The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast (Cane and Rinse)

"Am I not beautiful?" Starting with the Nintendo 64 and working our way through Dreamcast and PS2 we trace the murky history of 3D Castlevania titles before arriving at MercurySteam's 2010 opus Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. Leon, Josh, Sean and guest Andi Hamilton of Midnight Resistance as well as our faithful forum correspondents discuss the pitfalls and perils of translating a beloved 2D franchise into polygons before appraising Lords of Shadow in some depth and detail. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_115.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: The Warg by Oscar Araujo 2: Waterfalls of Agharta by Oscar Araujo Cane and Rinse 115 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Josh takes a butcher's hook at MercurySteam's 2010 gem, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow.

"Isaac and his Mother lived alone in a small house, on a hill..." In our second podcast covering an Edmund McMillen designed videogame, James Carter, Darren Gargette and special guest Lewie Procter discuss The Binding of Isaac and the depths that it literally and metaphorically goes to. In this issue we tackle the original story that the game is named after, talk about endlessly wailing children (again?), the future of the game with Rebirth and of course, our wonderful forum feedback and Twitter Three Word Reviews. Plus it'd be rude to not squeeze in our obligatory Super Meat Boy reference in this show, wouldn't it? http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_116.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Those Responsible by Danny Baranowsky 2: In The Beginning... by Danny Baranowsky 3: Greed by Danny Baranowsky 4: Diptera Sonata by Ridiculon Cane and Rinse 116 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Darren Gargette walks us through the corners of Ed McMillen's mind in his Binding of Isaac (think Zelda meets Smash TV meets a Rorschach inkblot test) Quick Rinse: Darren Gargette put his considerable The Binding of Isaac progress on hiatus when this revamp of the game was announced. Now, two years of waiting has lead to this moment of him playing The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth with teary eyes and a keen sense of anticipation: If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

"Ah spaghetti... Ah ravioli... Ah mamma mia..." In the third of our 'core' Super Mario series podcasts we arrive at the dawn of the 64-bit era and perhaps one of the most esteemed launch titles of all, Super Mario 64. Leon, Tony, Darren Gargette and Karl remember the booting up and seeing Mario's massive, malleable mug filling their cathode rays tubes for the first time, as do many of our valued forum contributors and Twitter correspondents. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_117.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: "It's a-me, Mario!" & Title Theme by Koji Kondo 2: Slider by Koji Kondo 3: Dire Dire Docks by Koji Kondo Cane and Rinse 117 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Dave "The Unstoppable Games Animal" Perry would be jealous of Darren "dezm0nd" Gargette's Super Mario 64 skills. Darren owns the original PAL N64 cartridge but is capturing the game emulated on PC here.

Our first interview subject on Cane and Rinse is the multi-talented industry veteran James Mielke. He describes his remarkable career path from comic illustrator to producer at Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Q-Entertainment, via (amongst other things) clothes designer and bar manager, not to mention Editor-In-Chief of Electronic Gaming Monthly & 1UP.com. We also explore Q's output past and future, we talk turkey about the commercial performance of Child of Eden, we even get an exclusive regarding the forthcoming Vita release of Lumines: Electronic Symphony, and much more besides. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_three.mp3   Cane and Rinse 3 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future videogames (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum

"No interest eh? I can tell you're not going to last long here." In Issue 76, Cane and Rinse visited Lordran to discuss of Dark Souls. With Dark Souls II mere days away James, Tony, Sean, Darren F and special guest CJ Black made their way through the fog to Boletaria to look back at the first Souls game, From Software's Demon's Souls. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_118.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Demon's Souls by Shunsuke Kida 2: Maiden in Black by Shunsuke Kida 3: Return to Slumber by Shunsuke Kida Cane and Rinse 118 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Here's James with a Quick Rinse of Demon's Souls:

"Do exactly as I say, and I promise this will be over before the night is out." Manhunt and Manhunt 2 have garnered a fair amount of discussion in the past 10 years, not much of it about the games themselves. In issue 119, James, Tony and special guests Andi Hamilton and Paul Shotton look at Rockstar's stealth series and the legacy it created. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_119.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Manhunt by Craig Conner 2: Drunk Driving by Craig Conner Cane and Rinse 119 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Slurp it, suck it, I know we all like it." PaRappa the Rapper, Masaya Matsuura's little lovelorn dog that could (rap) pretty much kick-started the rhythm-action genre single-pawed. NanaOn-Sha followed up with the twisted tale of a rocking ungulate destined to take a trip to Hell and back - UmJammer Lammy - before PaRappa the Rapper returned for one (apparently) final showdown on PS2. Leon, Darren Gargette and new Cane and Rinser Ryan Hamann contemplate the surrealist charm of the loose PaRappa 'trilogy' in this three game edition of the podcast. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_120.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: PaRappa's Greeting by Masaya Matsuura 2: Say 'I Gotta Believe' by PaRappa the Rapper Vs. Double featuring De La Soul Cane and Rinse 120 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Here our Darren Gargette plays PaRappa the Rapper 2 via emulation:

"What happened? Did the perpetrator get away?" In the fourth of our six podcast 'core' Super Mario series, Leon, Tony and Darren G jet off to the sunny climes of Isle Delfino for what we hoped would be a relaxing vacation. Is Super Mario Sunshine as 'hated' as people seem to think? Do staunch Mario fans have serious reservations about the plumber's tropical sojourn? Join us and find out. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_121.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Delfino Plaza by Koji Kondo 2: Title Theme by Koji Kondo and Shinobu Tanaka 3: Platforms A Plenty! by Koji Kondo Cane and Rinse 121 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Darren "dezm0nd" Gargette goes back to the GameCube era and basks in the sunshine blazing over Delfino Island in our Super Mario Sunshine Quick Rinse:

"Naiee." "Nyaa." A change of pace and tone for Starbreeze with their downloadable story of symbiotic siblings, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, affecting many who played it. Leon, Tony, Darren Gargette and Karl attempt to wrap their minds and thumbs around the concept of single-player co-op, aided admirably by some excellent contributions from the Cane and Rinse community via our forum and Twitter. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_122.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Main Theme by Gustaf Grefberg 2: Requiem by Gustaf Grefberg Cane and Rinse 122 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Dropped out of college and got a job as a bike courier. Mostly just to piss off my parents." An electro-charged double-header this issue as Leon, Jay, Josh and Sean discuss the positives and negatives of Cole McGrath's PS3 outings as the juiced-up star of Sucker Punch's inFAMOUS and inFAMOUS 2. As usual we also sift through the static to field you some sparky contributions and shocking Three Word Reviews from the Cane and Rinse community. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_123.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Origin Stories by JD Mayer 2: The Railyard by Galactic Cane and Rinse 123 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Here's Ryan Hamann's Quick Tour of his hometown Seattle as seen in inFAMOUS: Second Son on PS4:

"To my mother, brothers and sister, with whom I survived the monster in my father." In this issue of the podcast Leon, Tony, James and Sean talk about what Vander Caballero's hugely personal fable Papo & Yo means to them. As usual we also hear from some of our Cane and Rinse forumites and Twitter followers on the topic of Minority Media's platform-puzzler of fatherly failings. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_124.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: A Strange New World by Brian D'Oliveira 2: Liberation (La Muerte De Papo) by Brian D'Oliveira Cane and Rinse 124 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Yes, it's undeniable! We're detecting Power Star energy patterns in the nearest galaxy." In this, the penultimate podcast of our six month long Super Mario bonanza, we discuss the first and third highest-rated videogames of all time (according to GameRankings), Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. Could Nintendo EAD Tokyo helmed by Yoshiaki Koizuki bounce back five years after the (slight) disappointment of Super Mario Sunshine? Leon, Darren Gargette, Josh and a host of Cane and Rinse contributors give their views on the cosmic matter. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_125.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Overture by Mahito Yokota and Koji Kondo 2: Gusty Garden Galaxy by Mahito Yokota and Koji Kondo 3: Super Mario 2007 by Mahito Yokota and Koji Kondo Cane and Rinse 125 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Have I lied to you? ...I mean, in this room?" From Narbacular origins to Orange Box unveiling, Leon, Josh, Karl and the Cane and Rinse community try to remember Valve's multiple award-winning first-person puzzler Portal the game, before Companion Cubes, cakes, catchy songs and other memes took hold. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_126.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Self-Esteem Fund by Kelly Bailey 2: Still Alive by Jonathan Coulton, vocals by GLaDOS (Ellen McLain) Cane and Rinse 126 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Here's Darren G's 2012 Portal Quick Rinse:

"Life was never easy in the tunnels, but it was our home." We return to the post-apocalyptic waste land of Moscow in 4A Games' 2013 sequel, Metro: Last Light. Josh, James, Darren, and making his Cane and Rinse debut, Brian Tarran, journey into the dark and dangerous tunnels just below Russia's capital, to see what they can find. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_127.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Main Menu Theme by Alexey Omelchuk 2: Redemption by Alexey Omelchuk Cane and Rinse 127 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"High speed, high risk, drive to the limit." In the first of a trio of podcasts dedicated to Criterion's Burnout racers Leon, Darren Gargette, James and Karl roar headlong into oncoming traffic to return to the series' origins a couple of console generations ago. As usual we also feature some recollections from our contributing community as well as a spot of music from the games under discussion. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_128.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Main Menu by Stephen Root 2: In Control by Stephen Root Cane and Rinse 128 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Darren Gargette risks life and limb to bring you this Quick Rinse of the original Burnout on the original Xbox: Darren Gargette attempts to learn just what is the point of impact in this non-emulated Burnout 2 Quick Rinse:

"This way!" Concluding our (first) Super Mario marathon, Leon, Darren Gargette and James attempt to resolve the quandary that is the (not so) New Super Mario Bros. series. From 2006 DS debut to 2013's premium Luigi-themed dlc, we attempt to decipher whether the NSMB games are worthy heirs to the 2D Mario Mushroom Kingdom throne or simply tired rehashes of an aged formula. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_129.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Mushroom Waltz from New Super Mario Bros. by Asuka Ota, Hajime Wakai and Koji Kondo 2: Swimming (Baby Yoshi Singing) from New Super Mario Bros. U by Koji Kondo, arrangement by Shiho Fujii and Mahito Yokota Cane and Rinse 129 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Darren Gargette tucks into some New Super Mario Bros. for DS (as emulated here on PC), while musing on the pros and cons of this spin-off series:

"Oh, hey. Hiya, pretty lady. Name's Rick. So, you out having yourself a little adventure?" Leon, Tony, James and Josh awake after 999999 days of suspended animation to cast their eyes (and an amalgam of mysterious gels) over the rusting carcass of Aperture Science's giant, upside-down facility. Valve's Portal 2 was met with widespread acclaim upon its release in 2011, can we agree on whether or not time has been kind to Chell, Wheatley, GLaDOS and Cave Johnson... for science..? http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_130.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Science is Fun by Mike Morasky 2: Want You Gone by Jonathan Coulton, vocals by GLaDOS (Ellen McLain) Cane and Rinse 130 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. In this Quick Rinse Darren G tries to explain the basics of the portal mechanics and has a merry little laugh on his way through chapter two of Portal 2:

"Names are for friends, so I don't need one!" Karl, Brian, James and Jay dust off their silverballers, check their fiber wires and discuss the Danish developer Io Interactive's fourth game in the series, the 2006 release - Hitman: Blood Money. They confer about the follicly challenged character of Agent 47 whilst also touching upon the previous titles in the franchise and beyond. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_131.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: He Makes It Look So Easy by Jesper Kyd 2: Apocalypse by Jesper Kyd Cane and Rinse 131 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"But heed this: the price you pay may be heavy indeed." These two great stories of four young people: ICO, Yorda, Wander, Mono and the eerie yet beautiful land(s) they live in have been rewarded with a sumptuous HD re-release on PlayStation 3. What better time for a Cane and Rinse retrospective? Leon, Tony and Jay are joined by devout Team ICO fan Joshua Garrity to discuss both ICO and Shadow of the Colossus; their gameplay, aesthetics and narrative as well as speculating on how the two relate to one another. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_four.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1. Castle in the Mist by Michiru Oshima/Pentagon2. Prologue: To the Ancient Land by Ko Otani3. Swift Horse by Ko Otani edited by Jay Taylor You can support Cane and Rinse and in return receive an often extended version of the podcast four weeks early, along with exclusive podcasts, if you subscribe to our Patreon for the minimum of $2 per month (+VAT). Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read on the podcast? Then venture over to our forum and check out the list of upcoming games we're covering. Whilst there you can join in the conversations with our friendly community in discussing all things relating to videogames, along with lots of other stuff too. Sound good? Then come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum  

"Can you guys believe this?! DJ Atomika from Race Radio just called and told me to turn the down the volume!" A new publisher, new mechanics and new online features; Criterion evolved the Burnout series at a furious pace some ten years ago. Karl, Darren G and James are joined by special guest Gary Blower (of GameBurst) to discuss the Burnout series' middle chapters, Burnout 3: Takedown and Revenge. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_132.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Lazy Generation by The FUps 2: Helicopter by Bloc Party Cane and Rinse 132 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Darren G indulges in a spot of intense, high-speed tailgating (SFW). James takes a look at Criterion's Burnout Revenge, the first of the series in HIGH DEFINITION! as the wonderful intro video excitedly tells us. Crashes, smashes and a healthy dose of road rage... but is traffic-checking a step too far in this symphony of automotive mayhem and pop-punk music?

"The fight is everything." With some trepidation but no little enthusiasm Leon, Josh, Sean and guest Dan Clark take on the phenomenon that was Street Fighter II. Starting with a look back at the original Street Fighter (1987) before moving in to Street Fighter II: The World Warrior these dauntless urban thoroughfare pugilists then trace the Turbo highs, Super lows, and other revisions (both official and unofficial) all the way through to Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_133.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Street Fighter II: The World Warrior opening (plus Capcom logo sting) by Yoko Shimomura 2: Blanka's Theme by Yoko Shimomura Cane and Rinse 133 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Because, y'know, that's what grown-ups do. They make things up." Leon, Tony, Josh and Ryan plug into old Johnny's brain to experience the RPG Maker magic of Kan 'Reives' Gao and his indie game development team Freebird Games mind-altering sci-fi adventure, To the Moon. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_134.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: For River - Piano (Sarah & Tommy's Version) by Kan Gao 2: Having Lived by Kan Gao 3: To the Moon - Piano (Ending Version) by Kan Gao 4: Everything's Alright by Laura Shigihara Cane and Rinse 134 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Hey, wanna hear the new dubstep song I wrote? Wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub. DROP! Wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub wub." For this weeks show James, Sean, Jay and Darren Forman don their best vault hunter gear in order to discuss Gearbox Software's 2012 sequel to their previous hit title - Borderlands 2. Among the varied topics they explore are the differences between this game and its predecessor, the game's multitude of downloadable content and the handheld PlayStation Vita version. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_135.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Bandit Slaughter by Raison Varner 2: Short Change Hero by The Heavy Cane and Rinse 135 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. In this Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty (not so) Quick Rinse, Darren Gargette finds that he likes Borderlands 2 a lot more than he used to (PC version shown). In our second Borderlands 2 (much more) Quick Rinse, Darren tracks down a scalien in the Sir Hammerlock vs. the Son of Crawmerax dlc (PC version shown).

"You’re so fine, I want you mine, you’re so delicious, I think about you all the time, you’re so addictive..." Bringing our journey through the Burnout series to a close we come to Criterion's final 'proper' game bearing the name, Burnout Paradise. Cruising around Paradise City are Leon, Darren, James and Karl, plus we also hear from a fleet of Cane and Rinse correspondents and, intriguingly, we get some exclusive and official insight into the making of Paradise from lead gameplay programmer Iain Angus. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_136.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Paradise City by Guns N' Roses 2: Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne 3: Burnout 2002 Reprise by Stephen Root 4: Stand and Deliver by Adam and the Ants Cane and Rinse 136 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. In this solo Burnout Paradise Quick Rinse, Darren Gargette takes himself down to the Paradise City where the girls are green and the grass is pretty (PC version): A multiplayer Burnout Paradise Quick Rinse featuring Darren Gargette, James Carter and listeners/community members Jonster and the Nekemancer (PC version): If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel. NB: Apologies if one or both of these Burnout Paradise videos isn't/aren't available in your region or on your platform. Licensed music is the problem.

"It really does sound quite absurd, adventure of a bear and bird!" Rare's ursine-avian twosome are the subject of this issue of the podcast. Not only do Leon, Ryan, Brian and former Rare employee Darren discuss the original, much-loved Banjo-Kazooie, but also its 2000 sequel Banjo-Tooie as well as a brief word about a brace of GBA spin-offs. As usual we also get to share the experiences and opinions of the Cane and Rinse community too. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_137.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Main Title by Grant Kirkhope 2: Clanker's Cavern by Grant Kirkhope 3: Isle o' Hags (Cloud Cuckoo Land) by Grant Kirkhope 4: Grunty's Lair (Arrangement) by Grant Kirkhope Cane and Rinse 137 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. A gleeful Gargette re-enters the sumptuous and magical fairy tale world created by his beloved Rare. Banjo-Kazooie debuted on N64 in the summer of 1998, before the bear 'n' bird duo made their way to Xbox Live Arcade in 2008. Darren's playing the game via PC emulation here but it goes without saying that he owns the original cartridge, because as he says himself, his reason for being born was to play it:   Next Darren has a (partially successful) stab at racing through Treasure Trove Cove on 4J Studios' Xbox 360 version of Rare's Nintendo 64 classic Banjo-Kazooie:   Darren was so excited ahead of the release of Rare Replay that he went back to sprawling Banjo-Kazooie sequel Banjo-Tooie. Next Darren investigates the Game Boy Advance outing that was set between Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie but came out three years after the second N64 game in 2003, Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge. As you can plainly see, the GBA game is being emulated on PC here:   Finally Darren takes on the game that should have been a pseudo-successor to Diddy Kong Racing, but instead ended up as the final game featuring Banjo on a Nintendo platform, Banjo-Pilot. Again GBA emulated on PC:

"Yes, that's it! Embrace the path of uncertainty! Jump!" Media Molecule's Vita-feature utilising Tearaway is the subject of this issue of the podcast. Traversing a whimsical and surreal paper-craft world typical of the developer, Iota and Atoi must deliver a crucial message to the player. As usual we also hear about what the game means to members of the Cane and Rinse community. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_138.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: The Message by Kenneth C. M. Young/Brian D'Oliveira 2: Hugs by Kenneth C. M. Young/Brian D'Oliveira 3: Messenger's Theme by Kenneth C. M. Young/Brian D'Oliveira 4: The Barn by Kenneth C. M. Young/Brian D'Oliveira Cane and Rinse 138 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future videogames (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum

"Mya ha! They'll remember ME once I drive my axe into their... Wait... my axe! Where's my axe?!" Nintendo's near-quarter-of-a-century-old tactical, turn-based fantasy battle RPG Fire Emblem is the subject of this issue of the podcast, and specifically the series'  most recent entry, 2012/2013's Fire Emblem Awakening for 3DS (and 2DS). Leon, Darren, Josh and guest Simon Cole (@TheSonicMole) learn of the joys and pains of character 'perma-death', as well as celebrating Intelligent Systems' astounding consistency, and bemoaning the price of the GameCube instalment on eBay. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_139.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Champion (Ablaze) by Yuka Tsujiyoko 2: Omen ~ Main Theme by Rei Kondoh Cane and Rinse 139 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Your flesh is an insult to the perfection of the digital." Leon, James and Karl were unfazed by the task of having to complete Looking Glass Studios/Irrational Games' notoriously tough and terrifying 1999 action RPG System Shock 2 for this podcast. Our panel marvel at how hardcore made-specifically-for-PC games could be back at the time System Shock 2 was created, and also how cleverly Irrational streamlined the experience for 2007's BioShock. As usual we also hear from those brave enough among our community to have boarded the Von Braun themselves, as well as some music from the game's OST. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_140.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Rec by Engineering 2: Engineering by Josh Randall/Ramin Djawadi/Eric Brosius Cane and Rinse 140 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Talking about me? Never wise." Darren Gargette, Darren Forman and Brian Tarran discuss interplanetary anti-hero Richard B. Riddick and his break-out critical hit, 2004's first-person action adventure The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, as well as its 2009 follow-up, Assault on Dark Athena. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_141.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Prison Escape (Action) by Gustaf Grefberg 2: Code Red (Action) by Gustaf Grefberg Cane and Rinse 141 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Shine on you crazy Diesel. Darren Gargette plays the 2009 PC versions of The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena and Escape from Butcher Bay:  

"You come from a world that's been gone for 50 years..." Hideo Kojima's Snatcher isn't quite 50 years old, but James, Sean, Karl and special guest Brad Gallaway (GameCritics.com) take a trip back to 1988 to visit the far-flung future of 2047, and the cyberpunk dystopia Konami's update to the text adventure genre.* http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_142.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: One Night in Neo Kobe City by Konami Kukeiha Club 2: Theme of Snatcher 2 by Konami Kukeiha Club Cane and Rinse 142 was edited by Sean O'Brien *Apologies for the rough sounding audio quality this week folks. Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. In this Quick Rinse, Darren Gargette plays the first half an hour of Hideo Kojima's cyberpunk graphic adventure Snatcher (Sega/Mega CD version, emulated on PC) for the first time ever. Does he enjoy it? Find out...

"Don't be a stranger now!" This week Tony, Darren, Ryan and guest Gary Blower (Gameburst) discuss Rare's brightly coloured, papier-mâché life (or perhaps zoological) simulation title Viva Piñata. The discussion also covers the sequel Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise and the various spin-offs - Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise, Viva Piñata: Party Animals and last but not least, the animated TV show based on the franchise. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_143.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Oven-Fresh Day by Grant Kirkhope 2: Tranquil Hours by Grant Kirkhope 3: Sunrise Whisper by Grant Kirkhope 4: Romance Themes Mix by Grant Kirkhope (mix by Ryan Hamann) Cane and Rinse 143 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Darren trots down to the magical garden at the bottom of his imagination to breed and nurture some more Piñata (PC version shown):

“It doesn't matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.” Oft-requested, once delayed, here at last is our podcast devoted to Naughty Dog's critically acclaimed The Last of Us*. Leon, Jay, Josh and Sean talk about the story, the cut-scenes, the performances and - yes - the gameplay, in both vanilla PS3 and PS4 Remastered releases. We also touch upon the multiplayer and share a glut of fantastic community posts reflecting some extreme opinions on the game, both positive and negative. *In addition to the original podcast on Naughty Dog‘s critically acclaimed The Last of Us recorded back in 2014, Leon and Jay sat down and recorded an additional section that focuses on the recent remake, The Last of Us Part I, released in 2022. The new section can be found after the original recording at the two hour mark. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_144_redux.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. The Last of Us (Goodnight) by Gustavo Santaolalla2. The Path (A New Beginning) by Gustavo Santaolalla Edit by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future videogames (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum

"i borrowed this phone from a sex worker and i haven't figured out how to do capitals on it yet" Tom Francis' Gunpoint is, by its author's own admission, not the most appropriately named game ever released. However the former PC Gamer journo's debut title is a well-received and well-worth discussing 2D stealth/puzzle/action game. Leon, James, Josh and Ryan discover the joys of trousers that can make you leap like a flea and take no fall damage, while our community correspondents celebrate the satisfying shenanigans provided by the ability to completely rewire a hostile office complex on the fly. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_145.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: 'Round Gunpoint by Francesco Cerda 2: Cold Halls and Footfalls / Cold Halls and Footfalls (Crosslink) by Ryan Ike 3: Subterfuge Shuffle / Subterfuge Shuffle (Crosslink) by Ryan Ike 4: Main Theme (Melancholia) by John Robert Matz 5: Defenestraight to My Heart by Ryan Ike Cane and Rinse 145 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Ugh! It smells like a whale... ate some cabbage... and died in your mouth... like a year ago!" Darren, Brian, Ryan and Jay discuss Double Fine Productions' ambitious third-person action adventure game - Brütal Legend. They talk about their thoughts regarding the game's troubled production, the controversial inclusion of the real-time strategy gameplay and the critical response once it was released. Of course, you couldn't have a discussion about this game and not talk about it's metal-tastic soundtrack. We've also the opinions offered by our community and our usual Twitter-based three word reviews. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_146.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Die for Metal by Manowar 2: Murmaider by Dethklok 3: Through the Fire and Flames by DragonForce 4: Tornado of Souls by Megadeth 5: Kickstart My Heart by Mötley Crüe Cane and Rinse 146 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"You ever feel like you're dead, but no one told you?" An uncommonly up-to-date show this week as we cast eight compound eyes over Epic's Locust-infested trilogy-completer, Gears of War 3. Leon and Tony are joined by Darren Forman and Karl Moon to discuss all aspects of the title, from the dramatic campaign through to the competitive multiplayer via Horde and Beast modes. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_5.mp3 Music used in this issue: 1: Into Dust by Mazzy Star - So Tonight That I Might See Cane and Rinse 5 was edited by Jay Taylor (@JaySevenZero). Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future videogames (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum

"Let us fight man versus tiny baby man!" For this week's podcast, Josh, Darren G., Karl and Jay discuss Valve's 2007 idiosyncratic cartoonish shooter Team Fortress 2. Amongst the topics covered are the changes made between the first game and it's more outlandish sequel, the savvy way in which Valve marketed the game to its prospective audience and the eventual differences between the somewhat short-lived console version and its PC counterpart. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_147.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Team Fortress 2 main theme by Mike Morasky 2: Playing with Danger by Mike Morasky Cane and Rinse 147 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Your team has trained hard, and I have every confidence you'll get the job done." WASD and mouse fingers are flexed as Leon, Tony and Karl* revisit Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, the game that to all intents and purposes begat monster franchise Call of Duty. Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers are duly namechecked and we recall how this Spielberg/2015/EA production hails from a time when immersive World War II first-person shooters offered a relatively fresh experience. *Keen listeners may notice that Karl's input is lacking during the middle section of this podcast. Our apologies, it was those damned gremlins that sabotaged his audio feed. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_148.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Main Theme by Michael Giacchino 2: Sturmgeist by Michael Giacchino Cane and Rinse 148 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. World War II expert (ahem) Darren relives terrible flashbacks of 2002 PC shooter hell in this Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (and its two expansion packs) Quick Rinse:

"We now have a dog and Alistair is still the dumbest one in the party." Ahead of the forthcoming Inquisition (which we are expecting), Leon, Jay, Tony and guest Gary Blower of Gameburst journey back to the Ferelden of yore. BioWare's dark high fantasy Dragon Age: Origins burst forth in 2009 and provided gamers with countless hours of epic Lord of the Rings/Game of Thrones/Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay style adventuring. Hark as the panel discuss the whole Origins gamut, including dlc, and of course as ever we also share missives from the Cane and Rinse community. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_149.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Leliana Sings by Inon Zur featuring Aubrey Ashburn 2: Dragon Age: Origins (Main Theme) by Inon Zur featuring Aubrey Ashburn Cane and Rinse 149 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Do you like hurting other people?" In a flurry of chaos, Hotline Miami burst through the door of the videogame world and took on all comers. In Issue 150, it's time for James, Sean, Brian and special guest Andi Hamilton from Midnight Resistance to take on Dennaton Games' surreal, violent top-down brawler and see who's left standing. Cane And Rinse will return in Volume 4. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_150.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Miami Disco by Perturbator 2: Silver Lights by Coconuts 3: Crystals by M.O.O.N. 4: Hotline by Jasper Byrne 5: Daisuke by El Huervo featuring Shelby Cinca 6: Miami by Jasper Byrne Cane and Rinse 150 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Huh? Radio? What's going on with that radio?" Cane and Rinse returns for its fourth year with the start of our Silent Hill series. In the first of eight podcasts dedicated to Konami's horror franchise, Leon, Josh, Karl and Sean turn off the state highway to visit the, erm, sleepy town of Silent Hill once more. We discuss, along with contributions from the community - the original 1999 game for PlayStation (PSone), as well as the fictional - and real life - events that inspired Keiichiro Toyama's unsettling directorial debut. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_151.mp3   Music used in this issue: Track 1: Silent Hill by Akira Yamaoka Track 2: Silent Hill (Otherworld) by Akira Yamaoka Cane and Rinse 151 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. In this Quick Rinse our Darren slurps his tea to mask the chilling sound of the air raid siren then braves the Otherworld version of Midwich Elementary in the original 1999 Silent Hill (the US version as emulated on PC).

"Mein Leben!" In the first of four podcasts looking into the storied history of the (Castle) Wolfenstein saga, we start with the late Silas Warner's 1981 stealth/action hybrid for 8-bit computers. After gasping in awe and wonder at the ambition of its 1984 sequel, Beyond Castle Wolfenstein, Leon, Tony and guest Andi "Johnny Wolfenstein" Hamilton (of Midnight Resistance) then move onto the at least equally influential proto-Doom, Wolfenstein 3D (1992) as well as its same-year successor, Spear of Destiny. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_152.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Main Menu by Robert Prince 2: Funk That by Robert Prince Cane and Rinse 152 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. James looks back to before he was born at Muse Software's Castle Wolfenstein (1981) and its sequel Beyond Castle Wolfenstein (1984). They may be a clunky and tough to pick up these days, but there's a lot more to them than meets the eye. Both games were played on Apple IIe emulation software. In this Quick Rinse our Darren has a whirl of the secret Pac-Man level (and a little beyond) on the free browser version of Wolfenstein 3D.

"What are you doing here? Are you lost too?" In this issue, James Carter, Ryan Hamann, Brian Tarran and Jay Taylor discuss Keiichiro Toyama's gravity defying PlayStation Vita title - Gravity Rush (a.k.a. Gravity Daze). They talk about their thoughts regarding the title's distinctive visual style and setting, the music and not forgetting the actual gameplay itself. There is also, as always, the community contributions and the three word reviews too. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_153.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Discovery of Gravitation by Kohei Tanaka 2: Pleasure Quarter by Kohei Tanaka Cane and Rinse 153 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Wow! Incredible!" Leon, Darren, Josh and Ryan explore the vast, chaotic world of Super Smash Bros. from its pre-millennial inception on N64 up to and including Brawl on Wii. There's plenty of talk about the hardcore tournament scene surrounding the GameCube's Melee too of course, plus as usual we hear from members of the Cane and Rinse community. GAME SET! http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_154.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Opening Theme (SSB. Melee) by Hirokazu Ando, Tadashi Ikegami and Shogo Sakai 2: Menu (SSB. Melee) by Motoi Sakuraba (An adaptation of the Opening Theme listed above) 3: Mute City (SSB. Melee) by Naoto Ishida and Yumiko Kanki, arranged for Super Smash Bros. Melee by Hirokazu Ando, Tadashi Ikegami, and Shogo Sakai. (Originally from F-Zero) Cane and Rinse 154 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Darren revisits the first Super Smash Bros. for N64 (emulated here on PC, as you can plainly see). Darren Gargette shows us a few of Super Smash Bros. Melee's deceptively deep ropes. If indeed ropes can be deep. Here Darren is playing the game on PC via emulation rather than his original GameCube disc. In anticipation of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Nintendo Wii U Darren busted out Brawl from 2008. With apologies for the 4:3 aspect ratio.

"I guess I really don't care if it's dangerous or not. I'm going to town either way." Can we already reached the peak of the Silent Hill series after only two of our eight planned podcasts on the series? According to many we may well have done but do our panel of Leon, Josh and Sean agree? And how about our esteemed forum and Twitter contributors? This and other, much darker matters are discussed in our Silent Hill 2 issue. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_155.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Theme of Laura by Akira Yamaoka 2: Promise (Reprise) by Akira Yamaoka 3: Promise by Akira Yamaoka Cane and Rinse 155 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Select your vehicle." Fond festive memories of Christmas '97's gleeful kart, hovercraft and plane adventure: Diddy Kong Racing. Leon, Darren, Karl and our community peer through a haze of Nintendo 64 fuzz to Rare's candy cane (and rinse) fuelled sugar rush. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_156.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Diddy Kong Racing Theme by David Wise 2: Walrus Cove by David Wise 3: Timber’s Island medley by David Wise Cane and Rinse 156 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Darren Gargette has a good old nostalgic explore of Rare's beloved N64 classic Diddy Kong Racing from Christmas 1997. Darren is capturing the game via PC emulation here. Darren emulates the 2007 DS version of Diddy Kong Racing on PC, but laments the loss of the charm of the 1997 N64 perfect Christmas present original.

"Let's ruffle some feathers!" Tony, along with guests Gary Blower (GameBurst) and Brad Gallaway (GameCritics) take a look at the Activision published Skylanders series - covering Spyro's Adventure, Giants, Swap Force and Trap Team.* http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_157.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: The SWAP Force by Lorne Balfe 2: A New Chieftess by Lorne Balfe Cane and Rinse 157 was edited by Jay Taylor *Apologies for the slight audio issues in this show folks! Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"You are that special one that I've been waiting for" A slightly under-the-weather Leon (cold), Karl (stomach ache) and Dan Clark (headache) huddle together to celebrate Sonic Team's much misunderstood Saturn exclusive (at the time though no longer), NiGHTS into dreams... We also talk about the festive wonders of Christmas NiGHTS, the game's legacy and also hear from some truly besotted community members. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_158.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Fragmented Dreams by Tomoko Sasaki 2: DREAMS DREAMS by Tomoko Sasaki Cane and Rinse 158 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Monsters? They looked like monsters to you?!" We're less than halfway through our Silent Hill series of podcasts and yet already concluding the 'original' and 'classic' trilogy. 2003's Silent Hill 3 which retreads the unhallowed ground of its predecessors, Leon, Josh and Sean - along with our esteemed contributors - discuss whether it does so surefootedly or not. The panel also make time to chew over the brace of spin-off Silent Hill movies. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_159.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Never Forgive Me, Never Forget Me by Akira Yamaoka 2: End of Small Sanctuary by Akira Yamaoka 3: Please Love Me... Once More by Akira Yamaoka Cane and Rinse 159 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. A confused and scared Darren Gargette plays the demo version of Silent Hill 3 on the PC (badly).

"I should never have angered that shopkeeper..." Join us as we explore the spider-infested, alien-contested and shopkeeper-invested world of Derek Yu's 2008 and 2012 roguelike - Spelunky, platforming homage to the likes of Spelunker and Rick Dangerous: Spelunky. Josh, James, Darren and Sean focus their attention on the 2012 remake, as it's the game that we are, and most of you listening will probably be, most familiar with. However - do not fear - the original freeware title also gets its time in the sun. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_160.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Title screen by Eirik Suhrke 2: Adventure by Eirik Suhrke 3: Yeti Caves by Eirik Suhrke Cane and Rinse 160 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Previously on Cane and Rinse... Darren Gargette wrote a bit about his Spelunky obsession: http://caneandrinse.com/showing-some-spelunky/ Leon Cox mused on the quality of the music in the HD version of Spelunky: http://caneandrinse.com/music-monday-spelunky/ Darren Gargette and Joshua Garrity go head-to-head on PC in the Spelunky Daily Challenge: Josh takes a look at the 2012 Xbox Live Arcade version of hard as nails roguelike platformer: Darren Gargette confronts the original freeware PC version of Derek Yu's formidable roguelike.: If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

"But what am I supposed to do with all this cheese?" In the second of four Wolfenstein podcasts we turn our attention to Gray Matter's 2001-2003 PC and console FPS, Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Leon, Tony and Karl see what BJ Blazkowicz got up to (shooting fascists) in this id Tech 3 take on the Wolfenstein 3D formula of corridors, souped-up super Nazis and hidden caches of ill-gotten gold. A couple of our listeners just about recall the F5/F9, quicksave/quickload shenanigans too. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_161.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Intro Movie by Bill Brown 2: Return to Castle Wolfenstein Main Theme by Bill Brown 3: SS Elite Guard Assault by Bill Brown 4: Action! by Bill Brown 5: Assassination by Bill Brown Cane and Rinse 161 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Darren screams like a little wretch in this Return to Castle Wolfenstein Quick Rinse for the PC: If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

"We work in the dark, to serve the light" This week, in preparation for the forthcoming Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Tony Atkins, Jay Taylor, Karl Moon and James Carter discuss Ubisoft's popular Assassin's Creed franchise, from their thoughts on the ongoing story to the various gameplay elements. Does the series still have the ability to keep scaling the lofty heights of the charts or does it risk losing its footing and plummet unceremoniously to the ground? http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_six.mp3   Music used in this issue: Outro Track: City of Rome by Jesper Kyd Cane and Rinse 6 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future videogames (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum

"You have simply given up, and you would have us all do the same." In our first Assassin's Creed podcast for over three years we belatedly catch up with the series' fifth installment, Assassin's Creed III. Leon, Brian, Jay and Sean debate the technical and storytelling merits and failings - both inside and outside of the Animus - of Ubisoft Montreal's 2012 American Independence epic. We have plenty of contributions from the community too, including surely the least positive set of Three Word Reviews in the history of the podcast. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_162.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Assassin's Creed III Main Theme Variation by Lorne Balfe 2: Fight Club by Lorne Balfe Cane and Rinse 162 was edited by Jay Taylor (@JaySevenZero). Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"This is a nightmare... It can't be happening..." The last game in the series by Team Silent, Silent Hill 4: The Room is a game that so brazenly experiments with the established formula, the internet conjured forth a myth to explain its existence. One that Josh , Sean and Karl are quick to debunk. There are many dark corners to explore and mysteries to uncover within the confines of Room 302, and we discuss whether all these secrets, are worth experiencing. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_163.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Tender Sugar by Akira Yamaoka 2: Room of Angel by Akira Yamaoka Cane and Rinse 163 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. Darren is still scared and confused as he samples the trial version of Silent Hill 4: The Room on PC:

Move a little, turn a little break a little, hurt a little In this podcast Ryan, Josh, Karl and Sean confer about Queasy Games' 2012 side-scrolling musical platformer: Sound Shapes. They discuss their own experiences with the game, the various artists involved in the soundtrack and the title's level creation tools. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_164.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1. Hills 'n Spills by I Am Robot and Proud 2. Personnel by Jim Guthrie 3. Touch the People by Beck Cane and Rinse 164 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Don't get too cocky!" For those times when minigames are just too time-consuming, Mario's evil doppelganger Wario (with a little help from Nintendo R&D1) invented microgames. Leon, Darren and returning guest Dan Clark explore the world of game development, Made in Wario style. As usual our community contributors also have their say on the subject of WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! on the Game Boy Advance, plus we also talk about the local multiplayer mayhem of the GameCube incarnation, WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_165.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: WarioWare Inc. by Ryoji Yoshitomi and Kyoko Miyamoto 2: You Need Some Practice by Ryoji Yoshitomi and Kyoko Miyamoto Cane and Rinse 165 was edited by Darren Gargette Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Did you guys just come out of the closet? Get out of here!" In 1995 a Square Soft development 'Dream Team' launched an epochal RPG for the Super Famicom/SNES. Chrono Trigger has since time-travelled its way to PlayStation, DS and mobiles, but does it retain an ageless charm? Leon, Brian, Josh and returning guest Simon Cole - along with help from our community contributors - bathe in the sumptuous 16-bit atmosphere of this twenty-year-old genre staple. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_166.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Robo's Theme by Yasunori Mitsuda 2: Battle by Yasunori Mitsuda Cane and Rinse 166 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Hey, chill. You don't see me bringing up your issues." It's back to basics for the fifth of our Silent Hill series of podcasts. Climax Group were tasked with creating the 1976 set prequel to the original game with Silent Hill: Origins, but after an abortive attempt by their LA studio, a less ambitious title was mainly produced in Hampshire, England. Leon, Karl, Sean and new guest panellist Nick Parton weigh up the pros and cons of the finished piece, as well as trying to establish if the resulting story is canon, or indeed whether that even matters... http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_167.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Town of Mysteries by Akira Yamaoka 2: Illusion in Me by Akira Yamaoka Cane and Rinse 167 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Mein Leben!" In this, our third podcast on the Wolfenstein series of games, James, Brian and Tony discuss Raven Software's 2009 addition to the series - Wolfenstein. We also include our opinions from our community along with their three word reviews. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_168.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Zeppelin Battle by Bill Brown 2: Main Theme by Bill Brown Cane and Rinse 168 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Why don't you have a pork bun in your hand?" United Front Games fused classic Hong Kong crime cinema with contemporary open-world videogame shenanigans for 2012's Sleeping Dogs. The game that was at one stage going to be a True Crime title ended up forging its own path, carving a niche and other such phrases. Leon, Brian, James and Jay share their feelings on the finished product, aided as usual by contributions from the Cane and Rinse community. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_169.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Main Menu Theme by Jeff Tymoschuk 2: East by Bei Bei & Shawn Lee Cane and Rinse 169 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

Guests CJ Black (Twin Humanities) and Sean Bell (Midnight Resistance) join Leon and Jay in our entirely unbalanced Dragon's Dogma issue. That's right, you'll not find much negativity about Capcom's 2012 action RPG here (although, as always we dissect the game and talk about those aspects we feel weren't as strong as others). This show is something a love-in (right through to our listener correspondence) and with something like 750 hours of play between us we make no apology for that. If you want to hear what videogaming passion sounds like, you've come to the right podcast. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_170.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Main Title by Tadayoshi Makino, Inon Zur, Rei Kondoh, Chamy Ishi 2: Into Free by B'z Cane and Rinse 170 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum. During the recent recording of this issue, the conversation regarding Capcom's Dragon's Dogma carried on after we'd officially finished the principal recording since we adhere to a strict two-hour maximum running time for the podcast. So, rather than have it just be dumped we're putting it here instead.

"Alright, you cuff him, I'll read him his rights." In this, the sixth of our eight podcasts on Silent Hill, we turn our attention to 2008's Silent Hill: Homecoming. A title that many series fans seem to perceive as a controversial entry in the franchise creates some genuinely interesting discussion, as well as some of the most intriguing and passionate correspondence from our community yet. Leon, Josh, Karl and Sean are your panel for this (perhaps) surprisingly fascinating edition of Cane and Rinse. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_171.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Witchcraft by Akira Yamaoka 2: Homecoming by Akira Yamaoka Cane and Rinse 171 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Ice cream! Ice cream!" A dystopic vision (late 80s/early 90s style) of bone-crunching, metallic future sports, courtesy of the famous Bitmap Bros, first Speedball and then Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe captured the imagination of many gamers over a quarter of a century ago. Leon, Darren and Tony celebrate the frenetic violence of the first two games in the series and their myriad ports, as well as scrutinise recent re-releases of Speedball 2 and even shoulder-barge the shortlist of disappointing follow-ups into the advertising hoardings. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_172.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Speedball by David Whittaker 2: Brutal Deluxe by Nation 12/Richard Joseph Cane and Rinse 172 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Magic... The elusive trickery that chains my people..." Hanging up their Covenant sniper rifles and Dragon Greatswords to dawn the wings of a fairy princess of the Enchanted Kingdom, Ryan, Darren, Tony, and Brian journey into the magical world of Kameo: Elements of Power. With perspectives ranging from recent adopters to excited Xbox 360 launch day players to pre-production testers, this issue looks back at the very first Xbox 360 game as well as the GameCube game it almost was. Elemental warriors from the community offer their insights into Kameo's adventure as well, making for a thrilling and balanced discussion of one of Rare's lesser-known magnum opera. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_173.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Kameo's Quest by Steve Burke 2: Forest Glade by Steve Burke 3: Elemental Warriors by Steve Burke 4: Legend Unfolds by Steve Burke Cane and Rinse 173 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"What was I really doing walking in there with my bad haircut and ridiculous shirt?" Max has a snazzy shirt and new employers as he leaves behind dark, dreary New York for sunny, scorching Rio. Rockstar Games made plenty of changes for Max Payne 3, and split opinion in the so doing. James, Karl, Darren and Sean get stuck into the game, its place in the series and its legacy. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_174.mp3   Music used in this issue: Track 1: Shells by HEALTH Track 2: Tears by HEALTH Cane and Rinse 174 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future videogames (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum Disappointing sales greeted Max Payne 3, Rockstar's take on Remedy's 2000s bullet-time action franchise, meaning that this may be the last in the series for quite some time at least. PC version shown: If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

"Our caller ID shows that you are calling from Silent Hill, I regret to inform you that you are beyond even our help." The penultimate of Cane and Rinse's eight Silent Hill podcasts sees Leon, Josh and Nick Parton from Just Add Idiots try to piece together their splintered recollections of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. As with several of the other games in this series, Climax Studios' 2009 reimagining of the original Silent Hill also inspired some excellent correspondence from our ever reliable community. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_175.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Searching the Past by Akira Yamaoka 2: Hostility by Akira Yamaoka Cane and Rinse 175 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"Yes, the Nazis rule the world now, they are everywhere. Everywhere." Our four podcast series tracing the history of this particular franchise concludes with MachineGames' 2014 debut, Wolfenstein: The New Order. Leon, Tony and Karl explain how the latest (until contemporary prequel The Old Blood anyway) Nazi-blaster starring William Joseph "B.J." Blazkowicz manages to feel both 'back-to-basics' and surprisingly fresh at the same time. We also hear from a number of community correspondents, and there's even one negative Three Word Review to be found, among all the praise. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_176.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: The Kreisau Circle by Michael John Gordon 2: Ransacked by Michael John Gordon Cane and Rinse 176 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum.

"You can wax on, wax off all you like. I'm still kicking your ass." A late-generation cult classic or a ridiculous, slapstick B-movie take on the 3D brawler? Clover Studio wanted their cake and eat it with their 2006 swansong, God Hand, and Capcom let them have it. In Issue 177, James, Josh and Sean Bell discuss using a demonic arm to One-Inch Punch a luchador gorilla! http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_177.mp3 Music used in this issue: 1: God Hand Theme by Masafumi Takada 2: Rainy Rose by Masafumi Takada Cane and Rinse 177 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you can also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, discuss past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum

"This one red hour will make your reputation or mine... are you right with your maker?" Silicon Knights' 2008 Xbox 360 exclusive, Too Human, was supposed to be the first in a trilogy of games. It was supposed to be the best game Denis Dyack's studio had ever produced. James, Brian and Sean Bell dissect what went right, what went wrong, and the reputation and legacy of this 'CyberNorse' action RPG. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_178.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: World Serpent Action by Steve Henifin Cane and Rinse 178 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum Our Darren isn't too human at all, in fact if anything he's overly simian. If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

"Weatherman says there's a storm coming our way to spoil the fun." The Cane and Rinse podcast concludes its Silent Hill cycle where it began, with a panel of Leon, Josh, Karl and Sean. Silent Hill: Downpour may or may not turn out to be the last ever 'proper' new Silent Hill release (Book of Memories excluded - for some discussion on both this and P.T./Silent Hills please look out on our YouTube channel), but it's likely to be our final podcast on this particular franchise... well, for several years at least. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_179.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Intro Perp Walk by Daniel Licht 2: Town Rain by Daniel Licht Cane and Rinse 179 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse Forum

"I'm talking guys who beat off, four times a day!" Goichi Suda teamed up with co-writer Shinji Mikami to create one of the 'Capcom Five' for Nintendo GameCube in the early-mid 2000s. The result was the unique and intriguing melange of mechanics and ideas, Killer7. Leon, Josh and Sean attempt to relate the whats and wherefores of this remarkable piece of software, augmented by the opinions and recollections of the Cane and Rinse community. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_180.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Blackburn by Masafumi Takada and Jun Fukuda 2: Rave On by Masafumi Takada and Jun Fukuda Cane and Rinse 180 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"I... I am a monument to all your sins..." With Halo 5: Guardians scheduled to arrive later this year, Cane and Rinse company drop from orbit down to the surface of the second Halo. It's easy to forget just what a big deal this release was for Bungie and Microsoft back in 2004. How do Bungie's design decisions and curtailed development fare over a decade on, and does Halo 2: Anniversary for Xbox One (part of The Master Chief Collection) make a return any more tempting? Leon, Tony, Darren, Karl and our community discuss. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_181.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Impart by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori 2: Halo Theme (Gungniir Mix) by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori featuring Steve Vai Cane and Rinse 181 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum Darren gets nostalgic for checkpoints in this Quick Rinse of the "unanimous" "sequel to Halo 2" (sic). Tsk. If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

"I'm a science genius girl. I won the science fair. I wear a white lab coat. DNA strands in my hair." A pair of PlayStation 2 games that, as we discover, were vital precursors to many rhythm action hits of the mid-to-late 2000s, including Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Rock Band and - seemingly - several others, despite selling relatively few copies. In this podcast Leon, Josh and Karl give these early Harmonix games their due, and we also hear from some FreQuency and Amplitude playing correspondents. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_182.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Science Genius Girl by Freezepop 2: Everyone Says "Hi" - Metro Remix by David Bowie Cane and Rinse 182 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"I love you so much, Red. You know that right?" As a follow up to their critically well-received first game Bastion, Supergiant Games came up with the distinctly stylised Transistor. Ryan, James and Sean sit down and discuss their histories with the game, the characters, gameplay and it's stunning soundtrack. As always there are contributions from our community along with our Three Word Reviews. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_183.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Cut Apart by Darren Korb 2: We All Become by Darren Korb & Ashley Barrett Cane and Rinse 183 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"The dark, reddish-black pool of blood… The scattered pieces of flesh… Organs strewn across the floor like the blossoming of a grotesque flower..." It's a sadistic and mind-bending romp through sci-fi horror as Ryan Hamann, James Carter, and Karl Moon discuss their journeys through the perilous and mysterious 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors. Its intricate story is carefully dissected and gameplay debated by the three morphically-linked hosts. So grab some Ice-9 on a hot summer afternoon and join us as we examine 999, read contributions from the community, and, of course, read a selection of Santa Word Reviews. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_184.mp3    Music used in this issue: 1: Extreme Extrication by Shinji Hosoe2: Recollection by Shinji Hosoe Cane and Rinse 184 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"Wake me... when you need me." Halo 3 saw the Master Chief's debut on the Xbox 360, surfing in on a tidal wave of hype. Though Bungie didn't even quite manage to bestow the 'next gen' game with 'HD ready' graphics, Halo 3 arrived to stellar reviews and spectacular sales, not to mention more than a little piracy. Leon, Darren, Josh, Karl, Tony and a covenant of contributors remember 2007's frenzy of cat helmets and Forge modes, as well as ruminating upon their recent return to the game as part of The Master Chief Collection. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_185.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Never Forget by Martin McDonnell Cane and Rinse 185 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"We must strive to cherish their memory and never forget." With Valiant Hearts: The Great War, Ubisoft Montpellier took on the daunting task of making an accessible, informative interactive experience based around the First World War without doing a disservice to the grave source material. Leon, Tony and James, along with some superb contributions from the Cane and Rinse community, consider whether or not they achieved their lofty but noble goal. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_186.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: No Hope by Peter McConnell and Daniel Teper 2: Main Theme by Peter McConnell and Daniel Teper Cane and Rinse 186 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"Oh my God! Corn! I didn't have corn for dinner! This is awful!" In 2006, Rockstar Vancouver introduced us to Bulworth Academy and the adventures of the delinquent Jimmy Hopkins in the tabloid-baiting Bully (Canis Canem Edit). James, Ryan and Jay discuss whether the school-based escapade deserves a gold star or an after school detention? As always we also include our community's musings along with their Three Word Reviews. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_187.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Main Theme by Shawn Lee 2: Punishment by Shawn Lee Cane and Rinse 187 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum Our Darren goes back to school where, as we discover, he was a right little tearaway. If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

"Super State." Stephen Cakebread's Geometry Wars may have started life as a Project Gotham Racing Easter egg but has since taken on an intensely glowing, neon life of its own. Leon, James, Ryan and guest Sinan Kubba trace the series back to its 2003 debut on the original Xbox before safely weaving their way through all the games up to and including most recent release, Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved on Vita in July 2015. Along with our contributors we try to establish what makes these games so moreish, and what being 'in the zone' actually means. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_188.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Deadline by Chris Mann 2: Evolved Theme by Chris Chudley Cane and Rinse 188 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum A Quick Rinse in which Darren isn't quite as terrible at Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved on the Xbox 360 as he suggests: If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

"Get set for a combat drop!" In the latest of our Halo series of podcasts, Leon, Karl, Tony and guest CJ Black (Twin Humanities) revisit the franchise's 'odd one out', Halo 3: ODST. Not starring the Spartan Master Chief but rather several of the cast of Joss Whedon's Firefly as battle-hardened commandos in action on Earth between the events of Halos 2 and 3. The panel and contributing community members also recall the hub-world which links the segments of the game together via a neo-noirish mystery plot and - of course (and repeatedly) - that OST. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_189.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Cast Aside by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori 2: Extra Firepower by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori Cane and Rinse 189 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum Non-rookie Darren shoots up some Halo 3: ODST on Xbox One, now available as value-for-money dlc for Halo: The Master Chief Collection: If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

The gloves are off this week as no fewer than five panellists tear it up over Ninja Theory's passion-inspiring pair. Hosts Leon and Tony are joined by regular contributor Darren Forman as well as Cane and Rinse debutants Paul Rooney (Ready-Up) and Gary Blower (Gameburst) to reconsider the merits and drawbacks of this striking duo of titles and why they have bought almost twenty copies between them. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_seven.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Enslaved PS3 XMB Track (Title Unknown) by Nitin Sawhney Cane and Rinse 7 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future videogames (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum Josh travels to the future to find a post-apocalyptic landscape that is slowly being reclaimed by nature in Enslaved: Odyssey to the West: If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

"Oh disciple of the dark sun, thou hast journeyed far." From Software switched personnel around for Dark Souls II, the first straight sequel in their Souls oeuvre. New directors brought new ideas that split fan reaction. 18 months after release, James, Sean and special guest CJ Black (Twin Humanities) welcome new faces of their own in Josh and Ryan to discuss the changes, their reactions and why on Earth anyone would remix a barely year-old game. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_190.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: King Vendrick by Motoi Sakuraba and Yuka Kitamura 2: Majula by Motoi Sakuraba and Yuka Kitamura Cane and Rinse 190 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"Every goal, goal, goal, says you're the best in the land!" Before FIFA, before Pro Evo (but after Kick Off), there was Sensible Soccer. 'Sensi' and its sequel Sensible World of Soccer (aka SWOS) dribbled around many of their computer footy predecessors' pitfalls, before assuredly bending a 25 yard curler into the back of the charm net. Leon, Darren, Karl and guest CJ Black (Twin Humanities et al) remember their time with the entire series, from the original with the broken goalkeepers all they way through console conversions, controversial sequels and the 2007 re-release of Sensible World of Soccer '96/'97 for Xbox Live Arcade. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_191.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Goalscoringsuperstarhero by Jon Hare and Richard Joseph, vocal by Jackie 'Jacks' Reed 2: Sensible Soccer Theme by Captain Sensible and Richard Joseph Cane and Rinse 191 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"That's the second biggest monkey head I've ever seen!" LucasArts (nee Lucasfilm Games) discovered buried treasure with their swashbuckling 1990 point-and-clicker, The Secret of Monkey Island. The Cane and Rinse crew of Leon, Brian, Karl, Ryan and a galley full of contributors don their fanciest pants and recall their time insult swordfighting on Melee Island(TM), the uneventful yet explosive voyage aboard the Sea Monkey and eventually exploring the lava-filled depths of the fabled Monkey Island itself, with nothing but the company of a disembodied head. So you want to be a pirate, eh? You look more like a flooring inspector. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_192.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Opening Theme by Michael Land and Patrick Mundy 2: Le Chuck's Theme by Michael Land and Patrick Mundy Cane and Rinse 192 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"It's wounded, end its suffering!" For the penultimate podcast in our current run of Halo shows Leon, Josh, Karl and Tony remember Reach. Did Bungie, Inc. pull out all of the stops for their 2010 franchise swansong? Did the game miss the green, cybernetic elephant-in-the-room presence of the Master Chief? Did those spaceship levels add anything to the experience? The panel, aided as always by the Cane and Rinse community, discusses their experiences and opinions of Halo: Reach. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_193.mp3   Cane and Rinse 193 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"Thomas was alone. Wow, what a weird first thought to have" Josh, Ryan and Tony set up their microphones, for what was bound to be another enthralling issue of Cane and Rinse. "I wonder what Tony is going to say about this game's narrative?" Josh pondered. "It'll be interesting to discuss this game's use of puzzles and platforming, to define character relationships." Tony ruminated. "Shapes! Shapes! Shapes!" Ryan really liked shapes. And so our three intrepid podcasters set out to discuss these themes and more, as they tackled Mike Bithell's debut game, Thomas Was Alone. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_194.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Where Are You? by David Housden 2: Freedom by David Housden Cane and Rinse 194 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"...I'm just a drawing! But I'll be free soon enough..." Leon, Tony and Karl abuse save-states to see SEGA Technical Institute's late era Mega Drive/Genesis game Comix Zone through to its 'choice' of endings. The panel - including the always welcome guest, SEGA expert and poet Dan Clark - as well as our brilliant community experience and discuss the title's impressive visuals, divisive audio and (euphemistically) 'challenging' gameplay, before attempting to decide whether or not they recommend you spend your time and money on this 20-year-old 16-bit title in 2015. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_195.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Episode 1, Page 1-2 by Howard Drossin 2: Into the Zone by Howard Drossin Cane and Rinse 195 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"Sup?" Ryan, Josh, Jay, and James swipe right to express their fondness for the deceptively simple iPhone mega-hit Threes!. The panel discusses the developmental history of the card-swiping mobile title, recount the tragic story of its post-release copycats and clones, and talk about THAT SONG. As is always the case, we hear from the fabulous Cane and Rinse community and feature their creative Threes Word Reviews. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_196.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Threes Is the Bees Knees by Big Giant Circles 2: Threes Is the Bees Knees (Alt Unused Version) by Big Giant Circles Cane and Rinse 196 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

In this special edition of the Cane and Rinse podcast, Ryan Hamann interviews USA Today's top education writer, Greg Toppo. Greg was invited to speak about his new book, The Game Believes in You: How Digital Play Can Make Our Kids Smarter. In his book, Toppo makes the argument for video games being used in schools, and he provides many inspiring examples of children who have benefitted greatly by using games to make their academic environment more engaging and rewarding. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_interview_with_greg_toppo.mp3   Music used in this podcast: Hello World by PROTODOME Edited by Ryan Hamann.

"Demon keeps a-dreamin' of a demon town..." In part one Leon, Tony, Joshua Garrity and newcomer Sean O'Brien take an express elevator to Hell and back to cast eight demonic eyes over Grasshopper Manufacture's remarkable Shadows of the Damned. *Please accept our apologies for the substandard sound quality in this section; due to technical problems we had to use a back-up file*. In part two Leon talks to Nic Watt of amusingly monickered Australia based developer Nnooo about their recent critical smash escapeVektor Chapter 1: Combat Power Unleashed, as well as their history and future output. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_eight.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Johnson Rap - Shadows of the Damned game rip. 2: Hunted by Nnooo (Andrew Curnock) Cane and Rinse 8 was edited by Jay Taylor (@JaySevenZero). Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future videogames (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum

The incomparable creator of Eternal Darkness and Too Human breaks radio silence to offer us this searingly honest interview. Leon and James are joined by Denis Dyack and Phil Haymes of multimedia innovators Quantum Entanglement for this rare chat. Over the course of more than three hours Denis takes us from Silicon Knights' earliest endeavours, through the machinations of relationships with Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft right down to the specifics of his working relationship with the likes of Kojima and Miyamoto. Denis also bares all about the disappointment of Silicon Knights' final release, X-Men Destiny, the failed Kickstarters and even responds to us challenging his public support of the GamerGate movement. Finally, Denis and Phil explain to us what their exciting and ambitious new initiatives with Quantum Entanglement entail, and what the future holds for the pair. You really do not want to miss this one. Our sincere thanks again to Denis for contacting us out of the blue and suggesting that we record a show with him and Phil. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_interview_with_denis_dyack.mp3   Links relevant to the content of this podcast: Niche Gamer Interview: Parts 1 and 2: http://nichegamer.com/2015/05/denis-dyack-interview-part-1-yellow-journalism-and-what-really-happened-with-x-men-destiny/ http://nichegamer.com/2015/05/denis-dyack-interview-part-2-gamergate-the-igda-and-censorship/ Too Human Video Diary #2: Engagement Theory https://vimeo.com/7346992 Here is one of many press outlets talking about the "For and Against" thread: http://www.gamesradar.com/the-top-30-craziest-industry-quotes/?page=4 Quantum Entanglement: http://www.que-ee.com/ Announcement of a partnership with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics: http://www.que-ee.com/quantum-entanglement-entertainment-inc-and-perimeter-institute-for-theoretical-physics-partner-to-promote-science/ Music used in this podcast: Elzevir the Dollmaker from Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain by Steve Henifin Edited by James Carter

"Before this is over, promise me you'll figure out which one of us is the machine." Concluding our run of Halo podcasts ahead of the release of Halo 5: Guardians, we turn our attention to Halo 4. Leon, Darren, Josh Karl and Tony - along with our ever-reliable community members - discuss how 343 Industries fared in picking up the Master Chief's weighty mantle from Bungie. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_197.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Requiem by Neil Davidge and Kazuma Jinnouchi 2: Push Through by Neil Davidge and Kazuma Jinnouchi Cane and Rinse 197 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"All o’ ya!" Leon, Darren and Josh put their gizzards and giblets on the line as they tiptoe back through Rupture Farms. Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee – and its recent remake, Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty – are up for health and safety inspection in this analysis of Oddworld Inhabitants‘ debut title. We also feature a community contribution including one from the developers themselves as part of our Three Word Reviews. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_198.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee opening by Ellen Meijers-Gabriel and Josh Gabriel 2: This is Rupture Farms by Ellen Meijers-Gabriel and Josh Gabriel Cane and Rinse 198 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"Hello, Mr. Snowman" In the penultimate issue of Volume Four, Ryan Hamann, Brian Tarran, Jay Taylor, and guest CJ Black explode into the action-packed Just Cause 2, with some discussion about the original Just Cause as well as some speculative pondering about its upcoming sequel. Rogue agents we are not -- we draw from our community contributors for some funny and insightful correspondences from the forum as well as some pithy three-word reviews from Twitter. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_199.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Main Theme by Mats Lundgren and Anders Ehlin 2: Mile High Club by Mats Lundgren and Anders Ehlin Cane and Rinse 199 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

"Stay away from my bins!" The driest and most reverent gaming organ around (that's us) comes face-to-face with possibly the most succulent and disrespectful - that's Digitiser, otherwise known as Paul Rose aka Mr Biffo, obviously. PRESS REVEAL: moc-moc-a-moc http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_interview_with_paul_rose.mp3   Links: Digitiser 2000 Biffovision Confessions of a Chatroom Freak

"For England, James?" Because we failed to do it for issue 007, finally here it is for issue 200. That's right, to polish off our fourth year of the podcast we uncover the mystery and magic of Rare's much loved license, GoldenEye 007. Leon, Brian, Darren and Tony - along with a cartel of community contributors - reminisce about the innovations that the single-player added to the genre and the hours of fun that the split-screen multiplayer brought to the party. This being Cane and Rinse, we also discuss at length whether or not the game is worth returning to now, some 18 years on from its release at the time of recording. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_200.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Nintendo Rareware & Opening by Grant Kirkhope and Graeme Norgate 2: Chemical Warfare Facility by Grant Kirkhope and Graeme Norgate Cane and Rinse 200 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

What is Cane and Rinse? Cane and Rinse is a videogames podcast and blog. Our team of experienced enthusiasts takes a different game (or occasionally a series of games) each show and passionately discusses the experiences that title offers. We try to be well-researched and thorough while doing our best to avoid hyperbole, pigeonholing or the stating of subjective opinions as though they are inarguable facts. Since November 2011 Cane and Rinse has produced over 200 podcasts (every Sunday for 50 weeks of the year), each around two hours long. As well as the main show we also produce irregular specials featuring industry figures. So far we have interviewed Denis Dyack, Keiichiro Toyama, Iain Angus, James Mielke, Paul Rose (aka Mr Biffo) and a number of others including several notable independent developers. Alongside the main Cane and Rinse podcast, we also make Sound of Play, a podcast dedicated to our love of videogame music released every other Wednesday. Why a Patreon and what will we do with it? First of all it’s important to state that regardless of any donations, Cane and Rinse plans to continue with its current level of output. Also, everything that we release and have released digitally - including podcasts, written content, video content (we also have a YouTube channel) and so on - will remain available for free to everyone. There will be no paywalls erected, no tiers or financial goals set or stated. Nor will there be any exclusive subscriber-only content. Any and all donations that we receive will be used to help us to continue make Cane and Rinse and perhaps, hopefully, enhance our output. As well as contributing to our ongoing admin costs (hosting fees etc.), we would like improve our sound and production quality by investing in superior recording equipment and editing software. In addition, we have been looking into hosting a UK-based live event for several years now, but we haven’t yet been able to commit to this due to concerns of not being able to make it worthwhile due to lack of resources. As well as facilitating such an event, we also hope that your generous donations will also mean that we can continue to operate with no irritating, intrusive advertising appearing on the site or within the podcasts. We simply ask those who can afford it, and who feel that the material we have produced and continue to produce is worth something to you in return, to pledge $1 US per month (or more if you wish). If you feel that we deserve something, but would rather not commit to a monthly amount then feel free to donate once before cancelling any subsequent monthly payments. If you are of the opinion that we are out of line and that your money would be better spent on a more worthwhile cause, then please consider the work of the amazing Special Effect. Please accept the Cane and Rinse team’s genuine gratitude for any support that you are willing and able to give. Thank you.   TESTIMONIALS “This is my favourite podcast as it offers a different angle to the usual ‘what we’??ve been playing’ offerings from other podcasts.” From ‘The World’s Best Videogame Podcasts’ by Metro GameCentral “The show takes one video game per episode and dissects it like a science-class frog. The games chosen are usually at least a few years old in the hopes of lending some equanimity to the proceedings, after the hype or backlash that a game might have been cloaked in no longer wields any real power.” From 'These are the Five Video Gaming Podcasts You Need in Your Life' by Jagger Gravning for Vice.com “As always, the crew’s finer points are articulate and well reasoned. Arguments occasionally arise, but Cane and Rinse is more interested in analysis and discussion than fireworks, which is refreshing in a field often fueled by hyperactivity.” Randall Colburn, A.V. Club “I find the podcasts interesting to listen to even if I haven’t played the particular g...

"IT'S DANGEROUS TO GO ALONE! TAKE THIS." The Cane and Rinse podcast returns for its fifth year with the start of its longest series yet. Just under 30 years ago, Nintendo released The Hyrule Fantasy: Zeruda no Densetsu for the Famicom Disk system. Much better known as The Legend of Zelda, Miyamoto and Tezuka's 1986 action RPG took influences from earlier videogames - as well as the creators' real-life experiences - but undoubtedly blazed many trails of its own. Leon, Darren, Joshua, Ryan and a glut of community contributors discuss what they enjoyed and what they didn't about playing the first, formative game of this mighty franchise. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_201.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Title BGM by Koji Kondo 2: Underground BGM by Grant Koji Kondo 3: Above Ground BGM by Koji Kondo Cane and Rinse 201 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum Darren plays the opening 8 minutes or so of the original The Legend of Zelda via PC emulation: If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

"If this thing goes sideways and we end up on the other side, meet me at the bar. I'm buying." Following on from issue 22 which covered Mass Effect 1 and 2, Josh, Brian, Karl and Ryan tackle the divisive final chapter of this space opera epic, Mass Effect 3. Did the panel feel like their choices throughout the series were respected? Did the characters that these four gentlemen fell in love with, get the closure they felt was deserved? ...And of course, how did they feel about that ending? http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_202.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Leaving Earth by Clint Mansell 2: An End, Once and for All by Sam Hulick 3: Credits by Faunts Cane and Rinse 202 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum Darren revisits the demo of BioWare's space opera trilogy-concluder, Mass Effect 3 on PC: If you like these Quick Rinse videos you can find many more (plus a few other bits and bobs) over on the Official Cane and Rinse YouTube channel.

The "Dummy" Issue A shorter than usual podcast allowing us to introduce ourselves and give a little background on both our gaming and podcasting histories as well as setting out our aims for the show proper and accompanying blog. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_zero.mp3   Do you have an opinion about this podcast in genera or maybe you have something to say about a particular game? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future videogames (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum

"Isaac... make us whole again." In this issue Leon, Jay, Darren and Josh brave a return to the USG Ishimura for Dead Space, then later pop to The Sprawl for some last minute shopping and religious indoctrination in Dead Space 2. The crew also take a squint at the many Dead Space spin-offs: games, animations, comics and books. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_nine.mp3   Music used in this issue: 1: Canonical Aside by Jason Graves Cane and Rinse 9 was edited by Jay Taylor (@JaySevenZero). Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast in general? Then why not venture into our forum and leave us your feedback. Whilst there you could also interact with our ever-growing and friendly community, in discussing past, present and future videogames (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum