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capcom
Raw Deal Capcom Pre-Paid Credit Card Policy Changed
When Capcom announced its pre-paid Visa debit card, folks got excited. Then they saw that the card carried exorbitant fees and got angry. CheapAssGamer's goomba478 did what most would. He started complaining. More »
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Comment by UsernameOfTheDead: That card rips you off almost as bad as a Capcom game. Ridiculous! 25 Responses | Other threads
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Broken Xbox 360 Made My Baby Cry
AmericanJapanese Xbox 360 croaked, which caused his baby to cry. We're starting to tear up ourselves. More »
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Comment by Immutablyme: @Robotube: I have two children and I'm not up in arms. I just found it to be a cheap tactic... more » | Other threads
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japan
Portal Sign Warns Tokyo Residents
Portal: It's the game sensation that's sweeping the nation! Or something. That's actually a Japanese sign detailing safety evacuation proceedures — which totally should involve the Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device. So yes, this sign is a lie. More » -
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No Major Nelson, All Crecente
Today's fun? Sumo. CheapyD from CheapAssGamer was sweet enough to invite me and Microsoft blogger Chris Paladino to watch the Tokyo sumo tournament this afternoon. Crecente was a last minute replaced for Larry Hryb, who suddenly had lost his passport. It was CheapyD who shelled out the cash and rented us a box (Cheapy isn't actually a cheap dude!), so many thanks for that. The tournament was great fun — and a first for me. We ate yakitori, sipped sake and threw our cushions. Me, I threw two cushions. Larry, you missed out.
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Comment by RonJeremy4Pres: I hate to make this comment, but with that brow... "If you smell-l-l-l-l-l what The Rock (who doesn't take steroids) is... more » | Other threads
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Japan's Eternal Sonata Wart on Core Bundle Unboxed
Best part of Japan's Eternal Sonata Xbox 360 bundle? It has an Eternal Sonata alarm clock. But! The alarm clock has no batteries. So spend a couple hundred bucks, but don't get free batteries for your free alarm clock. That's kinda odd, wouldn't you say?
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Comment by keyransolo: I love the CAG Cast, listen to it reguary. Cheap D is a really good guy. The game that came... more » | Other threads
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Cheap Ass Gamer Responds to Circuit City Subpoena
As we mentioned previously, electronics retail giant Circuit City subpoenaed video game shopping community CheapAssGamer.com. Circuit City is demanding that CAG turn over information about registered member Speedy1961, who has been posting CC ads on the site before they are released. Today, CAG Productions CEO CheapyD (AKA "David Abrams") has posted Circuit City's complaint, which is the basis for its subpoena. CAG has responded: CheapyD has filed an objection to this action — a "Motion to Quash" the subpoena based on procedural errors made by CC's legal eagles, such as failing to include certain documents. What's more, it seems that CAG Productions, a New York Limited Liability Corporation, is out of the Virginia court's jurisdiction, where the suit was filed. Circuit City needs a commission to a New York court. More »
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Comment by BrendaMWalsh: So copies on an ad were posted on the internet before they were officially distributed. How were they obtained? Were... more » | Other threads
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Circuit City Subpoenas CheapAssGamer
The latest CAGcast brings word that electronics retailer Circuit City has served CAG Productions with a subpoena. CAG Productions is responsible for popular video game shopping community CheapAssGamer.com, which has 100,000 registered members. The retail giant wants CAG to turn over all personal information about registered forum member Speedy1961, who has been posting weekly CC ads prior to their release on the site. Speedy has also posted them on DVDtalk.com, and that site appears to have received legal action as well. The subpoena mentions one CheapAssGamer thread in particular, which prior to E3, revealed that the PS3 would get a price drop. That same thread also included pricing for games at Circuit City as well as game prices at Target and Best Buy. From the thread: More »
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Comment by Nestor_Elias: Circuit City should write Speedy a check; he kept CC on the map with his ads even though most of... more » | Other threads
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Red Ring, Towels and One Busted Robo-Cop Gun
minutesdays out of your croaked 360 before it craps out again. For those who have already seen or done this, there's a Robo-Cop gun to keep you entertained. It even breaks. The irony!
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Comment by dv8godd: @shaunomacx: Gotcha... but still. Do you know how hot metal needs to get in order to catch fire? ... more » | Other threads
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DS Stylus Shoot Out
With all those Japanese styluses going around, how do you know which one is best? You don't! (Well, maybe you do. Who knows?) CheapyD from CheapAssGamer gives a run down of several different DS styluses. Very informative, and like Cheapy, I'm a bee man myself. More » -
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Rumor: 360 HD DVD Players Now Cheaper?
What? It's already over? Over at Cheapassgamer.com, folks are posting that the Xbox 360 HD DVD player is being marked down at Walmart to US $130 from its retail price of $199.99. What's more, apparently Walmart has cleared out its HD DVD players. Reader superatt sends word that The New York Post reports that HD DVD is being outsold by Blu-ray — Since the PS3 went on sale, Blu-ray sales have jumped to nearly three times that of HD DVD. Says Fox Home Entertainment's Steve Feldstein: More »
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Comment by VenoMuS: 3 walmarts, 2 targets, a bestbuy and a circuit city later it's still $199.99 and not a dam DS in sight more » | Other threads
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Comment by fruitymcfruity: @snoopydrew no in Toronto, Canada it is the same. rogers/bell are synonymous with internet. any other company that offers also uses... more » | Other threads
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cheapassgamer
Whooper Of Xbox 360 BC/Region-Free List For Japan
Kingrocka over at game site CAG pinged us, letting us know that he's done folks living in The Land of the Rising Sun a huge favor by compiling a huge backwards compatibility/region-free list for the Japanese Xbox 360. Hit the jump for his post in full. More »
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Comment by DJ-of-E: Damnit, where's my BC for Jet Set Future!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more » | Other threads
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gamestop
Rumor: Gamestop Buys Rhino
The Cheap Ass Gamer forums are running wild with unconfirmed reports that specialty retailer Gamestop has welcomed a new member into the corporate family, Rhino Video Games. The chain of 70-plus retail video game stores based out of Gainesville, Florida is currently owned by Blockbuster, Inc. More »
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Comment by ED209: Maybe since the EB's and Gamestops stop selling older games, GS can use the Rhino brand to sell older systems/games/accessories.... more » | Other threads
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cheapassgamer
The Cheap Ass Charity Auction
Just because they are cheap, doesn't mean they don't care. CheapyD and his band of penny pinchers at CheapAssGamer.com are having a charity raffle for a good cause. He writes: More »
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Comment by CheapyD: Thanks for posting this...I'd just like to add that Play-Asia is equal sponsor of this event. Thanks Play-Asia and thanks to... more » | Other threads
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wsj
The Wall Street Journal Talks Unboxing Geek Porn
You know the drill. Someone gets a new piece of hardware, then unboxes it for all to see. The Wall Street Journal has done a piece on unboxing video fad. CheapyD from CheapAssGamer is quoted in the article as saying people "want to see what is in the box. Just being told isn't enough." Def. Conversely, George Harrison, senior vice president of marketing and corporate communication for Nintendo, doesn't see the draw, saying: More »
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Comment by K-OSS: "I've also noticed nobody's mentioned the smell of new electronic things, and their packaging. ... my GOD, that's intoxicating!!!" God yes. New... more » | Other threads
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Comment by JolandaTerra: I never really felt as compelled to thank someone as I do now Simply put, I cannot thank you... more » | Other threads
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Comment by PS_Mouse: I mean really, who wouldn't buy games from a store called CheapyD's more » | Other threads
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Comment by Nelson: So, I got one, but I have yet to receive a confirmation e-mail, which worries me. Camped at the site... more » | Other threads
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Comment by cmotd: Jaded, are you serious? Lines already, isn't it still 3 weeks away? People have used up all the annual leave... more » | Other threads
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Comment by scazza: She actually seemed to know her shit, scary.... Plus its sad that TGS still didn't show us alot about... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Chinpokomon: Meanwhile, Dead Rising (US Version), which *is* region free, costs 8,400 JPY in Akihabara. However, there are some cheap finds... more » | Other threads
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Want to Save Money? Import Foreign Games
Like Xbox 360 games, but don't like Xbox 360 prices? It's no secret that software prices have been sliced in Japan, making the country 360 shopping heaven. CheapyD from game site Cheap Ass Gamer has compiled a list of US $40 Asian Xbox 360 games that ain't region protected and have full English support. Games include: Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII, Call of Duty 2, FarCry Instincts Predator, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, Gun, Hitman: Blood Money, MotoGP '06, Quake 4, Tomb Raider: Legend and X-Men: The Official Game. These games are being imported via PlayAsia, patron saint of cheap bastards like CheapyD. More »
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Comment by sigloiv: Oooh, CheapyD posted... ;) Anyways, this seems like a great deal. I've really been missing out with my 360--I've only purchased... more » | Other threads
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Xbox 360 BC Explained With A Chart. Yes, A Chart!
After Peter Moore's 24-inch guns apologized for boneheaded backwards compatibility remarks, we know that Microsoft cares about BC. But, does Msoft care about BC? More » -
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Comment by macdeth: A Mexican wrestling mask would've done it for me! Now I'm going to have to decline from buying a Wii.... more » | Other threads
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Comment by D: He wants to make some execs at microsoft homeless and farrari-less. more » | Other threads
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The Economics & Popularity Of "Used" In Japan
Everyone's favorite cheapskate Cheap D takes a look at how game systems hold their trade-in value with Tokyo's used retailers. For example, the game chain Enterking offers US $153 to buy DS Lites. The gallantly struggling Xbox 360 commands $128, which matches the trade-in value of a PSP Value Pack and a slim Silver PS2. Older DS models fetch $119.
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Comment by jrghoull: you know...i wonder if MS ever considered somehow basing their business structure soley along the lines of cheap games. I... more » | Other threads
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Comment by ZildjianKX: I can't agree with this more. Nothing burns me more than a guy buying 10 of something to unload... more » | Other threads
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Comment by RedWolf: Yeah, that commercial is really boring -- a huge missed opportunity for something cool to happen. I, too, fail... more » | Other threads
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Comment by higon: I think this is a striking decision taken by Nintendo, too. Brian, check Ads on this week's publications in... more » | Other threads
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cheapassgamer
Win Dozens of Free Games
CheapyD of CheapAssGamer is moving to Tokyo in three weeks and he can t take all of his games with him. His misfortune is your chance at winning a bunch of free crap. Head on over to CAG and sign up as a member to win a chance at landing more than 30 current games and other schwag. More »
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