CAGbag: Get your questions answered on CAGcast [Mobile/Archive] - Page 4

Cursor

09-21-2006, 10:48 PM

Can either of you get a comment from Nintendo on their DS game buy 2 get 1 free promo in partnership with Best Buy being screwed up so that it really doesn't work? And then can you ask them why it's been screwed up since the deal launched (more than 2 weeks now)?!

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106634

It only works with old titles--not with anything I want. But the terms of ther offer make no stipulations that it should only work with crap I don't want!

See this post for an email I wrote to Nintendo:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2214576&postcount=361

Maybe you 'press types' can get satisfaction, where I won't get anywhere. Sorry--I know you're not the Better Business Bureau.

Maddgief

09-22-2006, 06:16 PM

1. If one hearkens back to the legendary thread on CAG about the broken street date on the DS Lite, one has to wonder: will history repeat itself with the Wii? What do you think the likelihood of this happening is?

2. I have my doubts that Cheapy is actually in Japan. One afternoon while walking my dog, I saw an impossibly tall goofy looking bald white guy walking in my neighborhood with a cute asian woman. Is it possible that Cheapy is actually in the Raleigh NC area and claims to be in Japan because he's in witness protection? Of course you'll say no...but...

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Nogib

09-23-2006, 05:49 PM

Historically speaking, videogame systems have launched in North America for less than the converted value of the Japanese launch prices regardless of US dollar strength. For instance the N64 and GCN launched for ¥25000 in Japan and $200 in the US. With the Wii, we are seeing a system selling for ¥25000 in Japan yet again (currently ¥25000=~$214) but being forced to pay $250 over here. Add to this the announced price cut of the PS3 in Japan while no cuts are being made for other territories. Heck, even the 360 costs a lot less in Japan than it does here.

In light of all this, knowing the importance and size of the North American market is now greater than that of Japan, does it appear that the console makers have decided to blatantly milk us for every cent they can get? Yeah, companies are in business to make money but it also seems as if they are trying to push the envelope as far as what they can get away with.

miyamotofreak

09-23-2006, 06:34 PM

CheapyD, do you think EA's attempt at making new IPs will actually pan out?

And Wombat, can you please explain to me the bullshit answer cheapy will give for the first question?

PawnTakesKing

09-24-2006, 02:01 AM

Cheapy, why does miyamotofreak hate you so much?

Wombat, what is this "Wombat Liberation Army" that's cropping up all over the boards? Are you involved, or is this the doing of your legion of rabid fans?

EDIT: Not only did I figure it out, but I am now a soldier. But please, enlighten the ignorant.

zakk

09-24-2006, 01:35 PM

Cheapy, http://kotaku.com/gaming/sony/tgs06-armored-core-4-is-a-real-system-crasher-202827.php

Have you gotten to play AC4? Any good?

1modernboy

09-24-2006, 03:56 PM

Tell me true, Cheapy and Wombat, should I pre-order a Wii? Will doing so guarantee me a console to call my own or simply afford me the chance to fight over a handful of systems with all the other fanboys who’ve also pre-ordered at my preferred retailer. Am I putting money down on a system or merely on a “place in line?”

tribal24

09-26-2006, 04:02 AM

cheapy and wombat first i wanna say that your show is great. you were the first show i listened to when i heard of podcast and will continue listening to. i wanted to ask what is your favorite rpg and why? and wombat besides oblivion.

dubbfoolio

09-26-2006, 12:19 PM

Not really a question, but...

Wombat I don't know if this is much of an honor or not but your gamertag made it onto the usually lame MadTV!! Hit the jump (http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/madtv/madtv-rips-off-tripod-gaming-music-video-203260.php) and watch this funny video on kotaku of a guy trying to romance his girlfriend with his Madden 07 game play. The skit is actually a blatent ripoff of something that's long been on the internet. Anyway one of the guys on his friends list is named "Wombat" as portrayed by some black guy with cornrows, which is exactly how I picture you from your voice!

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daroga

09-26-2006, 02:52 PM

We've seen the fanboys duke it out this past generation and we're gearing up to go at it again: what determines who "wins" a generation? The Sony fans claim units sold, the Nintendo fans claim profit (it is interesting to see Nintendo fans take up the Units Sold banner when talking the DS vs. PSP though ;)), and Microsoft fans claim increase in market share from Gen A to Gen B.

So, what's the offical CAGcast measure of how a successful a console is? Profits, Units, or Percentages? Or is it a happy place filled with rainbows where no one wins or loses around here? ;)

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xboxdude56

09-28-2006, 01:12 PM

I remember the good ol days of playing shenmue on my dreamcast, then shenmue 2 on xbox. I heard about shenmue online in Europe as well as shenmue 3. Is there any chance at all that shenmue 3 will EVER be made?

and/or

I remember watching a review on xplay a while ago about a game called Trackmania Sunrise for the pc. The game looked amazing! Unfortunetly I was never able to get it, but recently I found this link on another forum about a new version called Trackmania Nations that is FREE!

People are able to download the full version of Trackmania Nations for FREE, straight from the developers website.

The really neat thing about this game is how much you can customize it, it allows you to make your own tracks and car skins! Not only that, the graphics are amazing! This game looks like a winner to me, I just wanted to know what Cheapy D and wombat think

http://www.trackmanianations.com/indexUk.php

Tybee

09-28-2006, 01:34 PM

Anyway one of the guys on his friends list is named "Wombat" as portrayed by some black guy with cornrows, which is exactly how I picture you from your voice!

LMAO...You obviously haven't seen any pictures. ;)

Wombat: In your unofficial rant on this week's podcast you came down pretty hard on retro games in the Xbox Live Arcade. Yet in the past you've seemed pretty excited about the games that will be offered through the Virtual Console on the Wii. Is this a double standard based on the quality of the offerings or have you lost interest in the idea of retro games as a whole, regardless of of the system?

xboxdude56

09-28-2006, 01:44 PM

Dont know if you guys have heard about this, but they are making a Halo RTS.

They have a preview video on gamespot, and gee golly bawz that video made me happy.

Do you guys think this game will do any good?

http://www.gamespot.com/events/x06/story.html?sid=6158816&pid=935835&tag=topslot;action;2&om_act=convert&click=topslot

CorporalJackson

09-29-2006, 02:28 AM

Dear, fearless leader (Wombat) and CheapyD
Most likely you have heard about 'Halo wars' the upcoming Halo RTS for the 360 and, I was wondering what your opinions on the Shutdown of halogen are. In case you have no idea what I'm talking about I will explain...
Halogen was a mod for the PC game 'Command and conquer: Generals' that has been in the making for years it seems (I think 2). Just recently they have been shutdown by Microsoft and Bungie due to 'Halo wars' (wow what a name). As I said what are your opinions about it (if any) Personally I think its flipping retarded a game on a separate console being made by Ensemble studios a great company threatened by a MOD made by a few guys in a garage its extortion (...)! ahhhhh....
Thanks for an reply,
Jackson

(Also just to add there are many mods of games that our out thriving about the halo universe that never have been shutdown)

withoutnature

10-02-2006, 05:58 PM

Cheapy, you mentioned in one of the previous CAGcasts that you went to college in western New York. What school did you attend? As an alumnus of UB, I was wondering if you might've gone there too.

y2jedi

10-04-2006, 09:39 AM

Wombat,
About a week ago I put LOTR:BFME II in my 360 onlt to notice I hadn't played it in about 6 weeks. Just curoius if you ever finished it or did you get distracted with other games like myself.

lordwow

10-04-2006, 10:33 AM

Which Toto song is better: Hold the Line or Africa?

thorbahn3

10-07-2006, 04:16 AM

CheapyD, do you think the reason you suck at learning Japanese might be because you're so grounded with America (XBL, TV, etc)? I bet if you didn't have these english speaking diversions you'd know your Japanese very well.

RegalSin2020

10-07-2006, 11:10 AM

What is the Japanese Alterantive to Nitro-Tech( The Suplement that had this bobsled guy in the Olympics disqulified)

Tell us aobut downtown Japan. I mean the real downtown and not just Tokyo Crap.

Have you been in a sports bar yet?

xboxdude56

10-07-2006, 05:08 PM

I recently saw a trailer for a game by Rockstar called LA Noire. This game takes place in LA during the late 1940's, setting the secene for drugs, jazz, and a time before freeways existed, according to Rockstar. Have you guys seen the trailer? This is my kind of game! Will it be just another GTA? What are your thoughts?

FriskyTanuki

10-08-2006, 10:07 AM

With a very busy holiday season approaching quickly, I was wondering if you guys were planning on reviving the hype wagon to choose the holiday release you'd want to hype up before its release?

I also have another question: If you could have a game made from any movie or tv show that has not gotten the videogame treatment, what would it be? If you have a developer or publisher in mind that you'd want to make that game, who would it be?

If you could have a hidden gem from the current generation get a sequel on one or all of the next-gen consoles, what would it be?

HOVA uk

10-08-2006, 07:52 PM

Whats the name/artist at the beginning of Episode #45
Tokyo Game Show..

Will be very grateful if you answered this question, but you don't I will hopefully find it somewhere.;)

Keep the good work up, loving your podcasts. I am glad i stumbled across this site, keep paying Google because their advertising is working:applause:

Hex

10-09-2006, 03:36 PM

Wombat,

What ever happened to the Mario-based theme park that you and Cheapy discussed in the 32nd CAGCast (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/podcast/cagcast32.mp3)? Did you ever look into it, or did everyone forget about it? I'd still like to see Wombat in Mario's clothing and harness bouncing around a bunch of obstacles. :D

CheapyD

10-10-2006, 12:37 PM

Elf needs new questions badly!

PlumeNoir

10-10-2006, 06:03 PM

Elf needs new questions badly!

Cheapy,

I have a question, and a story that goes along with it that I'd like to send. My fear is a certain person whom lives in my home (and one could call the Mrs. PlumeNoir) might hear my name broadcast and get upset. COuld I just PM it to you or Wombat?

Bazz

10-10-2006, 06:27 PM

Suggestion for the 50th show coming up.

CheapyD + Wombat

I know you talked about both your wifes being on the Podcast and wondering if we can see that possibly happen for the 50th show. I think it would be fun to hear their thoughts on gaming , such as what would make them more intrested in gaming and do they think the Wii is a start in to the right direction for non gamers. Also what does Mrs. Wombat think of Wombat playing Oblivion so much?

PlumeNoir

10-10-2006, 06:38 PM

You know, nevermind my last post - I'll just suck it up. It's kinda long, so forgive me that.

First off, a little background to my question:
Last year, on November 18th, someone broke into my house and stole a laptop, my PS2 and over 30 PS2 games. (My mom had just died 10 days earlier, so I had already packed and moved all my other systems. Not-so-coincidentally, the thieves broke in looking for my Xbox360, won from Mountain Dew, which didn't arrive until the next day - in which my car was broken into, but my 360 was already safe at my mom's house. And luckily, they ignored my memory cards. Let's just say I am glad to be out of that neighborhood.)

So, over the past year, in addition to moving, I bought a Slim PS2 and started to rebuild my collection. My top priorities (besides the top tier games) were the Dot Hack games and Beyond Good and Evil. Even though I had beaten them, I wanted them back, as I am more of a collector.

Flash forward to this summer, when I MAJORLY ticked off my "female intimate co-inhabitant." She called me at work, so I could hear the house being wrecked (I have pics...). My PS2 was thrown like a shuriken into the wall, my 360 heaved above her head and spiked onto the floor; pieces of both systems were scattered admist countless sharp thin plastic spikes that had once been my game collection.

I was able to piece together the PS2, resolder the power switch, but now it can only read mem cards; the drive doesn't even spin anymore. My multimeter shows no current coming out of the drive reader; I don't feel like trying to breathe life into the assembly, so I am calling that a loss. However, I was able to reassemble the 360 (the label seal wasn't even broken!) and, once I found the hard drive and cleaned off the soda dumped on it, powered it up - it worked fine! In fact, it has been running fine for months now. (Which made me feel bad for Wombat and all the others with 360 problems, 'cause I know mine can take a beating. I'm still glad it's a pre- Jan 1st unit, though! ;) )

This long-winded story leads me to the question I am now facing for the second time in under a year, and I am now posing to you: What games do you absolutely need in your collection? If all your games disappeared tomorrow, which titles would you immediately cruise Gamestop and eBay to replace? I know Wombat turns games around for credit, but I'm sure he has a couple in the "keep" pile.

For me, I am (for the third time) buying the four Dot Hack games and Beyond Good and Evil. I guess it doesn't matter what system, just in general. Personally, if I lost, say, my PSOne games, I'd hunt down the first Parasite Eve and Final Fantasy Tactics before anything else.

Oh yeah, by the way: The letter X

CheapyD

10-10-2006, 08:32 PM

last call for show #47

CorporalJackson

10-10-2006, 08:35 PM

What are your opinions on interpretive dance?

WhipSmartBanky

10-10-2006, 08:39 PM

last call for show #47
What do you think of users who post exceedingly long multi-part essay questions for the CAGbag?

Technique

10-10-2006, 08:54 PM

last call for show #47

I've asked this before, but I'll just simplify it.

I'm just curious do any of you have plans for having kids? What you name them? Cheapy Jr.? Wombat Jr.?

PlumeNoir

10-10-2006, 09:14 PM

What do you think of users who post exceedingly long multi-part essay questions for the CAGbag?

WSB - was that directed at me? My question was short (I even colored it), the story was long. I make no excuses nor apologies.

By the way, Banky, I have been meaning to say this, I like the new icon. I'd do a Jason Lee from Dogma with the horns, though - that'd look cool.

BTW part 2 Banky: I'm going to PM you with a drawing question - I hope you don't mind...

EDIT: heh...I can't type, so I just corrected some public school-esque typos....

PawnTakesKing

10-11-2006, 12:25 AM

Either of you guys pre-order a PS3? Were there any riots/fights to the death/mass chaos over pre-orders in Japan or NYC?

thorbahn3

10-11-2006, 03:40 AM

Store websites seem to be making a lot of pricing errors as of late. Then the smucks don't honor the price unlike B&M stores. Don't you think they'd get more return customers if they honored their pricing errors instead of cancelling them? I know I'd give return business if someone honered their great Xbox 360 deal.

shipwreck

10-12-2006, 11:07 AM

With the strong sales of Dead Rising in Japan, which was the 11th best selling game in Japan for the week of October 1st, how hard do you think Microsoft is going to try to keep it as an Xbox 360 exclusive?

Everyone knows how tough of a fight Microsoft is having to be even relevant over there, so the fact that this is such a hot selling game with so few consoles sold in that country, makes this nothing short of a miracle for Microsoft.

Seems to me, Capcom will take notice of how well it is selling and want to port that over to the PS3 though so they can cash in even more ala Resident Evil 4. Do you think it's worth a large chunk of change for Microsoft to cling for dear life to Dead Rising or is this title going to be forgotten in the next couple of weeks in Japan?

benjamouth

10-12-2006, 05:07 PM

Hey Cheapy and Wombat,

Just listened to Show #47, excellent, keep it up.

During the show you mentioned G4's new reality TV show (which I agree sounds god awful). Do you think G4 has gone to crap in the last few months or do you think it's still as good as it ever was.

I used to enjoy the network, especially AOTS but ever since they re-launched 95% of the stuff on there garbage IMO.

Opinions gents ?

cag1000

10-12-2006, 09:30 PM

My question is for Wombat:

I've been collecting comics for over 26 years now and I always like hearing you mention about the comic related games you are looking forward to(Marvel Ultimate Alliance)and going to the store. How long have you been collecting? How many would you say you have? How do you store them in NYC? What's your local shop? You should do a CAGCast from NY Comicon 2007. Do you collect Indys or just Marvel/DC?

Haven't missed an episode listen on my Ipod at work. Cheapy you are always prepared for a good show. It brightens my shitty workday. Thanx guys keep up the good work.

Ebraum

10-12-2006, 10:30 PM

Cheapy & Wombat,
We all know movie based games usually suck, but are there any movies you wish would have been made into a game? I think Underworld or I-Robot were missed oportunities for example.

gunm

10-13-2006, 07:46 AM

Here's an early one for the 50th CAGcast: looking back from where you originally started, how do you feel that the show (and I guess CAG in general) has evolved? Are you still as motivated to do these things on a regular basis compared to in the past? And where do you see yourselves five years from now (videocasting, TV)? I guess, what are your specific goals for the CAGcast between now and the future?

callmesteam

10-13-2006, 11:29 AM

With 'Guitar Hero II' just a few weeks away, I'm wondering what songs you would love to have added for play in the 'Guitar Hero' world... or what songs you hope become available for download via Live Marketplace (when the 360 version comes in '07)?

CowboysAndLawyers

10-13-2006, 08:08 PM

Care to make a prediction on what the average eBay selling price for a PS3 and Wii will be respectively? My guesses are $2200 for a PS3 and $325 for a Wii.

zakk

10-13-2006, 11:43 PM

Cheapy, Wombat,
I see these deals at Play-Asia pretty often and consider getting them (Saint's Row mainly due to BIG ASS CHAAAAAINS)...
Until I then see some warning from somebody saying that it might not work on my 360, or it might not display right or something. I've got a cheap HDTV from costco, and I'm not too interested in ordering a game only to find out it won't run...

basically, tl;dr version: I've got the FUD in me about ordering from play-asia and actually ending up with a working game at 720p, should I not be concerned?

McBacon

10-14-2006, 06:04 PM

Cheapy, if you look at your Amazon associates from the start of CAG to now, is your referal dosh in the millions or billions?

Also, how did you get CAG so sucessful? Your website's sucsess is very impressive.

hertzy

10-15-2006, 10:16 AM

Elf needs new questions badly!

Red Warrior shot the question!!

hertzy

10-15-2006, 10:36 AM

Cheapy and Wombat,

Do you think the Microsoft will ever succeed in Japan? I personnally feel no matter what Microsoft does it will fail. I agree with your New York baseball analogy Cheapy but I think there is more to it. I think the Japanese look at Microsoft as big corporate America moving in on an industry that Japan has dominated for years and the only way to protect that industry is to not buy any console that is not Japanese no matter how good or cheap that console is. What do you guys think?

anomynous

10-15-2006, 08:37 PM

Cheapy and Wombat,
In one of the recent issues of EGM, they had an interview with one of the lead designers of Dead Rising. When they asked him about the small text size on a SDTV, he said "you should really have a HDTV before buying a Xbox 360." Do you agree with him? I think he & his development team were just being lazy about testing the game. And Cheapy, how popular are HDTVs in Japan? Are they cheap & everybody has one, or are they still fairly new and only a fairly small amount of the population has a HDTV?

Cursor

10-16-2006, 12:28 AM

Hey guys--

I really liked Wombat's incisive question about the Wii and what you'll actually be able to do with SD cards. I have a similar detailed Wii-related question. I grew up gaming on my PC. I like sitting in my confy chair in front of my monitor playing games:

Will there be a first party VGA cable for the Wii?

Indications point to yes, but they are weak:

This wikipedia article:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii
sites this page:http://cube.ign.com/articles/522/522559p2.html

Q: Will Revolution hook up to a television?
A: Yes. It will also be able to interface with a computer monitor. In June 2004 Nintendo engineer Genyo Takeda said: "You'll be able to play [Revolution] not just by linking up to a television but to a computer monitor as well."
The problem is that the article is dated 9/12/05

But there is also this from nintendo.co.jp (horrible English translation provided by google):
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.co.jp%2Fwii% 2Faccessories%2Findex.html&langpair=ja%7Cen&hl=en&safe=off&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools
Nihongo de for the Japanese proficient:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/accessories/index.html

Notice that the 4th item down (RVL-A-KD)--is that a VGA cable?

crewj

10-16-2006, 12:24 PM

what happened to that creepy old guy at the end of the podcasts? his toothless voice was always chilling to hear on earphones... :(

DesertEagleXIX

10-16-2006, 07:21 PM

Lately I've witnessed a couple of disappearing threads.

One popluar thread centered around obtaining a PS3 reservation. After a hundred or so replies, it got into a debate of the ethics of buying a system just to 'ebay' it. So I checked the politics area. No sign of it... Hmm, where did it go?

Next, I started a thread detailing a way you can get free microsoft marketplace points by signing up for true.com. A number of people got their points, and some are still waiting. But the thread itself disappeared. Many are asking what happened to the thread in this new dialogue:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111332

So why do some threads disappear. If the True.com promotion was not giving out the points anymore, shouldn't the thread be edited to indicate as such? Why leave CAG's out in the cold? Are the Mods just being censor-happy, or just merging threads?

If they are merging threads, then my way of tracking comments isn't working- I click on my name then "Find all Posts by XXX"; my comments are not in my list of posts!

Two more questions: I didn't think you liked the PS3 Cheapy. Why the urge to pre-order? What do you think of people buying the system just to turn around and sell it?

PawnTakesKing

10-16-2006, 11:54 PM

Cheapy and Wombat,

I know Japanese RPGs aren't your thing, but what do you think of the attention that Final Fantasy XII has been getting? So far the game has received nearly perfect scores. Are either of you willing to step out of your comfort zone to try it out?

rocksolidaudio

10-17-2006, 01:24 AM

question: so, why are neither of you playing or even talking about Okami?

i mean, seriously, it is quite objectively one of the best games on the PS2, and it's not something you have to push yourself to enjoy or be open to. in my recollection wombat is a big zelda fan, and this is arguably better than any zelda yet (it's not blasphemy, shut your mouth), and in the same vein. it's something i feel gamers owe to themselves and the industry to try, and i'm just curious what about it (outside of not being a 360 game) has steered you away so readily.

gamefan1686

10-17-2006, 01:42 AM

Cheapy and Wombat

I know both of you are guitar hero fans and was wondering if you are going to pick up guitar hero 2 for the ps2 or possibly wait for the 360 version. Do the xbox 360 achievements and possible market place d/l content give you enough reason to wait and re-invest in a new guitar?

CheapyD

10-17-2006, 10:30 AM

Last call for CAGcast 48!

Richlough

10-17-2006, 10:57 AM

Technique

10-17-2006, 11:36 AM

If you could make any Wii game you wanted, what game would you make that would take advantage of all of the Wii's cool features?

Walt Jay

10-17-2006, 03:19 PM

Question:

When I click on an Amazon (or any) link from cheapassgamer.com and it takes me to a particular product and I buy it, CheapyD gets a paid, right? I believe the answer is yes.

My follow-up question for the CAGBag is if I click on an Amazon (or any) link on cheapassgamer.com and it takes me to the main page, i.e. www.amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com), and I browse around and buy something during that session, does CheapyD get paid or does it have to be a direct link to the product?

In that case, since I buy a lot of stuff from Amazon.com, I wouldn't mind getting to Amazon.com via the cheapassgamer.com link if it meant helping CheapyD and the site.

PlumeNoir

10-17-2006, 03:40 PM

Last call for CAGcast 48!

Well, you said last week you'd do my question from last week this week (which I understand if you don't due to the length), so my replacement question (if needed) is: was that Wombat that sent me the 360 friend invite? Even though it said Cagcast, they didn't have all of Oblivion's nerd points, so I just know it can't be Womabt! ;)

DesertEagleXIX

10-17-2006, 07:59 PM

Wombatman and CheapyD: How many games do each of you own? What is your philosophy on your collections (i.e. sell when the price is high, hold on hoping your cheap games will be worth a bit more one day, etc)

Big Ass Chains < Cheap Ass Games

Mindzeye82

10-18-2006, 11:09 AM

Hi Guys,

My 360, which I bought in July, crapped out on me at the beginning of September. I'll skip the rants about a console that breaks two months after purchase (Microsoft was pretty good about replacing the machine). But now that I have my "refurb" console, its working about as well as an old NES. More than 1/2 the time that I try to start the machine it up, it makes weird noises and just stares at me (the 360 start up screen does not load). I have to turn it off, wait a sec, and try again about 3 to 5 times before it finally turns on.

Then, of the times that it turns on, 75% of the time I get a disk read error or a white screen telling me to put the game in a 360 console. I actually have to take the game out, blow on it, put it back in the system, and cross my fingers that it will work!

If the game actually does start, there are a few times when the system will actually crash and I'll lose my progress. Hello Mega Man II?

I enjoy nostaligic gaming as much as anyone else, but come the fuck on!

Have either of you guys had any trouble like this with your 360's? (especially wombat who had his replaced)

Love the podcast, keep up the good work.

thorbahn3

10-18-2006, 07:42 PM

I notice you're always saying "tax free" on all the deals you mention on the cagcast and the site. Well, I've been getting taxed up the ass via netflix, overstock, etc. Not only that but I've been told on CAG you're suppose to pay the sales tax every time you do you're yearly taxes. Would you please stop saying the deals are tax free?

Link: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111707

MrX

10-20-2006, 02:38 AM

Cheapy and or Wombat:

Are you starting to feel like the old creepy man in the school yard with candy trying to get the little kiddies to come your way? It seems the avg. age of caggers in the forums is of those in high school. I think there should be an adults only version of cag as it seems the message boards are becoming more and more a place to become a winner is you and argue with people over the interwebs than it is about video games or cheapness for that matter

greendj27

10-20-2006, 10:32 AM

Qslugs

10-20-2006, 12:33 PM

I have a question.

I've been thinking about how europe always gets stuff at a later date. I believe that Europe gets stuff later because of Eurpoean warranty laws.

http://www.wragge.com/files/ConsumerGoods_Jan2002.pdf

This is one of the only links I could quickly find dealing with this issue. If this is the case, than that means that the rest of the world is beta testing for Europe.

Here's another quick link:

http://www.cedarrapids.org/_includes/fileblob.asp?I=16&table=content&ext=pdf

I believe it is stating that Europe has a minimum 2 years product warranty on all consumer goods. 2 years is 1 year 9 months longer than what I got with my 360 here in the USA. (right?)

I bring this up because of Sonys delay and the problem with Blue Ray.

Anyone care to comment?

jj00

10-20-2006, 01:40 PM

Hey guys:

Love the show.

I'm wondering your opinion on whether the extra time Sony is taking to release the PS3 will be all worth it in the end. As I look back over the last couple of years, I remember everyone being excited that such a powerful machine was being developed. Then as time went on it seemed that more and more people started to hate the thing.

Cheapy, you mentioned that the games you have seen for the PS3 at this time were better than the 360 games were at the same stage of development. Could this be a sign that the PS3 took longer because they were putting a better product out there?

I know it will all be speculation until the thing is actually released and had a few months to get out into the system, but that hasn't stopped anyone from giving their opinions so far.

Thanks for your time. I must be the worst gamer in history. I play N64 games on an emulator hooked up to my tv, and my portable gaming system consists of playing card games on my Treo 650. Pathetic, I know.

Thanks - jj

lilboo

10-22-2006, 10:07 PM

Ok so I know the 2 of you have tried (Dunno if you bought it yet..) Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. How did ya like it? I know it's the exact same thing as the arcade--But do you think there should of been any special features? Even just the slightest? i.e. being able to unlock Mileena, Classic Sub-Zero, and Ermac AND BEING ABLE TO SAVE THEM!!!! Noob & Rain were hidden characters in the SNES/Genesis versions..so, why would of it been hard to just add them too? And my last question about this: Do you think it's possible for them to say, release an update (most likley for points) with the ability to add the 3 hidden characters (to stay), as well as add Noob and Rain into the game? If so, how much do you think it should cost???

Finn123

10-24-2006, 08:26 AM

Here's a short question . . .

Now that it has been announced that online play over the Playstaion 3 service will be free, do you think Microsoft will make their Live service free (i.e. the Gold level)?

PlumeNoir

10-24-2006, 04:46 PM

Quick question for the next CAGcast: With Major Nelson revealing that you can buy money for the Godfather game and the Tiger Woods downloads, is EA going too far with its downloads?

By the way, thanks for going over my question last week. For the record, my wife told our babysitter about the 360, who told her boyfriend who told his friend who was the one who broke in. (He later went to jail for shooting someone.) Wombat, you don't need to feel bad - it was all in perspective anyway, because the break-in happened right after my mom died and no one was hurt in the break-in.

gunm

10-24-2006, 05:11 PM

Here's another 50th CAGcast question:

1) What were the top 3 deals to date that came out of CAG forums since the site started?

Here are general questions:

1) What do you think of Sony versus Lik-Sang and other importers?

2) Your opinions on the state of XBL--is MS offering enough content to justify the monthly service fees, do you think they are holding back until the competition gets up to speed, and how to do think they can improve given the upcoming online services from Nintendo and Sony?

Matarick

10-25-2006, 01:02 PM

Wombat, is Deadpool and Cable in Marvel Ultimate Alliance even though Nathan Summers Askanison isn't Cable in the Ultimate Universe though?

I was thrilled about the possibility of Deadpool in the game but it isn''t worth getting a 360 if I cannot pair him up with Cable though. Also how is the multiplayer as in if each individual has to have the same TV resolution as the other players?

Happy 50th CheapyD and Wombat.

thorbahn3

10-26-2006, 04:35 PM

CheapyD, you keep saying you want to get a PS3 so you can talk about it on the CAGcast. Well, how are you gonna get one? A fellow CAG, ebay, give up anal cherry; what is it?

Tybee

10-26-2006, 05:35 PM

CheapyD, you keep saying you want to get a PS3 so you can talk about it on the CAGcast. Well, how are you gonna get one? A fellow CAG, ebay, give up anal cherry; what is it?

He already secured a pre-order on Amazon. See here:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111606&highlight=cheapy+Amazon+PS3

Tybee

10-26-2006, 05:45 PM

You guys have touched on this in the past, but I'm curious about your take on the different pricing strategies employed by Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo.

Sony, at one end of the spectrum, is sticking with a model from the last two generations, taking a big loss on the console itself and trying to make it up on the software. Online will be free, with some exceptions.

Microsoft adopted a similar strategy (which hasn't paid off for them yet and may not until 2008 by their lastest estimate) but seems to have developed a new stream of revenue in the form of Xbox Live subscriptions and the XBL Marketplace.

Nintendo, conversely, is selling its console at a small profit, but will offer most online services for free. However, they too will have a significant online revenue stream in the Virtual Console.

Which strategy makes the most sense to you? What, in your opinion, are the advantages and disadvantages to each? Do you think selling a console at a loss, while ensuring a lower price initially (debatable with the PS3), ultimately guarantees that the customer is going to get nickled and dimed for everything from there on out, including online services? Would it not make more sense to charge what things cost plus a small margin so that aberrations like online consumables do not become necessary to ensure profitablity?

Answer this question insightfully and they might pay Cheapy next time he's on Bloomberg. ;)

qpid

10-29-2006, 12:07 PM

Cheapy and Wombat,

A few shos back you had a discussion on tv shows that should be video games. I had a great idea, how about a G.I. Joe Tactical Shooter Game. It could be on XBL and maybe have 12v12 teams with each person play a different member of G.I. Joe or Cobra with objective based mission. I guess since I have to make this a question... Is this an awesome idea, a lame one or just so-so?

SteveMcQ

10-29-2006, 01:10 PM

CheapyD,

With the Holiday season rolling around and deals from retailers coming in hoping to entice shoppers to buy at their stores, I wanted to know your stance on CAGs trying to take "advantage" of certain game deals.

Take for instance the two past deals from TRU and BB. In the latter's instance, you could buy any game and get the point cards for $5. It was found that the $5 GOW pre-order could be used that comes with the free shirt. Here's what could be considered "issues": It seems a few users would hoard the pre-orders and point cards and also, there was discussion of shoppers returning these packaged items in order to take advantage of the $5 point cards.

What's your stance on that, especially regarding the deals in which you buy something and get a deal on another item when purchased on the same receipt? Is it the retail store's duty to take care of these loopholes? Or do you feel CAGs should take these deals in the manner they were intended? Or do you not care? Obviously it's hard to control what people do, but I'd hate for CAG to turn into and have the bad rap that FatWallet has at times.

CorporalJackson

10-29-2006, 02:40 PM

What do you guys think of the leaked Halo 3 stuff? like a fish?

thorbahn3

10-30-2006, 05:24 AM

He already secured a pre-order on Amazon. See here:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111606&highlight=cheapy+Amazon+PS3

Alright, fuck that question. Since you got it pre-ordered, what Blu Ray discs will you pick up?

natureboy46

10-30-2006, 04:14 PM

Wombat (and indeed Cheapy),

I was just watching X-Play (yeah, I'm the only person who'll admit to liking it) and I noticed something very strange. Right after the first review Kato Kaelin walked on the set with a milk carton and started sniffing it. He then says that there is something weird with the milk and tries to get Adam and Morgan to sniff it too.

My question to you is:
Do you think someone at G4 is a listener of the CAGcast and do you think they stole one of the tasks at your previous job for this bit?

It seems like a pretty random thing to do, even for X-Play.

Great work guys and a big congrats on the 50th episode.

Troy

Mr.Answer

10-30-2006, 04:27 PM

What, from the first 50 cagcasts, will you be placing in the Cagcast time capsule that will be opened during cagcast #200?

Jazar

10-30-2006, 04:50 PM

Quick Question:

There have been some great $40 Xbox 360 deals with Play-Asia thanks to region free code. Given that the PS3 will be region free for all titles, do you think Play-Asia wil have similar deals for PS3 games? I'd be very interested. Thanks!

-Jazar

Wombat

10-30-2006, 06:50 PM

CheapyD

10-31-2006, 09:10 AM

New show will be recorded tonight... Last call for questions!
Now would be a good time for those PS3 inquiries.

CorporalJackson

10-31-2006, 12:09 PM

Also, Wombat did you stick with WoW and pick up any of the $20 gamecards at BB?

CheapyD

10-31-2006, 07:56 PM

Last call...for reals!

Temporaryscars

10-31-2006, 08:10 PM

Will you buy Castle Crashers when it comes out on Live, despite it being a KKK simulator?

;)

Richlough

10-31-2006, 08:17 PM

Here's a title for you , "Happy Hallo-Wii-n" .
My father is the master of bad puns .

CorporalJackson

10-31-2006, 08:32 PM

hahaha... ha?

thorbahn3

11-01-2006, 05:18 PM

What happened to Wombat's journey to the Thrillville event in San Fran?

bobthecat23

11-02-2006, 10:59 AM

great show guys i was wondering what should i do should i get cod3 or the 360 wireless headset? thanks

sidlon

11-02-2006, 11:30 AM

I'm really confused with Sony's pricing of the PS3.

Given that Japan hasn't shown much interest in a Microsoft console, what was the point of having that huge price drop in Japan and nowhere else? It seems like a $50 price drop in the U.S. would have a much bigger effect on the number of people who would want the console.

While I'm at it, will anyone in Japan really pay the $250 price gap between PS3 models to get a lousy WiFi nic and a card reader???

In all of the PS3 coverage online, I hardly ever see mention of the fact that Japan for some reason gets the basic model PS3 (which has all the features I would need) for a whole 80 bucks less than the rest of us.

Matarick

11-02-2006, 12:59 PM

I have a nutty idea for a future CAG cast, why not have somebody animate the cartoon CheapyD and Wombat in Flash?

The animation should be simple due to just moving the mouth circles and bending the arms and the legs of the two characters. I do have an older form of Flash (came with Studio MX 2004) but I know nothing about animation. If some brave soul in the CAG community knows a bit about animation, I am sure that you have the high quality source files the cartoon Cheapy and Wombat to make it happen.

Besides, when I listen to it in the car, I imagine a cartoon Wombat talking to the stylized CheapyD while I watch the road ahead of me.

Qslugs

11-02-2006, 01:34 PM

Do you guys think that the DS will act as a handwriting or shorthand device for the wii?

also/or

What interactivity do you guys guess will be present with the ds and the wii?

Qslugs

11-02-2006, 01:37 PM

An hours woth of flash would take forever and a day to throw together. This is coming from someone that does animation for a living. By the time the animation was done, the episode would be old news.

I have a nutty idea for a future CAG cast, why not have somebody animate the cartoon CheapyD and Wombat in Flash?

The animation should be simple due to just moving the mouth circles and bending the arms and the legs of the two characters. I do have an older form of Flash (came with Studio MX 2004) but I know nothing about animation. If some brave soul in the CAG community knows a bit about animation, I am sure that you have the high quality source files the cartoon Cheapy and Wombat to make it happen.

Besides, when I listen to it in the car, I imagine a cartoon Wombat talking to the stylized CheapyD while I watch the road ahead of me.

Mex25

11-02-2006, 02:20 PM

Hey Cheapy and Wombat, great shows so far, even though sometimes Wombat's mooching can get so annoying to the point that I fast forward a little bit. Anyways are you guys getting as tired as me with all these posts about the price justification of the PS3? Everytime I go to gamespot or even here on CAG I see some posts here and there with people trying to justify the $600 price tag, which to me is just ridiculous. I don't need people who have probably have money flowing out of their ass to show me that the PS3 is worth that amount of money. The price drop in Japan alone is another thing that I would like to vent on but I'll save that for another time. For now I'm fine with my XBOX360 and its OPTIONAL add ons. Maybe a Wii wouldn't hurt also.

novocain

11-03-2006, 12:36 PM

Long time listener, first time CAGBagger.

1. who does the graphics for the official CAG icons/logos, such as Cheapy and Wombat's avatars and the logo for the CAGcast?

2. Will we see more traditional-style RPGs coming for the 360? Preferably ones that do not involve prepubescent boy-girl puppy love nonsense.

What does 'traditional-style RPGs' really mean to Wombat and Cheapy? Does it mean JRPG-style? turn-based? I personally prefer the more static, laid back turn-based RPGs ('cause I'm old-school) to more modern hack-n-slash RPGs like Oblivion, Baldur's Gate or Diablo. Where is the Ultima IV and the Fallout of this generation?

3. D&D/Fantasy-theme RPGs, involving mages/magic, elves, dragons, etc, are all the rage. Will there ever be another popular RPG with an alternative themes? Post-Apocalyptic theme (Wasteland, Fallout) have been done and proved that they can also be successful. Any thoughts?

1modernboy

11-03-2006, 08:00 PM

This question is specifically for Cheapy, Mrs. Cheapy, and Mrs. Wombat. We already know what animal Wombat looks like (obviously), but what about the rest of you? Come on. Everyone looks like some kind of animal. Be honest.

Billservo

11-04-2006, 11:26 AM

A couple of 51st episode things:

1. I say you have a short segment on Favorite CAG Moments. Definitely, my favorite is the $10,000 shit eating guy (I made my wife listen to that as well as some co-workers).

2. A question: with the console launches around the corner, what's the Japanese vibe on the PS3 and Wii? It seems like here in the US there was a lot of negativity towards it but now I see a lot of a "wait and see" attitude. Similarly with the Wii, there was a lot of hype that seems to have cooled down at least a little.

PINKO

11-05-2006, 08:22 AM

Hey Cheapyd do you have a brother who is in charge of the west palm beach green market in florida because that guy sounds and looks just like you ?

Oh and Charity plug http://www.lovedoctors.org/

daphatty

11-06-2006, 06:21 AM

Cheapy & Wombat - Do you guys think that the site's name has limited its appeal with a Mass Market audience? Is the Ass in cheapassgamer.com really keeping you "Assed out?"

dman1869

11-06-2006, 09:29 PM

Hey Cheapy & Wombat, great work on all the shows so far. Cheapy, I wanted to ask if u could announce the Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Tournament that I'm hosting on the next CAGcast. We have 22 participants and we've got a couple matches out of the way but there are still a lot of people who need to play. I know this week and next are big new release weeks but I think I can still manage, with a little of your assitance. Here is a list of everyone that still needs to play. If you could read it that would be a huge help. Also, I was thinking that if this tourny goes off without a hitch maybe we could have monthly online CAG tournys for a different game every month, or maybe even a game we play every month plus 1 different game a month. I'm not sure if you would want to throw prizes in the mix, that would of course be up to you, but it's just a suggestion.

BTW, thanks for trying to cut back on the burping. It was pretty annoying. :)

dman1869 VS Never4ever

sonicfreak5 VS jer7583

RelentlessRolento VS valor19

zewone VS lilboo

CaseyRyback VS 2Fast

Jek Porkins VS jimfoley16

RobotSimp VS y2jrevolution

thamaster 24 VS Apossum

oldschoolgoth

11-06-2006, 11:01 PM

This question is for Wombat. Should I feel guilty about sending you a friend request on Xbox Live, even though I don't know you at all, besides what I hear of in the CAGcast? You accepted, but I fear it's out of kindness (since we all know you have a kind, wombattish heart) and not out of actually wanting to be my friend. :)

youruglyclone

11-07-2006, 12:34 PM

November 7th bump (completely unncessary since it is a stickied)

not particularly gaming related

did either of you vote (absentee or going to the polls)?

and does a candidate's stance on gaming figure into your voting patterns (aka. Hillary Clinton)?

sorry to be a drag...but I figured cause both of you guys are new yorkers, I just wanted to find out.

Ma12kez

11-07-2006, 12:45 PM

To Cheapy and/or Wombat:

I was wondering when the CAGschwag store will be updated with new colors and designs (preferably black for the hoodies; or any other color besides white and gray)? I have held back from purchasing anything from the store because the colors that are available now will most likely get dirty way too easily. Winter is closing in, and I'd like to display my CAG spirit. In addition, if you do update the store, any chance for a new coupon code to go along with the update?

Love the show, keep up the good work, and thanks in advance.

Temporaryscars

11-07-2006, 01:19 PM

Dear Cheapy and Wombat, what do you like to snack on while you play games? I love pudding myself.

Sarang01

11-07-2006, 09:57 PM

This is more a question to bring to Peter Moore from Wombat. Any word on MS working out some download agreement with Mark Cuban and HDNet?
Also, any word on Music Video's or content? I myself would LOVE to be able to get ahold of some BoA M/V's and concerts as well as Seo Taiji stuff in HD as well.

DangerDave

11-08-2006, 04:20 AM

Do you guys think Zelda Twilight Princess will also work for the SNES style controller? All this arm waving around and laser arrow shooting crap seems like a big hassle to me. I really don't want to have to buy the GC version!

NWgamer666

11-09-2006, 08:28 PM

To Wombat:

I feel your pain! In college I rented a studio apartment built on top of a bunch of storage garages located convienently near an open water run off cesspool. This studio apartment became infested with rats and mice. I would hear them at night when trying to go to sleep, and I would have to cover my girlfriends ears when they were scampering overhead in my cealing. Willard ruined my sex life! Eventually, I got so fed up I drove to the property management office and slept outside the office until morning and told them I would be living in their office until they fixed the problem. This got me a new apartment located next to the bum hangout, which I was ok with because Bums are easier to shoo away than rats. Long and Short - force your landlord to fix your rat problem by threatening them with your constant presence.

j.elles

11-10-2006, 12:32 AM

To wombat:
Why wasn't you, Wombat, or CheapyD invited to one of the 48 hour zelda events. Did you try, do you not care? I can understand CheapyD since Nintendo won't pay to fly him out, like they did Mat C. from IGN, and they might not have something comperable in Japan but seriously whats up? If Wombats good enough for Microsoft then he should be good enough for Nintendo?

J.Elles from Dallas

SteveMcQ

11-10-2006, 01:48 PM

Do your cheap/deal hunting habits transcend your gaming habits? If so can you give some examples where your cheapness has perhaps gotten you into akward/hilarious scenarios? Or is your penny-pinching in gaming only a means to splurge in other parts of your life?

bigriver314

11-13-2006, 11:27 AM

In previous CAGcasts we have learned that wombat is a fan of comic books.
What titles are you currently reading? Favorite characters/writers/artists? Do you wait for the trades or do you stop by your local store every week? Are there any story arcs that you feel would translate well into video game form?

freezedried74

11-13-2006, 11:42 AM

Great show guys. CheapyD, do you ever feel that the ass in cheapassgamer holds you back at all. Do you feel that legitimate websites/advertising/news venues may be reluctant to plug the website or take you seriously due to the mild profanity. If so have you ever considered changing the name to be more "media friendly" or would you rather keep it and run with it making sites like cheapassbooze.com, cheapasswirelessphones.com, etc.

P.S.
I don't personally have any problem with the name just wanted to know how non-CAGs felt about it.

daphatty

11-14-2006, 02:09 AM

If you could only purchase either the PS3 or the Wii, which would you choose and why? (The 360 doesn't exist in this scenario.)

gunm

11-14-2006, 02:19 AM

Wait, I forget (so much buzz on PS3 the last couple of episodes): what Wii games are you folks going to get at launch, and will you be getting any of the VC games immediately to review on the CAGCast as well? I'm most interested in what Cheapy will be getting VC-wise, since Japan will have more titles available initially.

Also for Cheapy, what did you think about the Japan launch of PS3 and the sudden spotlight shone on the secondary game sales market there? Do you think the Japanese media (or the majority of Japanese consumers in general) care about the same kinds of issues we are concerned with as far as the scalping of new consoles?

ch3zyp00fs

11-14-2006, 02:26 AM

Hey Cheapy and Wombat. Do you think that the Xbox 360 will get a price cut with the upcoming releases of the Wii and PS3???

A Happy Panda

11-14-2006, 05:22 AM

For Cheapy - (sorry this is kind of long)

This question stems from watching your video review of the Microsoft Wireless 360 Headset, I noticed you seem to have a very nice gaming set up, chiefly the large flat panel HDTV. Besides that, on various CAGCasts, you often mention what games you've recently purchased, Wombat is constantly asking you to purchase games for him, and you seem to talk alot about how much you sit on your cheap ass while your wife works. And now, you possess a PS3. My question is this: Just how loaded are you? Or rather, are you truly a cheap ass gamer? Or are your pockets burning with so much money, everything seems cheap to you?

bobo2k4

11-14-2006, 12:12 PM

To either Cheapy or Wombat, I got a question about FPS games. Mrs. Cheapy mentioned that she gets motion sickness when watching them and I know it happens to a lot of people especially in Asia.
As an Asian American myself, why do you think its harder for us to adapt to the fps games? I remember that I couldn't play Halo for more than half an hour before I felt sick. However, Goldeneye never made me dizzy.

AK85

11-15-2006, 01:48 AM

Cheapy, I don't know if you are into Pride fighting (I thought I remembered you posting a link to their page in one of th YMIJ threads), but if you are have you thought of going to an event? If so how much do tickets usually run? and How far away from the Saitama Super Arena do you live?

thorbahn3

11-15-2006, 09:27 PM

Most video game guides are around $14.99 but then drop to a penny, ripped to hell and thrown away. Why can't stores or companies have a universal price drop after its been out awhile to $6.99 or $3.99 and salvage some cash instead of chucking them into the dumpster?

PyroGamer

11-15-2006, 11:09 PM

Not necessarily CAG-bag material, but I'd like you guys to pull your strings at Microsoft (if you have strings there) to see if we'll get support for 16:10 resolutions in the spring XBL update.

TheHiei

11-16-2006, 08:40 AM

Okay, here's my question... it's about the Xbox Live Arcade.

What would you guys rather see the Xbox Live Arcade doing? Bringing back all of these older classics and ports, like it seems to be doing now... or would you rather have it be a home for new and fresh ideas, like Cloning Clyde, Small Arms, and Roboblitz? Or maybe a balance of both?

I'm personally tired of all of these old rehashed games, like Defender and all that, bring on the Small Arms!

peztrip

11-16-2006, 12:03 PM

So, in CAGcast #51, Wombat said he played around with face-mapping in Project 8 at some event. I had been following this game, and my bullshit senses started tingling because I had never heard this mentioned anywhere until then. So P8 ships-no camera support. What's the deal? Was this a one-time feature for the event? Should I be anxiously awaiting downloadable camera support? Does Wombat just happen to look like one of the pre-rendered characters?

Wombat

11-16-2006, 12:12 PM

PrincessPeach

11-16-2006, 09:33 PM

Episode #52 was a fantastic show for reviewing the PS3 and it brought a couple of things to my attention. Do you feel that Sony is putting out an incomplete/not well thought out product? From the CagCast you pointed out several things
- The controller isn't instinctual when it comes to playing games required to shoot a weapon. (R1/R2 buttons)
- You have to charge the controller before use and the cord provided is extremely short so you have to sit in front of the TV like a two year old or wait.
- Menu system is not impressive
- HDMI issues
- 200 PS2 games won't work!
- Browser is good
I can't get over that fact that Sony would want so much money for an unfinished product. Your thoughts?

spamjizz

11-17-2006, 03:06 PM

Hey Cheapy, whats the point of going on Bloomberg if there not gonna give you proper plugs?(ex: ceo of cagcast/owner of videogame retailer in Japan) Is it just for the bragging rights/thrill of being on tv? Also, if I was in Wombats shoes I too would be a free game whore.

Walt Jay

11-17-2006, 04:40 PM

Philosophical question of the day:

If a 6'4" bald gamer with a gun is alone in a mausoleum and gets chain-sawed by a wombat, does he make a noise? ;)

Dark Slayer120

11-19-2006, 07:43 PM

My question is: What do you Cheapy and Wombat think of Game Spots score of Zelda: Twilight Princess? As they seemed to go against every other gaming site and rate it lower. Do you think it was a good well written review?

Grave_Addiction

11-19-2006, 10:05 PM

Will this generation be the best ever?

FriskyTanuki

11-20-2006, 04:24 AM

With the Wii finally launching this past weekend and Miis being a big feature that goes along with the pack-in Wii Sports, what are the chances that we could see official Wombat and CheapyD Miis being released for CAGs to download and enjoy on their Wiis? All you'd have to do is when you create your own Mii is set the "mingle" option on and those in your friends list would be able to see it in the Mii Parade and put it in on their own Wii to enjoy.

Also, what kind of applications or games would you like to see the Miis be used for? I liked Wombat's suggestion before about getting items for beating games, such as Link's hat for beating Twilight Princess.

What kinds of Channels would you like Nintendo to offer for free or at a price to download in the future from the Wii Shop?

farfakhnout

11-20-2006, 02:21 PM

I'm a little new to the CAGcast, show #50 was my first, but i have to say this is the best thing to happen to my PC since CAG itself.

Question, So in the past two CAGcasts you've been showing your disapointment for the PS3 and Sony alike. I've been a sony hater now since the first pushback on the PS3. Dose it seem like Sony is making a lot of wrong moves?

Tybee

11-20-2006, 03:02 PM

Cheapy & Wombat:

I know Wombat was pursuing free Wiis for each of you. How'd that work out? If it didn't, did you guys go out and try and pick them up? What was your experience like? What are your first impressions of the system and the games?

PlumeNoir

11-20-2006, 10:21 PM

Here is a question for you: What the devil is wrong with me that I have zero interest in Gears of War, but am enjoying the hell out of the three Burger King games? Is there an Enzyte-esque pill for this?

Okay, I'm not really into the whole FPS genre, and it was amusing for half a second to see 75% of my friends list playing GoW, but now I'm starting to catch flak from them.

Being a CAG, I feel that was $12 well spent, versus $60 on a game that isn't my thing...

Renegade_Zero

11-21-2006, 01:44 AM

Skylander7

11-21-2006, 10:05 PM

I've got a bit of an odd idea. How about a special segment highlighting a user's tradelist? In exchange for free advertising for the user, the CagCast can attract non-registered users to the site for the purpose of trading, and the hosts can dissect the list for the purpose of humor/comedic relief.

Also, the rant about a “common sense manager” is a classic. However, don’t think that gaming corporations are the only ones that need one. However, bureaucratic organizational structure and common sense never mix. I guess it’s growing pains of the market.. in three decades, we’ve gone from a niche field to a business of billions. What was once accomplished by five guys with long beards and computer science degrees on a budget of a few thousand is now accomplished by hundreds of people with budgets of millions.

CYRiX

11-21-2006, 11:55 PM

They can't add a segment when they already have enough to talk about, unless they do 2 shows a week :D

Skylander7

11-21-2006, 11:59 PM

They can't add a segment when they already have enough to talk about, unless they do 2 shows a week :D

C'mon, I'd say.. knock out 2 of Cheapy's belches, and you could work it in :)

Kidding.. I think they fight sometimes to stay within the time constraint. Eventually, it may end up being 2 shows a week sometime in the future. The content and subject matter is there, and I'm sure demand is there. That's the funny attraction about the show: it keeps your attention, and doesn't feel long or drawn out. Hell, I'll put it on my Zen, leave my desk, and listen to it while I take a slam or smoke break. It's better than listen to the whiny ass coworkers gossip or argue about what they want for lunch. Think Office Space, southern style.

Mr.Answer

11-22-2006, 12:06 AM

A thanksgiving question or two.

What are you most thankful for this year in you life (non game related I hope)

but also what-in the gaming realm- are you most thankful for this year?

(I posted the below query in the forums but thought it would be good in the cagbag as well)

With the launch of the Xbox LIve TV download starting tomorrow (or whatever the official title is called) will that aid in neither HD-DVD or Blue Ray from becoming industry standard? The live download isn't exactly video on demand as one, at this point, would need to plan their downloads ahead, but we know that DSL speeds increase as will Hard Drive capacit

Mr.Answer

11-22-2006, 12:07 AM

Do you think Lucy should finally let Charlie Brown kick that football this year?

In the power duo of CheapyD and wombat---who is charlie brown and who is Lucy?

farfakhnout

11-23-2006, 06:28 AM

Pronounced " FAR-FA-KA-NOUT" should sound like "far fuckin' out".

Thank you for answering my question, and sorry that I referred to myself as a Sony "hater". I'm kind of in the same boat as Wombat where I love the PS2 but really don't want anything to do with the PS3. I've just been in many discussions with people over XBOX360 VS. PS3 and each argument makes me even more pissed a Sony.

So my question now is, do you think Sony and the PS3 will be able to come back from such an awful launch and earn back the respect of fans like Wombat and I, And if so how?

thorbahn3

11-23-2006, 12:14 PM

Pretend I lend you my magical powers and let you send any game system with 3 games for it to your 1991 selves. Which system and games would they be and why? Please keep in mind that you'd have to use technology from 1991 to play your games.

super d

11-24-2006, 12:11 AM

What is the best deal you have seen in the CAG lifespan?

NaughtyGirl69

11-26-2006, 12:34 AM

To Wombat...

I hear you talk about how you a man and stuff.

So really... how big is it? ;)

NaughtyGirl69

bmulligan

11-27-2006, 10:39 AM

Cheappy, I have a solution to your leg sleeping problem. I also had a problem with lengthy playtime sessions in the "lounge". The reason is that people tend to lean forward when playing on the throne, putting pressure on the femoral artery which causes reduced bloodflow to the legs. Taller people have a more lengthy lower leg which exacerbates this effect. The solution is to buy a riser seat that raises the overall height about 2-3 inches. This lowers the acuteness of the angle one makes when leaning and increases bloodflow to the affected area. You can usually find one at a medical supply center or orthopedic specialty outlet.

Now my question:

I heard you mention a year ago that if we see the same games with just prettier graphics for an extra $10, people might be disappointed with the next generation of games. What's your opinion a year after the 360's release? Are you satisfied with the quality and quantity of content in this next generation of games as being sufficient justification for the jump to $60? Have you found a "leap" of gameplay depth in addition to graphical output or does this new generation still leave something to be desired?

PenguinoMF

11-27-2006, 04:17 PM

Cheapy,
With all the issues and debates about violence and sex in video games here in the United States I was wondering if the same issues are a concern over in Japan. Is there a ESRB equivalent there? Any special laws?

zipdeedoodah

11-28-2006, 11:07 AM

Hi Cheapy,

I recently read that microsoft is apparently going to start cracking down (read: screwing) gamers with xbox live accounts registered outside their own regions. With the video marketplace now available I'm sure it has to do with microsoft trying to attract other content owners to the service, but how will it affect users that have a right to have accounts out of their region?

Take for example myself, I bought my 360 when I was living in Singapore so it is (NTSC-J) but I have since moved to New York. I changed the region of my original xbox live account but it is still tied to Singapore so I couldn't access the US-specific content which lead me to create a second US account which I only use to download demos and now one movie.

What are your feelings on this and what do you think Microsoft is going to do?

PyroGamer

11-28-2006, 11:36 AM

Do you guys have any Christmas shopping done? What have you purchased for whom? Any Black Friday shopping?

PyroGamer

11-28-2006, 10:12 PM

(for you both, as you've both seem to have recently achieved some sort of place in the industry) Where should I start to get involved in videogame journalism?

CheapyD, When did you first start getting contacts? Did you contact the PR guys at Microsoft and Nintendo, or did they contact you? Please tell me your story.

PawnTakesKing

11-29-2006, 02:28 AM

I posted this in the general discussion thread, but I think it belongs here:

During the last show, your debate on the XBox Live movie/TV download service was pretty intense (and hilarious to boot), and although I can see both sides of the issue, I think Wombat won. One point you forgot to mention is that Microsoft also just released an HD-DVD drive for the 360. Wouldn't this kind of cannibalize on their download service, or vice versa? Is it wrong to say that digital distribution is the future while at the same time releasing an optical media drive? Seems pretty pointless to me.

Maddgief

11-29-2006, 12:19 PM

What the fuck is going on with Cheapy sounding like he's calling from the bottom of the ocean in the past two cagcasts? Get a decent mike.

Wombat shows up Cheapy once again.

PyroGamer

11-30-2006, 01:11 PM

I'd just like to say purchasing a PS3 was necessary, and a great move, for CheapyD. He's been obviously very biased against the system, and Wombat is clearly extremely subjective in his opinions. Every single time CheapyD voiced an opinion that wasn't entirely anti-sony, Wombat charictarized CheapyD as being "defensive". Jealous much? Owning a PS3 was very necessary to keep your podcast objective. I understand Wombat is ultra-negative towards any system not released by Nintendo, but the Sony bashing in particular was close to getting out of hand.

And a question for CheapyD: I got the feeling Mrs Cheapy is biased in favor of the PS3. How does she feel about it now that you own it?

bobomallone

11-30-2006, 07:49 PM

I got a question for both of you.

Wombat: After having your wii and wish you could have the normal controller what game series could you really see utilize the wiimote? My personal vote is for Bionic commando

CheapyD: As a fellow Robocop lover I was curious whether or not you sprung for the Criterion edition of the movie or just the regular dvd?

Keep it up

Bob O Mallone

Mr.Answer

12-02-2006, 10:20 AM

With no cagcast this week, have you considered (or would you consider) placing a Cagcast notice on the front page stating that there will be no cagcast this week?

Qslugs

12-06-2006, 01:50 PM

How about making a backup cagcast next time you guys arent having one? Perhaps a shorter one with a single topic you guys could knock out quickly?

Question: What are your thoughts on the price of downloadable shows off the 360 marketplace?

I noticed that episodes of Space Ghost C2C and Robot Chicken (which are 10ish min in length) are the same price as a full episode of Star Trek or other TV shows. Star Trek is 50 min in length btw. Spongebob is around 30 min in length. New movie rentals on there are also suer expensive. Blockbuster, which I believe is cheaper for a rental, and therefore the better deal, there are no actual movie packages, no shelfspace, and nobody to pay for checking the movie out at the store.

I think all content on the 360 is way overpriced. Not to mention takes forever to download. Perhaps Microsoft needs a subscription service or cheaper shows. I subscribe to Netflix and dont have cable tv (yes I am an anomoly, currently games eat up all my free time) but I would consider a subscription service based upon bandwidth per month.

Any thoughts on this?

I also think Itunes is expensive as well. Perhaps I wouldnt have the same issue I do now with price if Netflix weren't around.

bobthecat23

12-06-2006, 08:07 PM

dear cheapy AND wombat now thatapple might come into the gaming market do you think other companies might join on the band wagon

thorbahn3

12-06-2006, 08:21 PM

I think we can all agree the my nintendo program where you register your system and games blows since there's rarely any incentive. Now that the virtual console lets you merge that account with the my nintendo account do you think we might see some cool bonus' finally? Perhaps free VC game downloads with purchase or free points when you register your games?

psychobrawler

12-06-2006, 09:00 PM

Cheapy and Wombat-
Historicall, video game reviewers have rated games in several areas such as graphics, sound, gameplay, etc. Every time a really great game comes along, the bar gets raised in one of these areas. For instance, now that we've played Gears of War it is perfectly legitimate for future 360 games to get a slightly lower graphics score if they do not reach the bar that Gears has set.

My question is why hasn't this happened with multi-player game components of games - specifically to the matchmaking functions? Halo 2 raised the bar 2 years ago with a party system and great matchmaking functions. Skip to today, and games like Gears and RS:Vegas are getting 9 and 10 reviews even though there is no easy way to play ranked games as a team in these team based titles. I know Epic blamed MS for this, but I've read that Shadowrun is copying Halo 2 and Bungie themselves has said it can still be done if the developer puts the time and money into it. I think it's time that reviewers start knocking their game scores for multi-player titles that don't go the extra mile to give gamers a functional way to play the game. What do you think?

MysteryMan2333

12-06-2006, 10:19 PM

Are you guys at all concerned about the negative effect the success of the Wii can have on gaming? I understand that the Wii is big on gameplay over graphics, and that seems to be the rage right now. However, if the Wii outsells the PS3 and Xbox360, do you forsee Microsoft and Sony forgoing improved, expensive hardware in next gen systems to instead make a cheaper system for a quick profit? I worry that the Wii could actually cause a degeneration in graphics...

Mr.Answer

12-07-2006, 02:19 AM

Wombat, how many jobs have you held in the last 2 or 3 years?

sunbound

12-07-2006, 12:34 PM

Cheapy,

Was your wife always interested in video games? If not, how did you get her into them?

I have been trying to get my wife into video games, but she says they are boring. I've tried to get her into games like kingdom hearts (shes a disney freak), and UNO on my 360 (what chick doesnt like UNO), but she says the same thing.

Any advice man?

Sunbound

Qslugs

12-07-2006, 11:11 PM

What if anything do you two think the effects of people ripping Blue Ray discs to the PS3's drive, since its so early in the PS3 lifecycle.

Do either of you forsee Sony re-releasing an new Ps3 variant of the console to combat all the mistakes they have made rescently?

Grave_Addiction

12-07-2006, 11:28 PM

I'm not sure if you answered this before, but what is a typical day in Cheapy's life?

Oh, and Wombat, I know you've been having some job problems. Might I suggest enlisting in the military? The Army could use some help in Iraq and who better than you?

pop311

12-07-2006, 11:35 PM

Cheapy, Have you ever played Plachinko?
Cheapy, How did your parents react when you told them that your personal income, from then on, was coming from a website about good video game deals, called CheapAssGamer?

Technique

12-10-2006, 08:18 PM

What happened to the CAG Voice mail thing on the front page that you were going to play on the CAG Cast?

Errockk

12-11-2006, 01:36 AM

Cheapy & Wombat,

I'm buying an X-Box 360 next week at Toys R' Us since they have that new promotion with the free $100 gift card. I was wondering if it was worth shelling out another $60 for a 2 year warranty. I've heard a lot about people's 360s dieing on them, and i'm worried, but i don't know if i'm $60 dollars worth of worry. I'm getting gears of war and another controller so the cost will come out to $450 after using the gift card and taxes. What do you guys think? Do 360's that have been made after 2005 have a lesser chance of breaking? I know wombat's already crapped out, please answer o please

lilboo

12-11-2006, 06:32 AM

I probably have the lamest question ever. But maybe not.

So what do you guys think about this Forecast channel we will be getting next week (on the 20th)? Cheapy, does the forecast channel come out in Japan on the 20th as well? Do you think that there will be games in the near future (or not so near, but def in the future) that will include the use of the Forecast channel? Games like Animal Crossing or Harvest Moon really come to mind with this.

A good thing? Completely useless thing? Can be creative with this thing? I'd personally love to hear Wombat's views on this; he usually does have all kinds of good ideas!

HuBu

12-11-2006, 09:40 AM

Cheapy and Wombat:

Do you think Nintendo should replace the straps for free just like what Sony and Microsoft did with their AC adapter?

PawnTakesKing

12-13-2006, 01:01 AM

One thing I love about the CAGcast is the exchange of witty banter. After 54 shows, you guys are beginning to sound like an old married couple, yet the debates manage to stay intelligent for the most part. So tell me, are you two actually friends in real life, or more like "acquaintances" just for the sake of the CAGcast? Do you ever talk or play on XBL regularly during the week? Cheapy, would you ever consider taking on Wombat as your evil (paid) apprentice?

CorporalJackson

12-13-2006, 01:11 AM

The cagcast make me think of Seinfeld. The way Wombat And cheapyd argue is so much like it lol :)

Mr.Answer

12-13-2006, 01:17 AM

Cheapy and Wombat:

Do you think Nintendo should replace the straps for free just like what Sony and Microsoft did with their AC adapter?

or should they just give a free roll of Duct Tape?

Goemar

12-13-2006, 03:12 PM

Hey I was wondering what microphones you guys use, mine really sucks so I was wondering for any high quality recommendations?

thorbahn3

12-13-2006, 03:15 PM

sunbound

12-13-2006, 03:19 PM

I originally posted this in "YMIJ", but I figured I would post it here also...

Cheapy...

I was wondering if there is anything like the ESRB game ratings in Japan. Do they in any way mark the games as being for a mature audience, or as being appropriate for the entire family, or teens, etc?

If they don’t have anything like that over there, I guess they figure that the people in Japan are a bit more "capable" of separating games from reality, or just the ability of actually point the finger of blame where it really belongs. What do you think?

I, much like most of the gaming populace, believe that it’s the parents that need to police the exposure of content to children, versus it being a public ordeal... Unfortunately, I think the responsibility will eventually fall to the console manufacturers to block the contact from children as a lot of parents are obviously inept to do so. I think the simplest solution would be to have the console only allow up to teen rated games played on the console until the mature content is unlocked, informing the "unlocker" what content might be encountered in the game after it has been unlocked.

The only other thing I can think of is having the game packaging covered with a black removable cover, showing the name of the game, and what content is in the game... this way it looks like a playboy or penthouse when it comes through the mail.

Unfortunately, because many American citizens would rather bitch and point a finger at someone else, rather than learn and look at themselves, it looks like the only solution is to cripple the masses in order to appease the bull-headed and unable.

What do you think?

sunbound

12-13-2006, 03:25 PM

What would you guys say to a "know your fellow CAG" segment? It would pretty much be a taped interview with a pretty well known CAG member and you guys ask questions to find out things about him/her like how they found the site, what they do for a living, etc.
not a bad sounding idea, although it might either take time away from the current CAGcast, or extend the cast longer than it already is (i'm not sure how much more wombat I can take... everytime I hear him, I picture someone that looks like Danny DeVito and sounds like Andy Kindler (no offense wombat))

But yeah, a fellow CAGGER segment wouldnt be a bad idea....

briaooon9

12-13-2006, 09:55 PM

What city is better New York or Tokyo? Ok, now what city is better for gaming geeks?

Cormier6083

12-13-2006, 10:38 PM

Dear CheapyD:

Do you think that Microsoft is keeping their promise on keeping the Xbox 360 family friendly? How would you rate it so far?

And keep on mooching Wombat!

GW2K

12-14-2006, 02:46 AM

Cheapy and Wombat,
I love the show. I recently picked up the Live Vision Camera and still wondering... why did I get this again? R6:Vegas has the facial mapping and that Totemball game, but that's it. How do you see MS and other developers using this thing in the future? One more thing... where is Zaxxon for XBLA?

SempraFi

12-15-2006, 04:49 AM

How long do you think the "format war" will last? I mean, HD DVD is vastly superior to Blu Ray in terms of picture quality and price, and there are better movies, movies that people actually give a shit about on HD DVD. Not to mention the fact that 95% of people will not make a switch to one or the other for at least 5-7 years, and by that time, digital distribution will be in effect if not surpassing physical storage for media. Playstation 3 is turning people off to BRD because of the high price point- thats a huge barrier to entry, and 360's add-on for HD-DVD is clutter and really unnessecary unless you have to have every piece of tech right out of the gate, not to mention the fact that we the consumer are getting the burn when we buy this shit. Look at PS3, 1 month old, and already its had more updates and patches thean 360 had all through its launch period. No upscaling for movies, and its not even perfect in 1080p,so who cares about what you ahoul use?What do you think?

1modernboy

12-15-2006, 01:36 PM

Cheapy and Wombat, it’s abundantly clear that the 360, PS3, and Wii all have distinct strengths and weaknesses. If you were to cobble the best aspects from all three consoles together into the perfect next-gen gaming machine, which components or concepts would you choose from each system and what makes these superior to those of the competition. Better yet, what would you name this Frankenstein’s monster?

daroga

12-15-2006, 03:00 PM

Hey guys,

Quick question for you both. Do you think that gamers (at least, on the internet) take their games too personally? In normal circumstances I don't seem people berating someone for choosing Coke over Pepsi, or ordering the lasagna over spaghetti, but it seems like anyone who states his or her opinion on a game, system, company, whatever, gets torn to shreds. As if there were some objective rule book to liking games that if you don't abide by, you are clearly wrong.

This was brought up strongly in my mind when a few shows back someone asked something implying that Mrs. Cheapy was a Sony fanboy (fanwoman?). I almost choked on my water when I heard that. It seems as if it's gotten to the point on the internet where anyone who disagrees with you is obviously a tool of the corporation you don't support. Just curious on your thoughts.

ZForce915

12-15-2006, 03:36 PM

Another fine podcast guys. The new audio on Cheapy's end is really improved. It makes it seem a bit more professional...and if I'm not mistaken Cheapy made it the whole episode without burping.

starman9000

12-19-2006, 10:57 AM

Cheapy,
Did you ever hear back from the vacationing Wendy's lawyer?

GForce

12-19-2006, 05:09 PM

Great show guys.

I've been listening to the CagCast for a while now, my iPod's storgae space is pretty much taken up soley by Cagcasts!

Though I have been listening for a while, I'm afraid to say I do not frequent the site that often. In fact I just had to create a new profile- it seems my old one was deleted (which is why I now have 1 or 2 posts on this profile- I'm not a total 'noob' though!)
BUT I have a valid reason for not posting much on the site- I live in the UK, and was directed to your lovely site by my friends over at SegaNerds -graveaddiction (aka Wivil) and Psyclerk in particular. But CheapAss Gamer is pretty much directed towards the US audience, as none of the deals posted up would apply to me I do not post much.

So here comes one of my questions;

-Have you ever considered branching the site out or creating sister sites- that focus on deals from other major gaming countries? In particular Britian and Japan.
From what I gather, even though Britian is a relatively small population compared to the US, we are still quite big in the gaming scene. And it would certainly be handy to have a site like CAG for us foreigners ;)

Question two:
In a more recent CagCast you guys were talking about the Wii and the pros and cons.
You guys mentioned how having Wireless only connection for the Wii is more of a pain than a help and it would have been easier to have a wired connection like the 360.
I disagree. Sure its a pain if your router doesn't support wireless. But over here, at least, Wireless routers are easier to buy than wired ones. Most Internet providers now give away wireless routers in their packages or offer them for a marginal extra cost.
It seems to be that companies are going for a 'wireless future' and I think will soon be the norm.
-So surely Nintendo are just looking to the future with the Wii? Imagine in about 4 years if everybody had wireless routers and the Wii was wired? People would be complaining that Nintendo hadn't predicted this change.

-I'm glad they had it wireless, because my router supports wired lan connections- but all my slots are full up- from various PCs and my 360- so connectiong my Wii was damn easy.
-I know you mentioned that you had to change a load of settings for your router to get it to work with the Wii - what kind of router are you using? Because I literally turned my Wii on and it connected - so for me it felt as though Nintendo had kept with the idea of keeping the Wii simple to use. And if other people have the same experience as me, then surely it would be mission accomplished for Nintendo?

-Thanks for such a great podcast guys, it really keeps me sane at work, and I can quite happily listen to shows more than once- the sign of true entertainment! :D

nharmon91

12-19-2006, 08:35 PM

So I have a PS3 and a 360, and I am wondering about the Wii. When I first saw the DS I thought that it was pathetic, then I bought it and hated it (ya I am an idiot). I love both the PS3 and 360 and am wondering if I should get a Wii. Every game that I have seen for the Wii seems like DS games on a bigger screen. Your thoughts?

sunbound

12-20-2006, 06:29 PM

Cheapy and Wombat,

Because the two main competitors in this console war are the 360 and PS3, and each one is supporting an opposing HD format, if one becomes the absolute winner in this generation’s life, do you see the possibilities for a possible accessory?

To better explain this question…

If HD-DVD becomes the dominant format, do you think Sony will swallow their pride and possibly release a HD-DVD assessory for their console?

If Blu-Ray comes out on top, do you see Microsoft releasing a USB accessory to play BR disks on the 360?

If asked this a few different places, and I was just curious what you guys think about this.

Keep on KAGcast’n guys… they keep getting better and better.

baalzabub

12-21-2006, 04:19 AM

I have been interested in blue dragon from a distance for a while now. I think the game was long overdue for the 360 and its great to finally get some japanese games for it. Having been released in japan now you get news of sales figures for it.
But I was hoping that CheapyD could try and play the game and give us an idea what its like to play.

tickdude

12-21-2006, 04:51 PM

Hey Guys,
Great show. Now that the holiday frenzy is over, what do you think will happen with console prices and availability. Some CAGers in the Wii forum have been speculating that the Wii will drop in price within the year, as what happened with the GameCube. Some are speculating that with a drop in price, Wii Sports may not be included with the console (as in Japan, right?). I tend to think that the Wii will not drop in price unless the shelves become glutted with systems.
On the other hand, do you think Microsoft will, with the new 65 nm CPU and the cheaper manufacturing costs of the cooler XBox 360, pass the savings on to the consumers (or do they have a lot of coffins to pay for)?
What about the PS3? How much of a debacle has the holiday season been for Sony? Will they be able to compete with the Wii or the 360? OUCH.
Thanks!

thorbahn3

12-21-2006, 08:48 PM

So now that you've played Zelda:TP Cheapy, would you agree that Wombat was a tard when it came to the fishing in it? Also why are you going on 50 hours Wombat? I just now beat the game at around 33 hours and I dicked around looking for heart pieces for about 2 hours worth.

CAG 79

12-22-2006, 04:24 PM

Cheapy D and Wombat:

What game do you guys consider to be Game Of The Year?

Cursor

12-22-2006, 08:54 PM

This one is for CheapyD--You've mentioned that you watch the 1UP show. I just finished watching the 12/22/06 episode which covers Motorstorm. Assuming you've seen it, what do you think about their comments? It's certainly a very different take than your review. Is it an honest difference of opinion, or is something else at work?

suko_32

12-23-2006, 06:55 AM

So obviously you want more users on the site to boost popularity, traffic, and money for CAG. However, CAG isn't a site that every CAGer would like to spread the word due to the fact that it would lower their chance of getting cheap stuff around their area (from hoarders for example). What's your view on this?

Edit the question anyway you'd like to make it more understandable since I'm about to fall asleep.

CYRiX

12-23-2006, 10:09 PM

Today I turned on my 360 and when I looked at my friends list, lo behold Wombat is playing oblivion. So wombat here is my question: Why are you playing oblivion when you have a wii, gears of war, viva pinata, and probably a few other recent titles as well? Does oblivion really hold up to these games?

PawnTakesKing

12-24-2006, 01:01 AM

Cheapy, I think you are on to something here. In the last cast you mentioned how you don't like to assign games a numbered score, and I've noticed when you finish your reviews, you say a game is "easy to recommend" or "difficult to recommend." Rather than focusing on a single number that represents graphics, gameplay, presentation, and other aspects of a game, would you instead say that a game should be rated based on how easily recommendable it is? For example, the best games would have a rating of "Very Easily Recommended," while the worst games would receive a rating of "Absolutely Not Recommended." If CAG were to have a dedicated reviews section, can you see using this type of ratings system?

zakk

12-24-2006, 03:38 AM

Cheapy, I've seen you playing AC4 on the PS3, impressions? I'm really excited for the single player.

PlumeNoir

12-26-2006, 05:28 PM

Here's a simple question for a change, guys:

What celebrities would you like to see (well, hear) do voice-over work on future games?

Toireht

12-27-2006, 11:15 PM

Consoles, Consoles, Consoles.....What about a little love for the PC?

Just wondering why you guys don't play any computer games or talk about any news for them on the CAG cast.

Heres a few News articles in the PC world:

Goldeneye Source Beta released http://www.goldeneyesource.com/
Sam and Max Episode 2 being released on Jan. 5th (without having to have gametap) http://telltalegames.com/samandmax
Mod of the Year going on over at Moddb.com http://awards.moddb.com/2006/nominations/

See we're not so scary or are we all WoW fanatics ;)

gunm

12-28-2006, 02:53 AM

Ok, some New Year's questions for the first Cagcast of the New Year:

1) What are your gaming-related Resolutions?
2) What upcoming releases are you looking forward to playing in the first half of 2007?
3) What do you predict will be the biggest gaming news stories of 2007?

And some general discussion questions:

1) Are either of you going to get the HD-DVD add-on for 360? And, if not:
2) Blu-Ray or HD-DVD?
and finally a bonus question for Cheapy--do you have any Blu-Ray movies yet, and how are Blu-Ray movies selling in Japan?

thorbahn3

12-28-2006, 03:03 AM

As someone who was very excited over the TV and movie downloads over Xbox Live Cheapy, what has happened? Have you downloaded more content, forgot all about it or would you rather just get the shit much cheaper like a true CAG?

lordwow

12-28-2006, 04:07 AM

Well, it's the beginning of a New Year. What's your most anticipated game of 2007?

(You guys aren't really PC gamers, but I'm thinking Spore may be mine)

javeryh

12-28-2006, 10:04 AM

Cheapy - Do you ever go to Japanese Arcades? If so, what are they like?

Walt Jay

12-28-2006, 11:21 AM

CheapyD,

From what I've read/heard, it is common (or at least not unheard of) in Japan for a gamer to buy a system just to play one game, only to sell it back after they finish it.

Have you noticed any of this happening with the recent release of Blue Dragon? I imagine the game sold a good amount of 360s in Japan, but I wonder how many were sold to a game shop right after completing the game.

daphatty

12-29-2006, 12:04 AM

CheapyD recently made a solid point when he opined that Brian Crecente's "review" of Motorstorm was less stringent based on the fact that Brian did not pay for the game. My question is this, with retail costs on the rise should game reviewers start purchasing the games they review to provide a more "accurate" assessment of a games value to consumers? (If I recall correctly, Consumer Reports magazine has been doing this for years.)

gunm

12-29-2006, 02:36 AM

(If I recall correctly, Consumer Reports magazine has been doing this for years.)

Yes, it's one of the selling points of their magazine and consumer information services. I tend to trust Cheapy's reviews more since he bought it as Joe Average consumer, rather than schwag-addled, smarmy game journalist.

furyk

12-29-2006, 02:02 PM

Ok his Cheapness of Deepness and Wombat, you said 360 and DS Lite as console and portable of the year. It's a bit of a cop-out not to say which is the system of the year between those two so who do you got?

Also, Cheapy D. How do you feel about all of the heat you've taken from fellow CAGers about your negative Motorstorm review?

Trakan

12-29-2006, 08:52 PM

Cheapy, have you seen this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpVuoKn-DOA&NR
That guy says the fix for the wireless headset is to buy a 'newer' non-launch wireless controller. Would it be worth it to get the wireless headset to perform better?

Richlough

12-30-2006, 01:05 AM

I'm not sure if people know you can digg the CAGcast episodes individually and digg the CAGcast itself overall .

Here's the overall Games And Hobbies link - http://www.digg.com/podcasts/view/games_hobbies

Be sure to do both if you haven't already !

Cheapy, have you seen this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpVuoKn-DOA&NR
That guy says the fix for the wireless headset is to buy a 'newer' non-launch wireless controller. Would it be worth it to get the wireless headset to perform better?

The original controller has painted gray metallic where you plug in the corded headset , the new one just gray colored plastic where you plug in the corded headset.

BuggyG

12-30-2006, 03:01 AM

Yo! I got a mad question for the CheapMastahD: What is the origin of the Shaq-Fu censor's namesake, and its associated Icon:--> fuck ???

furyk

12-30-2006, 03:58 AM

Yo! I got a mad question for the CheapMastahD: What is the origin of the Shaq-Fu censor's namesake, and its associated Icon:--> fuck ???

I'm pretty sure this is a non-question and someone trying to be cute, but I'll bite.

Shaq-Fu was the name of a very poor fighting game for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo made by EA in 1994. It featured pro athlete Shaquille O'Neal doing battle with characters from ancient Egypt. The Genesis version also came with part of Shaq's rap album making it perhaps the most toxic substance on Earth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaq-Fu

BuggyG

12-30-2006, 04:56 AM

I'm pretty sure this is a non-question and someone trying to be cute, but I'll bite.

Shaq-Fu was the name of a very poor fighting game for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo made by EA in 1994. It featured pro athlete Shaquille O'Neal doing battle with characters from ancient Egypt. The Genesis version also came with part of Shaq's rap album making it perhaps the most toxic substance on Earth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaq-Fu

LOL wow, I seriously hope they release this on the Virtual Console! that'd really give cheapy n' wombat something to bash paying 6 bucks for.

MillerTime2523

12-30-2006, 03:30 PM

Quick Question for you guys:

With the releases of the next gen systems, how often are you guys finding yourselves playing your older systems? Seeing as the 360 isn't fully BC, The Wii VC titles are somewhat expensive, and the PS2 games don't look too pretty in HD, do you find yourself unplugging your next gen systems and going old school? By old I'm talking like current gen, ps2 and below.

Thanks
-Millertime

lordwow

12-30-2006, 04:47 PM

LOL wow, I seriously hope they release this on the Virtual Console! that'd really give cheapy n' wombat something to bash paying 6 bucks for.

$8

MassiveDuck

01-01-2007, 02:33 PM

Probably was already asked, but just in case it wasn't. Do they care about New Years in Japan? Is it even the same as ours, i know China's isn't?

Michaellvortega

01-01-2007, 02:42 PM

In your opinion(s) What effect will the shrinking amount of "exclusive" titles for NextGen Systems have on sales this year? For example With most titles going multiplatform, what is the incentive to buy a PS3 when you already have a 360? Same goes the other way around.

CorporalJackson

01-01-2007, 03:16 PM

Hey Wombat and CheapyD I just purchased an Xbox 360 I used the gamestop trade your xbox get $80 off and I got GRAW and a 1 year warranty free. My first question is if my console is messed up...
1st is it normal to mess after about 5 mins into a DVD 2nd is the weird burning smell normal? 3rd is it really supposed to be as loud as it is lol? And last What are your top 5 arcade games?
Thanks Alot
ME!

EDIT: I switched mine out for a new one :)

The-Bavis

01-04-2007, 12:02 AM

A question for the Man in Japan:

I was spinning my globe in the Wii Forecast channel a while back and noticed that for some reason Japan cannot take the realistic looking weather icons the rest of the world gets. They have cartoony weather icons. Suns, umbrellas, everything looks like it's out of a cartoon. Only in Japan though. Cheapy, does your Japanese Wii show the same thing? Why is Japan singled out on our American Wiis?

dannyv79

01-04-2007, 08:19 PM

Hey Wombat and CheapyD,
I have some recent concerns about the Podcast. I am fairly new to the site and have been listening to the Podcast since the PS3's release. CheapyD's criticism of the PS3 has become unbearable in CAGcast #57. I have found you ranting and raving about the 360 time and again. I hold your opinion at high standards and have started thinking about getting One for myself from your comments. However the review on PS3's free grand Turismo game graphics did not hold up. Though the game is not very exciting without other cars to race with, the replay and in game graphics are hard to surpass. Hearing this innaccurate review has tarnished your reputation of all consoles in my mind. Please be aware that there are good things about the PS3 which you have not ever mentioned a positive thing about it since it's release. Please stop stomping on One Console and gloriying the rest. Thanks for a place where gamers can gather.

DannyV79

Richlough

01-05-2007, 09:17 AM

lyric706

01-05-2007, 01:05 PM

I discovered cheapassgamer.com a few years ago and immediately was hooked by all the great video game deals included on the front page and in the forums. I enjoyed getting games for 50-80% less than retail and now have amassed a collection that makes my wife roll her eyes.

Here is my question: It seems like with the next-gen console releases, the "deals" I jump on don't seem as incredible as they once were. Being able to snag a $59.99 360 game for a mere $39.99 is sometimes enough to make me jump in the car and head down to the local Best Buy. Do you think the cheapassgamer community at-large has loosened its collective wallet in the midst of all the next-gen hype? From listening to the Cagcast, I know you, Cheapy, have spent quite a bit of money in the last year keeping up with the systems — 360, PS3. And you even admitted to paying above retail for your Wii. Should someone take away your nickname?

smarkbran

01-06-2007, 01:27 AM

Being interested in these "deals" that have been popping up in everyones sig on the CAG board that say "get a free xbox 360 or wii" these are obvious referral deals. But are they legit?..I was wondering if you guys beleive all the hype that these have generated and what are your guys opinions on these so called promotions.

Cursor

01-07-2007, 11:57 AM

I've got a few "your man in Japan" questions:

1. Cheapy you said got a couple of DS Lites for the fam as presents. How did that go over? (Was it "Thank you very much, David" or "OMFG!") What's the fam playing on the DS?
2. How many New Year's cards did you get? Any cash in them? (as opposed to the wife) Did you send any?
3. What did you and he fam do for New Year's? Did you go to a shrine?

anomynous

01-07-2007, 06:30 PM

CorporalJackson

01-08-2007, 12:52 AM

Do you happen to be apart of the

http://xbox360.qj.net/uploads/articles_module/67410/logo2_qjpreviewth.jpg ?

BURN!!!!

Also Cheapy just a question not for the show and a statement. I just got R6 Vegas and sent your a Friend invite and your list is full; is it ever not full, should I try again? And the statement is about the lag on R6 Vegas
I have figured out why it happens! It is due to the fact that your guys mouth moves when you talk. So if there is any background noises your guys mouth will always be moving and making a bit of lag so tell ppl that are lagging to mute there mic s when not talking :)
Thnx for wasting time reading this

Bazz

01-08-2007, 10:34 PM

Dear CheepyD , what ever happened to the prizes from a while back the ones with the sound effect toys you were suppost to send out? I check my mail box everyday hoping for that magical package from Japan to come , but I'm yet to receive this special gift from Cheapy land any information will be nice.

Thank You
Sam (won from show #45)

CheapyD

01-08-2007, 10:49 PM

New show coming wednesday morning...get those questions in!

elsnow77

01-09-2007, 02:04 AM

A quick question for cheapy, do you design/manage this website yourself or did you hire a company to do if for you.

starman9000

01-09-2007, 03:22 PM

Are you excited about the Robocop remake or what?

Matarick

01-09-2007, 03:27 PM

Cheapy, I noticed you did indeed download Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection. So what do you think of the game on your display? Before you complain about lag, I suggest you to change the mode to 720p because the game runs faster, unless you got 1080p, compared to interlaced mode.

Also, did you and Mrs. Cheapy had fun playing each other or you only have one controller?

Keep up the good work, hope you had plenty of rest, and I will hear you at the next CAGcast.

felixlighter

01-09-2007, 07:57 PM

You mentioned on a previous CAGcast that you've run into quite a lot of Engrish since you've moved to Japan. I think at this point the phenomenon is relatively well known (with Engrish.com and all), so why does it continue show up? Are the Japanese not aware of the issue or do they get a kick out of it too?

I would think this problem could turn out to be a good job opportunity for a native English speaker in Japan, English Sanity Checker. The job would consist of simply reading English translations on signs and packaging and giving a thumbs up or thumbs down and best of all, it could be done from the comfort of home. Whattia think? A little supplementary income and a few laughs...

Edit: Never mind... I just read the faq at Engrish.com They explain the reasons and apparently there are English consultants.

Trusty Mutsi

01-10-2007, 09:15 AM

Been listening for about 2 months, first time CAGbagger:

Not sure if this has been asked yet, but:

There's a zombie plague. Mass chaos ensues. SWAT teams move in. Order is restored. Only ONE video game publisher survives. Which one would you want it to be?

sidlon

01-10-2007, 01:11 PM

Based on the announced specs of Apple's new iPhone, how would you rate the chances of apple releasing an actual gaming handheld in the future?

As is, this seems like an ideal device for casual, touchscreen games like you see in bars these days. But let's say they add an analog stick and a couple buttons at the bottom... could this be the next DS?

BigDirty

01-10-2007, 03:51 PM

So now that the voting for the first ever Casual Game Awards, the Zeebys, is underway, do you have any thoughts on who you think should win, and why Bookworm Adventure cost 3/4 of a million to make?

j.elles

01-10-2007, 05:39 PM

First let me say I love the CAGCast more each time I listen to it.

Now I think what you didn't say or didn't take into account when you and Wombat talked about Zelda is different people like different genres of video games.

I for instance don't like shooters that much. I think the games are good and kind of fun to play but I don't think there great. I've played GRAW, Rainbow 6, Gears of War, Resistance, etc... as I am an avid gamer with lots of friends who are the same.

I play most games but the games I like the most are Adventure, Strategy, RPG generally story driven games with lots of exploration and things to do.

I didn't think Resident Evil 4, GRAW, Gears of War, Rainbow 6, and games like that in general are above an 8 at extreme best. Thats me though.

I think Zelda is fun because it mixes genres and appeals to lots of people. Adventure, Puzzle, Action, Dungeon Crawler, Flight elements with that dragon thing, and RPG. A number of people who like all kinds of different games are fans of Zelda and love it.

Now as a PC gamer I know lots of people who think Halo and Halo 2 are average FPS at best. And thats them being nice. Does that mean people who gave Halo and Halo 2 9's and 10's are crazy fanboys. No of course not.

It's not that Zelda TP is the best game ever. Its that so many people who are fanboys of this game are people who love all kinds of different genres as well. Except for fans of shooter games or games where the story is skipable or unimportant. People like that I just don't understand.

In the end I think its that people play games for different reasons. I personally think theres to much to do in Elder Scrolls: Oblivian and it detracts from the game as it can be hard to find or get to the parts of the game that I like. I've played the series since Elder Scrolls 2 Daggerfall. And I think the game also is to much of the same. Except for better graphics and a few small additions its the same game as all the previous ones.

I think so many people expected Zelda to be the Best Game Ever that it hurt the game a lot.

Can you contact me? I'd like to be on the next CAGCast or something. I think I have a bit to contribute.

ch3zyp00fs

01-10-2007, 07:15 PM

To Wombat.

I remember you saying in a much earlier CAGCast that you play the guitar. What type of music do you enjoy playing? And what is your favorite song to play?

NateWhs152

01-11-2007, 02:50 AM

What is it with you and robocop cheapy? Why is he so bad ass? Why do you have such a man crush on him?

namelessted

01-11-2007, 07:53 PM

I know you guys mostly do console gaming. But I wanted to ask about the PC realm. Do you guys think that with Microsoft pushing the "Games for Windows" and the fact that the PC is going to have DX10 with Vista will help to revive PC gaming out of it lull (besides MMOs) during the next generation or do you think that PC Gaming will remain more of a niche market?

namelessted

01-13-2007, 01:37 AM

And just to add to my previous post. LIVE Everywhere. I think that could get huge. What do you guys think? the XBLA has been extremely successful on the 360 among people that are already into games. Do you think that Microsoft will be able to convince the average PC to play more than just Solitaire with the arcade games?

thorbahn3

01-14-2007, 05:36 AM

Does your Wii get hot when it's on wii 24 connect? Mine does.

jedi_dad

01-15-2007, 12:56 PM

here's a Gears of War question.

who is really to blame for the online ranked versus mess? Microsoft or Epic. naturally, Microsoft blames Epic and Epic blames Microsoft. I can sort of see both sides, but Halo 2 has decent matchmaking, why is Gears so jacked up?

Matarick

01-15-2007, 11:48 PM

Cheapy, I know Japan shows movies that were popular in the USA and I wonder if they showed Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan?

Wombat, did you see Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan when it was out in the theaters as well?

The character actor, Sasha Baron Cohen uses his alter ego Borat Sagdiyev to able to expose people's prejudices and vulnerabilities while claiming to be a telejournalist from Kazakhstan. The humor is not the character's bigoted jokes but the concept behind prejudice creates the amazing ironic humor while the people being interviewed not understand the irony.

Besides, I saw Sasha Baron Cohen accept a golden globe while talking about a scene in the movie and how he risked his life in that scene. I just hope people learned the message about how being prejudiced makes you look like an ass in the end of the day.

I regret this cagbag was a little to long but good luck to the Cagcast and thank you for responding to my previous Tekken question.

MrDemonicAngel

01-15-2007, 11:58 PM

i got just a couple of questions....

1) CheapyD...now that you live in japan, have you and Mrs.Cheapy joined in on any wild japanese orgy fests?

2) Wombat and CheapyD...how many hours a day do you usually spend playing video games? how do you find the time to play having a job and a wife....

3) wombat or cheapyd...why dont you guys ever talk about pc games?? and no i dont mean WoW...enough has been said about that game...
I mean games like RF Online, Archlord, or upcoming games like SUN

4) wombat and cheapyd....do you guys like anime?

by the way...you guys are hilarious...time flies when i'm listening to you guys while at work...keep up the good work...

Trusty Mutsi

01-17-2007, 01:19 PM

CheapyD and Wombat:

Have either of you ever gotten into a game SO MUCH that you neglected your bathroom duties until you had an unfortunate accident?

This question is COMPLETELY hypothetical, as I have never, ever, in my younger years played Turok 2 on N64 while holding back a huge loaf by sitting in a kneeling postition with my anus pressed directly on my heel, until (the pressure becoming more than I can bear) I stand up to run to the bathroom upstairs, and realize I have no more buttock strength, finding my underwear filling up with a very unwelcome brown substance, now finding myself needing a shower rather than a toilet.

shieryda

01-17-2007, 02:26 PM

Guys,

I heard you mention the ridiculous fee that Nintendo charges for downloading games via the Virtual Console, but you made no argument against the often equally exorbitant prices of some Microsoft titles from the Live Arcade. $10 for titles like "Heavy Weapon" and "Assault Heroes" (which, by the way can't even be played co-op over Live so Microsoft actually makes $20 in that regard)?! What gives, man? If Burger King can market games that cost a mere $3.99, and come with an actual case and (I'm assuming) instruction guides, then why the hell can't Nintendo and Microsoft lower their pricing strategies for games developed by smaller studios?

Do you think that any Marketplace content will ever go down in price? I'm personally boycotting any content in the hopes that price reductions do occur, but I feel that I'm setting myself up for disappointment. With lower pricing, it would seem that more people would be willing to pony up for this content.

shieryda

01-17-2007, 02:46 PM

Guys,

EGM just published their issue "2007 - Best Year Ever". Which upcoming game releases are you most looking forward to in '07?

maxflight

01-17-2007, 04:26 PM

Hello gentlemen,

I was drawn today to www.benheck.com to check out his recent NES controller/system. It's pretty impressive. Anyway, it led me to a discovery to his own podcast that he has on his site (2nd article from the top for links to his latest one). His latest podcast talks about his impressions of all three next gen consoles. Of course, I was interested obviously, so I listened to the whole thing. Personally, I was a little bit surprised because I feel like there was a good amount of biased opinions and/or lack of exposure to some of the systems. I could be wrong, of course, and it could have been my own bias. I was wondering what you guys think of it overall. Or rather, to put it in question form: What do you guys think of it? (note: it will take about an hour of time investment, understandably, it would be easier for Cheapy to check out it than Wombat. But I'm sure both of you and perhaps the rest of CAG would be interested in hearing it for comparison.)

Thanks in advance!