Cheatcc's Video Game Podcast

The release of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride leads the podcast this week. Find out if it is worth picking up or if it falls flat. There's also Noby Noby Boy and My World, My Way. Find out which one has the "fantastic" Pout Powers System and which one will have you scratching you head for hours on end. Also, the reveals of Lost Planet 2 and Mass Effect 2 round out the first segment this week. In the news there is a little section just for the PSP concerning the Lilac PSP and an announced title that makes us wonder how they're going to pull it off. Finally, we finish it off with a discussion about the recent PSP2 rumors. Other news: Mike Hickey tells us how the PS3 could get a price cut, PSN has over 20 million users, additional DSi colors, and the dreaded proof of the "PlayStation Disease."

Prepare to get lost and maybe a little damned this week, as the crew discusses the release of the first DLC for Grand Theft Auto IV, The Lost and Damned. Street Fighter IV also weighs in heavy this week with talk about the game, the anime movie, and even the action figures. The tranquility of Flower and the Grindhouse feel of The House of the Dead: Overkill round out the big games of the week. Dead Space: Extraction being announced for the Wii and the official release date of the DSi begin the news this week. There's also the announcement of Ex-Ensemble Studios members forming Robot Entertainment, a Gamertag for sale on eBay, Halo Wars leaked online, and more. Finally, the GTAIV: The Lost and Damned charges the crew into a roundtable discussion. There's more to this week's show than meets the eye, so download it today and become lost in the discussion!

This week's Podcast is sure to please, as the crew comments on LocoRoco 2, Coraline for the DS, and takes an in-depth look at the upcoming Halo Wars. There's also a small beef with the upcoming Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 that gets things rolling in true fashion. For the news this week Left4Dead DLC is finally revealed, rumors fly concerning the release dates of the DSi, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts 258/2 days, and Assault on Dark Athena. In some unfortunate news, Sega is cutting staff and Velvet Assassin will not receive a sequel or DLC after its release. There's much more in this week's podcast, even some listener mail, so download today and feel better about yourself!

This week the crew dishes the news on Afro Samurai, Savage Moon, and they take a close look at Killzone 2. Does it deserve the scores it is receiving? Also, Boom and Bust have a few shocking answers. Jack Thompson rears his head once more, as a Utah legislator supports Thompson's video game bill. Shacknews bought by Gamefly, the squashing of recent rumors that suggest Left4Dead is coming to the PS3, The Godfather II and The Sims 3 delayed, Dead Space on the Wii, and finally Left4Dead Valentine's Day cards. There's also listener mail and much more. Download today to learn about a new listener competition!

The recent demo of Resident Evil 5 takes up much of the podcast this week. How does the crew feel about the upcoming horror title? They also discuss F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, Star Ocean: Second Evolution, The House of the Dead: Overkill, and they also take a closer look at SimAnimals. In the news, Warner Bros. is rebooting the Tomb Raider film franchise, Final Fantasy IV coming to the Xbox 360, rumors of Dead Rising 2, Lost Planet 2, and the PSP 2. Also, has the zombie apocalypse occurred in Austin, Texas? On a final note this week, the crew discusses preorder demos. Are they really justified? There's more to this week's show than meets the eye, so download today!

Get ready to do some tricks with your thumbstick again, as the crew discusses Skate 2. Also, there is some info about SimAnimals and whether it is more like Animal Crossing or The Sims. We take a look at some of the downloadable games of late and the evolution of PlayStation Home. Dragonball: Evolution - The Video Game is revealed. Is it the greatest game ever? Other news: Killzone 2 receives review scores of a questionable nature, Final Fantasy VII for PS3 is released with much confusion, and a new 'red ring of death' appears. Will the new Legend of Zelda game be casual-centric or will it be for the hardcore but easier for newcomers? There's even more in this week's podcast, so you'll have to download to hear it all!

The holidays are over and things are starting to slowly go back to normal for the crew. Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall, and The Lord of the Rings: Conquest lead the pod with an in-depth look at both. We also talk about White Knight Chronicles, the future of Lara Croft, and a dangerous Fallout 3 patch. Also, there's some big news concerning Sony's largest loss report in 14 years and their new 3D technology coming soon, a woman almost killing her dog with a Wii remote, the Wii being a "girl-driven system," Wii Music taking over class rooms everywhere, and the Indiana Jones game possibly being canceled. Find out about this and much more in this week's podcast.

Here's Part 2 of the Preview Guide of 2009. The crew reveals some big titles including – inFamous, Heavy Rain, Yakuza 3, Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams, God of War 3, The Conduit, and much more. In the news this week they talk about the purchase of 1-Up, Rock Band not getting a sequel this year, Disney wanting to buy EA in 09, the release of GameCube games with Wii controls, how a six-year-old blames GTA for stealing his parents' car, and a new study that says Tetris helps traumatic stress. Listener mail and much more awaits for those who download this week's show.

Happy New Year everyone! Join the crew this week as they do Part 1 of their 2009 Preview Special, with the most anticipated games of 2009. Some of the titles discussed are White Knight Chronicles, Halo 3: ODST, Brutal Legend, Ghostbusters, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Street Fighter IV, and much, much more. We also have some interesting movie news as we review Resident Evil: Degeneration and discuss the new Street Fighter movie debut trailer. This week's news stories: Sony cuts production cost of the PS3, World of Warcraft census results, sales results for White Knight Chronicles and Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 in Japan.

The crew wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays, and they did it in true style. Each member lists a game they have to play during the holiday season in order to get into the festive mood. They also talk about moments in their pile of shame. To wrap up the holiday special the crew also does a "Naughty and Nice" list for 2008. There's plenty of news as well including Backwards Achievements for the original Xbox, the new Guitar Hero: Metallica trailer, and a competition of champions with Street Fighter IV. Download today for a ho-ho-whole lot of fun!

Big things are discussed in this week's podcast! Home has been released, and all of its greatness and follies are revealed by the crew. We also give some in-depth coverage on The Godfather 2 multiplayer mode. Big announcements in Import Minute include the release of Dissidia: Final Fantasy and much more. Metal Gear Solid Touch leads the news this week as some of the crew gloats about the final confirmation of the game; also confusion takes over with the statement that says Home is “2005 tech in 2008.” We also comment on the woes of Club Nintendo and more. The crew also reveals their feelings on the VGAs this year.

Persona 4 keeps the PlayStation 2 alive, and we discuss this latest installment to the series. We also talk about Destroy All Humans: Path of the Furon, Flock, and Dragon Ball: Evolution. In the news, the teaser image for “A Next Meal Gear” is discussed, and you may be surprised at what we say! In what seems to be a relapse of last year, Nintendo claims to have a Wii shortage. Also, is Microsoft entering into the portable handhelds gaming systems with the Zune? With only a couple months left before release, has Killzone 2 gone multiplatform and no one told us? We also announce the winners of the first annual Listener’s Choice Awards. The winners may shock you!

This week in our game discussion table we talk about Prince of Persia, Metal Slug 7, SingStar ABBA, and Kingdom Hearts RE: Chain of Memories. We also talk about the potential of Harry Potter entering the LEGO world, Nintendo's Animal Crossing mishap, Rock Band 2 getting a new instrument, Episode 7 of Qore being free, someone making a functioning Gears of War Lancer Rifle, the information revealed on Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and a few other golden moments from the crew. We also talk about the market and the treatment of casual games, plus a preview of some of our favorite moments in gaming. There's a lot to listen to, so start downloading today!

Big games for this week’s show include Tomb Raider Underworld, Sonic Unleashed, The Last Remnant, Chrono Trigger, Lips, and Alone in the Dark: Inferno! News surrounding the release of Tomb Raider: were people asked to hold their reviews if they were below a certain score? Tomb Raider sales leading on the PS3! We also discuss the new terminology for those with an addiction to video games, how analysts say Wii titles hit bargain bins faster, the renaming of Halo 3: Recon, and much more. We also reveal some of our choices for this holiday season in our annual Holiday Guide. This week is a whopper, so download today!

What more could you ask for when you have a gaming week like this? We discuss some of the biggest games, including Shaun White Snowboarding, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, a heated debate between Animal Crossing: City Folk and Left4Dead, etc. There’s even a surprise game everyone needs to know about! News this week: release of the New Xbox Experience (NXE), XBLA and PSN carrying the same users, some Shane Kim news, and a complex story that involves the MGS franchise. Download now to get the weekend started right!

Valkyria Chronicles, SingStar Legends vol. 2, Quantum of Solace, and Madagascar Escape 2 Africa are given in-depth looks by the crew this week. We also talk about Legendary, Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts, etc. Boom and Bust delivers a couple of shocks. We get our first rant of the week in Import Minute (you'll be surprised of what causes it!) The news this week causes a few minor explosions amongst the crew. Finally, during the closing comments, there is a rant that has been a long time coming. So what are you waiting for? This one is sure to please!

In a week of giants, the crew had a hard time deciding their Boom and Bust. We discuss the mega games of the week - Resistance 2, Gear of War 2, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, and a few upcoming titles, including Mirror's Edge and Killzone 2. The news bring you new street dates, piracy discussions, more Metal Gear Solid 4, Boku destroying LittleBigPlanet, and much more. We also have some emails from our audience that spark a little controversy. Download today to get your weekly dose of the crew!

Halloween time! Celebrate Halloween with the crew with a look at some of the week’s biggest games, Fallout 3, LittleBigPlanet, Guitar Hero: World Tour, and Motorostorm. The news this week is heavy with controversy as we talk about the Fable 2 achievement ordeal, the Fallout 3 PS3 review on IGN, and presidential candidates telling us to put down our controllers to vote. We also talk about the tragic “fact” that “old games don’t matter,” horrific events in Maple Story, and much much more. Before going trick-or-treating download the show and spend a little Halloween time with the crew.

The games you want to know about this week are covered! Hear about Fable 2, Wii Music, Far Cry 2, and Spider-Man: Web of Shadows! Don’t miss the new segment Boom or Bust, where we mention our top and bottom choices of the week. In the news we discuss some hot topics like the Fallout 3 controversy in India, piracy and Microsoft’s potential answer, E3 2009 details, and this week’s Star Wars: The Old Republic announcement. Download now for all this and more!

Welcome to the 50th podcast! The crew celebrates the number 50 by introducing a couple of new weekly features: Boom or Bust and a new section in the news that has yet to be baptized. Wanna help with that? For big games this week we take a look at Fracture, Saints Row 2, and Dead Space. The news is littered with ups and downs surrounding politics, EA's opinion on the Take-Two buyout, and the reprise of insane installs on the PS3. Celebrate the 50th today!