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Samurai Tai - Shichi-Go-San

CheapyD — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:16:41 GMT

Shichi-Go-San (七五三?, lit. "Seven-Five-Three") is a traditional rite of passage and festival day in Japan for three- and seven-year-old girls and three- and five-year-old boys.

We had these pictures taken by the photo studio, conveniently located at the shrine.

Two New Videos: CheapyD TGS Interview and Half-Minute Hero Live Stream

CheapyD — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:00:49 GMT

I was interviewed by our friends at Play-Select (Play-Asia). My part starts around the 5m20s mark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC6mCdLbbX4

Half-Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy (PC) producer Esteban Salazar joins me for a live stream on Twitch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32DqznE_FV4

CheapyD Dreams of Jiro's Sushi

CheapyD — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:54:13 GMT

CheapyD & Jiro in front of Sukiyabashi Jiro by CheapyD, on Flickr

You can see the Omakase menu here.

Mrs. Cheapy treated me to an incredible birthday dinner at Sukiyabashi Jiro, made world-famous by the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi.

We talk about our experience:

listen to ‘CheapyD Dreams of Jiro's Sushi’ on Audioboo

CheapyD Plays Slender - Live on Twitch.tv

CheapyD — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:08:05 GMT

Tai vs Gundam

CheapyD — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 23:19:44 GMT

Tai vs Gundam by CheapyD, on Flickr

This is a "life-sized" Gundam next to Diver City (shopping mall) in Odaiba.

CheapyD Appearance in iNTOUCH Magazine

CheapyD — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:28:59 GMT

I was interviewed about the decline of the Japanese gaming industry in the latest issue of iNTOUCH, a magazine for members of Tokyo American Club. My slightly awkward visage appears here, and the article starts here.

You can start from the front page of the magazine here.

CheapyD's Height-Adjustable Desk & Gaming PC

CheapyD — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 01:50:22 GMT

CheapyD Streams Spec Ops: The Line

CheapyD — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:34:46 GMT

Watch live video from CheapAssGamer on TwitchTV

Don't forget, Spec Ops: The Line is just $24.99 on Amazon PC Downloads, along with:

Max Payne 3 $29.99
Syndicate $14.99
The Darkness II $12.49
and much more!

Tai Plays Soccer, Scores 3 Goals

CheapyD — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:18:02 GMT

I normally wait outside the gym, because as you can see in the video, I have a hard time keeping my mouth shut. I'm glad I stepped inside and had the iPhone rolling so I could capture Tai's great performance.

David "CheapyD" Shepard in Mass Effect 3

CheapyD — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:14:50 GMT

If for some crazy reason you want to play as (more handsome version of) me in Mass Effect 3, use the face code listed above. Mrs. Cheapy helped...a lot.

Saints Row: The Third - Signed by Volition

CheapyD — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Don't forget, Gangstas in Space DLC comes out today!

Tai + Sumo = Mochi

CheapyD — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:55:09 GMT

Mochi

Tai representing with his USA Fire Chief raincoat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z5_TnjVfiA

Bicycles have needs too

CheapyD — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:17:45 GMT

Cheap Ass Gamer E3 Party 2011

CheapyD — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:48:43 GMT

This was taken before the party had started. I know it's not exactly timely, but I just had the picture sent to me today.

CheapyD Homie in Saints Row: The Third Available 1/17 + Official Trailer

CheapyD — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:06:01 GMT

I'm happy to announce the CheapyD Homie DLC will be available for free on all platforms, starting January 17th. Even if I bought my way in, it's still an incredible honor for me to be included in this outstanding video game. Working with the Volition guys has been awesome and I really hope I have the opportunity to do so again.

After downloading this DLC, you'll be able to call me up on your cell and have me shoot people in the face for you. Or, as you can see in the above trailer, you can set me on fire and listen to me scream like a young woman.

Important Details:

The CheapyD Pack is free on all platforms, starting January 17th.
In order to get CheapyD, you will have had to unlock Shaundi�s Ex-boyfriend�s apartment (this comes after the assault on the armory),

:360: Download the Genkibowl VII Viewer Pack (free) or purchase the Genkibowl VII DLC Pack (560 MSP) to receive your CheapyD Homie

:ps3: Download the CheapyD Pack (free) on PSN

�:pc: Via Steam, on January 17th, the Genkibowl VII DLC + CheapyD compatibility patch will be automatically downloaded for you