Cane And Rinse

“You’ve been here before, haven’t you?” 2011: Crunch time for BioWare as EA's corporate wyvern demands a prompt sequel to the successful Dragon Age: Origins, giving the development team less than a year to make another epic RPG worthy of the studio's celebrated history. Leon, Brian, Josh, Tony and community correspondents pick the bones out of the resulting meal - Dragon Age II http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_458.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Main Theme by Inon Zur2. Tavern Music by Inon ZurCane and Rinse 458 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 t

“The sooner we come to terms with our mortality, the more time we can spend really living in the here-and-now.” The fecund soil of Stardew Valley is where we plant ourselves for this rustic podcast. Leon, Brian, Leah and Ryan head for the rural idyll of Pelican Town to recollect their many days spent on Eric Barone's farming RPG. We also harvest a bumper crop of community correspondence and Three Word Reviews. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_457.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Stardew Valley Overture by Eric Barone2. Winter (Ancient) by Eric Barone Cane and Rinse 457 edited by Ryan Hamann 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

“This world is inhabited by creatures called Pokémon! For some people, Pokémon are pets. Others use them for fights. Myself… I study Pokémon as a profession.” 25 years after the launch of the first games, Pokémon has become a worldwide sensation, and Ryan, Charlotte, Jon, and Rich look back at the first two generations that started it all. Join our panelists and community members as we take a look back at *takes deep breath* Pokémon: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition, Gold, Silver, and Crystal. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_456.mp3   Music featured in this issue taken from the Pokémon Red / Blue and Gold / Silver soundtracks, respectively.1. Opening by Junichi Masuda2. Wild Pokémon Battle Theme by Junichi MasudaCane and Rinse 456 was edited by Ryan HamannYou 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

“Hey, what do you know about that monster?” In which we do our best to keep pace with Capcom's ever-expanding Biohazard series by reviewing its most recent instalment, the 2020 remake of 1999's Resident Evil 3. Leon, Jon, Josh, Leah and community correspondents pick up where they left off with the previous Volume's Resident Evil 2 (2019) podcast, getting into the nitty gritty of RE3's modest runtime, the loss of Jill's tube top and the addition of Carlos' special hair. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_455.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. Main theme by Kota Suzuki/Azusa Kato2 A new threat is born by Kota Suzuki/Azusa Kato Cane and Rinse 455 was 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

In this interview extra podcast, author David L. Craddock returns to talk to Leon about his latest book, Monsters in the Dark: The Making of X-COM: UFO Defense. David enjoyed access to Rebelstar, Chaos and UFO: Enemy Unknown's creator Julian Gollop and brings us tales from the series' development and origins. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/david_craddock_interview2.mp3   You can find the Kickstarter for the book by clicking here

“It's hard to believe that it's over, isn't it? Funny, how we get attached to the struggle.” Join Josh, Brian, Rich and Tony as they attempt to ascend the treacherous peaks of a mysterious mountain while also discovering a bit about themselves along the way. In this issue we discuss how a game began as a simple test of platforming prowess, then evolved into an examination of mental health through game design allegory, which would ultimately lead one of the developers to a deeply profound revelation about their identity. Alongside this, we discuss how the themes and imagery of the game spoke to our experiences. All this and more, as we cover Maddy Thorson and Noel Berry’s 2018 2D platforming adventure, Celeste. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_454.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. First Steps by Lena Raine2. Reach for the Summit by Lena Raine Cane and Rinse 454 was edited by Jay Taylor You can support Cane and Rinse and in return receive an often e

“Your face. Your ass. What's the difference?”  90s throwback 80s throwback Duke Nukem is the subject of our latest podcast, as the big lunk's first foray into 3D turns 25. As well as the Mighty Foot of Duke Nukem 3D, Leon, Brian, Darren, Jon and community contributors also travel back further for a quick look at Duke's 2D debut and the multiple console 'gaidens' that followed in the wake of this 1996 blockbuster, before the series went dormant until, well, Forever. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_453.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Main theme by Lee Jackson/Robert Prince2. Aliens, say your prayers! by Lee Jackson/Robert PrinceCane and Rinse 453 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 rea

"Gather 'round people, we have much to discuss" A decade after the release of Monster Hunter, Capcom set out to bring the fifth mainline game into the next generation and to finally break into the western market with Monster Hunter World and it's epic add-on content Iceborne. Join Rich, Leah, Josh and returning guest Sean Bell as they discuss the history of the franchise, the improvements made and the success Monster Hunter: World achieved as it became the biggest selling title in Capcom history. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_452.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Proof of a Hero by Zhenlan Kang2. Quest Clear theme by Tadayoshi MakinoCane and Rinse 452 was edited by Jay TaylorYou 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'

"Do what you do best, man!" On the eve of the completion of the World Of Assassination trilogy, join James, Jon, Josh and Ryan as they look back at IO Interactive’s fascinating journey bringing Agent 47 back again (again). A change of ownership, publisher, and release model kept the cloned assassin on his toes, but were there enough in-game changes to warrant the title of Hitman 2? http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_451.mp3   Music featured in this issue taken from the Hitman 2 soundtrack: 1. Miami by Niels Bye Nielsen2. Isle of Sgàil by Niels Bye Nielsen Cane and Rinse 451 was edited by Ryan Hamann 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 u

"Live In Your World, Play In Ours." At the time of recording, 20 years after its launch, the PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling videogame console of all time. Leon, Chris, Jay, Josh and our community contributors unpick the machine's aesthetics, aspirations and add-ons, as well as unpacking its vast and powerful library of games. Welcome to the Third Place. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/console_special_ps2.mp3   Console special No 10 Sony PlayStation 2 edited by Jay TaylorRemember our console specials become available here and on our regular feeds only when our next special is ready for release. You can get our next special and much more besides by supporting our Patreon for just $2 dollars per month 

“I wanna be a heroControl my life's eventsI'll use my song to prove them wrongAnd make a difference” To conclude our ninth year of shows we wanted to end on a high note, figuratively at least, with a feel-good game that brought warm feelings of hope and togetherness. Little did we know when we planned the show in late 2019, just how much we'd need Wandersong by late 2020. Leon, Jon, Leah and Sean Bell from The Computer Game Show sing the praises of Greg Lobanov's wholesome platform adventure. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_450.mp3   Music featured in this issue from the Wandersong soundtrack: 1. Dream Lullaby by Greg Lobanov/Gordon McGladdery2. The Bard by Greg Lobanov/Gordon McGladdery Cane and Rinse 450 was 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 ha

“Goodness! Look at the size of that thing!” Friendly and fun family frolics in our penultimate podcast of our ninth year, as we catch up with Super Mario Odyssey. Leon, Darren, Josh and Rich have thousands of Power Moons between them and they're ready to talk about the extreme collectathon that is Nintendo's 2017 3D mascot platformer for their highly successful Switch console. We also feature some delightful correspondence from the community. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_449.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. New Donk City by Naoto Kubo 2. Jump Up, Super Star! NDC Festival Edition by Naoto Kubo, original Japanese lyrics by Nobuyoshi Suzuki, English vocal by Kate Davis Cane and Rinse 449 was edited by Ryan Hamann 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 opinio

“Rest in peace, little chicken. It's been a bash.” Join Josh, James and Leah as we reunite with the Sparda family to remove a overgrown tree that’s threatening the local infrastructure in Red Grave City. In amongst all the combo chaining and demon juggling this series is famed for, we ask what each of the three playable characters brings to the proceedings and discuss just how far in advance we guess every “twist” in the narrative. So unsheathe rebellion and get ready to rock, as we cover Capcom’s 2019 title, Devil May Cry 5. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_448.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. Title Screen by Kota Suzuki2. Devil Trigger (Opening Remix) by Casey Edwards feat. Ali Edwards Cane and Rinse 448 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

“Running... isn't... the answer...” In our second show on SEGA's multi-generational crime saga, we take a look at Yakuza Kiwami as well as look back at the PS2 original. Leon, Charlotte, Leah, Michiel and our ever-reliable community contributors consider the pros and cons of the Yakuza Kiwami incarnation compared to the sixth-gen source, as well as taking a good look at the characters, events and distractions of the first Ryu ga Gotoku game. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_447.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Funk Goes On by Hidenori Shoji2. Ideal for Violence by S.S.T. BandCane and Rinse 447 was edited by Jay TaylorYou 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 an

“RIDE FAST, EXPLORE MORE.” Join Karl, Rich and Charlotte as they venture to the Alps to tackle Ubisoft’s latest take on open world game’s design to take on a variety of challenges, from snowboarding to wing suits, rocket packs to paragliding and more in-between, Does the tried and tested Ubisoft formula work in the confines of a sports genre? We discuss this and much more as we cover the 2016 release, Steep. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_446.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. Introduction Theme by Zikali 2. Aravis Pillows by Zikali Cane and Rinse 446 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

“Here we go!” The beginning of the Nintendo Dual Screen's heyday in 2005 saw the not insignificant release of a new, handheld Mario Kart. Mario Kart DS went for something of a 'back-to-basics' approach after the gimmicks and novelties of Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Leon, Darren, Leah, Michiel and our community correspondents reinflate their balloons for another snake around the circuits of Mario Kart DS. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_445.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Title by Shinobu Tanaka2. Waluigi Pinball by Shinobu TanakaCane and Rinse 445 was edited by Ryan Hamann Don't forget, you can get an often extended version of this podcast four weeks early if you support our Patreon for just $2 a 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 co

“You bastards may take… exactly what I give you!” Nine years ago the good ship Cane and Rinse set sail; 443 issues later it has returned. Embark with James, Jacob, Josh, and Tom, on a […] The post Return of the Obra Dinn – Cane and Rinse No.444 appeared first on Cane and Rinse.

“We’re all connected in this life.” Following on from our (at the time of recording) all-encompassing Tetris show (podcast issue 270), we catch up with the two major subsequent releases in the evergreen franchise. Leon, Brian, […] The post Tetris Effect and Tetris 99 – Cane and Rinse No.443 appeared first on Cane and Rinse.

“A spark of humanity somewhere. Always that wretched little spark.” Bleak, dystopian, depressing – and that’s just 2020. It’s not funny because it’s true. To distract from the day-to-day misery, Leon, Jesse, Jon and Ryan […] The post I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream – Cane and Rinse No.442 appeared first on Cane and Rinse.

“Don’t touch that dial now, we’re just getting started.” More than five years since the last Silent Hill issue, Ryan, Leah, Brian, and Jon trepidatiously walk the winding hallways of P.T., the playable teaser to […] The post P.T. (Playable Teaser) – Cane and Rinse No.441 appeared first on Cane and Rinse.