needed kick in the ass to get back in gear. I have to agree with Wombat, that XBLA has broken my heart, so much potentional, but this bi-weekly Atari game release schedule just pisses me off.

I'd take MotorStorm.

[graventy]

Great show guys.

Phoenix Wright 2.

[drumman201]

First contest for me. Got my fingers crossed.
Never played Pheonix Wright, but it looks cool and you guys talk about it all the time. By the way I bought Diddy Kong despite the low score it got. It could actually be good, if you get someone to unlock everything for you....... 8-)

[RedvsBlue]

I think its funny how the Wii drought is starting to catch up to everyone. I remember a few weeks ago Cheapy and Wombat couldn't stop talking about the Wii but now its like Wii Talk was just a couple seconds. "What have you been playing?" "nothing" "yep"

I've been kind of down on my Wii myself lately but I'm still optimistic that something will come along and wow me so that I can really feel like my purchase was worth it.

As for the contest, I'd be interested in Killzone: Liberation.

[racerman8]

CheapyD, maybe you could use your unused wood 360 faceplate as a gift in future contests.

Phoenix Wright 2 please.

[evanft]

Better graphics is not innovative. It's just a natural advancement.

[Hiro_Antagonist]

I'm too lazy to read the entire thread to see if this was pointed out already, but your original Tombstone quote was right, as was your 2nd one.

At one point he says "It seems my hypocrisy knows no bounds". He *also* says "My hypocrisy only goes so far" earlier in the movie.

"Why Doc, you're no hypocrite. You just like to talk like one."

[doc005]

I loved your lastest episode of CAGcast.

Phoenix Wright 2 , please

[bobthecat23]

hey cheapy i saw u ranting about motorstorm on kotaku i mean i didnt play the game so wat do i kno but i hope the multiplayer is good i hope in the future they add multiplayer (splitscreen).

[Jazar]

I posted before about Oblivion's DLC not possible being BS. Here is new info that confirms it:

Rumors were rampant about the reasons behind the lack of downloadable content. Other websites have reported that the justification behind the missing missions and features was due to technical limitations of the console. According to Hines, nothing could be farther from the truth. There were two specific reasons behind why items like the Orrery and Mehrunes's Razor will not be included within the PS3 version of the game. First of all, there was a concern about the balancing of the game and initially giving players access to a thieves den or a wizard's tower immediately at the start of the game. "There was no good way to incorporate these features into the game as soon as it started because it didn't make sense," Hines said. While he didn't rule out the possibility of some of these side quests or features making it into the game, it wouldn't necessarily be as soon as the game hit store shelves.

In fact, the other reason why the downloadable content for the PS3 version of the game isn't included isn't solely because of the technical limitations of the system. Instead, it's because the designers haven't actually tested the PlayStation Network Store and the mechanisms for delivering content to systems. Considering that the development team has been spending a large amount of time making sure that the game transitions over to the PS3 well without the numerous bugs or glitches that plagued the PC and 360 versions of the game, working on the store was definitely a low priority on their list when it came to dedicating additional resources to that feature. But it is being worked on, and it will be coming at a later date.

So what about the shaders or optimizations? Rumors were released stating that everything in the PS3 version of the game would migrate over to the 360 or the PC, which kicked off a screaming match on boards about which version was ultimately better. According to Hines, the shader functionality that would re-render the low-res textures would inevitably make its way to the 360 build and PC in future updates. However, certain optimizations that take advantage of the system's hardware will remain exclusive to the PS3 version of the game.

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/762/762882p1.html

[spidey]

Funny how the Blu-Ray section is so small there is only one movie facing forward. As the story goes, the movie is crap as well. Just like X-Men 3 Contractual Obligation (nice joke there Wombat).

Great CAGcast. This one was full of laughs.

As for the contest, once again, SOCOM FTW.

[nintendogm]

i want phoniex wright 2 because the cagcast rules!!!!!!!!!!

[thakingrocka]

wario por favor.

and to further explain the confusion i had, i wasnt even sure where i was supposed to post the name of the game i wanted. i went to the contests section and i was like, "wtf?!"

[DarkNessBear]

Hey CheapyD and wombat.

Love the show. I for one like bluray! Ergh!

But, put me down for Socom!

=)

[Wolfpup]

I'd go for Wario, except I've already preordered it...

So I'll say Killzone again. Yay!

[Tommyboy99]

Funny podcast guys, love everyone you do, and hope I win something for the next show. Also cheapy or Wombat if your listening to this please add my friend code for the Wii and give me yours.
DSWarrio Mask game

[Revenantae]

Another great CAGCast, I'm kinda sad I'm finished listening through the archives, as the shows sure speed up the work-day.

Phoenix Wright 2 would be a nice win if I get it :)

[Corvin]

I must have missed Wario being up for grabs. Screw the lawyer, I want the fat man!

:)

Mark it, dude.

[Billservo]

I posted before about Oblivion's DLC not possible being BS. Here is new info that confirms it:

<snip>


Thanks for the quote- that reasoning (for the absence of the DLC) sounded like it had no technical merit at all. Makes me want to go find the podcast or video that made the original comment.

BTW- I already mentioned my contest pick- I assume you're throwing out duplicates- right?

[Korny]

Phoenix Wright 2

...And then I will write some pointless text just to avoid writing only the name of the game.

[shajek]

Great show as always. Too bad about the Blu-Ray... give it another chance, though... X-Men: The Last Stand wasn't a good movie to see in any format... Hopefully, the Wolverine movie will be worth it.

Would be thrilled to get a copy of Phoenix Wright. Not having played either one, would these make for good Wii-makes?

[sinewav]

I feel Wombat's pain when he found out Root Beer Tapper was the next Xbox Live arcade game. Wombat didn't you know that although Xbox promised us an arcade, they never said from which decade! (waka waka)


Phoenix Wright for me please!

[jkam]

Castle Crashers can't come fast enough. Live Arcade does need some life breathed into it.

As for the contest I'll go with Killzone

[wcleme]

Great podcast, really looking forward to the next. Put me down for Phoneix Wright 2.

[jodyanthony]

Wario?!?

[fullmetalfan720]

Another great show. Put me in for Killzone.

[rlse9]

Another excellent show guys. I tried listening to a couple other shows other sites put on since I enjoy yours so much and they kinda sucked in comparison to you guys. Keep up the good work.

And Phoenix Wright 2.

[Nogib]

Yet another thoroughly enjoyable 'cast for me to listen to in the car. Thx!

Oh, and I guess Phoenix Wright: Justice for All.

[spoo]

Better than usual podcast both cheapy and wombat seemed in a great mood, keep up the good work.

I would also like in for the Wario game since I just bought PW2.

[PyroGamer]

Good podcast. You guys had none of the apathy problems I complained about last week.

And put me in for Phoenix Wright 2: Justice for All, if you will.

[y2jedi]

Great show,
I just had Cagcast cram session by listening to Episodes 60-62. Someone in #60 mentioned something about a longer Cagcast. I just wanted to say, if you guys keep talking, I'll keep listening.

Thanks for making a slow Saturday at work enjoyable.

Oh yeah, & Wario.

[RobertEffenHorry]

Enjoyed listening to the show. Liked ur new video too...dunno why but for some reason it cracks me up everytime you stare blankly at ur computer screen to make sure the camera position is correct.

Wario for me.

[GenDV138]

Good show, should have stayed in your room watching Tombstone, Cheapy! I agree with Wombat on Crackdown, hopefully it doesn't get boring too quickly.

I'll enter in for Phoenix Wright 2 for the DS.

[Kerig]

Got a Sony 5-disc Upscaling DVD player from CC for under $150. Serenity looks shiny on the HDTV. I'll never need Blu-ray MI:III now :)

So I'm almost done with Case #2 of Phoenix Wright (1), and then my wife decides she wants to stop playing Big Brain Academy and try what else is in my DS case...

The next day I turn on my DS (and notice PW is already in there), and my continue spot is now at the end of Case 1!!

My wife has gained control of Phoenix Wright, so I'm gonna need a copy of Phoenix Wright 2 or we'll be clashing cases all month long...

[polly]

I feel your pain Wombat, this week's XBLA release was just shameful, especially with all the good games on the horizon. I'm really looking forward to Symphony of the Night, Worms, Alien Hominid and Settlers of Catan, all just right around the corner, and there's still Castle Crashers down the line. We just have keep reminding ourselves of this when we get a game like Root Beer Tapper.

Oh and I finally beat the first Phoenix Wright, so I would sure enjoy winning Phoenix Wright 2.

[The-Bavis]

I am the only person I know who hates Tombstone. The flick, not the pizza.

In other thread-cluttering news, I'm only writing this to try and win this Phoenix Wright game the kids are all talking about these days.

[ramatut4001]

Great show guys. Glad to hear the hype wagon is back. I'm very interested in Wario.

[Blackout]

Great show!!:bouncy:

[Dingleberry]

I'm up for Wario: Master of Disguise

[PleasantOne]

First time I've listened in... LOVE IT! I have to know though, can you REALLY get good German food in Tokyo??? ;)

Put me down for Phoenix Wright 2... pretty pretty please? :)

[1modernboy]

I weep for the industry when Wombat can’t find a sufficiently hype-worthy title.

And also, Phoenix Wright II.

[ecmazza]

Great couple of shows. I have been doing a lot of catching up as of late (more on that below).

Please put me down for Phoenix Wright 2. And while I know a reason is not needed, here is why I should win.

I am a young attorney working, working, working, working and all I have been doing for the past several months is one huge document review. First it was actual paper documents, then paper and online, then online only, now back to paper documents...and well I am past the point of going crazy. Is this why I went to law school? Is this what being an attorney is all about? Did I seriously just spend 12 hours reviewing the same document just mailed to different people?

So yeah, I need to win Phoenix Wright 2 so I can see what real attorneys do and to give me something to look forward to in my chosen career path...b/c Phoenix Wright is pretty accurate right, right?!?!

But on the bright side, I have been able to listen to the 'Cast while turning pages, so at least it is not all bad...

[kaw]

On the last case of Phoenix Wright 1, so I wouldn't mind rolling right into Phoenix Wright II. :)

[briang5000]

Hi guys - I love the CAGcast.

Question: Could you talk a little about the PS3 memory card adapter on a future show.

I'm curious if the PS3 memory card adapter works 2-ways.

I know you can transfer files from your old 8MB PS2 cards to the PS3 virtual memory cards.

Can you transfer save files from the virtual cards to an actual PS2 8MB card using the adapter.

thanks

Brian

[nharmon91]

Finally got time to listen, good show

Wario would be great, thanks.

[cag1000]

Frank Miller the writer of the original RoboCop 2 script felt a lot of hatred and bias against the film indutry when they told him his script would not gget used but then proceded to give it to other writers who mutilated it and choped it into their own vision. He went back to do Robocop 3 but hated his experience with that also. Now he is hugely successful and could prob have any of his writings come to film when 300 kills the box office. I own all the Frank Miller Robocop issues with various expensive variant covers. Cheapy you should look into these covers with Frank and Ryp doing some crazy shit. Ryp's details are fuckin nuts. Also Pheonix Wright 2 would be great to have if I could.

[rodeojones903]

Hi guys - I love the CAGcast.

Question: Could you talk a little about the PS3 memory card adapter on a future show.

I'm curious if the PS3 memory card adapter works 2-ways.

I know you can transfer files from your old 8MB PS2 cards to the PS3 virtual memory cards.

Can you transfer save files from the virtual cards to an actual PS2 8MB card using the adapter.

thanks

Brian

Yes, it works both ways.

[gamerx0]

motorstorm

[junkieseed]

hi,
been listening to the CAGcast for a while...great job....
finally thought id register and try to nab a game (true CAg spirit...)

btw id like them motorstorm game-a-thinge

[chakan]

I would love to win Wario.

Please do have the interview with an independent game store owner!

[nny77713]

I don't know if anyone else said it, but guitar hero 2 is on my hype wagon for the 360. It is less than two months away.


put me donw for phoenix wright 2

[Longshot099]

I can't believe you guys said there weren't any good games coming out for the next 3-4 months when God of War 2 is due to hit in about a month! I am so psyched for this game. The first was great and the second looks even better!

Oh and... I love it when CheapyD talks about life in Tokyo. For some reason I find the cultural differences endlessly entertaining.

Also, Phoenix Wright 2 please :)

[King]

Awesome show can't wait to hear about Cooking Mama on the Wii. Put me down for Phoenix Wright.

[Billservo]

Yes, it works both ways.

Have you actually transferred from your PS3 to the PS2 memory card in the adapter? I ask because people I've asked have said it's a reader only. This is why I haven't bothered to pick one up.

[Lorenzo]

The CAG casts are only getting better. Keep it up! Oh, and only because I have a borrowed PSP, KILLZONE please. :)

[maxflight]

god of war 2 is looking really, really good right now, especially with the 720p when played on ps3. it is sounding like game of the year from the limited amount of reviews that's out.

phoenix wright 2!! =)

[ZForce915]

Hook me up with a copy of Phoenix Wright!

Another good podcast guys.

[NWgamer666]

I would be a snake.

Capcom's phoenix wright 2, Or is it too late now?

[smarkbran]

Another awesome cagcast to keep me entertained while working on my macbook at school. Great job to Cheap! And Wombats "food for thought" was very interesting..and i think he should try that approach more often.


and Pheonix Wright 2!! PLZ

[GrayWolf323]

listened today (am a bit behind) loved the cagcast

you guys totally forgot about FFVI Advance coming out though also Lunar Knights on the DS

[shipwreck]

listened today (am a bit behind) loved the cagcast

you guys totally forgot about FFVI Advance coming out though also Lunar Knights on the DS

They only touch on some of the new releases and neither Cheapy or Wombat generally care about Japanese style RPGs. A full release list is linked to in the show notes.

[GrayWolf323]

They only touch on some of the new releases and neither Cheapy or Wombat generally care about Japanese style RPGs. A full release list is linked to in the show notes.

just found it interesting they knew about Ar tonelico which is obscure especially compared to FFVI