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CheapyD gets a Wii and gives his impressions on the console and Japan launch titles Elebits, Wario Ware, and Wii Play. We also discuss new releases, industry news, answer your questions from the CAGbag and much more!

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Show Linkage/Notes:
Intro music: Phoenix Wright Orchestrated

CONTEST: CAGcast Flash Video

Contest Winners:
Vice City Liberty City Stories - rustyrage
1 Year Xbox Live - LetsGoPens63

New releases
Xbox 360 Fall 2006: Where's the Beef? (IGN article)

Amazon Assaults Your Wallet!
Logitech Z-5450 5.1 Sound System for 187.49 AR with Free Shipping
Reservoir Dogs PS2 Game w/ BONUS Movie DVD! $9.82 + shipping from Walmart.com!!!

Future blames past acquisitions for present losses
Halo 3 Teaser Ad
Burger King Does DDR
Nintendo promises four VC games every Monday
BBB rates Toys 'R' Us "unsatisfactory" amidst reports of Wii bundling shenanigans


Outro:

Astrocade System

Bonus Pictures (Phuket, Thailand)


Beach


Muay Thai Boxing




Resort grounds


Private Pool



Afternoon/evening rainstorm



Yes! They have XGame!

Own swimming pool... wonder what you did in it?

Wiiiii! Tagged and listening to it now...

Edit: huh, how come cheapy's audio always gets ed up but wombat's is clean? Aren't you editing everything in Tokyo? I'd think Wombat's would get messed up. Oh well...

Nice pics, btw. Next trip, Bali? Dunno if there are any whores down there, though. I'm sure there are some kids who'll kick you in the face if you pay them.

And effin ay iffin I don't never win nothing 'round here. doh.

downloading now, will listen after

listening

Kameo did get 8's mostly.

You guys also missed the Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops reviews by IGN and 1up that were posted yesterday and today, respectively.

Otherwise, great show. I liked hearing about Wii Play, Wario Ware, and Elebits since they aren't yet out over here in the US. I'm not surprised by Elebits not being a deep game, as it seemed to be kind of a tech demo type of game from the E3 demo. I've heard that Wario Ware uses Miis, have you seen in what fashion they are used? Have seen the minigame starring a bald white man that has a striking resemblance to yourself, Cheapy?

Wow! Can't wait to listen. I've been Jonesin' for the CAGcast!

Originally Posted by FriskyTanuki I've heard that Wario Ware uses Miis, have you seen in what fashion they are used? Have seen the minigame starring a bald white man that has a striking resemblance to yourself, Cheapy?

I have not seen any Miis being used, except to mark your profile/high scores.
I will check again tonight.

And if you are refering to drinking water minigame...then yes, I've seen my doppleganger.

What game is this weeks intro song from? It sound familiar but I ust can't place it.

Originally Posted by contej85 What game is this weeks intro song from? It sound familiar but I ust can't place it.

Phoenix Wright. Just started listening, had to thank you for the PW intro.

Originally Posted by gunm Wiiiii! Tagged and listening to it now... Edit: huh, how come cheapy's audio always gets ed up but wombat's is clean? Aren't you editing everything in Tokyo? I'd think Wombat's would get messed up. Oh well...

Lol, that's like saying if I shot a video here with a crappy tape and sent it to Cheapy in Tokyo, it should get better if he edits it.

They've described this before (and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong). Wombat is recording the audio (I think he said he's using a mixer but it could just be a skype-type program), then he sends the file to Cheapy who edits on the opening and closing music. The problem is the connection between Cheapy and Wombat, and thus, the audio from Cheapy, which is being recorded at Wombat's place, is not coming through clearly. When Cheapy gets the file from Wombat, the audio is already like that, and you can't fix that unless Cheapy were to dub his voice over what he said... which would sound even worse.

Next week we will try recording our audio locally and mixing it together.
Hopefully that works without too much hassle.

Originally Posted by CheapyD Next week we will try recording our audio locally and mixing it together. Hopefully that works without too much hassle.

Sounds fine to me.

Wombat, if you are having problems connecting to the Wii Shop, change your wireless channel to 1 or 11. It will significantly improve your connection to the Wii Shop as well as update download speeds.

re: WSJ

they're going to have a WSJ "style" portrait of your face!

for the flash movies...

if they are just swf files, drag it into your web browser and it should play.

Nice job guys. 2 things, the Robo game is GREAT. And as a reply to the dude about the PS3, there is never to much PS3 Hate. *PS BTW My video file I sent you is Windows Movie Player*

Originally Posted by lordwow Lol, that's like saying if I shot a video here with a crappy tape and sent it to Cheapy in Tokyo, it should get better if he edits it. They've described this before (and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong). Wombat is recording the audio (I think he said he's using a mixer but it could just be a skype-type program), then he sends the file to Cheapy who edits on the opening and closing music. The problem is the connection between Cheapy and Wombat, and thus, the audio from Cheapy, which is being recorded at Wombat's place, is not coming through clearly. When Cheapy gets the file from Wombat, the audio is already like that, and you can't fix that unless Cheapy were to dub his voice over what he said... which would sound even worse.

Well, that's not what I meant. I understand it's cheapy's connection, not the recording per se. I was just wondering why cheapy is not the one recording the audio himself.

damn wombat youre wrong like donkey kong in a pastel thong. cheapy was right about game exclusives. its eclusive games that sell systems to people who dont usually get into videogaming. yeah for most of us gamers we know what we like and we know what systems we will or wont get due to past experience with gaming consoles but for the passive gamer or non gamer system exclusives will sway their decision on what to buy.

sony has alot of exclusives theyve been porting over for years s we always have a basic idea of the need to get titles they will have titles like final fantasy , kingdom hearts, metal gear solid( sort of) God of war, gran tourismo are a small selection of exclusives that sell the system for gamers and non gamers alike.

nintendo has its usual suspects that get people to buy their systems mario, zelda, metroid, mario kart ect. these games bring in the gamers and non gamers but now nintendo is using their exclusive controller to bring in the non gamers with the faux promise of innovation and ease of use.

microsoft like cheapy said doesnt have many exclusives that will help them sell systems. they have halo ,and now gears of war and..........thats pretty much it. theyve had a year to nail out the kinks in their system and optimize everything that makes the 360 so great and to bring out some killer titles to help drive the point hom that their system isnt the ugly stepsister to the other 2 console.

yeah they have the best online setup but they need games too because its online gaming that rives that system especialy fps multipayer but what about the single player experience? they need more games across all generes and they need to innovate and come up with something nobody would expect from them . if you look at all 3 systems game launches for the next year or so nintendo and sony have a leg up on microsoft .

now maybe theyre hiding some aces up their sleeves that they will break out on everyone when everyone gets comfy and and settled but as of now i cant imagine that their user base numbers are growing or going to grow anytime soon unless of course they do a major price drop on the better system as well as some now harddrive options.

Originally Posted by lokizz damn wombat youre wrong like donkey kong in a pastel thong. now maybe theyre hiding some aces up their sleeves that they will break out on everyone when everyone gets comfy and and settled but as of now i cant imagine that their user base numbers are growing or going to grow anytime soon unless of course they do a major price drop on the better system as well as some now harddrive options.

You only heard half my point, its not they don't need exclusives, its they didn't need more exclusives this holiday season. With so few PS3 avail to the public, MSoft doesnt need to spend the money to keep most multiplatform games exclusive right now. Next year may be different but right now GOW and VP are great exclusives and lets face it how many copies of games avail on both the PS3 and the 360 will sell better on the ps3 this holiday season. If i was betting man I'd say none