CAGbag: Get your questions answered on CAGcast

[Wombat]

What was Cheapy's job before he became a house husband and full time CAG?
What does wombat do?

its a secret, but maybe one day I'll tell, or I'll find new job that I can talk about, got any leads

[shipwreck]

So which 5 games out of my list of 150 CAG bought games do you guys recommend? I think Wombat might have posted his five already (and of course they carry at least 5 to 6 times the worth of anyone else's choices), but I don't think he gave any impressions of his suggestions. And I don't think Cheapy has chimed in at all yet.

Reference Material: The List of Games (http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95937)

[FriskyTanuki]

What do you guys think about Jack Thompson's latest comment (http://gamepolitics.livejournal.com/299125.html) that "nobody shoots anybody in the face unless they're a hit man or a video gamer"? Accurate, hilarious, or ignorant?

Also, Minnesota recently passed (http://igo.ampednews.com/news/4327/) a video game bill that fines the minor attempting to buy an M-rated game, which the video game industry is fighting. What do you think about the law itself? What do you think could be the next twist that legislators could use for another bill to restrict the sale of games to minors?

[miyamotofreak]

Cheapy if you correct me like you did last podcast, I'm going to kick your ass all the way from Cali. Anyway, what do you guys think about WiiConnect24 or whatever it's called? And does the site really make all of it's revenue from two little ads at the top?

[y2jedi]

Hey Guys,
I have a question that I was saving for after the E3 hoopla died down a bit. There was a thread a few weeks ago asking if your parents played video games.
The image I couldn't get out of my head was when I was playing Goldeneye on the 64 with my brother and my Dad. My brother could rarely be defeated back then and we were playing 2 against 1. Finally, after getting killed for the umpteenth time, my Dad snapped.
He threw the controller down and left the room only to reappear about 5 seconds later to smash the controller under his foot. I'll never forget the "tink" sound the thumbstick made when hitting the window about 15 feet away.
My bro and I still get big laughs about the incident to this day.

So, the question is........... do either of you have any favorite videogame meltdown moments ?

[daphatty]

What was Cheapy's job before he became a house husband and full time CAG?

He definitely worked for a non-profit. I think he was their web admin.

What does wombat do?

Not that I want to start any conspiracy theories, but I am convinced that Wombat is some sort of reviewer, probably for games or movies. Why else would Cheapy ask him to use his "influence" to get a preview of that Nintendo amusement park in NY?

Regardless, it's probably a job that would be considered cool by most of the CAG community.

[daphatty]

So, the question is........... do either of you have any favorite videogame meltdown moments ?

I could swear they talked about this in a previous cagcast. Didn't Cheapy have a friend that put his foot (or was it a controller) through his parents projection TV?

[Wombat]

He definitely worked for a non-profit. I think he was their web admin.



Not that I want to start any conspiracy theories, but I am convinced that Wombat is some sort of reviewer, probably for games or movies. Why else would Cheapy ask him to use his "influence" to get a preview of that Nintendo amusement park in NY?

Regardless, it's probably a job that would be considered cool by most of the CAG community.


nope, but good try

[Milkyman]

here's another question kind of about wombat, since the employment one doesn't look like its gonna pan out. maybe you guys can have a guess the wombat job contest.

have you guys ever considered doing a video cagcast? maybe on one of cheapyD's trips back to new york? When I listen to the cagcast I have this image of CheapyD sitting at his desk playing with robocop toys while he talks, and a cartoon bear sitting on his couch in new york. What does wombat look like!?

[graf1k]

According to something I read this week, if a man has kids after 40, his children are 70% more likely to suffer from Dwarfism. My dad was 45 when I was born and despite being 6'4, I think I might be a victim of dwarfism. Do you think I have grounds for a lawsuit against my father for screwing me out of a basketball career because he didn't get his swerve on earlier?

[dcfox]

Not that I want to start any conspiracy theories, but I am convinced that Wombat is some sort of reviewer, probably for games or movies. Why else would Cheapy ask him to use his "influence" to get a preview of that Nintendo amusement park in NY?

Regardless, it's probably a job that would be considered cool by most of the CAG community.
You know, I could've sworn I heard him on the engadget podcast as the producer a while back ago. And since they're located in NY too any chance this could be true?

[jakescape53]

Hey guys keep up the great work on the podcasts. Ok my question, Have you ever considered having more guest stars on the cagcasts like when jimmiemac was on quite awhile back? Maybe name it something like "The CAG Spotlight", "Spotlight on a CAG" or something corny like that. It'd be very interesting to hear some different opinions not that your oblivion loving opinions aren't great already!

[PawnTakesKing]

A while back I asked a question about how developers were justifying the extra ten dollar cost of next-gen games. While I was satisfied with Cheapy's answer, I overheard something on the last CAGcast that made me second guess, and that was that Half-Life 2 is being ported to the XBox 360. I can't find a price for the 360 version, but a quick search of Gamestop reveals that the PS3 version is going for the full price of $59.99 (at least as of this moment). My question this time around is: How do you justify pricing a PORTED game - that can now be found for less than ten bucks for current-gen systems - at $59.99? The Greatest Hits version of Devil May Cry 3 threw in a slew of extra features and yet remained at a reasonable $19.99. Are making prettier graphics and adding a multiplayer mode really that much more expensive?

[CYRiX]

Speaking of the next gen. "Which console will you get" discussion, I have a little twist on it. Looking back two generations ago, which console would you get if you could only get one?

The choices are:
Saturn,
PSX,
N64,
Dreamcast

And why?

[y2jedi]

I could swear they talked about this in a previous cagcast. Didn't Cheapy have a friend that put his foot (or was it a controller) through his parents projection TV?

Oh yeah,
You're right, I forgot about that.

Get Well Wombat !

[ArthurDigbySellers]

You know, I could've sworn I heard him on the engadget podcast as the producer a while back ago. And since they're located in NY too any chance this could be true?

I think you're right about Wombat being a producer. I'm almost positive that he is in the entertainment industry in some capacity. He has mentioned knowing the guy in the Ass and Balls shaver commercial as well as knowing the people that did the music for it.

[ArthurDigbySellers]

On the 1up Yours Podcast last week, they were talking about their "pile of shame." This refers to popular/rare games that they have in their backlog that they have not played yet. The biggest one that they had all not played was God of War. What are some of the games in your "pile of shame?"

[Wombat]

I think you're right about Wombat being a producer. I'm almost positive that he is in the entertainment industry in some capacity. He has mentioned knowing the guy in the Ass and Balls shaver commercial as well as knowing the people that did the music for it.

nope not a producer

[rywateska]

Cheapy & Wombat, read the July 2006 magazine Esquire with the article of "The Lester Bangs of Video Games" Sorry, that was misleading. There is no Lester Bangs of video games. Why? on pages 66-68. Sounds like this guy hit the nail on the head about what you two were talking about the past few weeks regarding video game critics. . .

Maybe someone can get a scan? Who knows maybe even a Yahoo seach may help?

[quasicat]

He definitely worked for a non-profit. I think he was their web admin.



Not that I want to start any conspiracy theories, but I am convinced that Wombat is some sort of reviewer, probably for games or movies. Why else would Cheapy ask him to use his "influence" to get a preview of that Nintendo amusement park in NY?

Regardless, it's probably a job that would be considered cool by most of the CAG community.


I'll bet Wombat probably has a boring office job, where he keeps track of employee files and has to write people up who screw up. ;)

[daphatty]

Cheapy - Now that you have been in Japan for (nearly) eight months, how have you adjusted? Considering that Tokyo is not much different than NY (big city, somewhat westernized), have you experienced any real culture shock? If so, what was the worst incident of culture shock you've been through thus far and how did you cope?

My wife recently accepted a job offer in Indonesia and will be leaving in the next month. Her offer wasn't as godfather-esque as your wife's offer but I'm still expected to join my wife at some point. (I'm already discouraged that Indonesians don't typically use toilet paper but rather their left hand and "copious amounts of water.")

[Kaijufan]

Not that I want to start any conspiracy theories, but I am convinced that Wombat is some sort of reviewer, probably for games or movies. Why else would Cheapy ask him to use his "influence" to get a preview of that Nintendo amusement park in NY?

Regardless, it's probably a job that would be considered cool by most of the CAG community.
Didn't he say in the last CAGcast that he reviewed something for a PC magazine? He might still be an journalist for a PC magazine.

I do have a question for the CAGbag. Cheapy, since so many CAGs are ordering stuff from Deep Discount DVD during the 20% off sale have you ever tried to get a coupon code related to Cheap Ass Gamer that we could use?

[CheapyD]

New cagcast coming tomorrow...last call!

[shipwreck]

Why doesn't Wombat ever hit it close to the net in Table Tennis? :)

[Wombat]

3 hours till a new show, any last minute questions or requests?

[PawnTakesKing]

In a parallel universe where Apple, Toshiba, and Sega are the "big three" of video game console manufacturers, who would take first place?

(R.I.P. Dreamcast...)

[rywateska]

Hurry up and post this sucker!

[Technique]

What type of game or what game would you really want to see be released on the Wii that utilizes the Wii's controller(s)?

[furyk]

Awesome podcast guys.

Two questions: 1. What's the stupidest gaming purchase you've ever made (NGage, Airflow controller, etc...)?

2. What does it take to sell you on buying a game system? Is it the first generation next gen games what sells you or is the idea of owning a 360/PSP/DS/etc befor everyone else that makes you plop down your hard earned cash generated from the clearly lucrative ads on CAG?

Thanks guys (and it's pronounced Fur-ick, like the pro golfer).

[MaskedPlague]

Can I audition to be the sound effects guy for the show? I do a great imitation of Police Academy's Michael Winslow doing imitation of real world sounds. My mom says that if she didn't know it was me, she might dive under the couch at the sound of machine gun fire. Let me know!

[thorbahn3]

How dramatic has the EBgames/Gamestop merger effected CAG's finances?

A. Greatly
B. Good amount
C. small amount
D. hardly notice a difference

[wageslave]

Something I have been pondering:

What can the average cheapass do to support cheapassgamer.com? I'd like to see CAG on the web for a long time to come. Does it help if we use the links from cheapassgamer when we purchase games? How about clicking ads or using Itunes to download cagcast? Basically, how can we help cheapy rake in the big dough?

[lordwow]

Something I have been pondering:

What can the average cheapass do to support cheapassgamer.com? I'd like to see CAG on the web for a long time to come. Does it help if we use the links from cheapassgamer when we purchase games? How about clicking ads or using Itunes to download cagcast? Basically, how can we help cheapy rake in the big dough?

I second this question, that came to mind at the end of the last podcast. Although I assumed the answer would be we're all too cheap to help.

[anomynous]

Dear Wombat,

What's wrong with your DS Lite that you're willing to get rid of for a new job?

[zakk]

CheapyD, I think you mentioned on the latest podcast how you used to like the Armored Core series of games, but wish they had multiplayer. Are you excited about Chromehounds for the 360? 1up says that it will have multiplayer and is made by the same people as the Armored Core series.

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3151537

[Wombat]

Dear Wombat,

What's wrong with your DS Lite that you're willing to get rid of for a new job?

you misunderstand I will buy you a new DSLite, I like mine and plan on keeping it.

[anomynous]

you misunderstand I will buy you a new DSLite, I like mine and plan on keeping it.
oh okay, and Cheapy & Wombat:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/SuperstarAdidas/tf-teaser.jpg

[Temporaryscars]

There was a story at CNN on a group called the Global Gaming League and their push to make gaming an olympic sport in the 2008 Beijing Games. Do you think gaming should or could be an olympic sport, or does this group just need girlfriends? If it became one, would it be taken seriously?

[Kendal]

Have you ever liked a movie tie in game? If so, what was it? I have yet to play a truely fun and enjoyable moive game from start to finish since the days of SNES and Genesis. I have a good friend who plays a lot of movie games most of the time. I know not everyone has the same taste, but I just don't get these borefests at $50 a pop. It seems like until recently, most of these Hollywood cash-ins have nothing to do with the movies they are from and generally suck. I enjoyed the Lord of the Rings games mildly, well what I played of them. They weren't horrible, but nothing AAA. Also, why do most batman games suck? Batman is quite possibly the easiest comic book character to have a great game made for the series. Please fix this.

[Jaster]

To acquire a higher gamer score, I just play more games. To get more market place points, I just simply buy more points from my local department store. But this is my question to you (And forgive me if it's been asked before) but how and where do you get wife points to use any the above points mentioned?

[psiufoxx2]

Have you considered adding Segment Header audio clips to the Podcast?

I'm sure there is a willing CAG out there who would produce them for you.

[Wombat]

new show tonight,

wombat needs questions badly

[zakk]

Wombat, Cheapy, if you were a video game console, what video game console would you be?

Also,
Now that you guys have done a large number of episodes, are you satisfied with the direction of the podcast, is it going as well as you thought it would?

[rabbitt]

For Cheapy:

I was watching a show yesterday on strange foods around the world, and of course Japan came up. The people on the show were eating things like chicken hearts, different animal testicles, and poisonous fish, among other things. My question is, have you eaten anything similar to the things listed above?

[Troz1820]

Unless I heard incorrectly during the last few CAGcasts, it sounds like CAG isn't bringing in as many funds as it was not too long ago. CheapyD, I know last CAGcast you mentioned trying to find a sponsor for the show. This might not be the most popular idea (don't shoot the messenger), but...

If that can't be found, and given the decrease in revenue coming to the website from EBGameStop now, has there been any thought of using a subscription model for CAG? Care to share how urgent/not urgent it is to find additional revenue sources for CAG?

[shipwreck]

This is quickly turning into CAGcast #33: State Of The Union Address. :lol:

[zakk]

For Cheapy:

I was watching a show yesterday on strange foods around the world, and of course Japan came up. The people on the show were eating things like chicken hearts, different animal testicles, and poisonous fish, among other things. My question is, have you eaten anything similar to the things listed above?

I think he was talking about how he'd eat some shit for 10k. That also answers the sponsorship question as well.

[JackFlash666]

CheapyD and Wombat-
What is the largest number of video games you have bought at a single time (in one day...a trip to mall...one night online...) and what made you do it?
Was there a huge sale/deal going or were you just way behind on purchases?
Thanks!

[lordwow]

Hey guys,

Do you guys generally aim for 100% completion on games when you play them (such as unlocking everything/getting all the items/coins, etc), or do you prefer just to play through for fun and then shelf a game?

[Worseley]

As a game, Halo 2 was one of the most anticipated games in the history of gaming, but it was a double edged sword to alot of people on release. From a entirely different feel in the controls and gameplay that seemed to target the broader audience, instead of those who would have liked to see Halo stay more focused on skills and with less auto-aim.

This leads me to my question. On the Xbox there are alot of players out there who are only going to play Halo 1 or Halo 2, based on they're style of play. There are going to be people like my friends back home, who'll only play Halo 1 because of the 'noobiness' of Halo 2 and vice-versa.

Now this leaves Bungie with a bit of a problem in my eyes. They have a huge fan base, one of the biggest in the industry, but there are people who are divided on what they're asking for in Halo 3. With the massive success of Halo 2 online, many people would scream if things went back towards Halo 1, in much the same way Halo2 caused.

What would you think if Bungie announced that it was going to do something similar to Counter Strike? Release an older game on a next generation engine, meaning a complete rebuild of a popular game like Halo 1 multiplayer. They could throw it in there with the new standard of Halo 2 style options, allow both versions access to levels/weapons and Xbox Live and of course set Halo 1 as a Classic Mode.

Would older fans come back?
Would this be possible?
Your thoughts about this being a success?
If it works great, do you see other classic games being rebuilt? (EX Starcraft)

[MrX]

Cheapy-

Did you ever think this site would grow as larger as it has become and getting bigger ever day?


Milkyman? Milkyman? Hey I may not have proper engrish but at least I can READ Wombat :)

[thorbahn3]

If a magic turtle said he'd make you any cos-play costume from a video game but you had to wear it at a convention, what costume would it be?

Also what Cos-play costume would you make your wives wear at home? ;)

[Finn123]

Being a CAG I won't be ready to move to a XBox 360 until the price drops. However, I can't help but feel a sense of disappointment that Microsoft has essentially halted support of the original Xbox. I say "disappointed" becasue I'm not *surprised* that MS has done this. I kinda took a risk buying a Xbox when most everyone was buying PS2s. Maybe MS has taken my loyalty for granted.

From an incomplete and laggy (and some might say offensive) Live experience (on the original service), to missing promised features and harware (video chat), to lack of full implementation of the Xbox Live Arcade, I think of Microsoft as a politician - willing to tell you what you want to hear, but unable to follow through on promises.

Cheapy and Wombat -
Do you think MS's effort to get the 360 out before the PS3 hurt the current Xbox owners? How does MS's abandonment of the Xbox compare to other console makers' transition to new hardware (PS1 -> PS2 for example)? Is the console industry littered with promises that are never fulfilled (I think I know the answer to that one)?

Thanks
Finn123

[jakescape53]

How do you feel when CAG doesnt get credit for a huge scoop (such as the recent Circuit City Bonanza?). Also what did you guys pick up for your selves at the circuit city sale?

Also i think i have figured out what Wombat's day job is. Remember that picture of him with the pirates hat? He gave away a very crucial clue. By day just a wombat but by night! Superwombat!

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8776/sjob7jk.jpg http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1623/superwombat8kc.png

[Kendal]

I just wanted to let you ungrateful bastards know that even though you won't mention my questions that are out of this world with greatness, I mentioned you guys and you CAGcast on the (crappy)PSP Forum I am an admin at. So when all of 1 of my members listens to your show, you are welcome. Also, should I get a 360 to play Oblivion(granted I would more than likely get more games). Cause I just ran into some money and would love to play it on my PC, but I don't have a work horse, more like a pony of a PC. SO upgrading my pieces to play Oblivion would cost me roughly a 360 and the game. I mainly like RPGs, Action games, 3rd person shooters are ok and fun racing games are a plus. Please help me out.

[halu102]

Cheapy and Wombat, what is your guys' favorite type of game music? Instrumentals such as those prominent in Final Fantasy games? The rock hits as featured in Guitar Hero? The gangsta rap played as you do a drive-by and run over some hoes in GTA San Andreas?

Also, were there any notable games where you just had to buy the game soundtrack or at least thought the music was moving or inspirational?

Thank you.

[miyamotofreak]

What do you guys of Iwata's (I think) plan to keep Wii games at $50 during the whole life cycle of the wii

[KaneRobot]

If you were forced to buy a used car from one of the following people, who would you choose?

Peter Moore ("Ignore those consumers who complain of gears sticking and overheating - this car is perfect for you. We're happy to add power steering, but you have to buy dealership points and cash them in.")

Reggie Fils-Amie ("A steering wheel is irrelevant in today's innovative world. Try this innovative steering stick. Also, yell into this innovative microphone to roll down your windows. We know this innovative model looks the same as the ones we've been offering for the last 5 years, but we're moving into an innovative new direction!")

or Kaz Hirai ("HONK HONK! RIDGE RACER! You'll buy our ultra-expensive car even if we decide not to include brakes and a windshield!")

[Mex25]

Hey Cheapy and Wombat I was wondering if you guys play any fighter type games. In almost all of the cagcasts I never heard either you mention one fighting game release that you really enjoyed (I only heard two fighting games that you guys mentioned, which were Tekken 5 and DOA 4 but you mostly just mentioned them and never really gave your opinions on whether you liked them or not.) Also what type of fighting games do you like? Button mashing games like the Dead or Alive series or combination buttons like the Tekken series and Street Fighter series (including crossover games such as Marvel vs. Capcom 2)

[PawnTakesKing]

CAGcast tonight?!

[daphatty]

Cheapy - Do you find yourself gaming more often now that you are, for lack of a better phrase, a house husband? (Keep in mind that I am headed in that direction myself. :-P) If so, do you find yourself being less discriminate about the games that you play just so you will have something to play? Or do you find yourself only gravitating towards the "AAA titles?"

[Tha Xecutioner]

For both guys - A lot of CAGs I talk to and other people I game with online seem to get online after a hard day's work, or a night out, or after some kind of activity, rarely are they just sitting around all day. With the Wii coming out soon, I was wondering if the idea of this new and innovative controller might actually drive some consumers away. I get the feeling that if you came home from working all day to play, for example, the tennis game coming out for the Wii, that you would not want to move aside any table or object between you and the TV and run around the entire room trying to return the ball. I know that many people appreciate the creativeness behind the new "controller" for the Wii, but will there be a substantial backlash to its idea? I'd love to hear your opinions on this.

[CheapyD]

New CAGcast will be recorded Monday night...get your questions in!

[daphatty]

How much time do you guys estimate you actually put into your handheld games away from the toilet? If you can't be specific, do you think your invested gaming time is minimal, comparable to, or exceeds the time you spend playing handheld games while pooping.

As juvenile as this question may sound, I'm really trying to bring up a good point. How many adult American gamers actually invest significant amounts of time in handheld games?

[MaxBiaggi3]

Like Wombat, I too was disappointed by the new Superman film. The film itself wasn't terrible, but it does appear that there were a number of fanboys among the so-called "professional critics" that gave the film huge props following pre-release screenings.

The movie wasn't everything I had hoped for following the old Christopher Reeve films. The special effects were great, but the basic storyline was pretty weak. Kate Bosworth is way too young for the role of Lois Lane, and the pacing was too slow for a summer action flick.

[CheapyMom]

If the CAGcast sparked any curiosity about Japanese baseball, you might want to check out a program (http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2006/kokoyakyu/index.html) on PBS tonight about high school baseball in Japan. It's on the program P.O.V. and in the NYC area it's going to be on at 10 and re-run on Monday July 10 at 1:05 A.M. I read a review of it in today's Times and it looks like it's going to be interesting.

[Milkyman]

Cheapy mentioned that he was going to watch Superman there when it comes out. I was wondering if American movies are usually dubbed or subtitled when released in Japan.

[Ikohn4ever]

Cheapy I was wondering if you ever asked for free copies of games or game swag from companies to give out as promotional prizes for newly released game? It could be a cool way to advertise for you and the game company.

[halu102]

To both:

If you were a video game voice actor, which game character would you be the voice of?

[P.S. Can you guys do any video game character impressions?]

Thanks guys.

[thorbahn3]

It seems like I've been waiting forever for a price drop on Guitar Hero and Mario 3 for the GBA. Have either of you waited for a game to drop in price but it never seemed to come? If so what game?

[Ikohn4ever]

How deep into the NES library do you think they will go when releasing virtual console games? What I mean by this is that there are some obscure games out there that I would like to play like Duck Tales 2. You think Big N will try to get games like these on there. My big worry is that they will only get the major titles like megaman, castlevania, sonic and peoples' individual classics will mostly get left out.

Also what NES/SNES/SEGA/Turbo Graphix games are you guys hoping to play on the VC?

[headpiece747]

You guys have mentioned that you are not big PC gamers so I was wondering if you guys would considered having a guest CAG moderator (like CaseyRyback) or someone to review PC games?

There are some great games on the PC and lots of gamers play on the PC and would like to know about these games.

[ch3zyp00fs]

Both - Do you think the Wii's virtual console games will be online multiplayer?

[Javery]

OK here's a good one... what is the proper etiquette when someone (coughwombatcough) invites you to play a game on Xbox Live but you are in the middle of watching "The Family Stone" with the wife? It feels rude to just ignore the invite (especially when I'd rather play on Xbox Live than watch some chick flick) but the little pop-up icon is distraction enough and interrupting the movie to respond is probably also rude (I dare not even suggest it!). What do you do?

[LinkinPrime]

...Cheapy/Wombat, what do you think of Linkin Prime (CAG/Team Xbox poster)'s constant copying and pasting of articles from teamxbox.com?

I know my reply is kind of late on this but I just got word from my CAG buddy, Richlough that I was mentioned on CAGCast #34 where this question is asked and answered.

I'd like to thank CheapyD and Wombat for sticking up for me :bow:. I don't understand why some people try to give me a hard time on me doing this. I love gaming and I'm not in the industry so I can't just start threads with brand new information that has never been posted anywhere before.

Almost every site I visit, copies and pastes information from other sites, its normal. I simply do what I do because I love gaming and I love the CAG community. I like to have discussions here as opposed to the other sites. I started posting stuff from TeamXbox, which was one of the couple news sites I knew at the time. As you can see by my more recent threads I do post from other locations. If its newsworthy, I'll post it up for a discussion, simple as that. I never try to take credit for someone else's work, or mean no harm in doing so. Thanks again to the CAG's that do appreciate and understand what I do here.

CAGCast #34 was the first one I've listened to, and I'd like to say that I'm hooked. Awesome job guys :applause: .

[The_Jacket]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99843
Should be mentioned if it works.

Do you believe that CAG could ever put out a magizine.

[DT778]

Do you guys think that there would eventually be price drops for xbox marketplace items?

[TC]

#1 Do you think Microsoft is squandering thier chance to take a big lead in the console market by not having any first party titles come out for almost a year after the 360 launch? Or do you think just worrying about holiday sales is the smart route?

#2 Are you open to the idea of having one of Cheapys burps/slight-barfs being sponsered by a user each week or month? If so what would this cost?

[anomynous]

I know my reply is kind of late on this but I just got word from my CAG buddy, Richlough that I was mentioned on CAGCast #34 where this question is asked and answered.

I'd like to thank CheapyD and Wombat for sticking up for me :bow:. I don't understand why some people try to give me a hard time on me doing this. I love gaming and I'm not in the industry so I can't just start threads with brand new information that has never been posted anywhere before.

Almost every site I visit, copies and pastes information from other sites, its normal. I simply do what I do because I love gaming and I love the CAG community. I like to have discussions here as opposed to the other sites. I started posting stuff from TeamXbox, which was one of the couple news sites I knew at the time. As you can see by my more recent threads I do post from other locations. If its newsworthy, I'll post it up for a discussion, simple as that. I never try to take credit for someone else's work, or mean no harm in doing so. Thanks again to the CAG's that do appreciate and understand what I do here.

CAGCast #34 was the first one I've listened to, and I'd like to say that I'm hooked. Awesome job guys :applause: .
I put that question as a joke, i dont really care that you copy & paste from team xbox

[KaneRobot]

Wommy - Now that your 360 has gone tits-up, how do you feel? Are you pissed at Microsoft and cursing a flawed product, or are you just thinking "This happens to early adopters...I knew what I was getting into?" Also, do you think MS is lying about and/or downplaying how many consoles were really sent in for repairs or came back as defective? (Cheapy - I can't remember if you had to send yours back previously or not...if you have please answer also)

#1 Do you think Microsoft is squandering thier chance to take a big lead in the console market by not having any first party titles come out for almost a year after the 360 launch? Or do you think just worrying about holiday sales is the smart route?

I'd like to add on to his question, since it's a good one - How much of a role do you think a steady stream of XBLA titles would play in selling 360 consoles during the usual "summer drought" that most consoles experience? Would it nudge them further towards their magic "10 million" buffer before the PS3 & Wii launch, or would it only affect people that already have the 360? Also, do you think that MS is holding back some of these previously announced XBLA titles to save as much ammuntion as possible for the holidays?




OK here's a good one... what is the proper etiquette when someone (coughwombatcough) invites you to play a game on Xbox Live but you are in the middle of watching "The Family Stone" with the wife? It feels rude to just ignore the invite (especially when I'd rather play on Xbox Live than watch some chick flick) but the little pop-up icon is distraction enough and interrupting the movie to respond is probably also rude (I dare not even suggest it!). What do you do?

I'm not Cheapy or Wombat (although I'm kind of an amalgamation....a really tall guy that burps that is also furry and has a job I won't tell people about)...but I usually send a quick text or voice message saying "Sorry, can't right now" or something. This is if it's someone I actually give a damn about playing with/against. If it's some guy where I can't remember why he's even on my list in the first place, I ignore it.

[LinkinPrime]

OK here's a good one... what is the proper etiquette when someone (coughwombatcough) invites you to play a game on Xbox Live but you are in the middle of watching "The Family Stone" with the wife? It feels rude to just ignore the invite (especially when I'd rather play on Xbox Live than watch some chick flick) but the little pop-up icon is distraction enough and interrupting the movie to respond is probably also rude (I dare not even suggest it!). What do you do?

I'm not Cheapy or Wombat (although I'm kind of an amalgamation....a really tall guy that burps that is also furry and has a job I won't tell people about)...but I usually send a quick text or voice message saying "Sorry, can't right now" or something. This is if it's someone I actually give a damn about playing with/against. If it's some guy where I can't remember why he's even on my list in the first place, I ignore it.

Here's some options: If your using your X360 for an in-home date with your significant other, you might want to set your online status to "away" or "busy", or you could turn off the friend indicator, or if you're near a PC, you could log on to xbox.com and send a quick text message.

[lordwow]

I don't recall you guys ever discussing this, but if you did, feel free to skip it:

With the year just past half over, what would be your pick for Game of the Year thus far this year? And which game do you think has the greatest chance of being your Game of the Year pick coming out in the second half of the year?

[Wombat]

hey where are all my questions at? new show tonight

[Technique]

What type of game or what game would you really want to see be released on the Wii that utilizes it's features (Wii's controller(s), etc.)?

[Temporaryscars]

Two questions. You can do both or just one. GOD DO WHATEVER YOU WANT!

How has your interest in gaming changed over the years? Do you find yourself liking different games now that neither of you are no longer spring chickens? Or has getting long in the tooth not had any effect on your gaming persona?

Second:

In an interview with GameInformer, Hideo Kojima said "If you talk about the war between Japanese developers and those overseas, I acknowledge that we have anlready lost." Who do you think makes the best games and is winning this so called "war?" Americans? Europeans? Japanese? Lawn Gnomes?

[zakk]

When is the official CAG video game coming out, with CheapyD and his sidekick Wombat fighting zombie nazi best buy employees with deadly coupon launchers , Cheapy's Belch attack, and Wombat's outrageous potty mouth?

Plus special transform into Devil Customer mode, with killer combos!

[zakk]

And for a followup to an older question, here's a positive review of chromehounds, excited yet CheapyD?

http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1193/Chromehounds/p1/

Metacritic basically says it stinks tho:
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/chromehounds

[Temporaryscars]

So....where's this show I heard about?

[Tha Xecutioner]

So....where's this show I heard about?
Patience young grasshopper

[Temporaryscars]

Strawberry pancakes don't make me wait for it!

[Matarick]

Guys, do you ever do retrogaming the old fashioned way; by actually using retro consoles? Due to emulation and retro complimations, I figure out that the older games are going to be cheaper.
Especially you CheapyD, you can get a Famicom or Sega Saturn cheap over in Japan with a lot of games for a low price.


For instance, I got myself a PC Engine with CD, A/V Famicom, Sega Saturn, Japanese PS2 (so I can play Tokimeki Memorial 1 & 2) and Neo Geo MVS (via Supergun). I have a crapload of games but I wish I can find to play them due to looking for a job (feel free to snip that from the podcast).

[DangerDave]

Not that I use myspace, but have you guys ever considered making a CAGspace? You could get alot of promotion there.

[CAG 79]

Now that you guys are selling T-shirts, are you guys also going to be selling caps and beanies? What other CAG merchandise is in the works?

[thorbahn3]

As a thanks for saving the porno king's life, he will instantly make an officially licensed porno starring characters from one game series and let you choose who (real life people) performs each role. Which game series and cast would you choose and why?

P.S.
No Robocop. Robocop is gay... unless he has a gay love scene.

[Mindzeye82]

Regarding Wombat's job, is he a professional video game voice actor? This would explain his extensive knownledge of their pay scale and his voice does bear a stricking resembelance to Daxter from the Jak & Daxter series.

As for a real question, what type of HDTV's do each of you own or recommend? I think its time to junk my 20inch tube for my 360.

Keep up the great podcast work!

[crewj]

cheapy, wombat...

are modern videogames losing their abilty to impress?

why are consoles going retro? i.e. xbox 360 arcade, wii retro console. i think eventually we're going to be looking at pong for for a 360 download.

[ZForce915]

I've got a question for Wombat. When you are talking with The Cheap One via IM or on the phone do you address him as Cheapy, CheapyD or David?

[ryanbph]

Another good show.

With the merger of gamestop/eb, and on occasion hearing you talking about bring in more revenue or the possibility of you getting a job, have you thought about other ways to bring in revenue? You have mentioned (iirc) your friendship with other websites, why don't you have them as guests on your show, and then you represent cag on there podcast. Hopefully it could attract more members, which should bring in more revenue. Maybe even try to get a guestspot on a gamespot/ign. You could sell your skills as a game analyst from japan.



Great swag store. The family business that I am in does gift products. If you want I could get you cag magnets, letter openers, wine corks, coasters, knifes, and keychains. We could drop ship them for you, if you would like. I don't know how much interest there would be in any of the products that we do for cag members, but if it doesn't cost you anything upfront, it might be worth a try.

[stonefry]

You two really seem to appreciate a good VG Soundtrack, as do I. Whenever I start a new game, the 1st thing I do is go into the options and change the volume of the BGM and Sound Effects. I would guess that about 90% of the games produced have the effects at 100% and the BGM at 75%. What is up with this conspiracy? I usually reverse them so that the music is louder. I have wasted literally MINUTES of my life repeating this procedure and I would appreciate it if you guys would use your clout in the industry to make a change.

P.S. why do they make the BGM go to 100% if the default is 75%? (Insert Spinal Tap reference here)

-stonefry

[SQUAROL]

i enjoyed listening a few of the recent cagcast lately, but i realized that your most of the time talkinf about the 360, im not saying your all fanboys of the 360 but at least 70 percent that you talk about is the 360. ive been a regular on your website but i noticed that teh design of your website is really close to the color preference of the 360, i dont know if there is a conspiracy or not but i hope your not all biased on you alls opinions.. by the way this is not a review just a comment

[ryanbph]

well the colors have been like this for as long as I have been here. Most of the new games worth playing are on the 360. A couple of episodes back they talked a lot about the DS. I wouldn't worry about them favoring the 360, there really isn't much talk about with the other systems at this current time.

[PawnTakesKing]

Judging from past CAGcasts, I think it's safe to say that CheapyD has an unheathy obsession with Robocop. So Cheapy, when did this fascination with Robocop first begin? Which of the Robocop movies is your favorite, and also, what is the most extravagant piece of Robocop paraphenilia that you own?

[halu102]

Thanks for answering my previous questions. After listening to CAGbag, it made it much more enjoyable. Also, good job on the impressions guys, haha [the Robocop and Link impersonations were hilarious]. :D. Well, here's another question.

What is your favorite weapon/equipment/item of all time? It could be something like the barf stick from Minority Report, the huge stomper boots from Mario Bros. the Movie, or even the plastic bag from Manhunt used to ruthlessly strangle his pursuers.

Thanks guys ;D. Keep up the good work on CAGcast.

[miyamotofreak]

Now that we know for sure that the Wiimote doesn't have as much battery life as the (awesome) Wavebird, do you guys think there'll be a recharger pack (first party).

[evanft]

What about Guitar Hero 2 has you most excited? What kind of features would you like to see in future versions of the game?

How did Cheapy and Wombat meet each other and their wives?

Who's hotter, Mrs. Wombat or Mrs. Cheapy?

[daphatty]

Cheapy - I think it is time for a Your Man In Japan field trip.

http://jamie-sam.livejournal.com/3432.html
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100758

Thanks to Scorch for pointing this out. We look forward to your review Cheapy. :D

[Wombat]

Good news everybody, once Fry and Leela get back Bender and I will record a new Cagcast, so lets get some new questions for the CAGBAG!

[Jewelz23]

Wombat how much was the extended warranty for the XBOX 360?

MY XBOX 360 should be coming in soon and I tried calling Microsoft to ask them how much it would be and nobody can give me an answer.

[The Linguist]

Here's a question for Mrs. Cheapy or other Japanese natives:

According to a Nintendo Power article, the Japanese version of the DS game Big Brain Academy measures progress in terms of the brain's softness so that the better you do at the tasks, the softer your brain. This metaphor is the opposite of how we'd see it in English. To us, someone whose brain has gotten soft is someone who's gotten dumber. So, could you ask Mrs. Cheapy and some of your Japanese friends to explain why a soft brain is a good thing in Japanese.

Thanks and keep up the great podcast.

[chakan]

Cheapy D and Wombat, I love your podcast, I always bump it to the top of my playlist when it becomes available. My question:

Here in our forums, as well as over at Joystiq and Kotaku, many gamers have noticed cracks on the left hinge of our DS Lites. Nintendo's official position is that this is user created damage(i.e. we're flinging DSes like drunken spider monkies), not a manufacturing defect. It is NOT covered under warranty, and costs $50 to repair.

What can we do make Nintendo see the error of its ways? Is a class action lawsuit the only way to get them to honor their 1 year warranty? Does this mark the end of durable Nintendo consoles and cause us to reconsider the wiimote?

[DesertEagleXIX]

Corporate buyouts of popular sites are a big thing, I'm worried that CAG will go the way of IGN, or Gamefaqs.

Cheapy, what would it take for you to sell this site? Enough money to supply your gaming habit for four years? Five?

Also, besides CAG site maintance, what other jobs do you hold down? Please squash the Japanese Male Gigolo rumor once and for all ;)

Oh, and Wombat, what are the odds of you buying a $600 (or $500 PS3)?

[rywateska]

Cheapy D, when will I get my Mr. Monopoly heads back?!?

It's starting to develop into a serious issue over here. . .

[A Happy Panda]

Are you or Wombat from a particular region of the country with an accent that forces BOTH of you to say MARE-io, like night"mare" Brothers?! And not MAR-io Brothers??? Sorry, I've been listening to the past few CAGcasts and whenever you guys mention Mario, and I hear "Mare-io" it just bugs the hell out of me.

[CaptNink]

Hey there Cheapy D and Wombat,

First, let me start by saying that I really enjoy your podcast and I think you guys are doing an awesome job! Out of the several podcasts that I listen to, you guys are number one to me. You guys make a great team and you compliment each other well. Unlike other shows (e.g. Major Nelson), the CAG cast is entertaining, informative and extremely funny! I like to listen to the CAG cast at work when I’m toiling away on a project and more than once I have caught myself laughing out-loud; getting puzzled and annoyed looks from my co-workers. Every week I look forward to downloading the newest episode—it’s truly the highlight of my week! Please keep up the good work; you guys are terrific!

Now, I feel I must respond to that proverbial “ass-hat”, Steve from Canada. Please do not think that all Canadians are like this gentleman. Unfortunately, it sounds like Mr. Steve has some sort of oblong shaft thrust into his large intestine and really needs to fall off his “high horse”. Who admits to looking at porn, Steve? I do, you pompous bastard! So there!

Anyway, I didn’t want you guys to get the wrong idea about us Canadians (I bet Steve is from Quebec!) Like I said previously, you guys are awesome!

Now, the purpose of my letter isn’t just to blow sunshine up your collective asses; I do have a question.

In a lot of ways, the XBOX 360 seems to have been the race horse that has stumbled quite a few times coming out of the gate, what with launch system shortages, faulty units, lack of games and LIVE arcade let-downs. Do you feel that the benefits of an early 360 release and head-start against the PS3 have been neutralized by these initial problems?

Thanks guys for a great show and good luck to you Wombat on the repair of your 360! I hope it gets well soon.

Sincerely,
CaptNink

[Wombat]

Those posts have been moved here:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101297

[thorbahn3]

Why do you guys need to play your DS while taking a dump? I mean, does it really take that long? For me it takes like 3 minutes to do everything but you guys seem to be in there for an entire afternoon. Also have you played online while plopping one?

[evilmax17]

Was "Steve From Canada" really just Wombat using an alternate account, attempting to create controversy and increase CAGCast downloads in the process?

You kind of need to listen to the latest CAGcast....
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/...d.php?t=101220

I'm on to you and your clever little shenanigans...

[dubbfoolio]

Hey CheapyD and Wombat, I really enjoy the show! keep up the good work. I've got a great contest idea: how about a 'game with CAG-fame' contest? I've always wondered what it'd be like to play with with you guys. You could provide various game choices from various platforms (XBL, DS, PC) that you'd be willing to play as to not limit potential contestants. If you wanted to raise the contest stakes you could even provide the game of choice to the winner! I know this is a total ripoff of the Microsoft's game with fame events, but this would be better since the "fame" would be people CAGs would actually want to game with! Maybe you could even get the guys at Kotaku, Penny-Arcade, ect. involved? This contest would totally get me to write you guys an iTune review! ;) and even if you don't like my idea how about giving me an add anyway? Thanks and keep churning out awesome podcasts from your awesome podcast factory.

[goosedude]

As i have been occupying a ton of time lately finding obscure video game ROMS for MAME.......what classic obscure video game do you think deserves a modern update???

My vote goes for JOURNEY : ESCAPE!!!!

[Proprius]

Hey Cheapy and Wombat,

It seems to me that Sony really shot themselves in the foot with their decisions regarding the PS3. First it was the boomerang controller, which thank god, they fixed. Now we have the dual-tier pricing, which they should have known from the 360 would be very unpopular, and the $600 price point, which is unacceptable for a mass-market home console. While they will definitely sell out at launch, I can't see them doing well in the following months. They lack major exclusive titles, and the 360 and Wii will have the advantages of being first to market and having a much lower price point, respectively. I think Sony is going to come out last in this generation, at least in the US. What do you guys think Sony can do to help their console in the coming years?

[anomynous]

Cheapy, are you gonna create an online gang for Saint's Row?

[rabbitt]

Do either of you think the large size of the PS3 will affect Japanese customers' purchase?

[furyk]

Hey Cheapie and Wombat. Hope you guys are having a super swell day. I'm just wondering with Cheapassgamer being more adult oriented, why is that you decided to turn the f-bomb into fuck on the forums?

Oh one other thing. Wombat, in a kill or be killed situation, what strategy would you use to try and take out Cheapie D in hand to hand combat?

[Wombat]

due to intense listener demand (I got 1 email this week) we are doing a new show tonight, so lets get some new questions

[Mindzeye82]

I just got a 360 and I'd like to try out one of their racing games. Out of the three big racing games (Need for Speed, Burnout, or PGR3), which would you recommend?

Keep up the awesome Podcast work.

[Milkyman]

Is J alard CheapyD's long lost brother CheapyJ?

http://www.kotaku.com/images/2006/07/jgettingfar.jpghttp://www.cheapassgamer.com/ymij/cheapyzilla.jpg

[rywateska]

Cheapy D, when will I get my Mr. Monopoly heads back?!?

It's starting to develop into a serious issue over here. . .

[Sn0brawler]

Hows it going Cheapy and Wombat? Which would you rather see the XBLA evolve into? More original, laid back content like Geowars and Cloning Clyde or resurrections of old games including online competative elements (Street Fighter)?

(I won't even mention things like frogger, galaga, robotron, etc. which almost all of which are available in complations on numerous other consoles)

[LinkinPrime]

CheapyD & Wombat

Q#1 What are the top 3 forums you visit a day excluding the obvious deals forum?
Q#2 What other gaming site do you visit besides CAG?

[Kendal]

I was just wondering what your favorite game system of all time is and games along with it? I am a Nintendo fan(not fanboy cause I can see fault in my favorite publisher and call them out on it). I am partial to my SNES and GCN. I have been gaming for around 20ish years. My faves include Metroids(2D), Mario Karts and the F-Zero series. I ask this because I am wondering what molded your gaming habbits and what you guys grew up with.

[ThePoisonNinja]

Hey Guys,
The issue of race and stereotypes in games as they continue to become mainstream is bound to only get larger.

My question is do you think the cost and risk involved in making a game these days is why games stick to stereotypes of race and why there hasn't been a game with an all latino or all african american characters? Or do you guys think it might be because a great deal of games are developed in Japan where there isn't as large of a mix of races?

[NoRain]

1. Almost every PC game requires you to download a series of patches to make it playable. Do you guys view this as an acceptable practice? Do you think the reason for the patching is mostly because of the diversity of hardware in PCs or do you view this as PC games not being developed to the same standards as most console games?

2. I don't know if you guys ever played or got into U.O. <ultima online> but if you did get in on it early it had some awesome concepts. In this game PVP mattered as in you could loot your slain victims in PVP and you could actually pickpocket items as a theif. To combat rampent thieving and player killing U.O. forced the aggressors to turn red after 5 murders. This meant that if they died they would be forced to wait several hours or days depending on how many kills over 5 they were to res or suffer a loss of hard to gain stats. This system was amazing and made PVP and adventuring extremely fun. Is there any MMORPG around that still does something similar to this? Is the reason there aren't any games like this a testament to the wussiness of gamers and our fear of losing our elite pink slippers of furry rabbitness?

[panasonic]

1. How long have you both known each other?
2. What was your main reason for creating a site where people could discuss sales and game deals. Childhood dream perhaps? lol
3. Have any of you ever rode on a hippo?

[levi333]

I vaugely remember this being asked already, but if not, here goes.
Do either of you watch anime? If so, what a your top 3 favorites?

What about other hobbies that you guys have?

[speedy05]

this isn't a question but some info regarding this past CAG Cast so please delete if necessary: according to the IGN GBA Release Date Master list if you look towards the bottom you will find...

Dotstream (Digiluxe Series) Nintendo Racing TBA 2006
Rotohex (Digiluxe Series) Nintendo Puzzle TBA 2006
Orbiter (Digiluxe Series) Nintendo Puzzle TBA 2006
Boundish (Digiluxe Series) Nintendo Action TBA 2006
Chromatron (Digiluxe Series) Nintendo Puzzle TBA 2006

[gunm]

Sorry Wombat, I'm guessing the following are questions only for Cheapy this week:

1) What's the lowest price you've seen this week for an Xbox 360 premium in Japan and does this store have an Internet site? The new shooter from G-Rev, Senko no Ronde Rev.X is out and now I'm wondering if I should go through the trouble of getting an import box so I can play games like this that probably aren't coming here to the US.

2) Do you know what hardware rev/production run they are on in Japan? I hear this most recent generation of 360s in the US are the most stable and trouble-free yet.

3) Have you played Bullet Witch and if so, what are your impressions?

Finally, just a suggestion but, can you review or give impressions of as many "Japan-only" games for whatever consoles you have each week as possible--or maybe do a segment like a cagcast version of "Your Man In Japan"?

Thanks!

[PsovazHunter]

When do you think the price of the Nintendo DS Lite will go down, and how much?

[PINKO]

is there any chance you guys could get on Scott Rubins Allgames Radio Network

http://www.allgames.com/

[thorbahn3]

What's your favorite Star Wars based game and why?

[Thedarkhorse]

Hey Cheapy and Wombat im a new member and i love the show keep it up. i was wondering if you feel the same way that i do which is that people have become too focused on graphics. I would much rather play a simple 16-bit game with great and inventive gameplay rather than a generic FPS that looks pretty.

[Ikohn4ever]

What will come first a good game based on a movie, or a good movie based on a game?


I am trying to review you guys on Itunes and it keeps saying I am from a different countries, any clues?

[DangerDave]

I know Sony has officially confirmed the Ps3 $600 price point, but didn't they say the PSP was going to be $500? When it came out for $300, everyone thought it was a total bargain and bought two. Could this just be another marketing trick?

[Kendal]

Hey Cheapy and Wombat, I was just wondering if you guys had any ideas for the Saints Row CAG Gang Name. I have a few suggestions. CheapyD and the cheap asses, prerequisite would be your character has to be bald and freakishly tall. My other one is Ed and the 209s or something Robocop related to pay homage to our fearless, hairless leaders unnatural obsession with said character.

[evanft]

I know Sony has officially confirmed the Ps3 $600 price point, but didn't they say the PSP was going to be $500? When it came out for $300, everyone thought it was a total bargain and bought two. Could this just be another marketing trick?

They never said it was going to be $500. That was just a bunch of dumbass analysts and forum retards.

[Maddgief]

nevamind

[rywateska]

I have enough store credit to pick up a 360 premium for free at EB (roughly $400). There are sales online that sell the premium console for (roughly, again) $310 shipped. Would you spend the credit to get the console, or buy the cheaper one online (with out of pocket money) and use the credit for games?

I'm not sure. . .

[Richlough]

Love the show , First time CAGbagger ...

Have you guys ever considered doing a weekly poll and discussing the results in the CAGcast ?

I think it would be a good way to involve people in the CAGcast , by making it interactive .

[y2jedi]

I'm not sure if you guys will cover this during the show, but I was wondering what your take on e3 moving to a "smaller venue" next year is.

[inubu]

In your next podcast, could you discuss the "morals" of CAG? In the latest Circuit City "Buy-one-get-one" glitch, there was a lot of talk in the forums about whether a "true" CAG would remove pricing labels, force the cashier to ring items in a certain order, etc, in order to take advantage of a glitch in the system. Is this what you intended when you started CAG? On what side of this argument do you stand?

[PawnTakesKing]

Alright, ignore my other lame question and answer this lame question instead:

What game or games will be the first that you throw cash down for on the Wii's Virtual Console?

[miyamotofreak]

How you like the Saint Row demo?

[Tybee]

Can't wait to hear the guys' thoughts on the neutering of E3. What does this mean for the gaming industry and the media outlets that cover it? Who loses (Bloggers? Big media like IGN and GameSpot? Small publishers?)? Who wins (The Big Three? EA? Booth babes who no longer have to get groped?) Will this result in news (and possibly releases) getting spread more evenly throughout the year? Will other fan-targeted cons rise to fill the void (PAX seems to think they are the heir apparent)?

If they wanted to tone it down, they could have just brought E3 back here to Atlanta. That would have cut out about 2/3 of the crowd right there.

Cheapy: Was 2006 your first E3?

Have you ever been, Wombat?

[radjago]

Cheapy, are you planning on going to the Tokyo Games Show this year? Any specific games/publishers/companies/consoles you're looking forward to checking out?

Also, for both of you: What is your favorite Street Fighter character and why?

[Temporaryscars]

You guys mentioned racism in your last cagcast, but what about sexism? Does Mrs. Cheapy and Mrs. Wombat ever complain when you're playing a game about the way women are depicted in games, and then make out with each other? I'm dying to know!

[zakk]

As a video game tester (I run http://www.gameqablog.com), I'm wondering if either of you have ever had problems with a game which were clearly obvious from day one of the game's release that you thought should have been fixed before the game was released. Especially any Xbox 1 games, which are the ones I've had the most hand in.

[Whambamm]

Hey Cheapy and Wombat. First off I wanted to tell you that you are getting new listeners every week, as I'm proof. All in all I like the show a lot. I've gone back and listened to the last few Cagcasts and they're just as good. Secondly, the question I would like to ask is directed towards Wombat. Since you admitted that you just quit being a talent agent, is there anyone that you or your firm (I'm assuming you worked for a some type of firm) represented that we would have heard of?

[Technique]

Cheapy and Wombat: Have you guys ever thought about having kids (mini Cheapys and mini Wombats, Cheapy Jr.'s, Wombat Jr.'s)? If so how soon would you have them and what would you name them? You could spawn a mini site for cheap toys or something, they could be like mini Mario and mini Luigi, CAG style.

[thorbahn3]

When the Cag store opened you said you were going to get Mrs. Cheapy to wear the thong themed one. Well, were you successful or did she say no like when you came at her with the Rez trans-vibrator?

[Kendal]

I was wondering what games you too are both ready to put your money down on a la pre-order, I have pre-ordered and paid for Dead Rising and Saints Row. I am considering plunking down some hard earned cash on Just Cause, Final Fantasy III and Gears of War to name a few. I really enjoy the show and am promoting you to every person I know who has iTunes so you can get more reviews. :D

[Alandrafts]

Great podcast, guys. And I don't say that lightly, having been unable, even now, to make it through one Major Nelson podcast (I'll spare you my rants about that guy). Wombat, quick question: I'm a former Ziff-Davis'er, as well, and ever since the first CAGcast I listened to, your voice has sounded awfully familiar. You're way too funny to have been one of my co-workers, but maybe I overheard you in the elevators or something. The curiousity is killing me. Maybe you can throw me a bone and tell me what you did at ZD?

[HOVA uk]

What does 'Rez on Acid' mean? Is it related to the game in anyway

[Splatoon]

Hello! I just discovered your website/podcast and am already a big fan! I just had a few questions for you regarding the PC as a gaming platform.

1. What do you think of Gamespot/EB's policy of not accepting used PC Games (something I was unaware of, having been out of the US for a while).

2. Do you think that with the massive amount of money Mcrosoft is pouring into promoting Vista as a gaming platform (Games for Windows, more shelf-space, uniform boxes etc.), more casual gamers will be willing to play games on the PC?

3. Do you personally consider the PC a legitimate gaming system, or more of a catch-all device that happens to play games?

(BTW, I am not a PC elitist. I recently bought a PS2 (which I enjoy quite a bit), and my rig is adequate at best. I simply enjoy the freedom of design offerred by the PC when it comes to games.)

Thanks!

[freezedried74]

Hey CheapyD and Wombat, great show. Do you think that if Nintendo and Sony offer their online services free that it will put pressure on Microsoft to give it's users Live for free also? Also, we haven't had a NutraSystem update from Wombat in a while. Has Wombat thrown in the towel? Thanks for the show.

[SpreadTheWord]

What 2007 games do you wish would be finished and releases this year?

What did you think of GameFaqs' Best. Series. Ever. contest? http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/bse_bracket.php
Do you agree with the voters that Zelda is #1? If not, what series are your favorites?

[daphatty]

This poll (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98724) has been running for quite some time but I don't recall it ever being mentioned in the CAGCast. Seriously Wombat, why label a poll "Important" and not share the reasons why? Why was this poll so damned "Important?" Why can't I get some friggin answers around here?!?! Why!!!!????!!!!

:bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb:

:lol:

[rukasu]

My wife and I love origin stories, and we'd love to hear the origin of the CheapyD / Wombat team. Does it go way back from the pre-CAG days, like were you childhood friends, or was it genesised from the site?

Additionally, we know that Wombat is a former talent agent. What did CheapyD do for a living before he moved to Japan, and are these questions somehow related?

Thanks for the weekly entertainment, and keep up the candid uncensored honest opinions that we look forward to on a regular basis.

[doctorfaustus]

Hey guys, I like the show but sometimes feel that CheapyD is stifling Wombat's zaniness. Particularly, I notice that CheapyD has grown fond of saying "All right..." as a way to cut Wombat off. My question is for wombat, do you feel that you are allowed actually co-host this show as you'd like, or do you feel oppressed by CheapyD's constant censoring?

[PawnTakesKing]

Hey guys, I like the show but sometimes feel that CheapyD is stifling Wombat's zaniness. Particularly, I notice that CheapyD has grown fond of saying "All right..." as a way to cut Wombat off. My question is for wombat, do you feel that you are allowed actually co-host this show as you'd like, or do you feel oppressed by CheapyD's constant censoring?

QFT. In CAGcast #39 it was always "settle down."

[Kendal]

I know you talked about it in the past CAGcast, but I would like a little update on Wombat's opinions of Dead Rising and if CheapyD gets his before the next CAGcast, I would like to hear his responce to the greatest save system since steel toed boot to the nuts. I myself have been burned a few times by the system and haven't played the game much. I would like to contact Capcom myself like Wombat said, but I don't know where to start. Maybe I should grab my camera and head over to Japan and give those sadistic sons of bitches a piece of my mind and or get my question answered before being escorted out by armed guards.

For Wombat, I am looking into losing some weight myself. Would you recomend Nutra-system? I am not obeast(aka I can still see my feet standing up without bending over), I recently went off my anti-depressants for my panic attacks and have gained a few pounds that I would love to leave behind. Besides the meals, are you working out/exercising? If so what are you doing? My betterhalf has an eliptical machine that she uses every night and I am thinking of getting one for myself to aid my weight loss. I would gladdly accept a PM if you didn't feel like talking about all of this on the show. I was also thinking that maybe we could get a group going on the site for us to lose weight for those who want to. Sort of a a support group for the D&D buld members that would like to get into shape.

[Tybee]

QFT. In CAGcast #39 it was always "settle down."

I love Wombat as much as the next guy, but I think Cheapy has a good sense of when things have gone a bit far afield and is right to politely snap things back on topic. Wombat often does it for Cheapy too, which is why I think they work so well together.

If I had any desire to listen to Opie & Anthony, I wouldn't have bought an iPod.

Incidentally, we should probably limit comments to the specific show threads and reserve this thread for questions we want answered on the next show.

[thorbahn3]

You guys have said more than once that there should be a multiplayer Pac Man game on the Xbox Live Marketplace and you then refer to Pac Vs. . While I can see how it'd be fun, wouldn't it be a huge stab in the back? After all Shiguru Miyamoto created Pac Vs., so if Namco stole the concept and put it on a rival's console that'd make them a huge douche right?

[dmes65]

Hi guys love the cag cast. My problem is that I cant figure out how to rate you all. The link takes me to the apple home page but from there I am stumped. Some help would be appreciated.

[CheapyD]

Hi guys love the cag cast. My problem is that I cant figure out how to rate you all. The link takes me to the apple home page but from there I am stumped. Some help would be appreciated.

You need to have iTunes installed on your PC.
Use this link: https://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/addUserReview?type=Podcast&id=78311760

You will also need either:
1) an iTunes account
2) or an AOL (IM) account

that's it!

[dmes65]

You need to have iTunes installed on your PC.
Use this link: https://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/addUserReview?type=Podcast&id=78311760

You will also need either:
1) an iTunes account
2) or an AOL (IM) account

that's it!
All right got it. For some reason when I use netscape it wouldnt work but when I used ie it worked like charm.

[memis]

www.leapfish.com (http://www.leapfish.com), a domain analysis tool, estimates cheapassgamer.com to have a value of $107,649. Do you think this is an accurate estimate?

[lordwow]

www.leapfish.com, a domain analysis tool, estimates cheapassgamer.com to have a value of $107.649. Do you think this is an accurate estimate?

I find it humorous that leapfish.com lists itself as being worth $656

[Tybee]

In terms of home consoles, Nintendo has long placed more value on party or "in the same room" multiplayer, while Sony and Microsoft have almost exclusively invested in online multiplayer. Though it looks like Nintendo will finally embrace online play with the Wii, it's clear they still plan to promote the party game dynamic. Which multiplayer dynamic do you find more enjoyable? Do you think Nintendo should keep doing what they're doing in terms of multiplayer or focus more heavily on the kind of comprehensive online experience Microsoft brings to the table?

[lilboo]

After hearing CAGcast 40, Wombat made an interesting point. How do you guys think that some games are released with an obvious flaw? I'm not talking about a cutscene being choppy, or some long load times. Best example is the Dead Rising save system.
Of course games are played before they are released, but how do you think they overlook these things? Do you guys think they just do not care??

[MusicNoteLess]

Hey Cheapy and Wombat,

I have tried numerous times (actually 2) to get Trauma Center at my door step. I first tried with Amazon back on July 1st, but I still haven't received anything today. I called their customer service and politely explained my situation. They said they had "supply issues" and all they did was push my shipping estimate from July 24th to August 24th and then proceeded to give me 2-3 day shipping.

I then tried Overstock on July 26th and I actually got a better deal on Trauma Center there than Amazon and they Actually shipped it within 2 days. But it's still at the post office...supposedly. I called their customer service and they put a trace on my package. It's going to take yet another week to trace it. If they can't find it, and since they don't have anymore TC in stock, the MOST the can do is refund my money...

I'm grateful for that, but I really want that game in my hands. Is there any way to get these unreliable companies to compensate for all the time I've lost and all the deals I've passed waiting for my package? I have a feeling Wombat might be able to answer this.:) thanks.

[ch3zyp00fs]

Hey guys, who do you think is the hottest videogame girl? And who is the most rugged videogame man?

[dcfox]

Hey Cheapy and Wombat,

Lets say hypothetically that CAG gained so much clout that you could hire any actress, singer, model, or celeb in general to be the spokesmodel for CAG, who would it be and why?

Also I think a great idea for a new show feature would be to talk about some of the hottest threads in each forum. I mean afterall, CAG isn't just about the games it's also about the community. Thanks and keep up the good work guys. Good luck on your diet Wombat.

[anomynous]

Cheapy,

why haven't you got Kameo yet?

[MrX]

Wombat and or Cheapy

Simpsons Movie: Too soon or Too late and do you think we will get another parade of crappy licensed games based off this movie since they have had such a sorted history of good and bad games IE Simpsons Hit and Run, Simpsons Skateboarding

[doctorfaustus]

Wombat and Cheapy what is best game that you have played in the Ps2, gc, and xbox generation? Even though you guys are CAGs, recommend one game you would buy at full price without giving it a second thought.

[daphatty]

Cheapy: Now that the CAGcast has proven to be a worthwhile endeavor, have you given any thought to alternative distribution channels? Xbox Live, for example, seems like the perfect place for the CAGcast. That's got to be the biggest collection of a CAG audience on the planet! Heck, if Penny Arcade can charge people for (IMO) crappy dashboard artwork and gamer pics, why couldn't the CAGcast be made available FOR FREE on XBL too?

[cag1000]

Could someone tell me what event Christopher Grant was talking about in the last Cagcast that was in South Philly where he was giving away t-shirts? I go to south philly all the time and have never heard of a video game event. I thought he mentioned Pat's(cheesesteaks) also, was he just standing outside of Pat's?

[Wolfgame]

Hey there cheapy and wombat.

I completely agree with Wombat, games often have *features* that seem like terrible ideas. yet if you read interviews even from major website they often ask questions that have been answered on the back of the retail box or on a games website. I'm so sick of questions that despretly need to be answered never being asked, but when reviews come out they act like they are the consumer and unable to get answers to these questions or being uncapable of even asking them.

[AlbinoNinja]

Hey wombat and cheapy, I was wondering, with the summer draught, a solid-but-not-groundbreaking game like Dead Rising can get a ton more attention by gamers hungry for a new release. Why don't more companies aim for Summer releases in order to take advantage of the drought, rather than have their titles drown in a sea of games during more packed times of the year?

[Ikohn4ever]

i read a couple articles about this lately and was wondering what you though. A couple developers were discussing putting games onto Nintendo consoles, but their biggest problem is Nintendo games. They talk how 1st party games canablize the market share of games bought, which makes it a lot harder for 3rd party games to sell well on a Nintendo system. Do you think this is true and if so do you think there is anyway for Nintendo to break this trend?

[Ivanhoe]

What are your thoughts on having Color options for consoles?
The new HOT pink slim ps2 looks sweet. Coming with 2 controllers is also a nice change for the ps2. Im just not sure for a 5 year old console at the end of its life cycle it really needs a limited edition color version. The Ps3's could really use different colors on the other hand.

[usickenme]

Bunnies- pets or meat?

[Technique]

Cheapy and Wombat: Have you guys ever thought about having kids (mini Cheapys and mini Wombats, Cheapy Jr.'s, Wombat Jr.'s)? If so how soon would you have them and what would you name them?

[halu102]

Nintendo has come up with many "intuitive" ways to use the Wiimote. Things like smacking balls, conducting an orchestra, and shooting/slicing the crap out of things.

Are there any other "intuitive" uses for the wiimote you guys have in mind that already haven't been implemented in the upcoming wii software?

Thanks for your time. :]

[daphatty]

Try this one on for size...

Where the hell is #41?!?!?! You have now ruined my Humpday morning commute. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! :-P

[Scobie]

Hey Cheapy and Wombat--

I'm thinking about going on a hunger strike until a video game company recognizes the legitimacy of Wombat's internet media credentials and sends him a free review copy of a game.

Do you think this is a good idea? Tanx!

[thorbahn3]

When you got your DS Lite you said you gave your old one to your Mother-in-law so she could learn english through some DS game. So is she an english pro or can she barely sing "row row row your boat"?

[Thedarkhorse]

i would like to talk about the ridiculous prices of consoles and games in Canada. i know it is worse in Europe but being just abouve the u.s it shouldnt be so different. for example the premium xbox360 bundle cost $399 American and $499 Canadian. at the exchange rates today the 499 CAN roughly translates to $450 American. Plus where i live there is 13% tax on all these items. i dont see why the prices should be so different when our countries are right next door. I would like to hear your opinion on this subject.

P.S Wombat due to a short obsession with resident evil 4 i have beat your gameplay by playing through the game 7 times with a record of beating it in 7 hours.aswell as haveing almost all the items.:D

[dubbfoolio]

I tipped Brian Ashcraft off to KJauburn's excellent XBL camera review at tips@kotaku.com. So hooray for me!

CheapyD and Wombat, you guys are my Howard Sterns. So here are my questions:

I really love the CAGWiki and the Amazon price change tracker. The site has lots of great little features like that. I feel like I'm discovering new little facets of the site all the time. So what can we expect in the future? Got any crazy cool new features that you guys have been thinking about doing that haven't quite come to fruition? Are there any features on the site now that you think CAGs under utilize? Are there features of the CAG site that you plan to expand on?

[carpwrist]

I'm not sure if anyone has ever asked you guys this, but when did you realize that paying $50 (or Suggested Retail Price) is too much for a video game?

Basically asking, when did you guys decide to become Cheap Ass Gamers?

[ivanctorres]

CheapyD and Wombat: Love the show; Best gaming podcast on the net right now.
How do you guys tape the show given the large time difference between NY and Japan? Does Cheapy get up really early or does Wombat stay up late? Inquiring minds want to know.

[PINKO]

Hey Would it be cool If I say I work for this site in an effort to get free games

[greendj27]

Hey Would it be cool If I say I work for this site in an effort to get free games

Are you serious?

[jrutz]

Hey Cheapy and Wombat. Long time listener, first time caller here.

I'm curious if Japan has its own videogame channel, like G4 or GamePlayHD, and if so what is the quality of the programming? I used to subscribe to the Famitsu Wave DVD magazine and thought Enterbrain made some pretty good segments, and I wonder if maybe they also broadcast some of that on TV.

Great podcast!

Jeremy

[CYRiX]

Have you ever considered the Xbox 360 being a next gen console not because of the games, but because of the Live Marketplace and the Dashboard? It is the only system that allow you to download and play demos, and has the biggest hard drive yet in a console (I know about the ps3). I think people should look at consoles and not just see the games. Although I do agree that games are important.

[daphatty]

How do you guys feel about the XBL Vision Camera not being sold sans games? Specifically, do you feel like you are being charged extra for games and/or a subscription to XBLA you probably already have?

[EIIe Driver]

I'm a long time listener to the show but I'm new on the site. You guys have the best weekly gaming podcast. You're hilarious together and I often find myself laughing to myself at my desk while listening to your show at work. Last week was by far one the best episodes. Between the Mrs. Garrett impersonation, Wombat being called Cheapy's adopted retard, and mention of the CAG thong, I think my co-workers probably thought I got high before work.

Anyway, my question is are you going to Tokyo Game Show, Cheapy? And what's with the Allgames.com hate? AGI is a great show, give it a chance. Besides, what could you have to lose by getting your show syndicated on another site?



Die another day...
http://www.doatec.com/
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[Jimbo Slice]

Hey guys
Love the show, got my gamer friends and family hooked as well. I'm just curious if you ever got recognized in public Cheapy? I mean, you're a pretty unique looking guy, not saying that you're ugly or anything, I just mean that it'd probably be easy to pick you out of a crowd.

[ph33r m3]

Question :

If CheapyD and Sidney Poitier had a baby together, what would you name it?

[DangerDave]

Is there any game on the Xbox 360 horizon that you guys plan on paying the full/outrageous 60 dollar price for? If so, what?

[PawnTakesKing]

Just for laughs, let's say that the Wii is a colossal failure and sells even less systems than Gamecube. Do you think Nintendo has a "contingency plan" waiting in the wings? (i.e. A "true" next-gen system with better graphics, HD, and the other stuff the Wii is basically lacking.) How well do you think the Wii will have to do before it's considered a success?

[miyamotofreak]

So now that Red Steel is getting redone (again) now with 1:1 sword fighting do you think that is the killer app for the non-prebubescent group? Also your thoughts on PAX and PA's FU to Sony?

[chodax]

Dear Wombat,

how many licks DOES it take to get to the center of the tootsie pop?

Love,
Chodax

[Matarick]

Thank you Cheapy and Wombat for answering my previous CAGBag question on retro gaming and I recall that Wombat reads comics.

This is my question for you Wombat, since I doubt Cheapy looks for US based comics in Japan:
52/Infinite Crisis or Civil War?

I guess things are heating up in both the DC and Marvel line of comics with the outing of Spiderman and the 'disapearence' of Superman/Wonder Woman/Batman.

Thank you for reading this post and I need to get to a comic book shop to pick up on both 52 and Civil War.

[benjamouth]

Hey Cheapy and Wombat, love the CAGCast, considering you do one every week the quality is excellent.

BTW Do you know that on Itunes the CAGcast is under "Game and Hobbies" and not Video Games, is that by choice ?

My qustion is, having received Texas Hold'Em for free on XBLA I'm starting to think some of the other games should be available for free. Not original content games like Mutant Storm Reloaded or Cloning Clyde but some of the retro titles like Pac-man and Galaga really aren't worth 400 points. I don't really think putting these games on XBLA requires any more effort than emulating an old Xbox game and that service is free. Perhaps some of the retro titles could be paid for with advertising or something.

What do you guys think ??

[rodeojones903]

This one is for Wombat:

You mentioned that you read comics in a previous CAGcast. What are you currently reading? If you are reading or have read Civil War and Infinite Crisis, which one did you enjoy more? Does your cheapassness roll over to comics as well and you trade wait, or do you buy singles? :D

[Blaine]

Cheapy D and Wombat (although I think Wombat is well qualified to answer alone) -

Regarding the PS3's new slogan "This Is Living!". Am I the only one who remembers this being the catchphrase during the 80's for Nutrisystem or Jenny Craig?!

Every time I read that slogan, I picture a stocky furry fellow eating turkey burgers out of his Ken Kutaragi Grill.

Love the show.

[Tybee]

You guys often talk about how your wives react to games. I think other married guys, like myself, and perhaps single guys who want to see how the other half lives, would be interested in a segment or whole show with your wives as guests. I know our (sadly) few female members would find it refreshing. They could talk about the games they like, specific titles that you guys enjoy that they hate, and how they feel about being married to 30+ guys that still regularly play video games (and I do not mean that in a negative or condescending way; I am, after all, in the same boat).

[CorporalJackson]

Do Japanese people think you a giant! And where do you get all the flippin sweet puns about wombat?

[Nogib]

Clearly they are not your forté, but could you at least try to show a bit more interest in traditional japanese RPG releases? (Pointing out the overly gay character in Enchanted Arms doesn't really count and not all of us are into Oblivion) You seem to always pass over them with barely a mention most of the time. Don't get me wrong, I love the 'cast. I'm just saying that maybe you could get some more variety into the mix. Listening to lengthy discussions on whatever trivial stuff may have popped up on XBL Arcade all the time gets a little stale, you know?

(Speaking in an overall broad sense here, not really related to any specific CAGcast)

[Hush]

Dear CheapyD and Wombat,

Do you think Nintendo will release a peripheral for the Wii that is similar to the Gameboy player for Gamecube that will possibly allow you to play DS games on your TV while somehow implementing the Wii-mote to be used as the Stylus?

Dig the show,

Hush

[thorbahn3]

Do you think Sony purposely drives their franchises into the ground with a million sequels so they don't become like Nintendo (intimidate third parties with great first party titles)?

[Kaijufan]

Cheapy how fast is your internet connection? How much does it cost per month?

[CheapyMom]

Cheapy, I see you have a birthday coming up. :roll: :lol:

Any special plans for celebrating? Are birthdays celebrated differently in Japan than in the US?

[Hunter and friends]

I am not too sure if you've addressed this question in a CAGcast yet, and I am too lazy to search all the CAGbag questions, so please forgive me if this has been asked.

Since EA recently released the statement that they're going to be focusing less on the PSP and more on the Nintendo portable, what games in their stable of titles would actually find a good home on the DS? I understand their move as far as going with the system that has the highest fanbase/sold units, but is the DS really that condusive to sports gaming?

[DangerDave]

Do you guys usually finish games to their end? What factors contribute to you wanting to play the whole game? What makes you shelf a game immediately? Whats a good game, that for some reason, you just gave up on?

[daphatty]

Do you think Sony purposely drives their franchises into the ground with a million sequels so they don't become like Nintendo (intimidate third parties with great first party titles)?

Do you find the irony in Thorbahn's question regarding Sony making tons of sequels for their franchise titles? :P

Do you guys think that Sony will seal their doom (as if they haven't already) by announcing game prices above $60?

[ch3zyp00fs]

Hey guys, how did you spend your Labor Day Weekend? Did you hear that Sony has delayed the PAL launch for the PS3 until March of 07?!? What do you think of this? I think that Sony's PS3 shortages will be so bad that we can expect PS3 prices reaching the amount of small cars on ebay.

[NWgamer666]

Why did you all hate on the NFL headset for the 360 in cag cast 42? I ain't gonna wear it out in public, but it doesn't look bad. I would rather look like a rabid football fan than a cyborg (as some of the third party headsets appear).
Sturdy > Beauty. Has the headset which came with ur 360 died yet? Maybe I will change my mind when I get a look at myself playing games via vision camera.

[mrblinG22]

Wombat, and Cheapy,

If you are getting one, do you have a plan on how you are going to buy your PS3 yet?

[2Fast]

Wombat, I'm curious as to how many total hours you've put into Oblivion. I think I stand at 125 hours, got me beat?

[dubbfoolio]

dudes, my dog 'Ruca' said that you had the best CAGcast guest ever: Wombat's dog! She flipped out when she yelped!

Wombat what is your favorite comic book based game? What comic book do you wish they'd base a game off of the most?

oh yeah, and happy birthday CheapyD! What did you do to celebrate? Any cool videogame related gifts?

o

[Wet Ninja]

CheapyD, in a recent CAGcast, you mentioned taking Japanese lessons. How's your Japanese coming along? I'd eventually like to learn Japanese. I'm more interested in reading Japanese than in speaking it, but speaking it would be nice too, eventually. Any tips for learning the language?

[daphatty]

Question regarding the hypothetical aftermath of the PS3 Launch.

Considering that Japan is getting such a low number of PS3 units come launch time, it is conceivable that Sony could divert a larger number of PS3 units to Japan following the initial run to make up for the lack of units. This would translate into less availability here in the U.S.

What is your impression of this hypothetical situation? What sort of fallout, if any, do you predict could occur?

Also, do you believe Sony's isolation strategy (one market over the other) is the best route for them to take considering the shortage? Or should Sony have just bit the bullet and delayed the launch so everyone could have a PS3 in March?

[LarryGe]

I remeber cheapy talking about how cool it would be to have a castlevania game on the wii. you could use the wiimote for all sorts of things, espcially the whip. Now lo and behold, a rumor from wii fanboy states that there might just be such a thing planned.

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2006/09/08/crack-that-whip-castlevania-coming-to-wii/

my questions cheapy and wombat are:

have you ever in your life considered actually designing video games

do you think or know if any software developers listen to the cagcast?

[gofishn]

What do you guys think of the upcoming Marvel Ultimate Alliance? I realize it doesn't look incredibly "next-gen", but I enjoyed X-Men Legends and am intrigued by the online co-op modes and the massive amount of playable characters.

[bobomallone]

I'm a huge fan of rhythem/music games, do you guys have a favorite? My vote goes for Gitaroo man

[Apossum]

If there isn't any conflict of interest or something like that, I was wondering what you guys thought of the great Joystiq Exclusive News Scandal of 2006.

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/9885/stuffvf1.png

[carpwrist]

Just wanted to point out your comment on the Xbox Live Arcade Bundle. I like your idea much more than this one:
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=200188

$40 for six games... yea not so hot. however, i hear that its only $20 B&M.

anyhow, thought i'd point that out.

and for the contest:

r

[Richlough]

Wombat , now that you've earned 1000 nerd points in Oblivion , will you tell Mrs. Wombat that you've finally beaten it , which I can't imagine you not doing the moment you earned the last acheivement , so you can continue to play it ?

Cheapy , I have no question for you but a request instead , Can I get a "big ass chains" shoutout ?

EDIT
Oh wait , where's the poll (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2083945&postcount=647) ?
You said you guys would do a regular poll .
I don't see no polls .

[theq87]

Cheapy and Wombat-

In the last show, Cheapy mentioned a problem commonly brought up regarding the Wii controller-- that repeated arm/hand motions with the controller will tire gamers out.

Is this looking at it the wrong way? People don't complain that Duck Hunt used to tire them out, and DDR's ability to keep gamers in shape is seen as a positive. Fact is, if you were really running around shooting zombies or swordfighting, you'd get tired in more than just your wrist.

So does this potential fatigue not add realism, and bring gaming a bit closer to something more athletic and sport-like? If you want to be the best at a competitive Wii game, doesn't it add a dimension of competitiveness to have to be able to keep your arm up & flailing longer than your adversaries?

[McBacon]

Do 360 nerd points encourage you to 100% a game like Saints Row, or would you have got all the treasures and taxi missions in GTA regardless of Nerd Points.

I.e, do Acheivments make you play games to the full extent, or are you above them :P

Edit: BTW, Congrats to Wombat on getting 1000 points on Oblivion.

[KaneRobot]

1. To both (especially Cheapy since he is going to try to get a PS3 and would own a Blu-Ray player): Do you plan on buying the HD-DVD add on for the 360?

2. Wombat, if I send you various items from my household, will you sniff them and give me an analysis?


Cheapy and Wombat-

In the last show, Cheapy mentioned a problem commonly brought up regarding the Wii controller-- that repeated arm/hand motions with the controller will tire gamers out.

Is this looking at it the wrong way? People don't complain that Duck Hunt used to tire them out, and DDR's ability to keep gamers in shape is seen as a positive. Fact is, if you were really running around shooting zombies or swordfighting, you'd get tired in more than just your wrist.

So does this potential fatigue not add realism, and bring gaming a bit closer to something more athletic and sport-like? If you want to be the best at a competitive Wii game, doesn't it add a dimension of competitiveness to have to be able to keep your arm up & flailing longer than your adversaries?
What a loaded question. Why didn't you just post "You're wrong about the Wii controller?"

[Mr Unoriginal]

Cheapy, I noticed that you more or less have a potty mouth during the CAGcasts and aren't afraid to let loose with the occassional 'shit' or 'fuck', but every time you are talking about bodily functions (which happens to be quite often) you refer to it as a 'doodie'. Always seems silly next to your other explatives. Please explain why this is. Did you mom wash out your mouth with soap once so you are traumatized?

[Hunter and friends]

I've heard rumors about the DS and its interactivity with the Wii allowing for the download of DS demos through an internet connected system. This lead me to wondering if Nintendo has considered having a internet browser integrated on the Wii that could use the DS as a keyboard / additional screen to take web surfing on a console to a new level.

My question is: Do either of you have your own speculations or brainstorms regarding the integratetion of the DS with the Wii relating to game functions, or other facilities?

[Wolfgame]

hey cheapy and wombat, I was thinking of a good wombat burrows segment so I was curious what wombats thoughts were on the state of the ESRB by moveing his much beloved Elder Scrolls:Oblivion from a Teen rateing to Mature.

[lspear76]

Wombat,

Why are you torturing yourself with Nutrasystem? You should try Aktins. I ate NY Strip steak every day during the summer and lost 35 lbs. Give it a shot!

-Lou

[DangerDave]

Call of Juarez is one of the most morally confused games I have ever played. In the game, you are not allowed to shoot innocent people, (even though this is supposed to be the Wild West.) My guess is that Ubisoft has censored this, in an effort to please, or at least avoid all the anti-video game politicians out there.

Now, I can understand that. But this is what gets me confused: One of the first missions is to find money to pay for a prostitute, who ends up giving you a blowjob. On top of that, walking through a bar, the main character is called a spic on multiple occasions.

What is Ubisoft thinking? Is paying for sex and calling people spics acceptable, but going on killing rampages with a six shooter, not? I don’t think the anti-videogame police will be very impressed. Ubisoft had gimped what could have been decent game.

Maybe, this is just a big deal to me, I don’t know. But when I’m supposed to be a cowboy, I don’t want some publisher telling me who I can and cannot shoot.

What do you guys think?

[Temporaryscars]

Dear Mrs. CheapyD and Mrs. Wombat. Wassup with all the buggy games being released for the 360? It seems like whenever a game comes out, the gaming public is screaming for a patch to fix laggy online play (COD 2, Saints Row, Dead or Alive), saving problems and a host of other flaws. Are developers getting lazy now that they have the ability to patch their games? Seems like one of the advantages console gaming had over PC was that the games would work out of the box.

Thank you. That is all.

[aallman72]

My Question is as a new CAG Cast listener (First CAGCast #42) ...

I am a GC virgin my last nintendo console was a rarely used N64...

If I get a Wii what GC games would be worthy o purchase?

So I guess that means what are the top 10 GC games for the GC newb?

-aallman72

[youruglyclone]

A gaming/your man in japan question I guess.

CheapyD:
Have you ever seen any shops that sell the PSX (the ill fated PS2/DVR Combo Sony put out a couple years ago)?