CAGplay Forecast #2: Wombat - Promise Keeper to the World

[shipwreck]

2[/img-l]Ring in the new year with Wombat and Shipwreck as they discuss Prince of Persia, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Mushroom Men, Persona 4, a smidgen of industry news, your questions, and why Wombat is awesome.

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[cfootball1]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PacManster17]

Glad you're doing another one of these Cagplays or whatever. Downloading right now!

[JubeiDar]

Pardon me,
If this is Cagplay Forecast #2 where is number #1?

[Z_meista]

look for it in the previous cag foreplay episode list on itunes.

[maxgle]

I actually have to work tomorrow, so this is just perfect!! Thanks!

[SuxoR]

w00t gaming to the forecast tonight

[Ivanhoe]

Awesome.

Just finished last weeks cagcast and refresh cag to find this!!

woohoo!

[JubeiDar]

look for it in the previous cag foreplay episode list on itunes.

Thanks! found it!

[uberpwner93]

Crap, I was hoping to hear classic insight from Cheapy, but insight from Shipwreck and Wombat is good.

[Chase]

It is downloading. I look forward to the banter between you two. Thanks for giving us an episode. You didn't have to, so it's much appreciated. :mrgreen:

[Wingwright]

Haven't listened yet, but I'm looking forward to what you have to say about Prince of Persia.

[carpwrist]

For some reason, it really doesn't want to stream for me. It could be my filter at work... ;)

[sotc1988]

Pretty good show. Thanks a lot to both of you for putting in the effort that cheapy was lacking. Wombat's ominous feeling about ugo hints that the 1up rumor may be taking it's turn pretty soon...or they aren't renewing his contract. I hope it's neither but the way he sounded makes me worry.
Good luck all and I hope you get some sleep wombat. Hopefully I can catch you guys in a game of left 4 dead.

[bardockkun]

Downloading and I can already say before even listening to it...I Miss Cheapy.

[ramatut4001]

Awesome! I'm glad you guys did this.

[thorbahn3]

Me, Groundhog, and Scobie have been playing a lot of Left 4 Dead. Either of you feel free to pop in and play with us.

Dukes of Hazard toys Wombat mentioned:
http://www.megomuseum.com/teevee/dukesofhazzard.html

The first three hours of Fallout 3 are the toughest. After you level up a bit, it's easy sailing for the most part.

[markingsmart]

Shipwreck/Wombat > Cheapy/Wombat

[geminas01]

Wombat getting let go from UGO gamesblog?

[bobthecat23]

No LazyD this week?

[KingBroly]

Eerie ending I must say, Wombat. I guess I'm kinda glad Cheapy wasn't on this week so we didn't have to hear him drag on about how great the 360 is. Just straight news/reactions this episode.

And if you want to play some Castle Crashers Wombat, my level 99 Orange Knight is ready to help (Well, unless you want to play on Insane, because that is really, really hard, even for a level 99 character)

[saunderscowie]

Thanks for doing a show, although I haven't been able to listen yet. For some odd reason like everyone Zune 30s have been freezing today. So I havn't synced it up yet.

[Zero_Kirby]

Awesome

[Chowbots]

Might I suggest the posting of the intro and outro songs in the shownotes? I also agree that Shipwreck/Wombat > CheapyD/Wombat.

[usickenme]

I appreciate the effort. I must say, this episode gives me newfound respect and admiration for Ms. Wombat.

[shipwreck]

Might I suggest the posting of the intro and outro songs in the shownotes? I also agree that Shipwreck/Wombat > CheapyD/Wombat.

Intro Song: New Year's Eve by Five Iron Frenzy
Outro Song: Junes Theme from Persona 4

[terpkristin]

Listening now, only 35 minutes in, wanted to say about Castle Crashers that it was a great game, if anybody wants to play online, I'm game. I played through it (and beat it) with a friend on local co-op (which wasn't plagued with bugs like the online co-op was, apparently), and it was a lot of fun. :)

/tk

[Chase]

Let me guess, Wombat's domain name is: WombatsLoveShack.com? If not, why not?

[PawnTakesKing]

Great show, guys. I'm glad to hear that Shipwreck enjoyed Prince of Persia. After reading some of the reviews, I wasn't sure if I wanted to pick this one up, but now I feel pretty good about doing so.

[bsesb2003]

Shipwreck/Wombat > Cheapy/Wombat


I wouldn't agree -- the shows are different because the interactions are different. Cheapy throws in a lot of funny personal stuff, and there's some Howard Stern influence in there as well. Ship has what I view as a more analytical approach when he discusses games. He compares and contrasts. What I like about Ship is that if there's a game you haven't played and he has, I've noticed that he'll try to compare it with something similar if possible so the listener has a frame of reference. That's a big help, because obviously there are no screenshots in a podcast. I also tend to like the shows where it seems to me that Wombat gets worked up a little, especially with Cheapy, that's a fun listen.

CAGcast and CAGforeplay are both great and compliment each other well.

[Treehouse Gamer]

Of course you never heard of GalCivII: Twilight of the Arnor, Ship. That came out a month before I joined the podcast :-p

[MPDXrules]

is WOMBAT being let go by UGO?
During the podcast, he said fans might not have to visit the blog anymore

If Wombat is fired, I defiantly removing the site from my favorites

[kapkorn]

is WOMBAT being let go by UGO?
During the podcast, he said fans might not have to visit the blog anymore

If Wombat is fired, I defiantly removing the site from my favorites

I am curious as well.

[Astronaut]

A British thug is called a chav btw. :lol:

[Clarke]

I think shipwreck had a little something in his system while playing Samba De Amigo.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/ckboy56/Trippy.jpg

[Smallville123]

Oooo ships in trouble.....he let the wife's name slip! No one has any secret names anymore!

[Wolfkin]

great show be back later

[level1online]

the intro song you guys used...

it sounds sooooooooo much better at 1.2X speed.

[saunderscowie]

Where are the pictures of these cool t-shirts then?

[LiK]

good show guys. it was very relaxed and enjoyable to listen to.

Wombat, Kung Fu Panda is awesome. go rent it. you'd be surprised at how good it is. i think it's a great homage to old school martial arts films. the story is great and there are some kickass action sequences. i have the Blu-ray and the PQ is gorgeous~

Shippy, i'm shocked that you haven't purchased Uncharted considering all the other games you bought or received as a gift. it should've been on your Xmas wishlist.

[shipwreck]

good show guys. it was very relaxed and enjoyable to listen to.

Wombat, Kung Fu Panda is awesome. go rent it. you'd be surprised at how good it is. i think it's a great homage to old school martial arts films. the story is great and there are some kickass action sequences. i have the Blu-ray and the PQ is gorgeous~

Shippy, i'm shocked that you haven't purchased Uncharted considering all the other games you bought or received as a gift. it should've been on your Xmas wishlist.

Uncharted was actually on my wishlist last year and it was one of the games I didn't receive. So, by the time I got through with all the games I did get, I wasn't looking to still pay full price for Uncharted. I'm actually going to play through it today though, so I'll see what I missed out on.

[LiK]

Uncharted was actually on my wishlist last year and it was one of the games I didn't receive. So, by the time I got through with all the games I did get, I wasn't looking to still pay full price for Uncharted. I'm actually going to play through it today though, so I'll see what I missed out on.

sweet, looking forward to your impressions or review of it on the next show. :)

[shipwreck]

Where are the pictures of these cool t-shirts then?

Here's a picture of my Mario lounge pants. As you can see, I'm wearing them.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4717&pictureid=4116

And as I was posting this, my cat wanted to say hello.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4717&pictureid=4117

[Gillespee]

good show guys. it was very relaxed and enjoyable to listen to.

Wombat, Kung Fu Panda is awesome. go rent it. you'd be surprised at how good it is. i think it's a great homage to old school martial arts films. the story is great and there are some kickass action sequences. i have the Blu-ray and the PQ is gorgeous~

I'm with LiK here. I remember when Kung-Fu Panda came out, I thought to myself, "Great, another crappy CGI movie trying to cash in on one celebrity." I was wrong - when we flew to Michigan it was the in-flight movie. About 10 minutes into it, I turned to my wife and said, "Wow, this is really fun!" I heard that the game wasn't half bad either.

Ship, what are we going to do about Mrs. Ship's secret identity? Does the witness relocation program help people like yourselves?

[saunderscowie]

Here's a picture of my Mario lounge pants. As you can see, I'm wearing them.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4717&pictureid=4116

And as I was posting this, my cat wanted to say hello.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4717&pictureid=4117

Very nice hello too Shipwreck cat 8-)

[ivanctorres]

Great show guys. Big Kudos to Wombat for taking time out of his busy day and being away from family and friends and possible facing the wrath of an angry Mrs. Wombat to give his fans a weekly show.

Oh and I feel really bad for Wombat that he had to work on Wednesday and Friday. The company doesn't believe in any time off? Most of the offices I know closed on both the 26th and the 2nd! What gives. Also if your looking for a castle crashers buddy i am game.

[PhaperPlane]

That Monkey was huge! :lol:

Listening to it so far and it is great, I am liking the Shipwreck and Wombat duo. :)

And Wombat, do not anger the Pink Toilet. ;)

[aknowlesjr]

Thanks for the show. Thanks for not letting Cheapy's absence keep you from doing a show. I hope things work out better this year for Wombat concerning finances.

[Chase]

*resists making inappropriate joke involving Shipwreck's cat*

[Sokkratez]

Those "Millionheir" games? There are a TON of those on PC, if Mrs. Shipwreck likes them that much. Big Fish Games has a lot of them. They're called "Seek and Find" or "Hidden Object" games. Seems many have Mac versions; I think I remember you guys use Macs.

http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/genres/15/hidden-object.html

[ShinAkumA21]

that cat looks like it giving you head

[ChiefsFan21]

I couldn't stop laughing when Wombat told the story of the lady who inserted her Credit Card into the Wii.

[MPDXrules]

I think UGO let Wombat go, he has not posted anything since dec 30th

say it ain't so WOMBAT :-(

[PawnTakesKing]

I just noticed the same thing. I'm guessing that with the recent acquisition of 1UP/EGM, there was no more room for Wombat.

[Doomed]

I just noticed the same thing. I'm guessing that with the recent acquisition of 1UP/EGM, there was no more room for Wombat.
Maybe he should go on a diet. :-#

<3CAGplay Forecast

[padumavati]

Appreciate the podcast, guys. It made room painting go a lot faster. :-P I was wavering on Prince of Persia, but after hearing Ship's take on it, I think I'll pick it up once it's cheaper.

[StinkyCheese]

<3CAGplay Forecast

+1

[MPDXrules]

way to EGM/1UP get rid of the one person who made the blog relevant
(not to mention the free advertising every week on CAGcast)
Even though WOMBATs writing skill were not the best, I often find my laughing at his daily posts and take on the video game world. Looking at the blog now posts read like a book review. This game is good blah blah blah... 8/10. WOMBAT brought life to the blog, just look at his last post on Street Fighter, interesting take.
with the bunch of buffoons at 1up taking over, I don't think I will be visiting the blog again

FIGHT WOMBAT FIGHT

[itachiitachi]

Just wanted to say I enjoys these and would like more of them

[kube00]

Wombat I enjoy your comments as usual good to see you without the bald guy once in a while. On an unrelated note I just got Saints Row 2 (ps3), how about we play some co-op some time?

[XUGrad]

Maybe he should go on a diet. :-#

<3CAGplay Forecast

Not cool.

Thanks for doing the show guys!

[GLOCKGLOCK]

Yea, glad you guys put out a show this week.

I was wondering what the deal is with Wombat and UGO and as was posted before that even though the blog still says "featuring Wombat" there have been no wombat posts since 2008... Guess we'll get the scoop on this week's CAGcast?

[Gillespee]

Might Wombat have been referring to UGO's acquiring of the 1UP network?

http://www.gametab.com/news/2846418/

[sdp]

I really enjoy the CAGplay forecast, you guys should think of maybe doing it once a month as an extra. Or if Mrs. Shipwreck is still tired of previewing so many games then wombat could do it once a month to give her a 1 week break per month.

[Davestation]

That was one of the dullest and boring podcasts around. I now realize why I quit listning to CAG Foreplay, Shipwreck goes into to much detail and bores the shit out of me, and my mind wonders off. Very boring conversation he had all around about stuff, Wombat on the other hand seemed like he took speed before the podcast. Shipwreck needs to add some jokes or better refrences, the only thing I remember him saying is his wife's name, and just because it's one of those names you wonder what where her parents thinking? Don't get me wrong, I think Shipwreck is awesome and great and I wouldn't mind having a conversation with him, but he just can be boring at times and does not seem to know how to self edit himself out of the show.

[mrs. shipwreck]

That was one of the dullest and boring podcasts around. I now realize why I quit listning to CAG Foreplay, Shipwreck goes into to much detail and bores the shit out of me, and my mind wonders off. Very boring conversation he had all around about stuff, Wombat on the other hand seemed like he took speed before the podcast. Shipwreck needs to add some jokes or better refrences, the only thing I remember him saying is his wife's name, and just because it's one of those names you wonder what where her parents thinking? Don't get me wrong, I think Shipwreck is awesome and great and I wouldn't mind having a conversation with him, but he just can be boring at times and does not seem to know how to self edit himself out of the show.

I can see by your history of constructive and insightful posts that I should rush out tomorrow and change my name to Dave.

[Davestation]

I can see by your history of constructive and insightful posts that I should rush out tomorrow and change my name to Dave.

All I am saying is that your name would be more appropriate back in the colonial times and signing of the constitution. There is nothing wrong with it, but it is an old name that was popular in the 70's (1970's not 1770's) but has plumited since. Maybe your parents are of German descent? If not they should have gone with the English variant of Maggie or the pet form Margaret. It is odd however, that I bashed your husband and the greatest offense you took was to your name?

[shipwreck]

All I am saying is that your name would be more appropriate back in the colonial times and signing of the constitution. There is nothing wrong with it, but it is an old name that was popular in the 70's (1970's not 1770's) but has plumited since. Maybe your parents are of German descent? If not they should have gone with the English variant of Maggie or the pet form Margaret. It is odd however, that I bashed your husband and the greatest offense you took was to your name?

I have no problem with you saying I'm boring. It's the Internet, there's certainly plenty of differing opinions and plenty of personality types to go around. We're just people having a good time and trying to make interesting content, so it is often hurtful when people come out of nowhere to take personal jabs at you. That makes it a lot less of a good time. Good job figuring out that her family has German ancestry though. And I like her name.

[mrs. shipwreck]

Yes, I am 100% German. Should all the American Juans of the world banish their heratige for the name John because it's English? Or should we all be named Apple or Shiloh because those names are uber popular now and not "old"? On the bright side, I like having a name that no one else in school had (I'm sure all the Jennifers can attest to there being quite a few in grade school). On the down side, I can NEVER find those random pens/paper personalize items in the store. Question our podcast, my gaming habits and knowledge all you want, but why would I not be offended when someone questions the name my loving parents gave me at birth as "appropriate"? That's just being a small-minded jerk.

All I am saying is that your name would be more appropriate back in the colonial times and signing of the constitution. There is nothing wrong with it, but it is an old name that was popular in the 70's (1970's not 1770's) but has plumited since. Maybe your parents are of German descent? If not they should have gone with the English variant of Maggie or the pet form Margaret. It is odd however, that I bashed your husband and the greatest offense you took was to your name?

[cfootball1]

Hey, My sisters name is Gretchen

[pelf21]

The Shipwrecks are Awesome, thier podcast is awesome, and mrs.shipwreck's real name is awesome....

[Davestation]

I have no problem with you saying I'm boring. It's the Internet, there's certainly plenty of differing opinions and plenty of personality types to go around. We're just people having a good time and trying to make interesting content, so it is often hurtful when people come out of nowhere to take personal jabs at you. That makes it a lot less of a good time. Good job figuring out that her family has German ancestry though. And I like her name.

It is hard to tell sarcasm from being a jerk online. I did not mean for my comments to be a personal jab at you or your wife. I also did not think that Wombat was really on speed either. For any offense that I may have caused you Shipwreck, I apologize. I enjoy your input on the show and think that you are very well educated in gaming knowledge. You know so much, I believe that you may go way into to much detail at times.

Yes, I am 100% German. Should all the American Juans of the world banish their heratige for the name John because it's English? Or should we all be named Apple or Shiloh because those names are uber popular now and not "old"? On the bright side, I like having a name that no one else in school had (I'm sure all the Jennifers can attest to there being quite a few in grade school). On the down side, I can NEVER find those random pens/paper personalize items in the store. Question our podcast, my gaming habits and knowledge all you want, but why would I not be offended when someone questions the name my loving parents gave me at birth as "appropriate"? That's just being a small-minded jerk.

Mrs Shipwreck, on your original rebuttle to my post my sarcasm detector went off the charts. So, my response was meant to be completley sarcastic with a tad bit of antagonism thrown in. It's good that you embrace your heritage in this melting pot culture we have. I was not questioning your parents as my original post seems to dictate. I was more mearly shocked that was your name and did not come across that way. The colonial comment was meant as a joke. I know people with simular names like yours who got teased in school for it. No, I never teased anyone for there name either. So I am sorry for any kind of pain or hurtfulness I may have unintentianley brought to you.

So once again my apologies to you Shipwreck, and especially Mrs. Shipwreck. My comments where never supposed to be a personal jab at either of you.

[Gillespee]

. . .does not seem to know how to self edit himself out of the show.

Well, if we're going to get all nitpicky, how do you "self edit yourself"? I wish you would just self edit yourself out of this thread. So you don't like the podcast, I can understand that. It's perfectly understandable. I don't like lots of popular podcasts - I suppose the difference is that I don't go trolling on their boards prattling on about someone's name.

Just because the Internet grants you anonymity doesn't mean you should use it to slander people you don't like. Remember, with great power, comes great responsibility.

:applause: at pelf

[shipwreck]

It is hard to tell sarcasm from being a jerk online. I did not mean for my comments to be a personal jab at you or your wife. I also did not think that Wombat was really on speed either. For any offense that I may have caused you Shipwreck, I apologize. I enjoy your input on the show and think that you are very well educated in gaming knowledge. You know so much, I believe that you may go way into to much detail at times.



Mrs Shipwreck, on your original rebuttle to my post my sarcasm detector went off the charts. So, my response was meant to be completley sarcastic with a tad bit of antagonism thrown in. It's good that you embrace your heritage in this melting pot culture we have. I was not questioning your parents as my original post seems to dictate. I was more mearly shocked that was your name and did not come across that way. The colonial comment was meant as a joke. I know people with simular names like yours who got teased in school for it. No, I never teased anyone for there name either. So I am sorry for any kind of pain or hurtfulness I may have unintentianley brought to you.

So once again my apologies to you Shipwreck, and especially Mrs. Shipwreck. My comments where never supposed to be a personal jab at either of you.

It's all good, I think it was just a perfect storm of a bad morning, difficult to determine Internet sarcasm, and a poor choice of wording. All is forgiven.

[Treehouse Gamer]

Just because the Internet grants you anonymity doesn't mean you should use it to slander people you don't like.

Not really slander since there was no defamation involved. Defamation would be more like, "Wombat does a line of coke before every show."

And, in print, it's libel.:lol:

[Davestation]

Well, if we're going to get all nitpicky, how do you "self edit yourself"? I wish you would just self edit yourself out of this thread. So you don't like the podcast, I can understand that. It's perfectly understandable. I don't like lots of popular podcasts - I suppose the difference is that I don't go trolling on their boards prattling on about someone's name.

Just because the Internet grants you anonymity doesn't mean you should use it to slander people you don't like. Remember, with great power, comes great responsibility.

:applause: at pelf

I was just stating my opion about Shipwreck and going on and the overall show. It's an opinion, nothing concrete. I was also not "prattling on" about someones name. I only used that to state that is all I remembered about the show and someone thought it was a personal attack. There was no slander, and I do like the Shipwrecks. If I was trolling around, I would have posted stuff that was not relivant to the thread at all. Something like: Show was stupid, tell Cheapy to invest in Rogain. That would be trolling and possible defamation. Slander I would have to record it onto something and broadcast it.

Your comment is off topic, if you want to discuss this more we can PM and stop the so called trolling that you are now helping with.

Also, Wombat choices of quotes from the last show was of a narcasitic nature and he should go off and try to read more about topics that are not on how great he is.

[LiK]

It's all good, I think it was just a perfect storm of a bad morning, difficult to determine Internet sarcasm, and a poor choice of wording. All is forgiven.

i don't think anyone could tell he was being sarcastic.

[Gillespee]

Sorry I fed the troll. My bad!

[Treehouse Gamer]

Slander I would have to record it onto something and broadcast it.


Just because I'm bored...

That would still be considered libel. If a statement is entirely in hearsay and not recorded (whether written or captured), then it is considered slander.

Carry on.

[mrs. shipwreck]

Davestation - I didn't catch your sarcasm in your second post. If I had, I certainly would have responded differently. No harm, no foul. I know nothing was meant to be vicious. Anyway, we've officially tied this whole issue into a Spider-man reference, so I'd say case closed (or whatever catchy saying you lawyer people want to use) :-)

[Smallville123]

Mrs. Ship has a nice name and Davestation points while his own, are his own. I love your show and hope it continues for the foreseeable future.

[GLOCKGLOCK]

The Shipwrecks are Awesome, thier podcast is awesome, and mrs.shipwreck's real name is awesome....

Agree with all of these, plus Mrs. Ship was in our fantasy football league! Gotta give props for that!

[fart_bubble]

On the down side, I can NEVER find those random pens/paper personalize items in the store.

I always hated that growing up. Plus only coming across two other people named Rex so far in my life is still kinda depressing....even if its a kickass name.

IMO, you've got a pretty cool name

[FriskyTanuki]

Just got around to listening to this and enjoyed it, though I think the reason for High Velocity Bowling selling so well is because of Wii Sports Bowling. It's more of a flesh-out version of that part of Wii Sports and I bought it when it went on sale for $5 last fall. They just added trophies and online play about two months ago, which added a lot to what was already a fun game.

[xDARKx Knight]

I remember starting to listen to this...but i dont remember listening to it all or what was said lol...so i must have fallen asleep :cry:...

Will give it another listen tonight if i aint out to refresh my memory :)