CAGcast #'s 1-4

[CheapyD]

CAGcast #4

All up in your area!
Special guest, The Icon Jimmie Mac joins us this week on these topics: Xbox 360 bundles, Chris Morris' (CNN) article "PS3 what if", Marvel Nemesis & Incredible Hulk (p)reviews, Why you need to vote for Farewell, and "Launch Titles: Are They Important?".

iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=78311760)
Download (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast4.mp3) - 31 minutes, 14MB MP3.
RSS Feed (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast.xml)
Intro music is Mach Rider "Mach Schnell" (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR00746/) by munky
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CAGcast #3 is now available!
So much video game shopping news, so little time! CAGcast #3 covers Xbox 360 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63228)and GameBoy Micro (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63110) price announcements, the DS price drop (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62716), a new major online game retailer (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63317), and Madden 2006 sales numbers (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63410).

iTunes users can find the CAGcast by clicking here (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=78311760).
Don't forget to hit the "Subscribe" button!

No ipod, no problem!
Right click here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast3.mp3) and select "save as" to download the 17 minute, 9MB MP3.
RSS feed (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast.xml)

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CAGcast #2 is now available!
On this week’s show we talk about a possible new Madden curse, the Xbox 360 launch lineup, Xbox 360 in Japan (September OXM Editorial “Can the 360 Start a Revolution in Japan” by Geoff Keighley), and more!

iTunes users can find the CAGcast by clicking here (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=78311760).
RSS feed here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast.xml).
Don't forget to hit the "Subscribe" button!

No ipod, no problem!
Right click here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast2.mp3) and select "save as" to download the 17 minute, 9MB MP3.
Joining me in the studio is CAG Wombat5277 (http://member.php?u=9193).

Today's show is sponsored by Engadget (http://www.engadget.com), since I used their RSS feed as a template to get this thing working properly in iTunes.
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CAGcast #1
Our very first CAGcast is now available!
We discuss secret Best Buy documents, upcoming cheap PS2 games, and more!

iTunes users can find the CAGcast with this link (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=78311760). Don't forget to hit the "Subscribe" button!

No ipod? No problem! Right click here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast1.mp3) and select "save as" to download the 6 minute, 3.3MB MP3.
Joining me in the studio is CAG Wombat5277. (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=9193)

[Derwood43]

Well done.

Can't wait for the next.

[evilmax17]

Interesting, but I'll be very disappointed if there isn't at least one Sean Connery impression.

Who's in it?

[Felder71]

Awesome.....awesome to the max. Finally, a Podcast I actually want to listen to!

[Ledhed]

Sweet.

[onetrackmind]

nice, very entertaining... cant wait for the next one

[Logg]

About halfway though but its pretty good I would listen every time just needs more stuff on World of Warcraft :) Sorry Iam just addicted now

[Grave_Addiction]

Good stuff. Cheapy's voice has a very calming sound to it.

[JSK414]

Hail to the king... BABY

[SpottedNigel]

Damn, already at work, will have to listen to it while fishin later.

[blackcracker]

Pimp shit right here baby. The whole industry will follow the CAG crew because we are ahead of the curve! *pumps two fists*

[Ecofreak]

Niiiice. Looking forward to the next one. Just gotta find a deal worthy of being noted on air before the next show. :lol:

[Ledhed]

Good stuff. Cheapy's voice has a very calming sound to it.

It's true. I always like having him in a Halo game, because he's one of the few not screaming at every turn.

[JSK414]

YOU SUCK... you told me to say that WOMBAT!...

hey hey ho ho rockstar games has got to go!

[CheapyD]

It's true. I always like having him in a Halo game, because he's one of the few not screaming at every turn.And I thought it was just for the easy kills!

[Santurio]

I will definitely be listening to this later. Way to go Cheapy.

[MillerTime2523]

Nice cheapy!

[Ledhed]

And I thought it was just for the easy kills!

Nah, that's Jake's job. ;) Though you do give him a run for his money.

[Grave_Addiction]

Nah, that's Jake's job. ;) Though you do give him a run for his money.

Hah hah, Jake's always been a good shooting target. It was the same in Crimson Skies, too.

[SpottedNigel]

Just remember while listening...
http://www.atari.net/sites/banky/cheapydbathduckie.jpg

Now somebody just has to photoshop a wombat in there...

[Grave_Addiction]

Bwhahahahahahaha

[JSK414]

Just remember while listening...
http://www.atari.net/sites/banky/cheapydbathduckie.jpg

Now somebody just has to photoshop a wombat in there...


LOL

[SpottedNigel]

That was of WhipSmartBankys doing, fyi

[MaxBiaggi2]

I liked the broadcast, but given its 5-6 minute running time, it still seemed like it was over and done with all too quickly. The next recording has to be longer. Go for 10-20 minutes next time if possible. Perhaps it can eventually be expanded to a full half hour. :D

[MillerTime2523]

Just remember while listening...
*picture*

Now somebody just has to photoshop a wombat in there...
Hahaha dude thats awesome!

[Scahom1]

Downloaded the MP3. Very nice.

[Jaket]

Nah, that's Jake's job. ;) Though you do give him a run for his money.


Hah hah, Jake's always been a good shooting target. It was the same in Crimson Skies, too.


I come for the CAGcast, I stay for the insults ;)

very nice cheapy! looking foward to more!

[cgh312]

Very nicely done! :applause: Sounds great and had good content.

Now let's see if we can get it into the iTunes Top 100 Podcasts!

[lurknomore]

Good Podcast. I enjoyed it much.

But most importantly, WHERE IS THE BEST BUY LETTER posting...I can't wait to read that garbage.

[smellhasreturned]

bah gawd excellente senoir cheapy d

[CheapyMom]

The CAGcast is fab! Great job! Just wonderful! Look out Howard Stern! Props to CheapyD! Can't wait for more! Can't get enough of Cheapy! He's the greatest!:applause: :bouncy: :applause:
PS. You were good too Wombat. :roll:

[Friedle]

Awesome. See? I knew it was a good idea.

[Wombat]

Now that I'm a big star, PM me if you'd like me to sign your boob.

Seriously, thanks for all the positive comments, and feel free to help us with ideas for next weeks cast.

EDIT: I typed this before CheapyMom posted, I swear!

[AnthonyRoundtree]

i love it!

must have more!

[SpottedNigel]

Now that I'm a big star, PM me if you'd like me to sign your boob.

Seriously, thanks for all the positive comments, and feel free to help us with ideas for next weeks cast.

EDIT: I typed this before CheapyMom posted, I swear!

:lol::bouncy:=;[-(

...:joystick:

[Friedle]

Did you guys use Gizmo?

[stoned99]

What a tease!!! CheapyD you have a good radio voice.

I even took a break from listening to www.ministryofsound.com (the ultimate Dance station) to listen to the feed. Show me the BestBuy memo.

[smellhasreturned]

Cheapy has anyone ever told you, that you sound like Vince Vaughn ?

[The_Continental]

Cheapy should do books on tape...

[gameguy22006]

Nicely done guys, it was very fun to listen to.

[punkrawk]

I started to listen under the impression that the first CAGcast was going to suck. But it turned out to be quite good! I am defintely going to listen to the next one. Good work guys!

[swetooth9]

pretty good :)

[WhipSmartBanky]

Nicely done! Great radio feel, good DJ/Sidekick vibe. Such a tease with that BestBuy memo...

[smellhasreturned]

oh and Tribes aerial assault does kick ass. I used to be on the TribesAA forums and everything. Hell i even was in a clan on that game

[Graystone]

Very nice. Can't wait for the next. :applause:

I think 15 min shows are a must.

and here comes my ban.

[rvdrock]

Nicely done, and I didnt know until the CAGcast the date of those 7 greatest hits, so it was fun and INFORMATIVE...well done!

[Odenat]

CheapyD should try out at the open cast for attack of the show

[neudog]

Very informative, even though I already heard via email from PSUnderground about the latest GH titles. Hopefully this will grow in popularity allowing you all to have longer segments. Thanks for the CAG Cast and for this wonderful site.

[Jaket]

CheapyD should try out at the open cast for attack of the show

wierd.. I was thinking that as well

[Reality's Fringe]

If I get my Radioshow back this fall semester(which is going to be difficult because of a few things I did last time) I think one show a week I'll just play a CAGcast. Makes work easier for me.

[Ugamer_X]

CheapyD should try out at the open cast for attack of the show
No.

[Mr Peanut]

Heh, that was a pretty cool Podcast.

Nice work.

[chakan]

Very cool cagcast, I hope it becomes a regular feature. Post the BB memo!

[y2jrevolution]

CheapyD should try out at the open cast for attack of the show
Yeah, and he could fly back to Japan every weekend....

[evanft]

CheapyD should do relaxation tapes.

[brainstorm]

Had no idea what to expect, but it was very well done, good job

[the3rdkey]

I definately believe Cheapy should be a radio personality.

[MaxBiaggi2]

I think there will be enough new current events in the gaming press coming up (what with the new systems and big Fall release schedule) that it shouldn't be hard to come up with plenty of material to work with.

[Wombat]

To answer a few Cagcast questions:

I used soundforge as an editing program.
Yes, it was recorded in a "real" studio
Cheapy's mic is Neumann TLM 103
My mic is a Radio Shack cheap ass Talk Back mic

Next time I will save the outtakes, I can't believe I didn't save them, Idiot!

[SpottedNigel]

Camera Phone pic from the recording
http://www.wildpark.com/konserve/testbild/jan/toystory/images/toystory4.jpg

[Drensch]

I liked the broadcast, but given its 5-6 minute running time, it still seemed like it was over and done with all too quickly. The next recording has to be longer. Go for 10-20 minutes next time if possible. Perhaps it can eventually be expanded to a full half hour.
My thoughts, exactly.

[Lord Draconus777]

I never imagined CheapyD having such a manly voice like Vin Diesel's, and at the same time, this file was informative and entertaining. I liked how the other guy played as the annoying side kick.

[sabin23]

Hope you guys do the cagcast on a regular basis. Well worth the listen.

[CheapyD]

I never imagined CheapyD having such a manly voice like Vin Diesel's, and at the same time, this file was informative and enterataining. I liked how the other guy played as the annoying side kick.:rofl:

[Friedle]

Camera Phone pic from the recording



lol

It'd be cool if there was a round table talk through something like Gizmo (which is free) with CheapyD, Wombat, and a rotaing cast of members.

[Wombat]

I never imagined CheapyD having such a manly voice like Vin Diesel's, and at the same time, this file was informative and enterataining. I liked how the other guy played as the annoying side kick.

obviously not annoying enough to remember my name

and thanks for the sig :)

[Snake2715]

Listening to it right now...

I thought it had Elevator background music until i realized it was my pc speakers picking up interference.

[evilmax17]

CheapyD sounds exactly like Brendan Fraser. It's uncanny!

[InfiniteStill]

Awesome show CD! Good times. Can't wait to hear more!

[smellhasreturned]

Camera Phone pic from the recording
http://www.wildpark.com/konserve/testbild/jan/toystory/images/toystory4.jpg
:lol:

[sj41]

That was awesome. Hope to see some longer ones soon.

[Graystone]

sounds exactly like Brendan Fraser

Who? :lol: ;)

[Mr Unoriginal]

Really impressed, I didn't think I'd like it too much, but enjoyed every last minute of it. Good job boys.

[dopa345]

I really enjoyed it. Keep up the great work. Maybe for an added feature have a mailbag which we can post questions and stuff to get your opinions about things. Just a thought.

[M3wThr33]

Cheapy, I've been messing around with recording and getting ready.
How are you doing this?
Right now I found a combo of using Skype and Virtual Audio Cables, to get my own voice inserted.

[Technique]

Great show fellas! Very impressive!

[XboxHardcore.com]

Very well done! You were born for this!

[punqsux]

hmmm, that was an intresting listen.

cheapy and wombat, you both sounded good, you annunciated your words well and came off very relaxed, which is always good for the listener. (when i speak publicly every other word out of my mouth is "uh.." or "um..")

the content was a little strange, but i suppose its better to talk more about video games than deals we've already read about 100 times...the peice on rockstar i enjoyed because its was a bizzare story, and as a pretty active person in protesting and covering protests, the "hey hey, ho ho" chant is a common thing i hear, and hearing "rockstar games has got to go" was just damn funny ^^

anyways, i dug it, and cant wait for number two!

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

Camera Phone pic from the recording
http://www.wildpark.com/konserve/testbild/jan/toystory/images/toystory4.jpg
Woody D

[M3wThr33]

the content was a little strange, but i suppose its better to talk more about video games than deals we've already read about 100 times..

Me and some other gaming age forum members (Unofficialy) are getting together to make a 30 minute podcast about video game news and discussion. Cheapy seemed interested in having his site plugged, so he'd be more than welcome to join in.

The only hold up recently was recording my voice AND the Skype cast together at an equal volume. I think I got it figured out, though.

[greydemise]

that..was great, can anyone just be on it :)? id like to appear one of these days.or hear from scorch..that should be intersting :D!

[thorbahn3]

I'm sure someone will post a link pointing to a thread just like it but what the hell talk about the cagcast here since I can't find that thread.

First of all i'd like to know what movies and/or TV shows those sounds bits were from.

[mcgavin27]

i loved it. I hope you make another but longer now. I do agree, Cheapy sounds like Vince Vaughn.

[punqsux]

or hear from scorch..that should be intersting :D!
ive been kicking around the idea recently of doing interviews with random cag personalities, scorch would DEFINETLY be near the top of the list.

[cruzincontrol]

Just heard it and will grant your request of saying "You guys SUCK!"......ha just kidding....not bad for a first broadcast....could be a little longer...maybe 9-10 minutes...Also what's up with that BEST BUY story cheapyd...I wanna know the scoop.....

[videogamejunkie]

Great Job Cheapy and Co. I truely enjoyed the cast. Looking forward to future installments.

[RiCeBo1]

CAGCAST (Kag-Cast) :lol:

Stupid question but how do I subscribe to it using iTunes?

[Ebraum]

Good job guy's. Can't wait for the next one. Could be the start of great thing's to come.

[Wombat]

I'm sure someone will post a link pointing to a thread just like it but what the hell talk about the cagcast here since I can't find that thread.

First of all i'd like to know what movies and/or TV shows those sounds bits were from.


They are from Army of Darkness, got it from www.soundboards.com, the version of soundforge I was using is one track so I had to insert the bites live. Thats why the s mart clip sounds kinda funky.

[CheapyD]

Stupid question but how do I subscribe to it using iTunes? Open up the iTunes program and, using the top menu bar, select Advanced -> Subscribe to Podcast.

Cut and paste this link into the window that opens:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast.xml

[The-Bavis]

Good job you guys! I agree that it could be longer and less of a tease on the best buy memo.

Also, I'm enjoying all the comments on random "celebrities" that CheapyD supposedly sounds like.

You could get a point-counterpoint segment in there as well with gaming issues, etc. For example, Cheapy speaking on behalf of Rockstar's "Bully" game and Robert Novak against until he storms off in a swirl of profanity.

[smalien1]

DDF!
DLF!
Bring them on the show!

[Monsta Mack]

Good

[PawnTakesKing]

Good stuff, Cheapy and Wombat. This is the only Podcast I've suscribed to and actually enjoy. I'll continue to listen as long as you guys keep makin' em.

[Captain_Insano16]

Great job guys! I love the Army of Darkness clips ~

[pete5883]

I was disappointed that there was no bad podcast/cheap ass pun made, but I liked it :applause:

[xbox_mole]

Very cool, can't wait for the next one.

P.S. Hail to the king, baby. ;)

[guyver2077]

nice work guys

the hail to the king baby was priceless

[guyver2077]

or hear from scorch..that should be intersting :D!


o yea cuz that would be great. I would love to hear how much we all repost stuff and how our avatars suck..

lmao

[danheld]

Awesome! I Love Cag And Cagcast!

[Chris in Cali]

Very cool, can't wait for the next. I hope then next one is even longer, and keep linking to the mp3 because I don't have an IPod, and I'm not up on that whole podcast-thing.

[Dante Devil]

A better pairing than Jenna Jameson and Mike Tyson.

[vanlandw]

very good. i almost enjoy the small length. TWIT is almost to long too listen to. about 20-30 mins is a perfect length for a podcast IMO.

great job.... subscribed.

[smellhasreturned]

i loved it. I hope you make another but longer now. I do agree, Cheapy sounds like Vince Vaughn.

yay someone agrees with me. CheapyD does sound like Vince Vaughn

[Chuck Stank]

Good but it sounds like CheapD is talking through his nose and that gets a little annoying. And it also seemed like some of it was badly scripted.

[crazytalkx]

Good stuff, and CheapyD has one sexy motherfucking voice.

[ValkyrieVF-1S]

Wow, CheapyD and wombat did a freaking awesome job with the cagcast. Glad you guys made it interesting and I can't wait for the next one. GOOD JOB GUYS!

[radjago]

Like the in-studio banter, but it would be nice to talk to other CAGs (mods, CAGs in the know) over Skype, Xbox Live voice chat, or some other new-fangled internet vocal contraption. It just isn't a podcast without it.

[Escobar4Life]

WOW! That was awesome. I downloaded it to my PSP. One suggestion; CAGCAST should be a lot longer. Overall: 9.0

Great job! Looking forward for the next CAGCAST.

[cag1000]

im an ipod newb how by clicking that link does i get to my ipod?

[crewj]

great show! you guys are crazy... but, i've subscribed to the podcast! :applause:

[cag1000]

great show! you guys are crazy... but, i've subscribed to the podcast! :applause:


how do u subscribe

[CheapyD]

Good but it sounds like CheapD is talking through his nose and that gets a little annoying. And it also seemed like some of it was badly scripted.FWIW, it was 100% unscripted.
how do u subscribe Read the first post in this thread or the front page.

[Optical]

When is your article about the Best Buy thing going up?

[Kain Vincent]

When is your article about the Best Buy thing going up?

Yes, I'm also interested in this article (what a tease!) you mentioned.

Great show guys, I look forward to the next installment.

[Ricochet]

CheapyD, instead of posting an article with your thoughts on the BB thing, why not do a segment on the next cagcast? The set up is already there and it'd help stretch the length out a bit.

[Dante Devil]

When is your article about the Best Buy thing going up?

Here, here!

[FaintDeftone]

Good stuff.

[Zero3]

This podcast, being the first I've listened to, rocked the house. I don't even like talk radio... but you talk so good and pretty.

Loved it, can't wait for the next one.

[Scorch]

Good luck getting me to talk.

[smellhasreturned]

come on scorch you know you wanna

[FriskyTanuki]

You guys suck!

Just kidding. That was pretty good. Like others have said, 15 minutes or more would great along with more gaming news, maybe a great deal that's going on at the moment, great game that's coming out this week (if there is any), and things of that nature.

[youruglyclone]

I was duped into listening to this podcast due to the review by one david manning...I think someone owes me a dollar! Pony up!

[Sofa King Cheap]

Good show and I am looking forward to more. I hope it centers around CAG.com deals/shopping/news more than general gaming news.

My money on the Best Buy memo...they don't want their ads posted early. If they are posted early, they want CheapyD/the Mods to take 'em down at first sight. If they don't, it's lawsuit city.

I have no idea if this is related to TSD not posting the ads the past two weeks, but you never know.

[CheapyD]

CheapyD, instead of posting an article with your thoughts on the BB thing, why not do a segment on the next cagcast? The set up is already there and it'd help stretch the length out a bit. I think its gonna be article first, then discussion on CAGcast with so I can include your comments from the forums. Thanks for listening, guys. I finally figured out how to get the artwork onto iTunes...it looks pretty sweet!

[muncle]

MORE! MORE! MORE!
I wouldn't mind me some mo' CAGcast! Keep up the great work!

[evanft]

Good show and I am looking forward to more. I hope it centers around CAG.com deals/shopping/news more than general gaming news.

My money on the Best Buy memo...they don't want their ads posted early. If they are posted early, they want CheapyD/the Mods to take 'em down at first sight. If they don't, it's lawsuit city.

I have no idea if this is related to TSD not posting the ads the past two weeks, but you never know.

Hmmm....idk what kind of claim they would have, though.

[willardhaven]

I don't understand what a podcast is, but that was a nice little piece. I enjoyed.

[BaZoOKajOe]

My money on the Best Buy memo...they don't want their ads posted early. If they are posted early, they want CheapyD/the Mods to take 'em down at first sight. If they don't, it's lawsuit city.


That is my guess too.....I remember on this "other popular forum" the owner of the website took some heat due to ads being posted early all the time. Eventually the mods had to crack down on it all.

& nice little "CAGCAST" btw...although the name sounds like some kind of sickness or something.

"Ugh...I think I had a BAD case of CAGCAST the other day..." :)

[Inferno-X]

Very nice, I enjoyed listening to it. :) If I had any suggestions it would be to make it a little bit longer. You two were rolling along great and then it just kinda ended. Seems like you could have went on for longer. Other then that, wonderful! Please keep it up.

[JSweeney]

I really liked it.
It's a very solid first offering. It sounds quite a bit like what Tech TV used to be back in the day... a tad unprofessional, but that was part of it's charm.

You had these people doing this on a modest budget because they loved the subject matter. It's things like this that remind us what's good and great about the community.

[broke]

Per everyone else's comments, the podcast was suprisingly entertaining. Both Cheapy and Wombat brought quality insight and generation x skepticism to the wonderful world of cheap games. Keep up the good work. And don't let a little bit of fame and a little bit of money go to your heads, you jerks. JK. Looking forward to more CAG programming...

[yukine]

I would say your first CAGcast was a success. I enjoyed it, but hopefully you can make the show a little longer in the next installment.

[JSweeney]

I would say your first CAGcast was a success. I enjoyed it, but hopefully you can make the show a little longer in the next installment.

Nah, I think too many people are making issue of the lenght. It's a tricky thing to judge, but a number of shorter lenght CAGcasts would be far better than a lower number of longer ones.

A good show should follow the same rules as a miniskirt... long enough to cover the topic, but short enough to keep things interesting.

[bjkrautk]

The CAGcast was great....but I think it needed a bit more Bruce Campbell.

(Either that, or more cowbell. I got a fever....and the only prescription is more cowbell.)


You'll have to work on that. :)

[soliddragon]

Loved it! Huzzah!

I'm looking forward to your next iteration. Hit us up with some more insider info!

I'm subscribed!

[Temporaryscars]

Never posted here before, but after that, how could I resist? Great stuff! You should do one at least every week, and for god sakes, make it longer!

[yukine]

Nah, I think too many people are making issue of the lenght. It's a tricky thing to judge, but a number of shorter lenght CAGcasts would be far better than a lower number of longer ones.

A good show should follow the same rules as a miniskirt... long enough to cover the topic, but short enough to keep things interesting.

It's just based on personal preference, really.

I would prefer maybe 60 minute (episodes?) each week, over several 6-7 minute ones. But as long as more episodes continue to be made, I'll be satisfied. :razz:

[Wombat]

I never realized that 60+ males would be so concerned with the length of my piece. :)

We really only have 2 hours max in the studio, and surprisingly enough there was some editing involved. So I personally think the 15 minutes may be reasonable length, but if we rolling without a hitch maybe 30 minutes.

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Just listened to the cagcast this morning. Really good stuff. Especially after reading that it was totally unscripted. You guys were very natual and I liked the banter. Wombat, your voice fits your name perfectly!

[woobacca]

Very cool... Great way to start off the week! I'm definitely looking forward to future cagcasts.

[chickenhawk]

Finally listened to it! So, Cheapy, when are we going to get thath article on the Best Buy letter you received. That sounds intriguing (sp?). :D

[Mr. Anderson]

This was my first podcast, and now I'm hooked. Can we look foward to the CAGcasts weekly?

[lordwow]

I listened, it was a bit short as others have mentioned. You guys might want to load up Skype (if you're not) and let people call in, or at least ask questions and junk. Might want to add another host or two, or have a rotating panel.

Good start, and I've registered for it on itunes.

[javeryh]

Awesome job guys. I will be looking forward to the next one!

[shipwreck]

Pretty entertaining. Thanks for making me hip enough to listen to a Podcast. The next thing you know, I'll be blogging and sending pictures on my cell phone all thanks to CAG keeping me on the cutting edge of technology!

[rebthor]

Thanks for the great podcast Cheapy and Wombat. :applause: I really enjoyed it. If only it had been a little longer like 15+ minutes :(.

Also, what's with the tease about the BB memo.
We're all :-? and CheapyD is all :ziplip: and then we're all :bomb:

[DesertEagleXIX]

I've listed to a few VG related podcasts and this is by far the best.

Cheapy has a good voice, with none of that VG Nerd Whine to it. Someone PM a bit of the BB Memo info, I'd appreciate it as a fellow BB hater/devil customer.

[CheapyD]

CAGcast #2 is up. See the OP or front page for details.
One thing's for sure...its definitely longer.

EDIT: I know I owe you a BB article...look for it next week.

[javeryh]

Awesome - I can't wait to listen when I get home tonight.

[Mr. Anderson]

The CAG podcast page isn't working at all for me. I tried re-subscribing, and it won't even download the first one. Suggestions?

[Gator]

not working for me either. says that it's not a "valid Podcast URL". Also, the itunes podcast subscription page doesn't have the second episode listed.

[Wombat]

Itunes need to update itself, you may have download from the front page for the time being. We will keep you posted.

[CheapyD]

Right click here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast2.mp3) to download in the meantime...
I'm already thinking this one might be too long. I think the sweet spot might be 10-12 minutes.

Ok, the itunes page is partially working...damn this RSS stuff!

[SpottedNigel]

iTunes D/l it for me via subscribe a minute ago, works now

[bjkrautk]

Right click here (http://../podcast/cagcast2.mp3) to download in the meantime...
I'm already thinking this one might be too long. I think the sweet spot might be 10-12 minutes.

Ok, the itunes page is partially working...damn this RSS stuff!

If you do cut it down, you have to keep the sound boards.
(ATHF!)

[smellhasreturned]

cag cast is like crack i addict it

[MaxBiaggi2]

I'm happy to see that the biggest complaint (overall airtime length) has been addressed. Many thanks to the men behind the microphone! :D

[evanft]

CheapyD's voice is so soothing. I could listen to him read the phone book.

[Brodiemegacorp]

Awesome! Love the soundbites, and as for Mountain Dew... "It'll tickle your innards!" ^_^

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

Just a suggestion:
Aqua Teen quotes are funny in context, but annoying repeated over and over again on a radio show about video games.

Other than that, good stuff, keep it up.

[Autumn Star]

It's definately better then the first one by far. It's pretty funny how Micorsoft actually thinks the size of the system was the reason they failed to sell more XBOX's. It's even more funny how they say they solved the problem and the 360 is going to be just as big! Ah... morons at their finest.

[ryanbph]

good job again

[ryanbph]

Right click here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast2.mp3) to download in the meantime...
I'm already thinking this one might be too long. I think the sweet spot might be 10-12 minutes.

Ok, the itunes page is partially working...damn this RSS stuff!
Don't make it shorter, go for a solid 20 min every week...

[Autumn Star]

Agreed. 20 minutes is long enough but yet not long enough to get everyone bored. Its actually quite enjoyable when its this long. Other wise it feels like you just hit the play button and its already over!

[trent82]

I think that a better reason that the release of Madden is like Groundhog's Day would be its thematic similarity to the 1993 Bill Murray movie...it's like repeating the same thing over and over and over. Each year you play the same exact game. Zing. Comedy gold.

[Lord Draconus777]

I'm honored that I've been quoted in a CAGcast.

[The VGM]

lol Cheapy mention me in the next CAGcast. I'll have your children. :lol:

[thorbahn3]

My cagcast got cut off at 17 minutes with you mentioning some article on the 360 in Japan. Also you over used Master Shake. Wombat also forgot the Kameo was originally going to be on the GCN before Rare went over to Microsoft.

[Escobar4Life]

Nice! CAGcast #2 is online!

I'm going to download it and listen to it on my PSP!!!

Can't wait. I'm pretty sure it's going to be awesome and better than #1! Good thing this is 17 mins (right?)

[Wombat]

My cagcast got cut off at 17 minutes with you mentioning some article on the 360 in Japan. Also you over used Master Shake. Wombat also forgot the Kameo was originally going to be on the GCN before Rare went over to Microsoft.

it is only 17 minutes, and did you at least kinda like it?

[Ugamer_X]

Man, Cheapy and that other guy sure put on a good radio show.

[BaZoOKajOe]

Ahh...nice that it is longer. I'm definitely diggin' the weekly video games news digest show format you guys have going...now go apply at G4 or something. You guys are at least better than half the shmucks they have over on that station.

CHEAPY: You mentioned you're going to be looking for an apartment overseas.....moving to JAPAN?

[thorbahn3]

Oh uh it seems that it got cut off at 11 minutes. I re-downloaded it. I don't understand why wombat thinks they should only focus the Xbox here? Also I wrote a simular letter on the subject that got in the last XBN. link below. Oh and yeah I liked it. You need a third person however.

http://my.1up.com/do/imageDisplay?id=2113851

[Mr. Anderson]

Great stuff, got it to work. I think you hit the sweet spot at 20ish minutes, don't make it shorter.

[guyver2077]

Good Job!

[punqsux]

good show, but overkill on the master shake ^^

[Autumn Star]

Oh uh it seems that it got cut off at 11 minutes. I re-downloaded it. I don't understand why wombat thinks they should only focus the Xbox here? Also I wrote a simular letter on the subject that got in the last XBN. link below. Oh and yeah I liked it. You need a third person however.

http://my.1up.com/do/imageDisplay?id=2113851 (http://my.1up.com/do/imageDisplay?id=2113851)

Third person would be nice I guess... its not really necessary. Also who would it be?;)
And as for the Xbox they should. I mean come on. They only sold 120 something the first week. Compared to sony which was 30,000?? They got there Ass handed to them. Also microsoft was stupid enough to say that it was the size that was the problem... and they didnt even fix it. Their dumbfounded when it comes to Japan. Just stick to the states and Europe.

[JSK414]

Good show... Good show.

[zakk]

Wombat54545738333333333391098545456's voice needs some kind of filter to control the tone or some shit. Not that he is the annoying guy or anything, but that is really annoying when it goes out of control. Also, you guys mentioned an exclusive but I don't think you explained what the deal was with that, I don't give a flying fuck about madden normally but hearing this made me wonder what it is.

[sabin23]

Enjoyed the show again... I liked the 1st show better (because you mentioned deals and teased about about the BB documents). Enjoyed the current topics, nonetheless.

[chakan]

I'm glad this is becoming a regular feature!

[thorbahn3]

I'm glad this is becoming a regular feature!


Yeah CheapyD tends to do something once (comic, reader editorials) and never do them again. Also what will happen when Cheapy moves to Japan? I doubt Wombat will be there with you.

[FriskyTanuki]

Yeah CheapyD tends to do something once (comic, reader editorials) and never do them again. Also what will happen when Cheapy moves to Japan? I doubt Wombat will be there with you.
He needs to make a video of himself in a Godzilla suit walking amongst the locals, if just to see how they react.

As for CAGcast #2, I enjoyed it quite a bit. I like the length now as it allows for more to be discussed. Keep up the good work.

[Graystone]

Awesome as always so far.

[Mike23]

I liked the Canada part.

[sonicfreak5]

Good job. Good to listen to. Thx cheapyd and the wombat person.

[Chris Dillon]

one words. awsomeness which isnt a word at all.

[radjago]

You gotta love when someone drops a fucking Kingpin reference.

[Jewelz23]

Kingpin was an AWESOME GAME!

[MaskedPlague]

Good stuff. I listened to it while loading the dishwasher. Let's see how the dishes turn out.

[WarrenGekko]

I love getting to listen to this podcast to and from work

[Brak]

Dude..!

It's been bothering me for a while now... but CheapyD sounds like Vin Diesel.

[cag1000]

ok just listened

More ATHF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[Z-Saber]

Sorry if it has already been mentioned or posted, but is there an RSS feed link for those of us not using iTunes?

[Brak]

More ATHF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

NO MORE ATHF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(etc), actually. Use some better sound clips. ;o

[CheapyD]

Sorry if it has already been mentioned or posted, but is there an RSS feed link for those of us not using iTunes?
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast.xml

[The Successful Dropout]

Dude..!

It's been bothering me for a while now... but CheapyD sounds like Vin Diesel.

and looks like a white paul mooney

[Z-Saber]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast.xml
Thank you. Again, sorry if I somehow missed that if it was already very obvious.

[Brak]

and looks like a white paul mooney

Holy shit.

[CheapyD]

So much video game shopping news, so little time!

CAGcast #3 covers Xbox 360 and GameBoy Micro price announcements, the DS price drop, a new major online game retailer, and Madden 2006 sales numbers.

iTunes users can find the CAGcast by clicking here (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=78311760).
Don't forget to hit the "Subscribe" button!

No ipod, no problem!
Right click here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast3.mp3) and select "save as" to download the 17 minute, 9MB MP3.
RSS feed (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast.xml)

[Grave_Addiction]

So much video game shopping news, so little time!

CAGcast #3 covers Xbox 360 and GameBoy Micro price announcements, the DS price drop, a new major online game retailer, and Madden 2006 sales numbers.

iTunes users can find the CAGcast by clicking here (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=78311760).
Don't forget to hit the "Subscribe" button!

No ipod, no problem!
Right click here (http://../podcast/cagcast3.mp3) and select "save as" to download the 17 minute, 9MB MP3.
RSS feed (http://../podcast/cagcast.xml)

Hmmm, I keep getting an error when I try downloading the mp3.

[CheapyD]

Hmmm, I keep getting an error when I try downloading the mp3.Bad links are my trademark. Stop trying to take that away from me.
Fixed.

[Grave_Addiction]

Bad links are my trademark. Stop trying to take that away from me.
Fixed.

Ahhhh, much better.

[evilmax17]

RSS feed (http://../podcast/cagcast.xml)
Keep fixin'!

[CheapyD]

heh heh...you mean "http://../podcast/cagcast.xml" isn't a valid url?
I thought the .. are like wildcards!

[evilmax17]

RSS feed (http://http:/www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast.xml)
#-o:lol:

[CheapyD]

Man, this is hard work. I'm going back to bed.
Also, I'm swapping out the current file with a one that has better adjusted sound levels. It should be up in 2 minutes.

[Temporaryscars]

Another great show guys! Keep up the good work! I think that 20mins is the perfect legnth for your shows. I laughed quite a bit this time around. Screw audio, you guys need to get a damn webcam and start filming shows.

[Grave_Addiction]

Good show, fellas. Keep up the hard work.

[Temporaryscars]

Oh yeah, I think you guys should get guests on your show as well. I'm sure you can wrangle up some Best Buy employees to come on and talk shop :P

[Temporaryscars]

Oh yeah, one more thing. Stick with the ATHF clips.

[Quillion]

I have to admit, I wasn't impressed by the first CAGcast, but you've improved a bit everytime.

The pace was brisk, attempts at comedy weren't too groan-inducing, you covered all the pertinent information.

I think 20 minutes is a good length for the casts. I would like to see some more commentary on political movements in the industry, Jack Thompson, bill progress, fundraisers, etc. You could also discuss press-releases and sales numbers.

Keep up the good work.

[hoofrog]

Brilliant

[Friedle]

For $400 no WiFi? What the shit?

[MaxBiaggi2]

Thanks much for the broadcast! You've been great about putting out new episodes regularly. This won't be able to continue once the move to Japan takes place; will it? :cry:

[Chris Dillon]

god dammit wheres the comics. love these though. keep hoping for more.

[Wombat]

Thanks much for the broadcast! You've been great about putting out new episodes regularly. This won't be able to continue once the move to Japan takes place; will it? :cry:

Oh yee of little faith, plans are being made, shows will continue. And you will marvel at this grand age of technology.

[Grave_Addiction]

It would actually be cool to have interviews with people in the industry. Maybe you guys can interview someone at Infinium Labs and make fun of them about their Phantom.

[JSK414]

I liked Cheapy's evil insane guy laugh, it turned me on. COME ON, YOU WERE ALL THINKING IT!

[Kain Vincent]

I love the sound bits you guys use, I wonder what you'll use next. Good job, CheapyD & Wombat5277!

[ryanbph]

good show, it keeps getting better. the length was perfect...interviews would be nice, as well as more bicking back and forth between the 2 of you....

[CYRiX]

Very very good! lol...
You guys should use the sound boards on ebaumsworld.com and have like homer saying D'Oh or "Damnit!" and such.

[sabin23]

Enoyed #3... liked it much better then #2.

#3 was a good mix of deal discussion and current event items.

But where's the breaking news Best Buy memo that was mentioned in CAGcast #1?

[woobacca]

Finally got around to listening to #2! Good stuff... Anyone know how big the video game industry is in Japan vs. the U.S. in terms of real $$$ (or yen or whatever)?

Anyway, I'm looking forward to listening to #3 this weekend. Thanks guys.

[trent82]

another good show. 20 minutes is a good length...it gives plenty of time to cover several topics and discuss them with adequate detail. hopefully, we'll get some more 360 news for you guys to discuss. although i completely disagree with you guys about the quality of the launch lineup, it is interesting to hear the other side's point of view discussed intelligently. i think launch titles like project gotham racing 3 and perfect dark zero are going to prove to be some of the best games of the year on any system.

[runciter]

Another good episode! Personally I like the longer shows, but that's just cause my commute is ~1 hr (shrug). Cheers!

[Wombat]

another good show. 20 minutes is a good length...it gives plenty of time to cover several topics and discuss them with adequate detail. hopefully, we'll get some more 360 news for you guys to discuss. although i completely disagree with you guys about the quality of the launch lineup, it is interesting to hear the other side's point of view discussed intelligently. i think launch titles like project gotham racing 3 and perfect dark zero are going to prove to be some of the best games of the year on any system.


No one wants to be more wrong about this than me :)

[thorbahn3]

Good Cagcast but I have a few complaints. First off why do you guys keep pronouncing Katamari Damacy wrong? You guys have never played it I bet since the theme song says it like 80 times. It goes caught-uh-mar-ee duh-ma-cee .
Also you you guys acted like we were all in a cave for the past three days with the Xbox 360 prices and the rest. If we are on this site chances are we already know.

My theory about the PS2 beijng a hit in the beginning is that it could play DVDs back when DVD player were $199 at the lowest. Kind of like how the PSP can use game emulators and that is why people buy one right now.

Also CheapyD's laugh is sounds like a retarded Dracula.

[CheapyD]

Good Cagcast but I have a few complaints. First off why do you guys keep pronouncing Katamari Damacy wrong? You guys have never played it I bet since the theme song says it like 80 times. It goes caught-uh-mar-ee duh-ma-cee .
Also you you guys acted like we were all in a cave for the past three days with the Xbox 360 prices and the rest. If we are on this site chances are we already know.

My theory about the PS2 beijng a hit in the beginning is that it could play DVDs back when DVD player were $199 at the lowest. Kind of like how the PSP can use game emulators and that is why people buy one right now.

Also CheapyD's laugh is sounds like a retarded Dracula.

Listen to it again, cause you are mistaken (says my Japanese wife). We both finished the game as well.

I have no defence for the retarded Dracula laugh comment other than the fact that I am a retarded Dracula.

[cruzincontrol]

Just listened to the third CAGcast and like the part where Cheapy says "I'm staying up all night for you guys"....heh heh....still question when the hell are we going to get the news about that damn best buy memo....come on now....Time flew by on this one...too bad some of it feels like rehash considering if you are a frequent CAGer most of the news feels like old hat but there were some new details....liked that you cut down on the sound bites...but if you do use some wish they were ones I would recognize...sounds like you guys are getting better....

[nelsed]

LOL -- The start up music on this just made me laugh and laugh...

The old cartoon from Japan -- Gatchaman / Battle of the Planets - G-Force theme song stuff... that was hilarious because the music sounds so climactic.... and it's this old 80's cartoon... great...

I loved it.. =)

[FFMooglestar]

I have no defence for the retarded Dracula laugh comment other than the fact that I am a retarded Dracula.

Best reply ever. I've read it a few times now... and I laugh every time.

[sonicfreak5]

very impressed guys love CAg Cast 3

[Oktoberfest]

that is some incredible intro music!

[Autumn Star]

The best CAGcast yet! It's like music to my ears. The only complaint I have about it, is that there needs to be a CAGcast everyday!

[thorbahn3]

Listen to it again, cause you are mistaken (says my Japanese wife). We both finished the game as well.

I have no defence for the retarded Dracula laugh comment other than the fact that I am a retarded Dracula.


I was just about to post a reply on how my laugh is odd too when the site went into matainence mode. I also listened to the Katamari Damacy intro again. I will agree that the end is a chi but the rest totally sounds like what I said.

...

OK I listened to the Katamari Damacy part again. Wombat says it wrong but you say it right.

[smellhasreturned]

Wombat > CheapyD

[thorbahn3]

"CheapyD has a Flintstones TV with a bird and rhino inside."

Can you spot the error?

[The Successful Dropout]

will cagcast 3 become rare and/or valuable?...and i have cagcast 1 and 2 still on my desktop...do you think the value of them will go up too, now that 3 is out?

[WhipSmartBanky]

will cagcast 3 become rare and/or valuable?...and i have cagcast 1 and 2 still on my desktop...do you think the value of them will go up too, now that 3 is out?
Yes because only a million were made so if you don't open it for ten years you'll be rich!

[Wombat]

Yes because only a million were made so if you don't open it for ten years you'll be rich!


Thats why I'm keeping my wax originals, dont worry Cheapy I'll use them to put you in very nice home that specializes in Special Need Vampires.

[Zen Davis]

Great job guys.I think the pacing was extremely brisk and I'm sure you can't really reveal exclusive breaks on the Cagcasts but overall, its very enjoyable to listen to. You don't seem to be biased towards any system so your suggestions hold a lot more credibility than the suggestions of other sites. I can't wait for the next one. ^_^

I'd like to point this out to you.

THE GREAT CRASH COMES...

The world of videogames is something that numerous people around the world hold closely to their hearts. Unlike music, television, or movies, the world of videogames is transcendent in the amount of allegiance it carries. Sure there are fights between fanboys on whether the LOTR movies or the Star Wars films are better, but nothing in the world [short of religious and political tensions], can compare to the up the amount of anger, love, and sales figures brought up in a videogame fanboy argument.

There is something about this specific industry that has changed the way people enjoy their entertainment. It becomes close to them, like a beloved pet whom you would fight to death for. It's an amazing transition from how we treat old television shows, which have become nostalgic, yet unessential to one's being in comparison to amount of devotion the videogame industry brings out in us. All one has to do is look at the annual E3 Nintendo press conference and amount of cheers the journalists in attendance let out [as well as the occasional tears (see: Zelda: Twilight Princess)].

You will not see people cheer and cry when the new Spider-Man 3 teaser is shown off. You will not see people gasp in excitement when the new Harry Potter trailer hits quicktime. Yet a new Zelda or Grand Theft Auto trailer can easily kill all the bandwidth a site like IGN has. This is what separates us from those industries. In many ways, the videogame industry respects us [even if it wants all our cash] just as we respect it back. You can't say that about any other entertainment industry. In every other industry, it's all about the stars and singers. Luckily, that's not the case here.

Here, it's all about the work. It's all about the games. Sure, we have our own little quirks. As everything in life, perception plays a big role in things. We have our own little passions. Nintendo is supposed to be the system for kids. Xbox is for the hardcore gamer. The Playstation is for the family. However, once again unlike other entertainment industries, no other multimedia body is more looking to put its competitors out of business than the videogame industry. In the movie industry, you never hear how Warner Brothers is trying to put Disney out of business. Or how Universal Music Group is trying to bankrupt Virgin Records America.

However, we all clearly know that Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are all trying to put each other out to pasture. Nintendo at one time was clearly the leader of these tactics by declaring exclusivity deals with all developers threatening to cut them off from their goldmine should they disobey. Sony essentially has that role now, suing online stores like Lik-Sang for not doing business the way they would like them to. Finally, Microsoft is the one who wishes they were in the role of Sony for one day they wish to have conquered the planet. Antagonizing, but true.

Out of these three companies, Nintendo is the only one to have called for a wake-up call. They claim that a videogame crash is coming and if the industry does not change its ways, it could be very costful. Of course, since they've been branded as a kid's company [starting with the Sega Genesis (regardless of how ruthless their business tactics were)], no one tends to take the company seriously anymore. The lot of them are seen, and this is just being honest, as sissies.

Of course, Iwata and Miyamoto are somewhat to blame for this perception of the company. They've been extremely passive over the past few years allowing both Sony and Microsoft to walk all over them [most notably until Reggie showed up]. In addition, much blame lies on Nintendo's shoulders for this perception for not delivering the kind of gaming experiences they should have brought. Zelda and Mario were both lackluster [though great] titles and nothing else they've done this generation has blown any minds. The pizazz they showed in the battle against the Genesis is gone [most likely with the departure of Yamauchi-san], resulting in a more kinder, gentler Nintendo. Of course, kindness is seen as weakness and this new attitude has played right into the hands of Microsoft and Sony [who are too cool to be weak].

The basic ideals of Sony and Microsoft are similar to those of John Hammond [of Jurassic Park fame]. They feel that since they have the technology at their fingers, why not just push forward and keep moving ahead. The rebute that Nintendo gives to this rationale is [to quote Dr. Ian Malcolm], "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."

The success of gaming systems is not held only by the manufacturer of the hardware, but by the third parties who support that hardward. This we know. However, in the next generation, with every game costing more and more to develop, what will the price of a flop be? Just looking at the development costs of a X-Box title tells us that on average, it costs $1.8 million to create an X-Box title. Now imagine how much more a X-Box 360 or Playstation 3 game will cost to develop. Now imagine what happens to the developer or company should that title flop?

Even this generation, gaming companies are starting to sink into the red. THQ posted a loss even after shipping out a million copies of Destroy All Humans! and Juiced! Midway posted a loss after low sales of Unreal Tournament 2. Activision posted a loss even after shipping out a million copies of Doom 3, Madagascar, Fantastic 4 as well as strong sales for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith across Europe. Even the mighty Electronic Arts posted a loss regardless of Battlefield 2 and Medal of Honor: European Assault both reaching Platinum status.

When Nintendo started speaking of gamers being bored with the current product and them wanting new experiences, they honestly believed in what they were saying. However, they didn't completely clarify that growing development costs were making it harder for publishing companies to recoup on a gaming investment [even though they did hint at it]. Once you start to see the whole picture, you begin to understand what Nintendo was talking.

Sure you can argue that the crash of 1983 happened because Atari was churning out crap that no one bought, but the truth is there are many ways for a new videogame crash to occur. Regardless of whether the games suck or not, just look at what happened to Majesco. Poor sales of just two titles [Psychonauts and Advent Rising] has caused the company to be on emergency red alert. No one should know this better than you guys. I mean, how hard is it to a copy of Nanostray without Ebay?

Other companies should begin to wake up and understand where Nintendo is coming from. Crashes don't build up. They happen out of the blue. They're like earthquakes that cause the house around you to fall apart. That is what Nintendo is expecting and they're doing their damndest to make sure they're not a part of the casualities.

The word going around is that in order to create Playstation 3 and XBox 360 titles, people may need nearly ten times the budget that they require now [$10 million], especially if they want to get all the power out of those systems. Now what happens if people are slow to adopt? What if people just don't like the games being made? What happens is the same thing that happened to Majesco. Companies start filing for Chapter 11 and people start losing jobs.

Sure, Sony and Microsoft paint a rosy picture. I mean, why wouldn't they? They want you to believe everything is going to be okay and its going to be their console that is going to have the hippest, most coolest games. At the same time, we, as lovers of this entertainment medium, do not want to believe that such a thing is possible to our entertainment format of choice. It simply is impossible.

However, when we blind ourselves like this, its not any different than thinking the stock market is going to rise up forever, just as the world wide web bubble was going to keep inflating forever. The truth is, at some point, the bubble is going to burst. Unless every single debut title on the XBox 360 and Playstation 3 is a million seller [apart from the obligatory majong(sp?) title], profit margins are going to be extremely small [due to development cost]. When this happens, a large number of companies are going to go under. The ones who aren't will be the major ones such as Electronic Arts and Square-Enix.

Nintendo will also be one of the survivors. By positioning themselves [and whoever wants to join them] as producing original, innovative games for the low development costs, Nintendo will be able to easily make truckloads of money without by putting itself in as much risk as its [publishing] competitors. Just look at Jump Superstars, that title alone has sold more than any other PSP title. Think of how much money Nintendo made publishing that game alone. Think of how much Nintendo made on the DS systems that sold because of Jump Superstars. Now think about how little Nintendo how spend developing that title and how large the profit margins are going to be when the sales are added up? That is what Nintendo is all about.

[BrandonMills]

I subscribed to it on iTunes today.

It's an interesting podcast, although I'd appreciate a little less one-sided-ness from 'the other guy'. :) Dyed-in-the-wool Xbox zealot. Why not put him on a podcast with a Nintendo zealot and a Sony zealot, and you can have one of those political pundit shows...but for gaming systems.

Other things that caught my attention...

* Both hosts like sports games... This in itself is spooky. :)
* The lack of appreciation for Japanese games is huge. Xbox really needs those japanese games to stand a chance of ever gaining the kind of foothold Sony has on the market. That being said, I don't feel Xbox has a chance in Japan. Dreamcast was a great system, but after the disaster of the Saturn, people had a bitter taste in their mouth about Sega. I think the same type of syndrome will happen in Japan. Lastly, the only 'Final Fantasy' RPGs they've announced so far is FFXI for Xbox 360, and thats just a freaking port. Whoop de doo!
* The assumption that the $400 version will be the big seller is wrong. You forget to factor in who the main buyer of this system will be - Parents who get bugged into buying this for their kids for Christmas. Expect the HDD to be extremely unused for the Xbox 360. A handful of games at most.

I think what we saw with the DS and the PSP are signs of what is to come on the console wars. There isn't an urgent need to upgrade, and the new hardware is more expensive than previous generations when launched. Until something more dramatic comes along in terms of difference in power, like the PS3 ( Sorry Xbox 360 fans, you've been outclassed this time around. ), I just don't think buyers will be out in the stores in droves. Hardcore fans will buy, and kiddies with no concept of money will bug their parents into buying it, but the majority of the population won't bite this Christmas.

With the games Sony plans on releasing for PS2 this winter, it's hard to justify the $500 when a fraction of that price buys you wonderful games for your existing console. ( FFXII, Kingdom Hearts 2, etc. )

...and, as always, FPS games are still really PC territory. Funny story - was talking to a younger Xbox fanatic. He swore up and down Halo was the best thing since sliced bread. I asked him if he had ever played a FPS on a computer, and he said no.

Minutes later, he refuses to load up Halo anymore :) Priceless. Once you go mouse, you never go stick again.

[dpac]

Hey, I dragged my feet about making a post on this for Joystiq (maybe you'll see it in a few hours), but I did finally get to listen to the latest CAGcast today (that is, CAGcast #3). Just to be sure, CheapyD, the start date you meant to say for the Radio Shack game offering was late August to early September, correct (and not late October to early September)? Yeah, it's minor, but it's something I caught while listening to the 'cast -- I even rewound the file to confirm. Anyway, nice wrap-up of this week's events (although tubtub originally posted the DS price drop on the evening of Friday the 12th, as opposed to Saturday or Sunday night as quoted). Hope you don't mind the feedback. :) Stay cool.

--Dan
dpac.dan@gmail.com

P.S. Oh yeah, I was also the one keeping score on the Xbox(.com) 360 AV-cable story for Joystiq. Good stuff (but long):
http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000387054928/

[H-Town Info]

nice cagcast as always mr. cheapyd and wombat

[CheapyD]

Just to be sure, CheapyD, the start date you meant to say for the Radio Shack game offering was late August to early September, correct (and not late October to early September)? Yeah, it's minor, but it's something I caught while listening to the 'cast -- I even rewound the file to confirm. Anyway, nice wrap-up of this week's events (although tubtub originally posted the DS price drop on the evening of Friday the 12th, as opposed to Saturday or Sunday night as quoted). Hope you don't mind the feedback. :) Stay cool.

--Dan
dpac.dan@gmail.com

P.S. Oh yeah, I was also the one keeping score on the Xbox(.com) 360 AV-cable story for Joystiq. Good stuff (but long):
http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000387054928/

D'oh, I've been saying, "late October" several times a day, because that is when we're moving to Tokyo. It must be hard wired into my brain by now.

Thanks for the feedback!

[daroga]

Hey guys, just downloaded all 3 and subscribed via iTunes. It's a good time :) Please keep it up! :)

daroga

[Mr. Anderson]

I love it, keep them going.

[PawnTakesKing]

Is it sad that the highlight of my week is getting the newest CAGcast every Friday? Yes? Ok, I thought so.

Seriously, these things are great. It's nice to hear intelligent discussion and not fanboy ranting. My only suggestion so far would be to announce some recent deals from the Gaming Deals forum each week. The annoucement in the first CAGcast about the new PS2 Greatest Hits was good material, so maybe one or two annoucements along those lines per CAGcast would be cool. Of course, I can also see the downside to this: Most deals are dead within a day or less of being announced, so they really wouldn't be applicable come Friday. Ah well.

Please keep the CAGcasts coming, because I am addicted. Great job, you guys.