CAG Foreplay

CAG Foreplay #64: Mega-Wontrons Jul 22, 2009

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 22nd, 2009. It's a short, but rather royal release list with the likes of "The King of Fighters XII", "Little King's Story", and the follow-up to "My Life as a King". Don't worry "Shatter" and "'Splosion Man", we consider you to be noble releases as well.

CAG Foreplay #63: Over... Shoot Him... Over Jul 15, 2009

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 14th, 2009. Retail releases are slim this week, but we get a glimpse at what the future holds with a hearty sampling of downloadable games.

CAG Foreplay #62: Highly Distractable May 07, 2009

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of May 7th, 2009. This week we cover what we've been playing, the new releases, and what's in that bin over there.
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CAGplay Forecast #3: So Much Larger Than Life Apr 16, 2009

Wombat & Shipwreck join forces once again in the never-ending struggle of videogame podcasting. We discuss new releases (there aren't many), videogame news (there isn't much), and answer questions from Twitter. We also leave plenty of room for you to inject your own segues, so feel free to shout out your favorite transitional phrases as you play along at home.

CAG Foreplay #61: Here's to You, Monster Destroyer Apr 01, 2009

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of April 1st, 2009. This week we cover the last two weeks worth of releases because one week of mediocrity just wouldn't suffice.

CAG Foreplay #60: The One About Lisa Kudrow Mar 11, 2009

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of March 10th, 2009. This week we talk about big releases such as Resident Evil 5 and MadWorld, but there are plenty of lower profile games that are worthy of your time as well. We also discuss Lisa Kudrow.

CAG Foreplay #59: Totem Pole Grabbing Jan 14, 2009

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of January 14th, 2009. Well, it looks like this year's first true batch of new releases is fresh out of the oven and we take a peak to see what might be consumable.

CAGplay Forecast #2: Wombat - Promise Keeper to the World Dec 31, 2008

Ring in the new year with Wombat and Shipwreck as they discuss Prince of Persia, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Mushroom Men, Persona 4, a smidgen of industry news, your questions, and why Wombat is awesome.

CAG Foreplay #58: What Episode is This? Dec 09, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of December 9th, 2008. There are so many Deja Previews this week that we actually thought this was still Episode 57.

CAG Foreplay #57: Soapboxing Legends Dec 04, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of December 4th, 2008. This seems to be the last week that is jam packed with releases in 2008, so your wallet might be able to catch its breath soon.

CAG Foreplay #56: We're Back! The Shipwreck Story Nov 20, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of November 20th, 2008. After a month hiatus featuring the sad demise of my hard drive, we're back and, wouldn't you know it, there are ten craptons of games to go over.

CAG Foreplay #55: I NEED LBP Oct 17, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of October 17th, 2008. Honestly, even with all the games being released, we've both been in a bit of a gaming funk lately. Maybe we'll find something this week to bust us out of it.

CAG Foreplay #54: Two Weeks in a Row Oct 01, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of October 1st, 2008. After last week's onslaught of releases, it seems this week brings reprieve to our wallets and to the sore backs of the UPS men that had to deliver all those games.

CAG Foreplay #53: Kinda Hippy Means Broken Pelvises Sep 25, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of September 25th, 2008. Over 40 releases this week. Note to video game publishers: there are 40 games besides yours coming out this week. Good luck to you all!

CAG Foreplay #52: I'm That Guy Sep 05, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of September 5th, 2008. The releases are starting to arrive all hot and heavy this week and on top of that, we cover last week's games as well. Also in this episode, an interview with CAG MotzCTG who is one of the developers of this week's Xbox Live Arcade Game, Shred Nebula.

CAGplay Forecast #1: That's a Terrible Name Aug 29, 2008

Wombat & Shipwreck join forces to create the CAGplay Forecast. A terrible name for sure. The show basically boils down to a CAGcast without a large, pasty bald guy living in Japan mixed with a CAG Foreplay without the sex appeal. Instead, you get an average-sized, pasty red-headed guy living in Ohio and, well, I guess Wombat better start shaking that money maker.

CAG Foreplay #51: He Likes Ceilings, She Likes Marble Floors Aug 20, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of August 20th, 2008. We're back from vacation and cover the last two week's worth of releases. Well... we go off track a bunch too, but I'm pretty sure we talk about new releases in there somewhere.

CAG Foreplay #50: Adequately Sized Jul 31, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 31st, 2008. Hooray for 50 episodes! We'd like to thank the video games that come out each week for making this all possible. Take a bow video games, you've earned it.

CAG Foreplay #49: Colorformed Graphics Jul 23, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 23rd, 2008. There's not too many games hitting retail stores this week, but the virtual stock boys have been working late to get everything tagged and stacked on the shelves of your favorite digital stores.

CAG Foreplay #48: Ball Tossin' Hero Jul 14, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 14th, 2008. Maybe you need something new to play this week for the times you're not watching a press conference or constantly refreshing your browser.

CAG Foreplay #47: 2.0 Weeks of Releases Jul 01, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 1st, 2008. This week we are "Back in the Saddle" and ready to see if the last two weeks of releases have "What It Takes" to have you "Walk This Way" to your local retailer. I'm sure you are saying, "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing", so "Just Push Play" and we'll see you on "The Other Side". (Man, I think that Gene Shallot correspondence course is really paying dividends.)

CAG Foreplay #46: Shipwreck Wins! Jun 18, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of June 18th, 2008. Hope you are in the market for portable games this week as Etrian Odyssey II & Space Invaders Extreme lead a pack of games ready to help you pass the time on your commute and the time on your commode.

CAG Foreplay #45: Active Camo is all the Rage Jun 11, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of June 11th, 2008. This week we have a handful of good releases that bridge the age gap from onesie-wearing infants to mustachioed, mulleted geezers.

CAG Foreplay #44: Wombat's Fact Day Jun 05, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck Wombat preview the new releases for the week of June 4th, 2008. Like a well-oiled machine of awkwardness and rambling, Wombat and I discuss the likes of Ninja Gaiden II, LEGO Indiana Jones, and things that are facts (to varying degrees of success).

CAG Foreplay #43: $1 A Minute May 27, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of May 27th, 2008. After a few week's off, Shipwreck is back in the Midwest and ready to discuss the last two week's of releases. Plus we've got some outstanding prizes that will get your ass in shape and blow your mind.

CAG Foreplay #42: Shipwrecks... Roll Out! May 06, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of May 6th, 2008. This week we cover the last two week's worth of releases, the Botcon Transformers Convention, give away prizes, kick off the Hour of Victory: Tour of Foreplay, and provide you with plenty of additional song and dance to help you get by a week without the CAGcast. Song and dance not included.

CAG Foreplay #41: Princess Sparkles of Funland Apr 23, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of April 23rd, 2008. This week actually has some decent releases which is surprising considering the two big games coming out next week. There's a few quirky RPG's, some Pokemons, and some extremely reflective basketball players. Cory is also in the house.

CAG Foreplay #40: Enjoyment is the Point Apr 17, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of April 17th, 2008. This week we continue to wonder where all the good releases have gone as we wander across the seemingly endless plains of averageness that April has sprung upon us. And stuff.

CAG Foreplay #39: Are You Up to the Task? Apr 02, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of April 2nd, 2008. This week's games are in limited supply. And I don't just mean in the "what am I going to do with this plastic girl figurine" kind of way.

CAG Foreplay #38: Shipocritical Mar 25, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of March 25th, 2008. This week features a couple of heavy hitters on the portable front, so hopefully you either are on the go or have a comfortable place on which to go.

CAG Foreplay #37: Needs More Zombies Mar 20, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of March 19th, 2008. This week's offerings will have you hunting more terrorists in Vegas, playing leisurely sports with cartoony characters, reminiscing with Solid Snake, and singing songs poorly in front of friends and family.

CAG Foreplay #36: Achievements, Increase Your Numbers! Mar 12, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of March 12th, 2008. Super Smash Bros. Brawl has been out for a few days now, so it might be time to give your cramped and blistered hands a rest and find out about the other offerings that are coming out this week. Unfortunately, we have yet to figure out a good way to distribute stickers or trophies to our faithful listeners, but we're working on that.

CAG Foreplay #35: Pink Squirrels, You Gotta Lot of 'Em Mar 04, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of March 4th, 2008. This week we preview everything from big hitters like Kratos and Big Pappi to less fearsome pink squirrels and several different species of poultry.

CAG Foreplay #33: Hand Jammin' Feb 19, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of February 19th, 2008. This week features a plethora of games that we're all very familiar with as sequels and ports dominate the list. There are a few fresh titles like The Club, a Dragon Quest Wii-'em-up, and a game featuring a lot of biathletes though.

CAG Foreplay #32: Paradise by the Pixels' Light Feb 12, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of February 12th, 2008. Looking for something for your sweetheart this week? Well, look no further as we preview brainteasing adventure games, pigs shooting zombies, turn-based battles and a big heart-shaped box of mediocrity.

CAG Foreplay #31: Grappling Hooks & Hamsters Feb 06, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of February 6th, 2008. Hey, that's shipwreck's birthday. Now before you start showering him with all the new releases including Devil May Cry 4 and Turok, please remember to coordinate with one another so that he doesn't have to exchange the multiple copies of My Horse & Me.

CAG Foreplay #30: Oh Boy... Burning Seasation Jan 22, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & Wombat preview the new releases for the week of January 22nd, 2008. This week has plenty of nautical nonsense (if that's something you wish) with seafaring tales making up the majority of the plentiful booty. Embark with us as we embark on a journey on the games worth embarking upon as well as those that should be best left disembarked. Sure, we cover games for you landlubbers as games like Burnout Paradise, No More Heroes, and Advance Wars: Days of Ruin all wash ashore. I'll stop now.

CAG Foreplay #29: Wii-Em-Ups Jan 17, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of January 15th, 2008. This week is pretty slim on the pickings, but it's got a lot of variety. That counts for something, right?

CAG Foreplay #28: I DRM of Jeannie Jan 09, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of January 8th, 2008. This week we take a look at the games that just missed the holiday rush. You know these guys. These are the "Grandma gave me a gift card so I'm going to waste it and then really wish I had saved it for one of the releases that I really want in February" games.

CAG Foreplay #27: X is the New CKS Jan 02, 2008

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of January 1st, 2008. Oh wait, there really are none, so we decide to discuss the games that were new to us this holiday season. Plus... you know you needed something to get you through that first day back at work.

CAG Foreplay #26: 45 Seconds Later Dec 12, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of December 12th, 2007. This week we cover... well... let's be honest, these aren't the games you are looking for. Well, maybe you are shopping for a small child, or possibly have a vendetta that needs settling, or simply enjoy a good kick to the groin. If that's the case, we've got plenty to talk about. Wait... isn't that what I said last week? Also Unreal Tournament III.

CAG Foreplay #25: Mrs. Shipwreck Finds a Way Dec 05, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of December 5th, 2007. This week we cover... well... let's be honest, these aren't the games you are looking for. Well, maybe you are shopping for a small child, or possibly have a vendetta that needs settling, or simply enjoy a good kick to the groin. If that's the case, we've got plenty to talk about.

CAG Foreplay #24: Surgicating Awkward Cat Segues Nov 21, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of November 20th, 2007. This week we are back to tackle the last push of releases prior to Black Friday. The shelves will be packed with lots of light gun games, lots of games involving some sort of monsters, and, of course, a big stack of Strawberry Shortcake games sitting where your copy of Rock Band was supposed to be.

CAG Foreplay #23: I Like Green Beans Nov 07, 2007

This week CAG Foreplay's Shipwreck and Mrs. Shipwreck switch things up a little. While the previews remain the same, the roles have changed. Shipwreck gets to preview all the games that Mrs. Ship would have normally suffered through, and good times are had by all. If you're dying to get Ship's views on Horse Life, Hannah Montana, and Dora the Explorer, this episode's for you!

CAG Foreplay #22: Pick Your Stick Nov 01, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of October 31st, 2007. This week's clear winner is Guitar Hero III, but there are a few other potential hits mixed in amongst the onslaught of games aimed at the Kidz Bop crowd.

CAG Foreplay #21: Tetris Over & Over Again Oct 24, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of October 23rd, 2007. This week is jam-packed with big name titles featuring the likes of Ratchet & Clank, Castlevania, Ace Combat, Phoenix Wright, and Tomb Raider. Factor in a couple of new franchises like Zack & Wiki and The Eye of Judgment and you almost don't have room for pet simulators and Naruto games. Almost.

CAG Foreplay #20: Apple Aardvark Awesomeness Oct 17, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of October 16th, 2007. This week we preview games primarily suited for the young or young at heart. Pull up a carpet square and let's get this story time started.

CAG Foreplay #19: Hitting the Dummy Button Oct 09, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of October 9th, 2007. After a week of slacking, we're back and ready to tear through a fresh batch of games including The Orange Box, Touch Detective 2 1/2, and Mountain Bike Adrenaline.

CAG Foreplay #18: A New Sector of Nerdtown Sep 25, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of September 25th, 2007. This week we preview games called Halo, games with Halos, and a Halo-vulot of games that wish they were Halo. Halo.

CAG Foreplay #17: Rise of the Anti-Halo Sep 18, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of September 18th, 2007. This week we preview games, games and more games. It's the everything must go, all sales final, releasing-our-games-while-people-will-still-buy-them week before Halo 3. If it's an RPG, karaoke sim, platformer, strategy, action-adventure, mini-game compilation, point-and-click, or frisbee golf title, we're talking about it!

CAG Foreplay #16: It's Like Evil Gravity Sep 12, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of September 11th, 2007. This week we cover over 20 games that are vying to remove the cash from your wallet including Heavenly Sword, skate., and Zoey 101.

CAG Foreplay #15: The Mice is Right Sep 05, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of September 4th, 2007. This week we slow-motion slide our way across every surface in our apartment as we stylistically cover the handful of games that were lovingly released like a flock of doves. Yep, just like we always do.

CAG Foreplay #14: Drink the Burn Aug 29, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of August 28th, 2007. This week we look at a Wii game not trying to touch generations, multiple original PlayStation 3 titles, and a Japanese RPG for the Xbox 360. Weird.

CAG Foreplay #13: Merry BioShock Day to One and All Aug 21, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of August 21st, 2007. This week we cover the games that will go down in history as being released the same week as BioShock.

CAG Foreplay #12: Not So Cold Cuts Aug 14, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of August 14th, 2007. We're not sure if you've noticed, but Madden is coming out this week. If you're looking for a not so athletic fantasy, there are enough RPG's to last you until Madden 09.

CAG Foreplay #11: Wood is not a Super Power Aug 07, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of August 7th, 2007. This week it's raining men... Mega Men. Plus get infected with the soundtracks of Boogie and High School Musical. Hallelujah.

CAG Foreplay #10: Speed Walkerz Jul 31, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 31st, 2007. This week we tackle Mario Strikers Charged. Or perhaps you'd like something a bit more mind-boggling like Picross, Spelling Challenge or Drake & Josh.CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 31st, 2007.

CAG Foreplay #9: Get In Your Hole Jul 24, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 24th, 2007. This week we take a look at a bunch of games that look strangely familiar. Everything old is new again, or at least it's priced that way.

CAG Foreplay #8: Offensive Tacklers Jul 18, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 17th, 2007. This week we take a look at this year's first crop of games named after next year.

CAG Foreplay #7: E3some? Jul 11, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 10th, 2007. This week Wombat joins us as a special guest, there's an audio unbagging, and we of course cover the handful of games that actually dare to hit store shelves during E3 week.

CAG Foreplay #6: They Might Be Giants Above Us Jul 03, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of July 3rd, 2007. Join us for the big 4th of July kegger down at the Ninja Gaiden Sigma house.

CAG Foreplay #5: Cat Overlords Jun 26, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of June 26th, 2007. 28 games later: we live to tell the tale.

CAG Foreplay #4: John Rainbow Jun 20, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of June 19th, 2007. Kidnapped Presidents (and President's daughters), cavemen, robots, Nazis, zombies, and insects: this week's got it all!

CAG Foreplay #3: Lots of MOTS Jun 12, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of June 12th, 2007. This week we cover the genre that Wombat invented: M.O.T.S.

CAG Foreplay #2: What am I, a Chimp? Jun 05, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of June 5th, 2007. This week we cover a handful of potentially worthwhile releases including a western shooter, a familiar puzzler, and a revamped classic.

CAG Foreplay #1: Meet the Shipwrecks May 29, 2007

CAG's shipwreck & mrs. shipwreck preview the new releases for the week of May 29th, 2007. This week features CAG Foreplay Podcast #1. Be gentle, it's our first time. Believe it or not, we cover everything from mini games on the Wii, to pet simulators on the DS, to first-person shooters on the Xbox 360.

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