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You can check out the Penny Arcade comic here:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/3/19/

And get a coupon for the Sims 2 here:
http://thesims2.ea.com/100million/b2g1_coupon.pdf

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Just finished listening guys. Good show.

I like the Bargain Bucket, and having picked Marvel Ultimate BAttles up in the pre-owned bin at my local GAME store, I have to say I agree with Jason. The game is fantastic and helped me get a slightly deeper appreciation of the Marvel Universe. But one question - Moonknight? Are you sure he's in it? I think I've unlocked everyone except Surfer, but I don't remember seeing him.

Do you have a favourite team of characters you like to use?

Moon Knight was a bonus character on one of the consoles.

Mine is the original version on the PS2. Do we know if he was in that one?

Cheers. I thought so, MoonKnight wasn't available on the PS2. Now, I need to go back and try to unlock surfer!

Kamiza,
To unlock Surfer you must successfully complete each virtual bonus mission before the end of chapter 4 when you meet Galactus.

Or, you can enter the cheat code like I did. :)

Regarding the Niko voiceover GTA IV story, you kind of touched on something that I think is the main point of his complaint. You mentioned that the only time voiceover actors get residuals is when the commercial airs on network TV. His voice was all over network TV during the media blitz leading up to GTA IV. However, since they just used clips from the game, they got around having to pony up any money for that. I'm sure he realized he wasn't going to see residuals from sales when he signed up for the gig

Even though I think it would be nice for them to kick down some extra money to him from the sales, you have to ask where to draw the line. Do all the actors get more money? Is it based on how many lines you have? What about the guys who developed the 3D character portrayal, aren't they just as responsible for Niko as the guy who reads lines?

BTW, another great show. This is the first time i've posted, but I've listened to all of them.

Welcome to the Arcade. You make a really good point there. It would just be nice if everyone involved got a bonus for the game selling more than a million copies.

I wish I had been on the show to rant about my moderate disgust for the GTA series.

I think I speak for all of us when I say, we all wish you were on that show. I'll get you on a show eventually.

Make sure you hit the record button this time! :p:p:p

Oh har dey har har. Very funny.

I was rushing around that night, so I missed opening the program we use to record. That doesn't happen when I have time before the show.

FYI the PA comic in the show notes is the wrong one. This is the correct one:

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/3/19/