CAGcast #186: Boatcrash, et al.

[CheapyD]

3078[/img-l]The gang gives their thoughts on the iPad, Mass Effect 2, Dark Void, and the success or failure of Project Shitbox. There's still plenty of time for game shopping news, your questions and comments from the CAGbag (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71382) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cheapyd) and oh so much more!

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Intro: Alf

CheapyD on TQcast (http://www.tqcast.com/2010/01/tqcast-episode-96-live/)

The 7th Annual Cheapy Awards - Vote Now! (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/../?f=1779)

The Release List of 1/24 - 1/30 (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/62069)

Behemoth Haiti DLC event extended to Friday (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/behemoth-haiti-dlc-event-extended-to-friday/)
IGN for Haiti (http://www.ign.com/ignforhaiti/)

Jailbreak Hacker Releases His PS3 Exploit To The Public (http://feeds.gawker.com/%7Er/kotaku/full/%7E3/U7i7iGPTlqg/jailbreak-hacker-releases-his-ps3-exploit-to-the-public)

Analysts see Project Natal adding billions to Microsoft's revenue (http://techflash.com/seattle/2010/01/analysts_see_project_natal_as_microsofts_next_bill ion-dollar_product.html)
Monster Hunter MMO Coming to Xbox 360 (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/62103)
Is Lost Planet 2 Doing Marcus Fenix Right? (http://feeds.gawker.com/%7Er/kotaku/full/%7E3/c0Ch-3TSZVM/is-lost-planet-2-doing-marcus-fenix-right)

Wii Classic Controller Pro Coming To U.S. With 'Monster Hunter Tri' (http://feedproxy.google.com/%7Er/MultiplayerBlog/%7E3/Uli_f-vp7gw/)

Words with Friends (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/words-with-friends-free/id321916506?mt=8)

www.twitter.com/cheapyd (http://www.twitter.com/cheapyd)
www.twitter.com/wombat5277 (http://www.twitter.com/wombat5277)
www.twitter.com/shipwreck (http://www.twitter.com/shipwreck)
www.twitter.com/videogamedeals (http://www.twitter.com/videogamedeals)
www.twitter.com/ukgamedeals (http://www.twitter.com/ukgamedeals)

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Outro: CheapyD on TQcast
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo0Csor5D70)

[Jorrel56]

Woot! Hahaha best freestyle ever CheapyD

[NutManIV]

iPad AND shitbox talk? you're gonna get some people riled up.

[200STM]

cheapyD theres a problem with itunes. Ive subscribe and this began downloading as 186 but when I listened to it, it was ep 185 just letting u know senor D

[Cursor]

Yup. I just D/L'd from iTunes and it is indeed last week's show.

Edit:

Thanks, Cheapy. Yes, it's fixed now. I had to delete #186, unsubscribe, then resubscribe to get the new one to download. If someone downloads it after the fix they shouldn't have to do that.

[Blackout]

Just downloaded it from the Zune Marketplace and it is #185. Cheapy, you're slackin'. :)

[reddjoey]

same as above on zune mp.

direct download is fine

[CheapyD]

sorry, fixed!

[200STM]

thanks repairs complete on itunes and repairs complete on falcos ship

[Zero_Kirby]

Thanks

[volt1up]

@Boatcrash

Are bullet upgrades still in the game? Dissolving enemies was fun in ME1

[ProtoEXE88]

To comment about the God of War 3 Collectors Edition:

My friend is buying it solely so he can keep his weed in it, therefore every time he smokes he's opening Pandora's Box or something.

Yeah, not my $100 but it'll be funny the first few times he does it I'm sure

[menikmati]

Thought it sounded familiar and when you mentioned Cold Stone, definitely rang a bell from last week.

[DarkZion]

Shipwreck, I would disagree with you on the planet scanning in Mass Effect 2. While it does require more work than how it was done in the previous game ("press A to auto-scan"), it makes getting upgrades seem much rewarding.

[repete]

great show

[shipwreck]

@Boatcrash

Are bullet upgrades still in the game? Dissolving enemies was fun in ME1

Yes, you can use powers to give bullets a permanent effect for the entire mission.

[blacksanta87]

Ok. If microsoft is going to market the project shitbox as a wii-fit clone, then they need to apeal to the type of people that play on the 360. ya know, the halo and modern warfare people.

They will call it "360 BOOT-CAMP". It will have you doing push-ups, jumping jacks, and jogging in place! The digital drill instructor will shout at you when you get tired; and break you down both mentally and physically!! Sounds like fun right?! The "Game" will ship in a camo-box and even include a FREE JUMP ROPE! WIN!!

Watch.. it would sell millions...maybe..

[KingBroly]

The first thing Microsoft needs to do is come out with an official name for Project Shitbox. Project Shitbox as a name isn't something soccer moms are going to jump on.

[shieryda]

"Boatcrash"? What's the story behind that nickname?

[reg0later]

"Boatcrash"? What's the story behind that nickname?
A ship wreck is a boat that has crashed :roll:

[trip1eX]

IF you want a positive spin on the iPad then think of it as an advanced Kindle and not as a giant Touch or neutered laptop. It's only $20 more than a Kindle DX.

The advantage of this thing will be convenience. IT's multi-media digital paper you can take onto the couch or in the bedroom or into the kitchen or sit on the coffee table, etc.

[shieryda]

A ship wreck is a boat that has crashed :roll:

Oh. I missed that, along with Wombat's "Simpons" train reference.

[Nightskyre]

Re: Magic and WoTC

One has to ask - if it's about the new player experience and they're concerned about expert players whooping up on newbies if they have full deck customization, why not just have an expert mode? That's a BS response from WoTC. Since you have their ear, maybe they'll listen to you?

Wishful thinking, I know...

[The Great BM]

Thank you for getting all the iPad crap out of the way. While I can see the use for one, I'm kind of sick of hearing about it. I'll wait until a competitor comes out with something better.

[Wombat]

Homer: [forced British accent] What advantages does this motor car
have over, say, a train -- which I could also afford?
Salesman: Well, you'll notice how the heated gas pedal warms you feet
while --
[Homer floors it and they speed away]
[two seconds later] -- gently massages your buttocks.
Well, Count Homer, shall we discuss the --
Homer: No, we sha'n't.
[pulls passes from the Salesman's pocket]
Yoink! [runs off]

[shieryda]

Homer: [forced British accent] What advantages does this motor car
have over, say, a train -- which I could also afford?
Salesman: Well, you'll notice how the heated gas pedal warms you feet
while --
[Homer floors it and they speed away]
[two seconds later] -- gently massages your buttocks.
Well, Count Homer, shall we discuss the --
Homer: No, we sha'n't.
[pulls passes from the Salesman's pocket]
Yoink! [runs off]

Hmmmm. Nope, still doesn't help. Then again, I have been an on-again, off-again Simpsons fan since it's inception.

[GoGoMeZ]

Is it me or does cheapy sound exactly like Barney the dinosaur rapping?! WTF LMAO!

[usickenme]

Shipwreck seemed to get a little tired of the jokes from Wombat and I agree. Being a douche is funny once in a while. Being a a douche all the time is not.

[gorgo]

Gotta say I enjoy Shipwreck's description of bad games better than his description of good games. He has a way with words. Keep it up, ship!

[colt4by5]

I thought giving shipwreck a nickname was a silly idea since shipwreck already is his nickname... and then I heard boatcrash :D.

[Z_meista]

I'm getting tired of Wombat giving Shipwreck so many nicknames in one show. It's annoying.

[shieryda]

I'm getting tired of Wombat giving Shipwreck so many nicknames in one show. It's annoying.

Cheapy and Ship should have a list of nicknames for Wombat on the next show...

[SeanNOLA]

Is it me or does cheapy sound exactly like Barney the dinosaur rapping?! WTF LMAO!

Holy crap, you are absolutely correct, sir!

[Wombat]

Cheapy and Ship should have a list of nicknames for Wombat on the next show...

I thought I said it on the show, but it wasn't my list, the names came from listeners that follow me on twitter.

[NutManIV]

More Shipwreck names on the next cagcast please

[shieryda]

I thought I said it on the show, but it wasn't my list, the names came from listeners that follow me on twitter.

I know. You posted on Facebook for suggestions, too.

[ChryZ]

CAGcast hit a new low, IMHO. So now you guys have to PSN game share $3.49 games? Seriously douchey move. Critter Crunch was made and self-published by a very small independent studio called Capybara Games. How about supporting small devs?

[buxton]

I felt bad for Shipwreck - Wombat was at his most annoying in this episode and not funny at all. If he were more animated/interested he could just do a better podcast by himself instead of having to get only 5 words in every Cagcast...after all, he is the only one who knows what he is talking about.

[Curufinwe]

Cheapy, promise you'll never do that again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9EbOXYenJY

[volt1up]

Is it me or does cheapy sound exactly like Barney the dinosaur rapping?! WTF LMAO!
haha

[Sgt Barone]

loved the last CAGcast, can't wait to hear this one!

[zwollner]

In the closing Wombat called ShipWreck: "Day Walker", and you were all confused.... it's from South Park Season 9 Episode 11.
Eric referred to red heads without freckles as Day Walkers.

[Monsta Mack]

Screw you Wombat! I love Cooking Mama!

[the_standard]

BOAT CRASH IS THE MAN!

Awesome Dark Void review BOATCRASH i look forward to your full review.
..
...
...
BOATCRASH is the best i've heard in years.

[shadowrep]

Apple
Dell
HP
Hitachi
LG
Mitsubishi Electric
Panasonic
Pioneer
Philips
Samsung
Sharp
Sony
Sun Microsystems
TDK
Thomson
Twentieth Century Fox
Walt Disney
Warner Bros.

These have are the director people for BR.

[mrangrypants]

I'm glad that you guys talked about Blood Bowl. I'm a pretty big fanatic for the board game version of it and have been debating if I wanted to get the new video game. I did hear that the 360 version is ass compared to the PC version. It was released in Europe last year and most people hate the 360 port. Maybe once the PC version drops in price to $20 or so I'll grab it.

Anyway, Wombat didn't really do justice for the description of the game. It is more similar to rugby than American football as play continues until the half is over or a team scores, rather than resetting after every play. I don't think there are a huge number of novels on just Blood Bowl, but the Warhammer universe does have a lot of books written in it.

Also in this version of the video game you can play in either turn based or real time. I have heard that the turn based is the only way to play as the real time is unbalanced. Everything points to this game being one that only fans of the board game will really enjoy it.

Also thanks for the warning on the spoilers for Dark Void, Shitwreck. As much as the game will suck I'll want to like it anyways.

[Jqwerty]

If karaoke is pronounced, "KAHR-OH-KAY," why does Answers.com pronounce it as "CARE-E-OAK-E"?

http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=karaoke&gwp=13

[Walt Jay]

Homer: [forced British accent] What advantages does this motor car
have over, say, a train -- which I could also afford?
Salesman: Well, you'll notice how the heated gas pedal warms you feet
while --
[Homer floors it and they speed away]
[two seconds later] -- gently massages your buttocks.
Well, Count Homer, shall we discuss the --
Homer: No, we sha'n't.
[pulls passes from the Salesman's pocket]
Yoink! [runs off]

It's okay Wombat (Womby?); I was one of the four people that got the reference and laughed.

[rogueweapon]

I agree with the Ipad sentiment. Im a mac user and love most of their products but the Ipad was underwhelming. If it was a macbook pro with a tablet screen, I'd be in but I have no need for this abomination. Btw, Wombat's ass is too big to share his chair with Ship unless he sits on his lap. Just kidding, good luck with the diet.

[KingBroly]

Homer: [forced British accent] What advantages does this motor car
have over, say, a train -- which I could also afford?
Salesman: Well, you'll notice how the heated gas pedal warms you feet
while --
[Homer floors it and they speed away]
[two seconds later] -- gently massages your buttocks.
Well, Count Homer, shall we discuss the --
Homer: No, we sha'n't.
[pulls passes from the Salesman's pocket]
Yoink! [runs off]

You forgot:
Homer: yoink!

[gorgo]

So no Venture Bros. fans suggested the most obvious new name for Shipwreck... Shore Leave? Look it up.

[Falion]

My God - Shipwreck referenced Brute Force AND Rise of the Robots when describing Dark Void? That game must be truly dreadful...

[AgentSushi]

I agree with the comments on the ipad, does anyone know when the new macs with i5 processors are supposed to be coming out?

[Deefuzz]

RE: Calorie counting/weight loss iPhone apps


I'm currently using the Livestrong iPhone app in conjunction with the Daily Plate (http://www.livestrong.com/myplate/) portion of the LiveStrong website.

It allows you to input what you ate and your activity for the day and does a nice breakdown of your daily intake. You get to see the amount of calories, fat, carbs, sugar, protein, etc, that you take in per day. You set a goal and it gives you a calorie target to stay beneath. And just about any food that I can find around here is already in their system so I do not need to actually input the calories/fat/etc manually for each thing I eat.

The bad thing is that the iPhone app doesn't show all the same stuff the website does, it does show how you are doing in terms of your daily calorie goal, and you can input all the same stuff, but it is more like a simplified version of the website. The other negative of the entire system is the max weight loss you can select for your calorie goals is 2 pounds a week (any more loss per week than that they consider unhealthy). Also the fitness options you track are pretty generalized and may not be completely accurate in the amount of calories they say it burns.

The Daily Plate (http://www.livestrong.com/myplate/) website is free, so that is cool. But if you want to use the iPhone app in conjunction with the site I think the app costs $2.99.

I've been using this system for a little over a week, and I like using it as a food diary. I have to monitor what I am eating for other reasons besides weight loss, but trying to lose weight at the same time. So it may not work for you guys as it does for me, but the website is free to check out. I'm liking it so far just thought I would share.

[wiiheat]

"Project Shitbox" as a name is pretty eff-in funny. They will probably hit the 50%-60% for 360 owners getting s Shitbox, Problem is the 360 numbers are inflated with failure replacements, so 50% of 360 owners having the Shitbox is probably only 10% of the 360s ever sold.

If Microsoft wants to do something with Far East penetration for the 360, strike a damn deal with Sega (like they should have done in '2000). Only NA and EMEA give a shit about the XBOX.

P.S. - Hi-Def porn is great, it's the closeups that suck. Very few directors have changed their styles from the Betamax/VHS days where you NEEDED to zoom in to see anything. No need to zoom in and see a 42" 1080penis on the screen.

[Microshock]

Let me comment about the God of War 3 Collector's Edition comment. Apparently an edition that's 40 bucks more that appeals to fans of the series in a huge way, and is more than just a box is...ridiculous to you?

Oh, but 250 dollars spent on plastic instruments based off the beatles is totally fine right? That's not ridiculous at all! Especially when you have one or more of the plastic guitars, drums and mics lying around.

[BladeZ]

Is this link on iTunes fixed yet? Mine still shows the old one....

[agentxricky]

Great show and everything, but I've been listening to some Stern for the first time in a long time and I realized something.

Cheapy on the Cagcast is very similar to Stern. As far as how they sound, their personalities, even down to the jokes they make are almost uncanny. It's pretty weird, but I suppose Cheapy would take a few keys from Stern's show seeing as how he's a die-hard fan...

Also, Wombat is definitely the Robin of the cast.

Lastly, where does Wombat get off interrupting Boat Crash during his description of Mass Effect 2? Shipwreck is a professional reviewer that's been in the business for at least a few months, he knows where the limit for spoilers are. All he was about to tell us is that the Citadel is much smaller than it was in the first game. OMGWTF SPOILERS ONE AREA IS SMALLER THAN THE OTHER.

BTW. Only jerks eat cereal from bags.

[anonymouswhoami]

Wombat's constant needling of Shipwreck is getting old. Maybe it's just me, but Wombat's tone seems to reflect some real animosity towards Shipwreck. Is it because Shipwreck's presence diminishes Wombat's role on the CAGcast?

[MannishBoy]

Inglorious Bastards was great. Different type of movie than Pulp Fiction. Almost more a more mature film.

I liked Pulp Fiction, too, but was more impressed than I expected to be by Inglorious Bastards.

[Thevoiceinyourhead]

If shipwreck had posted on twitter, asking people for nicknames for wombat, and had read them all out like wombat did this show, next week we would find out how upset wombat was about it all and how his wife is taking it as some personal attack.

[dastly75]

I'm surprised Cheapy's rap didn't have anything about smoking blunts and being a space pimp.

[LiK]

i think i like it more when Wombat was just going random with the nicknames at the end. anything involving Shippy directly made me sorta cringe and feel bad for him. >_<

[AgentSushi]

Why is everyone going on and on about wombat calling ship all those names, it was meant as a joke nothing more?

[dizee]

Why is everyone going on and on about wombat calling ship all those names, it was meant as a joke nothing more?

probably because it wasnt funny the first time and it still wasnt funny after the 50th time.

[blacksanta87]

I'm surprised Cheapy's rap didn't have anything about smoking blunts and being a space pimp.

Hahahaha. I know right. Or about going to sex motels.

[Tophat666]

Good to hear Boatcrash again. Good episode as always guys.

[Cokomon]

An entertaining show, good work. I enjoyed the Mass Effect 2 coverage, discussion of the iPad, Boatcrash's Dark Void review and, most of all, Cheapy's freestyle rapping at the end.

[Henrikl]

Best, show, ever! BoatCrash... moahahahaha!!!

[Microshock]

Yeah, I also felt that Wombat was just trying too hard to be funny on the show this time. You don't need to give out blatant insults and then disguise it as a joke.

I don't exactly love Shipwreck for the way he reviews his stuff now and all the garbage he reviews instead of other games but come on, you could've stopped after the 3rd "joke".

Stop feeling like you're the third wheel and somehow left out now, just be yourself and it'll be fine

[AgentSushi]

probably because it wasnt funny the first time and it still wasnt funny after the 50th time.
But it was funny!!

[Wombat]

But it was funny!!

Shippy and I thought it was funny too.

[MCalvert1]

I'm sure I missed it either on the show itself or somehwere on the forums, but could someone fill me on the emails to CheapyD that are "thinly veiled threats" coming from Hal Halpin?

MjC

[ihih]

I really hate how Wombat goes about ending the show sometimes "I feel like I'm going to die" He's probably right its time to end but don't know these kinda comments really rub me the wrong way :&

[Chris_GTR1]

i feel like wombat is jelous of shipwreck ever since hes become a regular on the show. recently more than than ever i har wombat insulting ship for pretty much no reason. its somewhat comical but ship is usually quiet and doesnt insult back making me feel bad for him. please cheapy talk to wombat on the show about my comment, id like to hear an explanation on wombats part on why hes constantly insulting ship.

[scottydoo32]

i just wanted to give a quick shout out to terry, man you can fight this cancer. my dad just recently passed away from luekemia, he fought for 10 years. so you can do it terry we all are routing for you

[FriskyTanuki]

Kind of a boring and uninteresting show where you managed to stretch very few topics over about 100 minutes.

[Mayday]

Holy Balls this episode was funny, the CAGcast is getting better and better. Also, I discovered the site through the podcast. I've also been thinking for insults for Shipwreck, here's a few I made earlier:

Cunt Drizzle
Clit Dick
Holy Balls Your Head is on Fire
Your cock is like a Hitachi Microwave, it just don't work
Dick Pull
Jizz Cock
Cum Swat
Cat loving ash fucker
Wrap your dick round an office chair and have a good time


Also, you guys should be a game. World Of Jew.

[msdmoney]

In the closing Wombat called ShipWreck: "Day Walker", and you were all confused.... it's from South Park Season 9 Episode 11.
Eric referred to red heads without freckles as Day Walkers.

And here I thought it was a Blade reference.

i feel like wombat is jelous of shipwreck ever since hes become a regular on the show. recently more than than ever i har wombat insulting ship for pretty much no reason. its somewhat comical but ship is usually quiet and doesnt insult back making me feel bad for him. please cheapy talk to wombat on the show about my comment, id like to hear an explanation on wombats part on why hes constantly insulting ship.

Wombat's turned heel.

I thought the random nicknames were pretty funny, and were just in good fun, even if most weren't that original (except for Boatcrash).

Also
Cheapy: Can you think of any characters with less personality than Dom and Marcus

Wombat: CheapyD and Shipwreck...

Nice

[jezis]

My personal favorite episode boatcrash that name made me lol hard my brother tryed to get the gamer tag of it but it was taken best show ever guys :)