The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

"Josh and Ryan, along with special guests Leah Haydu and Jerome McIntosh, enter the mysterious dark hour and explore every nook and cranny of ominous edifice Tartarus. This isn't the first time we've gotten to know some Japanese high school students, with unusual extra curricula activities. However, this group's tale proves to be considerably darker than one found within issue 80. So grab your evoker and prepare for some Mass Destruction, as we discuss Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3." Music used in this issue: Track 1: Because I Will Protect You by Shoji Meguro Track 2: Memories of you by Shoji Meguro, vocals by Yumi Kawamura Cane and Rinse 219 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

Darren, Ryan, Cane and Rinse débutante Michiel Kroder and returning guest Jon Salmon discuss the potty-mouthed squirrel before, after and around the rather unorthodox platformer, Conker's Bad Fur Day. Focusing mainly on the original N64 comedy adventure, we discuss how a Scouse dung beetle sounds to non-English players, we consider what's it like to play the game for the first time in 2016 and whether the jokes stand the test of time fifteen years on. We also touch upon the Xbox 360 remake Conker: Live & Reloaded and its differences and maybe, possibly, speak about a giant opera-singing poo. Oh, and some Three Word Reviews, too! I mean, it'd be foolish of us not to, right? P.S. Contains bleeped swears. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Conker the King by Robin Beanland Track 2: Windy by Robin Beanland Track 3: Bats Tower by Robin Beanland Track 4: Windy (Bats Tower) by Robin Beanland Track 5: TrackThe Fairy Panther King by Robin Beanland Track 6: We Vill See Who Uses the Duct Tape by Robin Beanland Track 7: Gentlemen, Get Me One of These by Robin Beanland Track 8: Conker the King (Bad Fur Day) by Robin Beanland Track 9: Beardy erm, Birdy by Robin Beanland Track 10: Jinjo Village (Grant Kirkhope) by Robin Beanland Track 11: Mad Pitchfork - Barn Fight 1 by Robin Beanland Track 12: Windy ~ Barn Area by Robin Beanland Track 13: Exit the Beach by Robin Beanland Track 14: Enter the Vertex - Heist by Robin Beanland Track 15: Windy ~ Queen Bee Version by Robin Beanland Track 16: Bats by Robin Beanland Track 17: The Ugga's by Robin Beanland Track 18: Poo by Robin Beanland Track 19: Sloprano by Robin Beanland Track 20: The Boss & the Bomb by Robin Beanland Track 21: War Is a Terrible Thing by Robin Beanland Track 22: Conker: Live & Reloaded Opening by Robin Beanland Track 23: Conker: Live ~ Menu Screen by Robin Beanland Track 24: Conker: Live ~ Menu Screen II by Robin Beanland Track 25: Castle von Tedistein by Robin Beanland Track 26: Conker the King - Reprise by Robin Beanland Track 27: End Credits by Robin Beanland Cane and Rinse 218 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

In which a panel of Leon, Darren, Karl and Leah Haydu consider what the fifth The Legend of Zelda title brought to both the series and videogaming in general. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remains one of the best-reviewed games in the history of the medium, but how do we feel about the game some 18 years after its Nintendo 64 launch? As well as our own perspectives - then and now - of versions older and newer, we also hear from members of the Cane and Rinse community, including some heartwarming Ocarina of Time memories, some tales of inspiration provided by the game and a dozen Three Word Reviews. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Title Theme by Koji Kondo Track 2: Zora's Domain by Koji Kondo Cane and Rinse 217 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 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

Following on from our earlier Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain podcasts, we turn our attention to Quantic Dreams' interactive drama action-adventure - Beyond: Two Souls. Tony, Jay, Sean and Karl discuss the 2013 release, the hype surrounding it and whether it delivers on its promise of an emotionally engaging experience? Music used in this issue: Track 1: Jodie's Suite by Lorne Balfe Track 2: Beyond by Lorne Balfe Cane and Rinse 216 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

On this special edition of Cane and Rinse, Ryan Hamann (@Insrt interviews author, professor, and games philosopher Alfie Bown (twitter), sharing the insights that he has gained while writing his book Enjoying It: Candy Crush and Capitalism Music used in this issue: Track 1: Spring (The Valley Comes Alive) by Eric Barone from Stardew Valley Track 2: Theme by Carlo Castellano from The Swapper. Do you have an opinion about this interview or maybe 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

In the second of our current run of three id Software podcasts, Leon, Darren and Jon Salmon focus their ineffective flashlights on 2004's much-hyped DOOM 3. How much of a big deal was it at the time, and how does it fare more than a decade down the line? Additionally, a handful of community contributors pop out of the closets in which they've been hiding to shock us with their correspondence and Three Word Reviews. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Main Theme by Clint Walsh Track 2: Credits by Chris Vrenna Cane and Rinse 215 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

Certainly not the first urban brawler although perhaps one of the most fondly remembered and influential, Capcom latterly entered the burgeoning arcade progressive beat-'em-up scene with 1989's Final Fight. Known as Street Fighter '89 during development, the game was eventually released without overt SF ties, though ended up donating various characters to later Street Fighter games (among others). Leon, James, Karl and special guest, Final Fight: Double Impact designer Andrew Smith - now of Spilt Milk Studios - bust out the spiked wristbands and aerosols (spray paint and hairspray) before discussing the game as well as its various conversions and legacy. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Opening Theme by Yoshihiro Sakaguchi Track 2: Opening Theme by Simon Viklund Cane and Rinse 214 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 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

Her Story arrived in Summer 2015 to critical acclaim and has since garnered numerous accolades and awards. The FMV investigation brainchild of Sam Barlow bears some similarity to his work on psychological profiling in Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, but this time focuses on a single performance, that of Viva Seifert. Discover whether James, Tony, Josh and Ryan were enraptured by Her Story. Music used in this issue: Track 1: There's Probably No Time by Chris Zabriskie Track 2: CGI Snake by Chris Zabriskie Track 3: The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan by Chris Zabriskie Cane and Rinse 213 was edited by Ryan Hamann

In the fourth of this mammoth run of podcasts featuring Nintendo's eternal hero we are washed ashore on the dream island of Koholint in The Legend of Zelda; Link's Awakening. Leon and an all-USA panel of Ryan, Sean and Leah Haydu (@Improbable42) thoroughly explore Takashi Tezuka's much-loved fan project pocket marvel, supported as ever by Guardian Acorns from the forum and Pieces of Power from Twitter. The black and white (off-green and grey) 1993 original gets discussed although the 1998 Game Boy Color DX version is the focus. Music used in this issue: Track 1: The Storm by Kazumi Totaka / Minako Hamano / Kozue Ishikawa Track 2: Ballad of the Wind Fish by Kazumi Totaka / Minako Hamano / Kozue Ishikawa Cane and Rinse 212 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

The landscape of the videogame industry changed forever with the release of id Software‘s epochal corridor shooter, DOOM. In this issue of the podcast, Leon, Darren, Karl and new panellist Jon Salmon re-open the sphinctered dimensional gateway to pain, pandemonium and Pinky Demons. Along with contributions from the Cane and Rinse forum and Twitter feed, our fearless Doomguys talk about everything from the original single episode shareware DOOM, through DOOM II, The Ultimate DOOM and Final DOOM via all the various console ports as well us up to and including WADs and mods like last year’s Brutal DOOM. Music used in this issue: Track 1: At Doom's Gate by Bobby Prince Track 2: Running from Evil by Bobby Prince Cane and Rinse 211 was edited by Sean O'Brien

Buckle your chastity belts because we're exploring the romantic horror that is Atlus' oddball block-climber / dating game Catherine. Ryan Hamann, Joshua Garrity, and Sean O'Brien belly up to the bar to talk about the Persona team's unusual specimen. Will they survive? That's up to you, listeners. Music used in this issue: Track One: Hitsujigamine by Shoji Meguro Track Two: Roux by Shoji Meguro Track Three: Stray Sheep by Shoji Meguro Track Four: Also Sprach Brooks by Shoji Meguro Track Five: Jouji Washington by Shoji Meguro Track Six: Act on Instinct by Shoji Meguro Cane and Rinse 210 was edited by Ryan Hamann

In the year 2000, Ion Storm released the cyberpunk-themed action role-playing video game Deus Ex to universal acclaim. James Carter, Ryan Hamann, Joshua Garrity and Karl Moon look back on this award winning game and discuss how it stands the test of time some sixteen years later. We also include a plethora of contributions from our community and of course, the usual selection of three word reviews. Music used in this issue: Track One: Intro sequence by Alexander Brandon, Dan Gardopée and Michiel van den Bos Track Two: Main Title by Alexander Brandon, Dan Gardopée and Michiel van den Bos Cane and Rinse 209 was edited by Jay Taylor

Released on the one year anniversary of the Super Famicom in Japan, The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods arrived in the USA and Europe as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in 1992. Returning the to the oblique, top-down perspective of the original The Legend of Zelda, the third game in the franchise - actually a prequel (hence the name) - set many of what would become the series' trademarks in stone. Leon, Josh, Ryan and Triforce-tattooed guest Leah Haydu (@Improbable42) - along with the Cane and Rinse community - revisit one of the Super Nintendo's best-selling and seemingly most beloved games. Music used in this issue: Track One: Hyrule Field Main Theme by Koji Kondo Track Two: Beginning of the Journey by Koji Kondo Track Three: The Dark World by Koji Kondo Cane and Rinse 208 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

After the Street Fighter II series finally came to its end but before The New Generation's 2007 Street Fighter III debut, Capcom brought us... a whole ton of SF-related stuff: The 'Versus' series, a puzzle game, a kawaii spin-off, some chunky EX polygons, lots of Marvel stuff and the fun horror of the Vampire/Darkstalkers titles. But running throughout and ultimately overlapping this period came a prequel trilogy (plus multiple variants of course) of fondly-remembered, Anime-infused one-on-one fighting games, the Street Fighter Zero (aka Street Fighter Alpha) series. Leon and James are joined by Andi Hamilton of Midnight Resistance and Dan Bendon of Ready Up to reminisce about the joys of air-blocking, Alpha Counters and Isms. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Street Fighter Alpha 2 intro (arrange version) by Tatsuro Suzuki/Syun Nishigaki Track 2: Simple Rating (Theme of Karin) by Hideki Okugawa Cane and Rinse 207 was edited by Ryan Hamann

In this issue, Host Tony Atkins is joined by Karl Moon, Sean O'Brien and Darren Gargette as they venture over to Sunset City to discuss the 2014 title developed by Insomniac Games and published by Microsoft Studios as an Xbox One exclusive - Sunset Overdrive. Music used in this issue: Track 1: They Come to Get Us by The Death Set Track 2: Between the Lines by Bass Drum of Death Cane and Rinse 206 was edited by Jay Taylor