Cheap Ass Gamer has been host to two video game podcasts, the CAGcast, and CAG Foreplay, but the latter is on permanent hiatus. The CAGcast won the [[Podcast Awards]] Gaming category in 2007, was a finalist in the Gaming and People's Choice categories in 2008 and 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.podcastawards.com/ |title=Podcast Awards |deadurlurl-status=yesdead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140527093834/http://www.podcastawards.com/ |archivedate=2014-05-27 |df= }}</ref> and was a finalist in MCV's Games Media Awards podcast category in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/28177/Games-Media-Awards-finalists-revealed|title=MCV Games Media Awards finalists revealed|access-date=2009-05-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070913162151/http://www.mcvuk.com/news/28177/Games-Media-Awards-finalists-revealed#|archive-date=2007-09-13|deadurl-url=yes|dfstatus=dead}}</ref> The CAGcast is consistently listed in iTunes Top 25 Video Game Podcasts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewGenre?id=1404&subMediaType=Audio|title=iTunes Video Game Category}}</ref>
==Lawsuit==
In July 2007, a user with the avatar "speedy1961" posted information from an upcoming [[Circuit City (1949–2009 company)|Circuit City]] Sunday newspaper ad flyer revealing a $100 PlayStation 3 price drop. Weeks later, Circuit City subpoenaed CAG Productions, LLC in an effort to obtain speedy1961's identity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/gaming/not-cheap/circuit-city-subpoenas-cheapassgamer-288081.php|title=Circuit City Subpoenas Cheap Ass Gamer|access-date=2009-05-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090426090345/http://kotaku.com/gaming/not-cheap/circuit-city-subpoenas-cheapassgamer-288081.php#|archive-date=2009-04-26|deadurl-url=yes|dfstatus=dead}}</ref> To fight Circuit City, Cheap Ass Gamer hired an attorney and filed an objection and motion to quash the subpoena.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/12426033/CAG-Objection-Motion-to-Quash|title=Objection and Motion to Quash Subpoena - Circuit City v. John Doe, a.k.a. Speedy1961}}</ref> In February 2009, after declaring bankruptcy, Circuit City filed an order of nonsuit, ending the matter, keeping speedy1961's identity a secret.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/12426165/Circuit-City-Nonsuit|title=Nonsuit - Circuit City v. John Doe, a.k.a. Speedy1961}}</ref>
==Charity fundraisers==
Cheap Ass Gamer runs community raffles which raise money for the [[Child's Play (charity)|Child's Play]] charity. In 2012, Cheap Ass Gamer raised $38,400, bringing the total amount raised since 2004 to $256,140. In 2009, Cheap Ass Gamer raised over $5,000 for the Extra Life Charity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://waystogive.texaschildrens.org/netcommunity/cheapassgamer|title=Texas Children's Hospital - CAG Team Page|deadurlurl-status=yesdead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091019112759/http://waystogive.texaschildrens.org/NetCommunity/cheapassgamer|archivedate=2009-10-19|df=}}</ref> In 2011, Cheap Ass Gamer raised over $24,000 for Japan tsunami/earthquake relief.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289781|title=CAG Fundraiser for Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief }}</ref> <p>From November 2017 through January 2018, Cheap Ass Gamer raised over $19,000 for Puerto Rico storm relief.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/365502-cag-charity-raffle-2017-win-fantastic-prizes-support-puerto-rico-storm-relief/|title=CAG Charity Raffle 2017 to Support Puerto Rico Storm Relief! }}</ref>
