Contest (CAGcast #99) Win one of 3 PS2 Console+Buzz bundles from UGO and the CAGcast

[CheapyD]

Listen to the show for details on how to win one of 3 PS2 Console + Buzz bundles from UGO (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/) and the CAGcast.

[Kfoster1979]

Does the fun ever start.

This is part of the reason I stopped playing Super Paper Mario, on top of all the text I think I was an hour in before the game even started.

Posted by Kfoster1979 on 12/06 at 10:52 AM

[traslin]

Need more Wombat?

Wombat, CheapyD better watch out or you might surpass him in internet celebrity-dom. You should do something like shave your head to make yourself look more distinguishing in preparation of your greatness.


Posted by Scott on 12/06 at 11:05 AM

[youruglyclone]

Where do I apply?

Chris Walken Sounding Ninja, missing finger on the wrong hand, the ninjas and the pirates having teh same whiteboard...Damn I could produce something like this! AWESOME!
crap...I knew about that phone call.

Posted by youruglyclone on 12/06 at 11:12 AM

what's up with the weird time on the timestamps...isn't UGO on Eastern Standard Time?

[Cursor]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/

WOW. That WAS high school A/V club quality. Can’t they be doing something like getting my 360 fixed (again)? Assassin’s Creed does not live up to the hype, and as widely reported, it is repetitive. But I grew up playing Moon Patrol and Wizardry, so by comparison to the games of my childhood, the gameplay & mechanics are pretty similar. As a completionist, it’s pretty satisfying to see climb all of the towers in a district or save all of the citizens, but I can see why others wouldn’t like it. It’s a good game, but it’s not a real AAA title like Gears, Oblivion, Halo, or Mass Effect.

Posted by Cursor on 12/06 at 11:12 AM

[meesterjojo]

Sooooo, we have to participate in order to register?

Isn't that..um, you know, illegal in the U.S.?

[sublime90]

Does the fun ever start

i know how you feel. i personally dont mind if there filling you in with important story structure, but when they cut away to showm you that “the right analog stick moves the camera” and “press the X button to jump” gets a bit ridiculous, thats stuff they should let you find out on your own.


Posted by sublime90 on 12/06 at 11:25 AM

[GLOCKGLOCK]

NEED MORE WOMBAT?

Wombat, good to see you showing up on other shows. It can only help out the gamesblog and the CAGcast.
Starting up iTunes now…

Posted by GLOCKGLOCK on 12/06 at 11:31 AM

[DawgOnU]

Need more Wombat?


Good to see you getting around Wombat.I’ll check it out.
Posted by DawgOnU on 12/06 at 11:31 AM

[fieldkillah]

Wombat's Blatant Abuse of Blog Power

May have not been able to listen to it live, but I’m listening to it now.

Posted by fieldkillah on 12/06 at 11:35 AM

[shadowrep]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/

[Sancho1978]

Glad you are getting around more! Viva la Wombat!

Posted by Sancho1978 on 12/06 at 11:45 AMPage 1 of 1 pages

Done and done! Thanks again!

[liquidcross]

Where do I apply?
With all the time and money they spend making these wonderful videos, it’s a shame they can’t build a console that actually functions properly.
Posted by liquidcross on 12/06 at 11:50 AM

[katzd2007]

Need more womabt

your a traitor to the CAGcast j/k

Posted by katzd2007 on 12/05 at 08:52 PM

[Mogambi]

Need More Wombat?

Wombat is everywhere!!!

Posted by Mogambi on 12/06 at 12:00 PM

[Jest]

From "Assassin's Creed Doesn't Suck"...
"I also enjoyed the game. It was a little slow I found but most of the reviews I read were really strange. The game should have got a 7.5-8.5 in my opinion. That is still a very good score. The problem with Assassin's Creed was that it was over-hyped. It was being hailed as GOTY at E3 2 years ago when it was just in video form. Its still worth a rent if you haven't played it yet."

[dacool561]

From Wombat's Blatant Abuse of Blog Power:

Keep that cash flowing to CheapyD! =p I hear Japan is expensive

Posted by Dacool561 on 12/06 at 12:04 PM

[Blaine]

Need More Wombat:


I even encourage a UGO podcast for Wombat!
Wombat Total Media for the win. WTM FTW.

Posted by Blaine on 12/06 at 12:04 PM

[Xiasis]

Need More Wombat?

C-list here comes wombat!

Posted by Xiasis on 12/06 at 11:57 AM

[nadsofed]

This website doesn’t work on Firefox.

Posted by nadsofed on 12/06 at 12:08 PM

[NinjaMajik]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/need_more_wombat/

Awesome job, keep spreading your seed man.

Posted by NinjaMajik on 12/06 at 12:11 PM

Keep it up!

[BLUEMANRULE]

Where do I apply?
http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/

I haven’t tried yet but am really looking forward to Assassin’s Creed. It’s amazing how it began as a PS3 exclusive but according to Gametrailer screenshot comparison the 360 version shows its dominance. Strikingly odd.

Posted by BLUEMANRULE on 12/06 at 12:17 PM

[Milkyman]

Yup doing something you’re actually interested in instead of staring at other people’s money all day would be awesome. Now if only I had some marketable skills.

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/

[Ivanhoe]

Where Do I Apply?

Hahaha i think the pirates would beat down those sneaky ninjas !!

Posted by Ivanhoe on 12/06 at 12:30 PM

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/

[auralia]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/

I really want to try this game, but somehow i don’t see most parents picking this one up for christmas, it just doesn’t ooze that happy holiday feeling.

Posted by auralia on 12/06 at 12:31 PM

this was in referance to assassins creed

[PyroGamer]

I liked the GoW http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy7-1Bhx3Z0
and Portal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LooBUKlTeYc
videos better.
btw, the “word confimation” box thing I filled out said “inside 69”..... niiice.
Posted by PyroGamer on 12/06 at 12:46 PM

[Agrippan]

And so starts the gimping of Live Silver to make Gold owners feel better about the money we've spent.

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/bioshock_bonus_fun/

[genneo]

Where Do I Apply? (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/)
Wow.........I wonder what these guys actually do at their jobs then?

I too would love to work there.

go ninja go ninja go!
Posted by genneo on 12/06 at 12:55 PM

[Mars10]

Need More Wombat?

Way to go Wombat, I will check this cast out after I get home from work. Hopefully it brings an even larger fan base to the Wombat following http://blog.ugo.com/images/smileys/rasberry.gif

Posted by Mars10 on 12/06 at 12:59 PM

[FoxHoundADAM]

More Free Crap From Microsoft

I downloaded all of these. I may not sue them but they are free so why not.

Posted by FoxHoundADAM on 12/06 at 01:00 PM

[ElJeffA]

I agree I dont have that much time to play and then to have to sit through an hour of intro to even get to the 12 hours of gamplay is painfull sometimes. If you think about it though with Mass Effect it is not an established franchise like halo 3 where you know the story and just want to shoot M.F.ers it may need that time so we dont complain about the storyline. Who knows?!?! THERE YA GO.

Posted by Jeffrey Andersen on 12/06 at 01:00 PM

[IGC]

Where do I apply?


Oh no!! Ninjas vs. Pirates DODGEBALL!!!
I don’t know if they were trying to mock this game, but if they weren’t, they just reminded me of one of the worst games that is coming out…

Posted by IGC on 12/06 at 01:17 PM

There u go!

[PrinnyOtaku]

Where Do I Apply? (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/)



I love the way Altair dials the phone. It’s so… masculine.


On a side note, that commercial was a failure. Need more Jade Raymond please <3.


P.S. GoGo Wombat Power!



Posted by PringerOtaku on 12/06 at 01:26 PM
--

BTW I think the clock on the site is completely broken.

[Muddypoof]

Sorry guys, you've been lied to your whole life.....The Simpsons is crap. The truth shall set you free.

[VirgiltheChicken]

Does the Fun Ever Start

Amen brother! I think Persona 2 is particularly guilty of this. Great game, but I would actually like to play it in the first hour.
Posted by Virgil on 12/06 at 10:41 AM


I would also like to point out that I made this before I heard about the contest.

[iowaholdem]

More Games to Waste your Day With


Best game to waste away my day? TG Motocross from http://www.teagames.com (http://www.teagames.com/) Man that game wastes so much of my time!
Oh yeah, I’m listening to the live CAGcast right now and putting in my entry. Though I do like regularly checking our your blog here.

[Baron O Hell]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/need_more_wombat/

Yes I would like more Wombat, so I’m happy to see him getting around. However, I would like to see even more of him around my house. Yes daddy it is me, your son. You do remember me right? You know the guy you never played ball with. The guy you said was just like his crazy mother.
Well dad. I still love you and want to see you come home. If that is not possible I guess I’ll just see you on the net.
Love your son, Baron

Posted by Baron Of Hell on 12/06 at 01:44 PM

[redgopher]

Need more Wombat?



Everything needs more Wombat.

Posted by redgopher on 12/06 at 01:45 PM

[crazyfoot491]

Need more Wombat?

It’s nice to see our favorite wombat getting out and promoting himself.



Posted by crazyfoot491 on 12/06 at 01:58 PM

[kinnysama]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/
"I've killed 20 people while talking to you on the phone right now..."
wow...lmao

[nicz888]

Need More Wombat?

W for Wombat ! More Wombat The Merrier.

Posted by Nicz888 on 12/06 at 1:40 PM

[BoneMonkey80]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/

wombat i love you !

Posted by BoneMonkey on 12/06 at 02:34 PM

here is my entry !

[CardThrower21]

Does the Fun Ever Start

"I totally agree. I remember when the instruction manual was actually used. It told you the controls not some horrible tutorial that many experienced gamers don't even need."

Posted by CardThrower21 on 12/06 at 02:25 PM

[hohez]

Need More Wombat?
http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/need_more_wombat/


Settin’ up Franchises!

Posted by hohez on 12/06 at 02:45 PM

[juvo]

Does the fun ever start.

Without the obligatory instructional tutorial, I would never know aliens are to be shot, zombies eat brains or that ninja pirates are bad dudes. Thank you interruptible cut scene!

Posted by juvo on 12/06 at 02:47 PM

[Mr_Plow]

Great job cheapy and wombat! May the force be with you.

Posted by Mr_Plow on 12/06 at 02:57 PM


Here's my entry.

[Walt Jay]

From Where Do I Apply?

That’s was pretty good, but I liked Mass Effect’s video better.

Maybe Ubisoft isn’t taking as big of a risk as you may think releasing Assassins Creed during the holiday, instead of Tom Clancy’s Fill-in-the-blank Part XV.
Games like Splinter Cell, GRAW, and Rainbox Six are going to sell well whether they are released 12/1 or 6/1.

For a new franchise, I think releasing the game during the holidays, when shopping dollars spent are at their peak, would be ideal, so long as the game is solid and the marketing dollars are there.

Posted by WaltJay on 12/06 at 02:59 PM

[hufferstl]

Does the Fun Ever Start.



All cutscenese should be skippable and re-watchable in a “movie theater” option on the start-up screen.

Posted by hufferstl on 12/06 at 03:13 PMPage 1 of 1 pages

[Bartex]

Need More Wombat?

No, I Need More Cowbell!!!

Posted by Bartex on 12/06 at 03:37 PM

[SeanAmI]

Where Do I Apply?

Ninjas>Pirates
On another note, I hope they do keep on with the original plan and make a trilogy of Assassin’s Creed as I thought the ending was really good.

Good job Wombat

[franky1029]

Where Do I Apply?

This definitely took me back to High School, to what we called Hornet Television. I wish I could do fun little things like that for the rest of my life… Though this isn’t a video I was involved in, you can see a video that my fellow HTVer made for our diving team (which consisted of only one person...)




http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6538825692734197656 Also, this poor kid went on to be the only person on the diving team at UNM…




Franky

[theaznone]

Live CAGcast this Wednesday



Chuck Norris fears CheapyD


Posted by theaznone on 12/06 at 03:56 PM

[JpMoonwalker]

Does The Fun Ever Start

cutscenes as a whole (except maybe in RPG’s) need to go away...games like bioshock, half life 2, and call of duty 4 are that much better because there are no cutscenes...i like when games let you get a feel for the game before the action starts but as long as those sequences aren’t too long and not interrupted by cutscene after cutscene ...


Posted by JpMoonwalker on 12/06 at 04:11 PM

[Karga]

Games to Waste Your Day With

Audiosurf(http://www.audio-surf.com/)looks really sweet. And that’s a great idea to have something to go with your music that’s not a boring screen saver. But good news and bad:
bad-nothing’s happening on their website, but good-the game will be released next February.
I didn’t see any info on the site, is it coming out for consoles, or only for the pc?

Posted by Karga on 12/06 at 04:23 PM

[ma]

From Win More Free Stuff From UGO & CAG (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/win_more_free_stuff_from_ugo_cag/)

comment:


Looks better than SceneIt! Who needs the next gen?
Posted by ma on 12/06 at 04:36 PM

[qbkorso]

Win More Free Stuff From UGO & CAG

Posted by Wombat on 12/06 at 01:48 PM
http://blog.ugo.com/images/uploads/buzz_coverart.jpg This Contest is:
A) Better then playing Mass Effect while eating a meatball sub.
B) Better then the idea of an “AO” Rated Mario Brothers Game.
C) Better then dinner with Wombat.
D) Better then dinner with Rusty.
E) All of the above.
F) None of the above.
In conjunction with CheapAssGamer, UGO is giving away 3 copies of Buzz (with four controllers) for the PS2 as well as 3 PS2 Slim Consoles. If you would like to enter just listen here (http://media.libsyn.com/media/cheapyd/cagcast99.mp3) and then go here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162557).
Disclaimer:comments made in this post do not count towards the prize.

Hot Dogs!!

Posted by qbkorso on 12/06 at 04:37 PM

[thorbahn3]

The buzz controller will go in my pants.
Posted by thorbahn3 on 12/06 at 04:40 PM

[PenguinoMF]

Wombat Returns!

I’ll admit it, I LOLed at “One of these days someone will create a font called “sarcasm”, oh what a glorious day that will be.”

Great to see your back.
Posted by Steve on 11/27 at 11:18 AM

[nym123]

I agree as well, but games now a day are trying to be like a movie and companies probably feel if they just skip right to the action they will get negative reviews.

Posted by nym123 on 12/06 at 04:47 PM

[kvadair]

Need more wombat:

Good to see your ego hasn’t been spread too thin by being on all these podcasts/blogs.

kvadair 12/6/07

[Purkeynator]

More Free Crap From Microsoft:
Can't say that I approve of the prices of the Xbox games but free gamerpics are always welcome. There are actually a bunch of them on there so grab'em while you can!

[buyj3llo]

I want that buzz game. Here is the post I made.
I have a bad case of diarrhea.

[Don Chubo]

Win More Free Stuff From UGO & CAG


C) Better than dinner with Wombat

But so is sandpapering my wang, so that’s not saying much for the contest.

Posted by Heavy Hitter on 12/06 at 04:49 PM

[yowoe]

Need More Wombat?

Way to go Wombat, really cool!!!

Posted by yowoe on 12/06 at 4:56 PM

[stonefry]

I try every free theme that comes out. But I always go back to carbon. Call me crazy, but I like to be able to read text.

[ramatut4001]

Does The Fun Ever Start?

As others have said, Super Paper Mario is a horrible offender in this regard. I got it on day one. I sat all that worthless text when I just wanted to run sideways and jump on something. I put it in again the other day after not playing for a while and I couldn’t even figure out how to get out of the little menu/elevator/store town back into the level I left off at. After a few minutes of that I just took it out in disgust and I don’t think I’ll be playing it again. Too bad because the actual game mechanics are so great.
Posted by ramatut4001 on 12/06 at 04:52 PM

[SecretPact]

I’ll have to wait for the PC version because I can’t afford a 360 right now, but I’m still really excited about this game! I hope the PC version won’t take more than a year to come out.

[Lorenzo]

I Swore I Would Only Buy This Game Once, and That Was in ‘93:

Seeing that magazine ad you posted reminded me of all the crap that I use to see in Gamepro and thinking "Oh man, wouldn't that be cool if I had that!?" Then, my parents of course would always say "no" because we were pretty poor. It's weird how poverty can keep you from realizing advertisers lie ALL THE TIME! ;-)

[tipsymcfragger]

the more wombat the better
good podcast btw

Posted by Tipsy Mcfragger on 12/06 at 05:38 PM

[tyhana]

Happy Weekend, Any Plans?

Gah! That video was annoying… just like the real game! *Gasp*

At least you get some promised video game time. I just moved about a year ago, but I don’t remember much because I destroyed that memory from my brain. Good luck to ya! lol

Posted by tyhana on 12/06 at 05:38 PM

[miyamotofreak]

Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer:

Since you put it that way,,,,, I’m in.
Still the trademark humor I love.
Posted by miyamotofreak on 12/06 at 06:02 PM

[Slayzz]

GTA 4 Trailer

I’m kinda disappointed after watching this trailer. It doesn’t look as good as the last trailer. The character animation looks jerky like the old GTA. The voice acting and music is good though. Well there is still a lot of time before it comes out, so I hope Rockstar doesn’t disappointed me like GTA:SA.

Posted by slayzz on 12/06 at 06:02 PM

[h3llbring3r]

Want moar pwez.


This rocks, you guys should make this a monthly event.

Posted by H3LLBRING3R on 12/06 at 06:07 PM

[itachiitachi]

My Deus Ex 3 fears... (a fanboy rant)

Dues Ex is one my favorite games,for all the reasons you said,I also enjoyed the multi-player patch (co-op would have been great). But I couldn’t even finish Dues Ex 2, every thing unique was taken out. I hope Deus Ex 3 goes back to its roots. It would be cool if the added armor.

Posted by Itachi on 12/06 at 06:27 PM

[AndyKoopa]

Grand Theft Auto 4 Trailer Blog
Posted by Rusty on 12/06 at 03:07 PM

This game is going to be sick. I can’t wait for it to be released, when ever the hell that might be.

Posted by Andy Cooper on 12/06 at 06:32 PM

[SilveRaven]

E) All of the above.

A PS2 is better than all of the above, then again a Mario where he finally bags the princess is a good thought...

[jpmaris]

Thanks to UGO for this one.

Here's the cut and paste of my post:-

The live shows work great--really nice hearing people calling in. I enjoyed the Gerstmann-gate coverage a lot.

Posted by jpmaris on 12/06 at 06:34 PM

[1modernboy]

From Win More Free Stuff From UGO & CAG:

Damn, Wombat, your new job has certainly been a boon for the CAG community!

[cheekymonkey582]

assasins creed rocked my socks

[eliter1]

here is my comment

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/

[cheatassskater]

Need More Wombat?
Funniest Moment Is When Cheapyd Got Wombat 2 Go 2 Meatspin Dot Com

[reicaden]

Where Do I Apply?

I liked it, honestly http://blog.ugo.com/images/smileys/smile.gif I thought it was good… the pirates method to “get over it” was ingenious!

Posted by reicaden on 12/06 at 07:15 PM

[garrett186]

I’m listening to the live show right now, yay!

Posted by garrett186 on 12/05 at 08:14 PM

[Mysticheat]

Need More Wombat? (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/need_more_wombat/)

Your everywhere now adays. Your at CheapyD celebrity status, well almost there. Congrats Wombat,i’ll check it out later. Don’t forget your CAGcast 4 life!!!

Posted by MysticHeat on 12/05 at 11:50 PM

you was blazing on the other show, keep up the good work.

[fooyee]

The recent games such as bioshock, mass effect, and assassin's creed all have a distinct voice, which quite exciting. Looks like we're finally past the CG hump where all the games look like polygonal clones of one another.

[Rusty Ghia]

I hope to god that the rumor that the game will be an MMO is not true. I don’t care if it has Aliens, Robocop, and Karmann-Ghias, I will NOT play (or pay for) an MMO.

This in response to the story of Jordan Weisman getting the electronic entertainment rights to Shadowrun, MechWarrior, and Crimson Skies back.

[zewone]

Grand Theft Auto IV: New Trailer

Boo this trailer!

[PEN-15]

Microsoft is hell bent on not giving anything for free because they want to create an environment where people pay for every piece of content available.
Its sad when a dev team like Epic can’t give free downloadbles for Gears of War simply because Microsoft prefers to charge for it then build a strong community by keeping the game fresh and always being played.

Posted by PEN-15 on 12/06 at 10:38 PM

I already have a PS2, but I would love to give it to my brother so he can experience the greatness that is the four Ratchet and Clank titles. And buzz is easy enough for my sister to have a game she likes that doesn't involve Burnout.

[Unlucky97]

I plan on picking up mass effect and playing to my hearts content

Posted by Cpt Culpepper on 11/30 at 07:00 PM

cpt culpepper is my xbox live gamer tag

[Dr Mario Kart]

Posted in "Does the fun ever start?" (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/does_the_fun_ever_start/)

Cut scenes have always been there, as long as games have had elements of story in them. They dont even have to be STORY DRIVEN necessarily.

How else would you like them to communicate to you that the princess was kidnapped? I guess they could have you play a battle at the start that you cant win, which happens in SOME RPGs, but even then, in the end there has to be a scene where Bowser flies off with the princess.
Posted by Dr Mario Kart on 12/06 at 11:26 PM

[tivo]

Posted in "Does the fun ever start?" (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/does_the_fun_ever_start/)

i agree. if i wanted a bunch of dialogue id read a book. I like what uncharted did, carrying the cutscene banter into the gameplay where i could still be playing a game and get all the info i needed. hopefully we can look back and not have to call this a unique idea.

posted by tivo @ 10:50 on 12/06

[Hibikitour]

Where do I apply?

When the ninja show up to kill him he will have to join the ranks of the Zombies instead. Undead makes it all better.
Posted by Hibikitour on 12/07 at 12:12 AM

[foltzie]

Congrats on coming up with the rules on the fly. They are fairly funny.
Posted by Foltz on 12/07 at 12:32 AM

[Exquemelin]

Easily one of my favorite games of all time, the Original I loved so much that before I could play it, I played the demo over and over again until I could save up to get it. And that’s generally considered the worst part of the game. I recently bought it again on Steam.

Ex

[pelf21]

Where Do I Apply?


pretty neat little video. You should play Assassins Creed Wombat its a really great game. I’m having a lot of fun with it, could be my game of the year (havent played Mario yet...)

Posted by pelf21 on 12/07 at 01:23 AM

[Majora2010]

Grand Theft Auto IV: New Trailer

Hmmm… That statue looked quite familiar at the start of this trailer.

Posted by Drew on 12/07 at 02:21 AM

....yay

[CoolHungryWolf]

"Does the fun ever start?"

Long and boring intros are probably the number one reason why I play a lot less games now. I just don’t have the attention span. I’ve ended up playing more games that are simply pick up and play.

Posted by Mr Big on 12/07 at 02:59 AM

[Veronica Mars]

Where Do I Apply?

The game is Okay.
I’m no where near the finish, so I can’t really judge the game.
For Some Reason, I thought it would be different from the commercial.

[FaintDeftone]

Does The Fun Ever Start?

"I've always griped about cutscenes, and I usually skip them. Although, Mass Effect was different for me. I loved all of the cutscenes in that game, and 90% of the dialog as well. For once I actually found myself refraining from hitting a button to skip the scenes..."

[SteveDaWonder]

Grand Theft Auto IV: New Trailer

Every day I really wish they would port this game to Wii, and push the Wii's graphical capabilities...

[Mr.Answer]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/where_do_i_apply/

I appreciate the love em’ or hate em’ games.

Posted by erikthecleric on 12/07 at 10:06 AM

[dacrocky]

Pirates vs Ninja is getting old, we need some Pirate Ninja vs Robot Zombie videos!

Posted by dacrocky on 12/07 at 10:14 AM





tis the truth

[moojuice]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/grand_theft_auto_iv_new_trailer/
Although it does look nice, I still would rather see gameplay footage.

Posted by moojuice on 12/07 at 10:16 AM

[Jicky Jacks]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wombats_basement_years_revisited/

Shadowrun wasn’t that bad of a game. Granted, it could have used more maps, finished animations, more modes, better balance, less lag, more support, dlc, and a lower price. Other than that, it was great.

Posted by Jicky Jacks on 12/07 at 10:19 AM

[Johnny-C]

From the Grand Theft Auto IV: New Trailer:"I’ll be honest, I am a bit behind on the GTA4 news, so this trailer is the first real glimpse of the game for me. That being said, I think it looks interesting. I’m definitely interested in the story, though the character models don’t seem significantly improved from the other games (then again, I haven’t played the others in a while, so my memory might be off). "Posted by Johnny-C on 12/07 at 10:06 AM

[brad_schl]

I wouldn’t fear so much for Fallout 3. At least with that one you’ve got an excellent developer that has shown they love, respect, and just “get” the source material.

As soon as I heard of Deus Ex 3 I was overjoyed because I remembered the awesomeness of the original. Then once I realized the two main guys behind the game were gone, my hopes evaporated.
Posted by brad on 12/07 at 10:46 AM

[MartinAustin]

More Free Crap from Microsoft

Hell, I downloaded all that were available. You never know what theme is going to suit any given mood. And the price is certainly right.
Posted by Martin on 12/07 at 11:00 AM

Good writing on there Wombat. I had my doubts when you started, but I'm glad to see you come into your own, so cheers.

[bigriver314]

I think the trailer was nice and gave us a little more story information but still no gameplay. I am getting tried of the grand theft auto games and this one still doesn’t have that WOW factor for me.
Posted by bigriver314 on 12/07 at 11:26 AM

Great Contest and keep up the great show

[bigriver314]

Sorry about the double post

[easper]

Wires? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Wires

Sure, the cord sometimes gets a little twisted, but unless my arms grow by a few feet, I’ll probably give this sucker a pass. Of course, if I bought the Nyko Wii-mote charge station, I could afford all the extra batteries I’ll need to power a wireless nunchuk. Hmmm…


Posted by Erich on 12/07 at 12:36 PM

[polly]

Today’s Reason For a Cold Shower

I like her. She seems smart and interesting.


Posted by polly on 12/07 at 12:54 PM

[darbyjones]

She is hot but no way could anything make interest in a Crash game.
Posted by darbyjones2184 on 12/07 at 01:04 PM


It wouldn't let me copy and paste for some reason so I just typed it.

[Wolfkin]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/bioshock_bonus_fun/

BioShock is like Prince.
If it wasn’t for Micheal Jackson, Prince would have been the #1 entertainer of his time. BioShock like Prince is a ‘great one’ and in any other time it could have shined but it’s been outclassed always to be remembered as 2nd place/class regardless of how awesome it is by itself.
here's my entry

[InuFaye]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wires_we_dont_need_no_stkinkin_wires/

This is pretty fucking hilarious. Wireless Nunchuck, please NYKO attempt to come with with something better then a wireless replacement for a two foot cord. Blow me.

Posted by InuFaye on 12/07 at 01:16 PM

[Like A Breath]

From http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wires_we_dont_need_no_stkinkin_wires/

"I’m wary of all 3rd party accessories(been burned too often in the past), but I’d be willing to give this a shot if it got good reviews. The wire isn’t especially annoying, but it is a reminder that I am not gaming in the future that was promised to me as a child. Posted by Like A Breath on 12/07 at 01:47 PM"

[DQT]

friday morning youtubeness down under edition

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/friday_morning_youtubeness_down_under_edition/

While Microsoft and Sony are huge international companies that would probably never rely on third parties for distribution, Nintendo has only recently stopped relying on a third party for distribution in South Korea. From what I read, the third party did do a terrible job in promotion.

Posted by DQT on 12/07 at 01:59 PM

[SLick360]

i think deus ex 3 is going to be ground breaking

Posted by Slick360 on 12/07 at 02:41 PM

[shajek]

All of the FASA games were great as board games or paper RPGs go. Too bad they couldn’t quite pull off the trifecta in converting them to video games.

Oh well. Here’s hoping that Crimson Skies 2 gets done someday.

Posted by CozmoKhan on 12/07 at 03:04 PM

Keep up the great work on the blog, Wombat.

[maas]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wombats_basement_years_revisited/


"I can’t see Smith & Tinker choosing another Shadowrun game as their first project - an established gaming franchise like Crimson Skies would be much more likely. I’d like to see a new MechAssault - the possibilities for multiplayer on the 360 would be fantastic. If it was a hit, then I could see a Shadowrun RPG as the followup project."



Posted by maas on 12/07 at 03:04 PM

[encendido5]

Win More Free Stuff From UGO & CAG



Going to go with A & B.
By the way Wombat, weren’t you going to host a show before the 100th episode?

Posted by encendido5 on 12/07 at 03:23 PM

[PrarieD0G]

Eh, a wireless nunchuk seems a bit unnecessary, like you say. Another excuse for Nyko to make more money. I guess it keeps things tidier though.

Posted by PrarieD0G on 12/07 at 04:22 PM
I don't remember hearing you say you needed a link, but since everyone else is posting it, here ya go: http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wires_we_dont_need_no_stkinkin_wires/

[pablo_vllj]

Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wires

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wires_we_dont_need_no_stkinkin_wires/

"I probably wouldn’t buy that; it’s not a bad idea, it’s just that I don’t find the wired nunchuck annoying at all, but I can see people finding this useful, plus, I’m not fond of third party peripherals unless there’s a significant price drop which I don’t see happening with this product

Posted by pablo_vllj on 12/07 at 04:29 PM"

[GenDV138]

Aquaria Ahoy!

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/aquaria_ahoy/


"This game looks interesting, I like how the gameplay looks like a mixture between Castlevania and Ecco The Dolphin. First thing I thought of when I started watching it was Ecco. I’ll have to try the demo out tonight or tomorrow. Not sure if I would have found out about this game if I hadn’t seen this article."

Posted by GenDV138 on 12/07 at 05:35 PM

[tasteomycheese]

Just joind today!

C, definitely C.
B sounds pretty hot though.

Posted by tasteomycheese on 12/07 at 06:11 PM

[canestim]

Today’s Reason For a Cold Shower

EA might actually be able to sell cheat codes this way.

Posted by canestim on 12/07 at 06:18 PM

[jesus0nvi4gra]

As already mentioned, in crazy Wii remote fling-fests of games, this could definitely come in handy. However it becomes yet another potential T.V Killer.
Posted by jesus0nvi4gra on 12/07 at 06:20 PM

I'd love me some Buzz.

[radjago]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/todays_reason_for_a_cold_shower/

What game is this? Is this a sequel to the Guy Game, where you watch girls play games in lingerie?
Posted by Radjago on 12/07 at 06:33 PM

[kennygmoney]

I think this game is going to be good and all but, the graphics...with all of the games we have out now this game looks like its a game coming off of the back end of the original Xbox. I will still be getting it but, I just hope that they can maybe improve the graphics a bit. The character models in particular look kind of last gen.

Posted by Kennygmoney on 12/07 at 06:43 PM

[nadroj1485]

"Nyko just removed a safety mechanism from the wii remote. Now even more people will be cracking their 3k+ lcd tvs since they now have 2 projectiles instead of one."

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wires_we_dont_need_no_stkinkin_wires/

[Smuglittleman]

Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wires

Now you can throw the Nunchuck and the Wiimote at the TV!!! Brilliant!!!

Posted by Smuggie on 12/07 at 08:15 PM

[switters]

Buzz looks great, but what the hell happened to You Don’t know Jack. That would be great on a console with those button controllers.

Posted by switters on 12/07 at 08:35 PM

[zerowing]

E, no contest, or contest?
Either way I hope to win this!

Posted by zerowing on 12/07 at 08:41 PM

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/win_more_free_stuff_from_ugo_cag/

[JackFlash666]

Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wires

"Haha wow - it's not like having the one cord is an issue, considering how it's ONE cord with no others to get tangled up with. Except if you tangle yourself up, in which case this might just be the accessory for you!"

[JoeX111]

Go, Wombat, Go!

I never played the pen-and-paper game, but I was a huge fan of the Shadowrun game on the Genesis years ago and I love the Crimson Skies HeroClix they made ages ago. Actually, come to think of it, where did I box those away at…


Posted by JoeX111 on 12/07 at 09:47 PM

[ELSock]

Win More Free Stuff From UGO & CAG (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/win_more_free_stuff_from_ugo_cag/)


I have no choice but to pick B. Who really wants to see Peach’s fuzz, or Bowser’s hammer and 2 bros.?

Posted by ELSock on 12/07 at 09:46 PM


U guys rock keep up the Cag ways!!

[willc23]

Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wires


As already mentioned, in crazy Wii remote fling-fests of games, this could definitely come in handy. However it becomes yet another potential T.V Killer.

Plus I like the comment about the wired remote control on the VCR. Fondly remember it on my old Panasonic that ran about $1000 new.

[COCONUTS738]

Aquaria Ahoy! (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/aquaria_ahoy/)

Looks like a pretty intresting indie game, can’t wait to try it out. =]

Posted by Chris on 12/07 at 10:18 PM

[Shadowgram]

Aquaria Ahoy! (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/aquaria_ahoy/)

Woot for Mac game!

Posted by Shadowgram on 12/07 at 10:37 PM

[Astrxs]

Here's my quote:

Wii ware anyone???

Posted by Astrxs on 12/07 at 11:04 PM

Thanks for the constest wombat, I only have a GC and an OG XBOX I would love to see what the kids are talking about with their fancy Pee Esss Toos.

Astrxs

[trent82]

Does The Fun Ever Start
http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/does_the_fun_ever_start/

"i don't mind it if the cinema scenes are well done, but they so rarely are. mario felt like it took forever to get started and it doesn't really even have a story, so it was pretty painful. i had no problem with mass effect, however."

[mriswyth]

Today's Reason for a Cold Shower

I can’t bring myself to call it tasteless, but I’m fairly certain that I can’t call it brilliant. What does this accomplish. If I really wanted a cheat code it would be way easier to look it up then to watch a 1:00 video. If I want to gawk at beautiful women, this works, but I think there are much better options. Now, if I want some comedy these seem to be pure gold. If it weren’t for the fact that the teleprompter setup seems off I would think that they are intentionally made for the comedic effect. But I wonder if this is a case of something being so bad it becomes good again.

Posted by mriswyth on 12/08 at 12:00 AM



http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/todays_reason_for_a_cold_shower/

[Shivy]

My Deus Ex 3

You know, this was the first moment that I learned about the existence of a Deus Ex 3… I can say that I am oficially excited. I really enjoyed the first two.

Posted by Shivy on 12/08 at 12:35 AM

[mrlogical]

I would like to win please.

Blech. I already have too much wireless stuff going on, I don’t need to get one more thing. Between 2 wiimotes, 2 xbox controllers, 2 sixaxises, the wifi on all three consoles, my pc wifi, my wireless router, my cellphone, my blackberry, my bluetooth headsets, I’m amazed I don’t already have an enormous brain tumor.

Posted by mrlogical on 12/08 at 02:03 AM

[Monstarr]

Wires? We Dont Need no Stinkin Wires



I am with you and I will pass on this. i would end up loosing it or chucking it and breaking it. Yet the boxing game would be fun with a wireless nunchuk but no one will rush to buy it for that. Also the batteries and charging? them will be another hassle

Posted by Smeag on 12/08 at 03:32 AM

[Sickdaddy]

Posted by Sick Daddy on 12/08 at 03:36 AM

[CyberTrick]

Today's Reason for a Cold Shower: comment #10 (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/todays_reason_for_a_cold_shower/)

"It’s funny how the girls in all of these ads can’t even remember 3 lines of dialogue since during each clip they are looking off camera and reading a prompter."

[happy]

In the Shadowrun thread (makes me want to download a gensis emulator and play the game again).

I was also quite a fan of the genesis shadow run. I remember when they had the sega tv thing, we used to play shadowrun all the time (a year later or so I finally found it in a store).
If they can make a new one along the lines of that I may get a 360. If it turns out like the SNES one I may puke.

Posted by happy on 12/08 at 11:24 AM

[LiK]

Wires? We Dont Need no Stinkin Wires


it’s a good idea but i’m curious if they’ll break in a month or not

Posted by LiK on 12/08 at 02:15 PM

[franz ferdinand]

I kind of think this is a good idea. I’m surprised Nintendo didn’t try it first. I always hated the cord between the nunchuck and remote (it gets tangled in storage, and just seems unnecessary).

That said, 3rd party controllers are always a risk. And the nunchuck will weigh a lot more with batteries.

Posted by franz_ferdinand on 12/08 at 03:13 PM

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wires_we_dont_need_no_stkinkin_wires/

[sidlon]

Aquaria Ahoy!

Weird… the site’s apparently gone now. Did they get hacked? Forget to pay the hosting bill?
Posted by sidlon on 12/08 at 03:49 PM

[The-Bavis]

Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wires

I just wonder why Nyko can put motion controls into the nunchuck part and not make their own remote? What gives? Is it the pointy stuff that’s hard and the motion control is easy? I kind of doubt it.
Posted by The-Bavis on 12/08 at 04:03 PM

[TripMasterMunky]

I need a ps2 console...i've never had one....>_<

hmmm, the extra wire annoys me when i play virtual console games with the classic controller(since the wiimote will then basically just be sitting in my lap), but i dont know if i would pay and put my faith in nyko to take care of this problem. i can deal. interesting though.

Posted by TripMasterMunky on 12/08 at 04:29 PM

[Cao Cao]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wombats_basement_years_revisited/
I loved the old ShadowRun games too, especially the Genesis version, due to the randomized and open-world elements. Of course, it would be great to have a ShadowRun on modern consoles that combines the best elements of both version, the P&P faithfulness of the Genesis version with the excellent storyline of the SNES version. Heck, even the SNES’ point and click interface would work well on the Wii or DS.

Crimson Skies was a flight game with plenty of spirit. The PC original was memorable for its wonderful music, voice acting, and general atmosphere. High Road to Revenge made the game much simpler and more accessible, and you know something? In a rare outcome in a case like this, it worked (Unlike say, Deus Ex: Invisible War or Tribes: Vengeance). HRtR was a blast in both single and multi-player, and the simpler system made it easy for both veterans and newcomers to master the game.

As I said in my topic on CAG’s General Gaming board, GameSutra speculates that Smith & Tinker may be working on some sort of online game, perhaps even an MMO, due to a job posting on their web site requiring “Web 2.0 and online game experience.” Personally, I would like to see either Crimson Skies or Mechwarrior get an MMO, as they both have a focus on customizing, and they both have a expansive universe with many factions and areas. ShadowRun would be nice, but after the last game, I would rather see the type of SR game that I detailed above released.
Posted by Cao Cao on 12/08 at 05:01 PM

[FriskyTanuki]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wires_we_dont_need_no_stkinkin_wires/


This has been a long time coming. Playing any of the Wii games where motion control is used extensively shows that the cords more of a hindrance than it should be. I’ll probably pick up one of these unless they’re more expensive than the Nunchuck or they suck horribly.

Posted by FriskyTanuki on 12/08 at 05:27 PM

[DeskLaser]

Comment on the article "Wires? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Wires"

"I have three wii-motes, and only two nunchuks, so this may get me to fill in that missing nunchuk slot eventually."

[magiic]

I played Deus Ex on the xbox and didn’t really get into it. I’ll give numero 3 a try.

Posted by magiic on 12/08 at 06:31 PM

[Plac1d]

Aquaria Ahoy! (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/aquaria_ahoy/)

The game has been featured on Joystiq, Kotaku, Destructoid and to a lesser extent, GameSetWatch and here. I guess the developers were not expecting the simultaneous traffic from the blogosphere. I was going to download the trial just now also. :-S
Posted by Plac1d on 12/08 at 07:29 PM

[timurmom]

nice live show

Wouldn't it be harder to find both remotes? One less wire wouldn't make a difference. Game developers make games with the thought that there is a wire between the nunchuck and the wiimote.

[the_standard]

Would the wireless nunchuk need a tether and wii condom?

[NateWhs152]

Ninja’s are funny and so be Wombat
Posted by natewhs152 on 12/09 at 01:20 AM


I better win one of these days

[Gillespee]

Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wires

"Eh, like many others I can't remember a single time that the cord has gotten in my way. I see no need to suck more battery power for a likely crappy numchuck."
Posted by Gillespee on 12/09 at 01:33 AM

[sj41]

Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wires

I have never used a third party product that worked as well as the first party product of the same kind. This wireless crap is probably quite a bit more expensive, and I think that it will mess up eventually.


Posted by StickyWaffles20 on 12/09 at 09:02 AM

[SolidSnake1125]

Aquaria Ahoy!


great thanks for the heads up, game looks amazing, i love the open nature of it, cant wait for this one to come out.

[christagamer]

:lol: Winning a contest like this might make me a Sony Fan boy! I just need to drink from the Sony cool aide! Seriously though I have been amazed at the picture quality of the PS3 and this is from an avowed PC Gamer who has a very high end rig!

[DJGeki]

Here's my comment from the site:

This is one of the truly amazing indie games out there (talking about Aquaria). Please go support this devver! (and then check out Cryptic Allusion: cagames.com ...we could use some major indie support too! Thanks!)

[rockwhore]

Re: Friday Morning YouTubeness: Down Under Edition

The funny thing is that 80’s game commercials with shitty graphics show off more gameplay footage than most current ads.
Posted by rockwhore on 12/09 at 02:39 PM

Good luck, me!

[OffTheWall16]

In response to the wireless Wiiremote/Nunchuk

great just what we need. more broken tv’s

good luck with the blog

[Khalid]

Grand Theft Auto IV: New Trailer

I think that this trailer was really great compare to the others before.

Posted by Khalid on 12/09 at 05:15 PM

[maxgle]

Heee.. this is what I have on UGO.

Title: Win More Free Stuff From UGO & CAG

Comment:
Buzz!? OMG! This is the game I don’t usually pay attention to in the store! I got to have this! :P

[die138]

My Deus Ex 3 fears... (a fanboy rant)


i’ve never played part one(it’s in my huge pile of shame), and i started Invisible War on the xbox and i really liked it. i didn’t finish it. i rarely finish games which is kinda sad. i’m really looking forward to this game and at the same time i’m really worried.

Posted by die138 on 12/09 at 06:49 PM

[Korny]

Grand Theft Auto IV: New Trailer
Posted by Rusty on 12/06 at 03:07 PM

Can’t wait… for the PC version… with all the bugs fixed… and non-crap aiming. WASD and a mouse fit III, Vice City, and San Andreas well.
Posted by Korny on 12/09 at 06:59 PM

[ep2011]

Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wires

Posted by Wombat on 12/07 at 12:20 PM

Very cool! If the Nunchuk is actually good quality and the battery lasts, I may buy this http://blog.ugo.com/images/smileys/smile.gif But I’ve never used a third party controller that I’ve enjoyed… :(

Posted by ep2011 on 12/09 at 07:15 PM

[Xninja]

Todays reason for a cold shower.

Video game awards are cringe-worthy at best. I remember the first time I watched one, I talked my brother in law to watch with me. I was kinda embarrassed by the crap they put on. I felt responsible strangely enough. That kinda crap you kinda wanna watch alone.

Posted by Xninja on 12/09 at 07:30 PM

[ighosty]

Grand Theft Auto IV: New Trailer

Was disappointed with the trailer. It looked good over all and showed some of what the game with have in it, but I really wanted a gameplay trailer; especially with how close the game is to release.


Posted by ighosty on 12/09 at 07:49 PM

[genius33]

This doesn’t make the video game industry look too legitimate. Why can’t we try to be a little more professional?

Posted by genius33 on 12/09 at 09:10 PM

[mayamayouidiot]

Somehow the preview picture was hotter than the video itself. Maybe it’s because she started talking…

Posted by mayamayouidiot on 12/09 at 10:45 PM

[geminas01]

4,450 Reasons to Love World of Warcraft



Not sure if you’re really asking the question, but collector edition pets is either a panda, a zergling, or a mini diablo. They don’t do much but just for show. The panda sleeps, the diablod breathes fire (rarely), and the zergling is a disappointment. I don’t know...$115 for a figurine doesn’t sound that much, even though I quit a long time ago....haha.

Posted by gem on 12/05 at 07:23 PM

[AshesofWake]

More Free Crap From Microsoft

"

using the Fable theme, finally a free fable theme!!!! hahha
Posted by AshesofWake on 12/10 at 03:32 AM
"

[MSUnman]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/todays_reason_for_a_cold_shower/

OMG! Yup you got it wombat brilliant and tasteless. Cant watch that with my wife now can I? Spike has some great videogame show content but the T & A is mindblowingly over the top.

Posted by MSUnman on 12/10 at 06:33 AMPage 1 of 1 pages

[lilboo]

Under "Wires? We don't Need No Stinkin' Wires"



I’m going to wait.
It’s a NEAT idea..but Nyko? Feh.
I just know that EVENTUALLY Nintendo will release wireless versions of their Nuncuk. They will eventually do a wireless Classic Controller, too.
They will be like $30, and all of us idiots will pay for it..and Nintendo will be printing more money.

Man, we are so dumb.

Again, I say..Feh.
Posted by lilboo on 12/10 at 10:51 AM


hope I'm not too late!

[pray4par]

Under Microsoft Loves Money - great article btw

"That’s a great analogy Wombat. I have 30 MS points available on my account right now, which I’ll never be able to spend. I hate not being able to pay per individual transaction, or at least purchase points 100 at a time. iTunes doesn’t seem to have the same problem."

[Gooney Gu Gu]

Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wires

"It doesn't show it in the picture but I am glad they at least thought to add a wrist strap to the nunchuk as there are more and more games coming out which require you to shake it".

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[Neoharuo]

First of all, long time listener, first time poster. (Ok, that sounds really lame...)

UGO Game Blog Article....
http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/todays_reason_for_a_cold_shower/

My post...

Yeah...so the video froze in loading righ when she said head...its a good thing my wife is sleepig right now...Thanks for that one wombat! http://blog.ugo.com/images/smileys/wink.gif

Posted by Neoharuo on 12/10 at 11:38 AM

[StLRamsFan]

The wire between the wiimote and nunchuk never bothered me. What would bother me is the clunky looking receiver attached to the end of the wiimote. No thanks Nyko, I’ll pass....

Posted by StLRamsFan on 12/10 at 01:26 PM

[Karga]

Breaking News Microsoft Loves Money

That's crap. Reminds me of winning skee ball tickets and not having enough to get the big cool thing and ending up with fake glass plastic animals and throwing the rest of the tickets(aka the money you spent on skee ball)away.
I thought comps in vegas were the grown-up equivalent of stinky skee ball tickets. But no, it's XBox points.
Thanks THE MAN for sticking it to us yet again.

Posted by Karga on 12/10 at 2:04pm

[nxlimit]

Good point. Hadn’t thought of the Best Buy analogy

Posted by Nathan Spicer on 12/10 at 10:18 AM

(on Breaking News: Microsoft Loves Money)

[sinewav]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/breaking_news_microsoft_loves_money/

Is it just me or is Microsoft’s PR getting pretty lousy these days?
First Major Nelson talks about preserving the “integrity” of Xbox 1 ganes and now they want to avoid “burdening” customers?
If micro transactions were truly small (<$1) I would understand their reasoning, but with average items costing much higher than that I don’t buy it.
I say just charge us in quantities of 100 points and while still offering standard bundles to those who want them and be done with it.

Posted by sinewav on 12/10 at 03:51 PM

[WildWorld]

From "Breaking News: Microsoft Loves Money"...

Ha, nice Best Buy analogy. I agree that the point system sucks, but hey- what are you going to do? It's a way that Microsoft makes a ton of money, so they're never going to change it.

Ever. Well said, Wombat.

Nice contest idea, guys. Keep up the good work!

[jkam]

Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wires

My comment:

I can relate. I wish I could go back and make older controllers wireless! I hated that my PS2 didn’t have an equivalent to the Wavebird. I found the Logitech Wireless PS2 pad but got rid of it after getting a slim PS2 and the receiver lifted the system up because it was too big! I re-bought one when I found out it came with a smaller receiver. I for the life of me can’t understand why we don’t have a wireless Classic Controller for the Wii with Rumble. Well, still no rumble but the CC without the cord would be nice with the nyko attachment. The 360 pad is almost perfect except for the D-Pad. If I had my way I would make a controller with the Saturn D-Pad, the 360 analog sticks, wireless, and with rumble....now that would be innovation and a work of art!

[Negronometry]

Microsoft Loves Money

I can understand the rant. I’ve been feeling the same since they implemented this crap. Maybe one day it will change and maybe move towards what Sony is doing but I have a feeling it won’t.

Posted by Negronometry on 12/10 at 06:20 PM

[nicholas01]

In CAG Fund for Child's Play (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/cag_fund_for_childs_play_win_a_500_amazon_gift_car d_wii_360_premium_and_mor/):

I dropped $15 in yesterday, and might come back and do another go later on this week. Great cause, and I’m glad the CAG community (and UGO readers, by extension) are back into it this year!


Posted by Nick on 12/10 at 08:10 PM

[tekjet]

Finally someone said the same thing I've been thinking since the "dawn of microtransactions". I wrote a nice big comment chastising Sony for the same thing. It's the one from Mike Marshall. CAGs unite!

[donssword]

Wombat’s Basement Years: Revisited

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wombats_basement_years_revisited/

Didn’t figure out what girls were until I got into college, and 20 years later I still don’t know what to do with them—ask my wife.

But, I did play the hell out of some D&D—I was a little early for Shadow Run, but we squeezed a little bit of Traveler in there as well. And, who could forget Car Wars from Steve Jackson Games in the great little plastic cases that made everything so easy to carry—all those damn little car shits were so thin.
Posted by DonsSword on 12/11 at 09:17 AM

I need another PS2 to replace the one that I have which is making crazy noises. Don't want to have to explain to the wife why I need to buy a new PS2...

[dragonfire]

No Wii On Your Telly

Do they honestly think that not showing the ads is going to help ease the demand. I believe they have created the shortage in order to fuel the demand. It’s only human nature for people to want what they can’t have.

Posted by dragonfire on 12/10 at 11:52 PM
http://www.cheapassgamer.com//secure-us.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=us-ugo&cg=0_uacct = "UA-2450172-1";urchinTracker();

[Tee_Ken]

Wires We Don't Need No Stinkin' Wires

I don’t know, seems kind of useless to me. I don’t see the need to buy something that is wireless if the cord is less than 3 feet long. Think I’ll have to pass.

Posted by Tee_Ken on 12/10 at 11:59 PM

[ZForce915]

I have a cat that loves my Wiimote cords, so this is of interest to me...but Nyko? Pass.

Posted by ZForce915 on 12/11 at 06:59 AM

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wires_we_dont_need_no_stkinkin_wires/P25/

[kojubat]

From CAG Fund for Child’s Play: Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card, Wii, 360 Premium, and more! (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/cag_fund_for_childs_play_win_a_500_amazon_gift_car d_wii_360_premium_and_mor/):

I was pondering transferring Paypal funds from auctions to make an Amazon purchase for Child’s Play, but this makes things easier.

Posted by Kojubat on 12/11 at 10:56 AM

[Longshot099]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/breaking_news_microsoft_loves_money/P25/

This has always annoyed me to no end. It’s annoyed me so much, I will no longer buy anything on Xbox Live. Combine this with the fact they refuse to give away anything for free, even something as basic as themes.

Posted by Longshot099 on 12/11 at 11:11 AM

[tini1485]

I have never owned a Playstation or PS2---but am dying to play God of War..Actually I bought in the bargin bin the other day, but do not have a console to play it on...how sad is that?
From the Blog:
Totally agree and appreciate the analogy. Hey do it, because we as gamers will continue to put up with it.

[Ryvvn]

Saving Private Ryan Meets Team Fortress 2


So, would it be inappropriate to laugh?

Posted by Ryvvn on 12/11 at 12:48 PM

[slowpantz]

Commented under: At least it is better than E.T.

Poor Atari, they have been digging thier grave for a while now.

Posted by Slowpantz on 12/11 at 04:30 PM


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[BoomRocker]

I love Team Fortress 2 and I found Saving private Ryan very eye opening. I think this goes to show that appropriate music and sound effects go far in adding the horror of war. This version didn’t seem to bother me the same way the Speilberg version did. Nice find.

Posted by BoomRocker on 12/11 at 06:00 PM

[neonglow]

Post: Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wires

It seems like the nunchuck would also need a wrist strap for times when it might accidentally slip out of your hands like in Wii Boxing.

Posted by neonglow on 12/11 at 07:21 PM

[Trusty Mutsi]

I had the “pleasure” of working with Atari. It’s not any prettier on the inside, trust me. It’s frustrating, because they have a few real gems in their games catalogue, but those gems are so outnumbered by… well… crap :(
Posted by Trusty Mutsi on 12/11 at 07:54 PM

[able_to_think]

wow that game looks bad

[chanceler34]

YAY more wombat!! wuhu!!
il check it out

Posted by chanceler34 on 12/11 at 09:50 PM

[sdp]

Well this Atari is not the Atari of old, they just own the Atari name. Also this Atari doesn’t really make games do they? I think all they do is publish other developer games.

Posted by sdp on 12/11 at 10:41 PM

[lurknomore]

Posted in Wires? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Wires...

While a novel idea methinks....there must have been a reason why Nintendo wouldn’t have done this themselves. What bothers me is that my goodies would sit between the nunchuk and wiimote...and all of that frequency can’t be good for my balls or anyone’s balls.
Posted by Lurknomore on 12/11 at 10:55 PM

[MaskedPlague]

I posted this in "At least it's better than ET":

I miss the old Atari that gave us Yars Revenge.

[MusicNoteLess]

posted in "Does the Fun ever start"

In an age of CG, there’s a fine line between immersing yourself into the story of the game with cutscenes and getting lots of rest through a snoozefest of cinematics. I think Super Mario Galaxy’s cutscenes could’ve been more shock and awe rather than slumberous and rather dull intro had it been released at the same quality a few years back when the Wii’s graphics could’ve been more prominent and had more presence.
But really, who needs SMG when you have SMB2 and jump right into the fun, right?

[doppelgangerknight]

Commented : Wires? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Wire

I’d rather deal with the cord getting tangled now and again then have to worry about the wireless nunchuck working properly.
Posted by DoppelGangerKnight on 12/12 at 07:15 AM

[MrDemonicAngel]

Need More Wombat? (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/need_more_wombat/)

[Nosmo]

"Nyko just removed a safety mechanism from the wii remote. Now even more people will be cracking their 3k+ lcd tvs since they now have 2 projectiles instead of one."

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/g...tkinkin_wires/

[Mojimbo]

The new content and patches are a nice incentive to go back and snag the missing achievements I didn’t get to the first time around. Kudos to 2K for sticking with it.
Posted by mojimbo on 12/12 at 05:07 PM

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/bioshock_bonus_fun/

[foulsmellingdischarge]

Commented: WOOT! - http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/woot/

"Too bad they couldn’t spell it with the zeros."

[mightymaxx]

Coomented in the post http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/woot/

"I find myself using this word far too often." - Maxx

[soccerstud652]

I will not pay money for Halo 3 maps if they are going to be free in the Spring. There is no incentive for me to buy them now.
Keep up the great work Wombat!


Posted by Charles on 12/12 at 09:35 PM

[King]

Eh I’ll just wait it out, but I have a feeling this form of giving the maps for free after a while will eventually end.

Posted by King on 12/12 at 09:47 PM

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/halo_3_map_pack_out_who_cares/

[Nogib]

Under "Why I like Remakes":

I can get annoyed/frustrated with the endless Final Fantasy ports/remakes as much as many other people do, but if Squenix would give FF6 the treatment they are doing for FF4 DS I would be in gaming nirvana.

[spree4567]

Under I AM NERD

Part of my screen name is my dog’s name. Not quite the same thing, but it’s similar.
Posted by Paul on 12/13 at 12:13 AM

[M_Rated]

Breaking News: Microsoft Loves Money


Comment: All I'll say is "$1 should equal 100 points"

[liquidcross]

Woohoo, I won! Thanks Wombat! :D Your PM awaits you.

[Kuroi Kaze]

Woohoo, I won! Thanks Wombat! :D Your PM awaits you.

Awesome, my friend.

Good to see a GFR fan making bank!

[BoneMonkey80]

how do you know if you won or not lol

[liquidcross]

Awesome, my friend.

Good to see a GFR fan making bank!
Thanks Kaze! I didn't even know you hung around here. :)

Now get crackin' on the next episode!

[nadroj1485]

how do you know if you won or not lol

its listed in the new episode thread

"Last show's winners:
WWE: Gunm (360), PrarieDOG (Wii), dacool561 (PS3)
Super Mario Galax: kpprior
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles: disposable
PS2 Console + Buzz: liquidcross, iowaholdem, neonglow"

[BoneMonkey80]

awww i didnt win

a winner is not you :-(

[Kuroi Kaze]

Thanks Kaze! I didn't even know you hung around here. :)

Now get crackin' on the next episode!

I just recorded it earlier tonight.

We should be able to do a followup within a week or so probably.

[baltazario]

I CHOOSE FREE.
Coment:
Free games I Love Free Games. I will try this out.

Posted by Baltazario on 12/14 at 03:49 PM

[baltazario]

Too late?
fudge!!

[neonglow]

Wow, I just found out I won. This is awesome! Thanks Wombat, CheapyD, and UGO!

[iowaholdem]

I won too! Yay yay yay! I PM'ed Wombat a few days ago and already have Gran Tursimo 4 coming my way from Goozex!

[christagamer]

This sounds great! And looks fantastic! Would you believe this might be my XBox 360 Killer AP?! This really looks like fun gaming not just super gaphics.

Posted by Chris Fernandez on 12/17 at 07:04 PM

[lilboo]

This sounds great! And looks fantastic! Would you believe this might be my XBox 360 Killer AP?! This really looks like fun gaming not just super gaphics.

Posted by Chris Fernandez on 12/17 at 07:04 PM


My friend, do you realize you posted your entry directly after 2 people whom just replied and said "They Won"..?
:applause:

Just so you know, the current contests will ALWAYS be stickied! So if you listen to the show and enter the contest(s)..look for the ones that are stickied :)