Cane And Rinse

"You should not go outside without a hat on a cold day like this" In which we explore Simogo's 2013 metatextual point and click adventure, Year Walk. Burying themselves in Scandi folklore, Leon, Brian, Ryan and Thomas set out into the dark woods, cold and hungry, in a bid to know their futures. Listen in if you wish to find out just what they saw in the creaky, bitter night. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_552.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Year Walk by Daniel Olsén/Jonathan Eng2. Locksång På Orgel by Daniel Olsén/Jonathan EngEdit 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 y

“Someone once told me learning is like a spiral staircase. The higher you go, the more you come around to the same challenges. But you’re at a higher level with them.” We kick off our twelfth volume of podcasts with an exploration of the absurd and jazzy worlds of musician and game developer Cosmo D. Ryan, James, Chris, and Thomas take a musical journey through these bizarre spaces. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_551.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Frogphone by Archie Pelago2. Blue Moose Man by Cosmo DEdit by Ryan ZhaoYou 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 conversati

“You're gonna have a great time this summer!” So we arrive at the conclusion of yet another mighty Volume of the Cane and Rinse videogames discussion podcast. In a change to our originally scheduled programme, we decided to give ourselves an easier time at the close of the year by taking on A Short Hike. Leon, James, Josh, Leah and community correspondents help Claire in her mission to the top of the Hawk Peak Trail, and although her main mission is to latch on to a mobile signal, the real story is the friends we made along the way. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_550.mp3   Music featured in this podcast:1. Hello by Mark Sparling2. See You At The Top (A Short Hike) by Mark SparlingEdit 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

Just another day at the end of the world, chatting up demons, eating magic worms, and exploring labyrinths…..so many labyrinths. Join Brian, Leah, and Rich as they explore the apocalypse with the first game in Atlus’ long-running SMT series: Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_549.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Normal Battle by Shoji Meguro/Toshiko Tasaki,/Kenichi Tsuchiya2. Lucifer Battle by Shoji Meguro/Toshiko Tasaki/Kenichi TsuchiyaEdit 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 di

“The Belmont family has a long history of fighting evil.” Whether it's the third, fifth, sixth or even seventh instalment in the series, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (Akumajo Densetsu) was the epic culmination of its Famicom/NES trilogy. Leon, Jon, Michiel and returning guest Ben Cartlidge of One Credit Classics thrash out what it takes to beat this notoriously challenging 8-bit instalment with one or more characters, plus we have memories and opinions from the community to share. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_548.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Prelude (Introduction) by Hidenori Maezawa/Jun Funahashi/Yukie Morimoto/Yoshinori Sasaki2. Demon Seed by Hidenori Maezawa/Jun Funahashi/Yukie Morimoto/Yoshinori SasakiEdit 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).

"I Have To Finish What They Started." A shiny, new Spider-Man for a shiny, new console. Two years after his mentor thwipped onto the scene, demolishing PlayStation sales records, and sparking a new Marvel Games era, it’s time for Miles Morales to step into the limelight. Will the young protegé swing into our hearts or feel the sting of a tabloid bludgeon? Join James, Ryan and Tom as they wrap up warm for a wintry trip to Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_547.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. New York's Only Spider-Man by John Paesano2. Won't Give Up by John PaesanoEdit 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

"I am Astro Bot" From Playroom to the PS5, it's time to talk about Astrobot. Join Brian, Jesse and Karl as they navigate virtual reality and the PS5 to discuss Astrobot: Rescue Mission and Astro's Playroom. Does Sony have a mascot in the making?  Let's discuss. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_546.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. 12 Bar BOT (Funfair Remix) by Kenneth C. Young2. I am ASTRO BOT by Kenneth C. Young Edit 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

"Welcome to Nintendo Land!" The park is open! Ryan, Michiel and Jesse have their tickets to Nintendo Land, the Wii U's bundled-in launch title, and all of its charming minigames. As Nintendo's first step into a console generation that would prove to be more challenging for the company than the immensely successful Wii generation it was exiting, was this game a distillation of Wii-generation magic or the first harbinger of the Wii U's ultimate fate? http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_545.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. Main Plaza by Ryo Nagamatsu2. Main Plaza (Evening) by Ryo Nagamatsu Edit by Ryan Zhao 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 t

“Welcome to the Real World” The 32-bit SEGA Saturn is the subject of our latest single platform special. Leon, Chris, Karl, Michiel and community correspondents share their experiences, opinions and memories of SEGA's penultimate console. As usual we dive into the machine's technical achievements and shortcomings, as well as its accessories, peripherals and - of course - the fabulous treasure trove that is its library of games. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/conspec_saturn.mp3   Console Special No.15 was edited by Jay Taylor

“Then, someone found a cure.” Metroid 4. Or Metroid IV. Coming off the back of Wario Land 4, Nintendo R&D 1's crack team set about writing a direct sequel to Super Metroid, but also a title set much later in the timeline, serving eventually as a prequel to Metroid Dread. Leon, Brian, Leah, Rich and community correspondents get their GBAs (or equivalent) on, and brave the claustrophobic tunnels of a biological research centre and the terrifying, corrupt Samus clone, the SA-X. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_544.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Opening Prologue by Minako Hamano, Akira Fujiwara2. Nightmare Boss Theme by Minako Hamano, Akira FujiwaraEdit 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

"Well, have you fallen for me yet?" The team tackles Lost Odyssey, the 2007 JRPG from the mind of Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the Final Fantasy series, that found it's home on Xbox 360. Karl, Jon, Leah and Tony are your team for this issue to discuss their histories and experiences with the game often described as an unofficial Final Fantasy title. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_543.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Immortal Life by Nobuo Uematsu2. Main Theme by Nobuo UematsuEdit 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 friendl

“A dragon ought to know it is unwise to rile a cat.” As you'll hear in this podcast, the history of this one goes way back to 2004, yet it wasn't until 2017 that we finally got to play Team Ninja's action RPG, Nioh. Leon, Leah, Rich, Ryan and community correspondents discuss the game's notorious challenge and its layers and layers of mechanics. We also discuss whether the game's reputation as a pure 'Souls-like' game is fair, or whether there's actually something else going on here. NB: This game does not depict the Far Eastern adventures of the poet William Blake. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_542.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Nine-Tailed Fox Theme by Yugo Kanno2. Onryoki Theme by Yugo KannoEdit by Ryan Zhao 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

“Don’t just sit there and waste your precious time.” Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is 30 (thirty). Leon, Karl, Tony, guest Jamie Smith (Principal Game Designer at Sumo Digital) and community correspondents Spin Dash through both 8 and 16-bit versions of the first Sonic sequel. SEGA's US-based Technical Institute took the reins on the Mega Drive/Genesis, with Team Aspect following up Team Ancient's work on the Master System and Game Gear. As with the original, we got two distinct titles, each worthy of analysis and nostalgic reflection. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_541.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. Title Theme by Masato Nakamura2. Special Stage by Masato Nakamura edit 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 y

“DESTROY THE ENEMY NINJA GROUP” Heavily inspired by Namco's Rolling Thunder, SEGA launched its cool, ninja-based response 35 years ago, in 1987. Leon, Michiel, Rich and returning guest Ben Cartlidge shimmy to the Shinobi groove, examining AM1's walk and slice platforming action. The panel also discusses the differences between the original coin-op and the official Master System conversion, and takes a quick look at the other versions and conversions released from 1988 to 2020. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_540.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. BGM 1 by Yasuhiro Kawakami2. BGM 4 by Yasuhiro KawakamiEdit 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 a

“Here, another chapter of that history will be written.” As well as excitement, there was palpable trepidation when Nintendo announced that Metroid was going not only 3D, but also first-person - especially because it was being developed in tandem with an untested American team, Retro Studios. However, the resulting game - Metroid Prime - was received with almost universal praise. Leon, Brian, Karl and community correspondents recall the immersion and the atmosphere of Samus Aran's first in-helmet outing, as well as analysing how its gameplay holds up, 20 years on. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_539.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Main Theme by Kenji Yamamoto/Kouichi Kyuma2. Meta Ridley Boss Theme by Kenji Yamamoto/Kouichi KyumaEdit 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 mo

"Tell me what's out there!" Josh is your host for this issue, accompanied by Brian and Leah as they discuss Capcom's 2021 release to their long-running survival horror franchise, Resident Evil Village. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_538.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Ripples in the Calm by Shusaku Uchiyama2. The Hag by Shusaku UchiyamaEdit 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 an

“REST” The fourth stop on our Castlevania series retrospective is the (generally maligned) first handheld incarnation, Castlevania: The Adventure. Leon, Brian, Jon, Michiel and community correspondents charge up their AA batteries for a session of this brief but punishing quest. Next up though, is M2's 'remake'/tribute (arguably in name only), Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth. a relatively obscure 2009 WiiWare title that sees the panellists and the show go out on something of a whip-crackin' high. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_537.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Battle of the Holy (Stage 1) by Shigeru Fukutake/Norio Hanzawa/Hidehiro Funauchi2. Vampire Killer (Stage 6) by Kinuyo Yamashita/Manabu NamikiEdit 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

“Time bonus!” Looking back a bit further than we did in our previous SEGA arcade racer podcasts on Daytona USA and SEGA Rally, we take a look at the mighty Model 1's Virtua Racing (V.R.). Leon, Chris, Karl, Tony and community correspondents remember the sheer footprint of the arcade machine and the excitement of seeing a large amount of solid polygons whirling around at a decent and consistent frame rate. As usual with this type of show we also look at the various conversions and ports that followed on Mega Drive, 32X, Saturn, PS2 and Switch. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_536.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Waiting your entry by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi / Naofumi Hataya2. Congratulations by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi / Naofumi Hatayaedit 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 (

"Release The Hypno Drones" Tom, James, Ryan and Jesse (who happens to be a former colleague of the game's creator) take a break from furiously clicking to discuss converting all matter in the universe into office stationary (from the safety of their browsers and/or smartphone apps.)  http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_535.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. Riversong by Tonto's Expanding Head Band Edit by Ryan Zhao 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

“Don’t be a tuna head!” The creepy comedy tale of Maniac Mansion comprises the origin stories of point and click graphic adventures, cut-scenes in videogames and a talented young creative by the name of Ron Gilbert. Leon, Jesse and Jon GameFAQ and save-SCUMM their way through Lucasfilm Games' freewheeling, freeform early adventure with its many fail-states and dead-ends. As usual we also hear from community correspondents and feature a few Three Word Reviews via Twitter. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_534.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Opening Theme by Chris Grigg/David Lawrence2. End Credits by Chris Grigg/David LawrenceEdited 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