The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

Former Rare man Darren is your host as a panel of Karl, Michiel and Tony cause environmental carnage in an attempt to save the world from environmental catastrophe. Two decades on from release our correspondents consider the (lack of) legacy of early N64 'cult classic', Blast Dozer and discuss whether or not a 'Backlash' was justified. Music used in this issue: Track 1: World Map by Graeme Norgate Track 2: Simian Acres by Graeme Norgate Cane and Rinse 259 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

In a slightly different sort of Cane and Rinse podcast, Leon, James and Josh are joined by developers The Working Parts to fully inhale 'sunken forest frog adventure', They Breathe. Hugo Bille, Magnus Nyström, Victor Nyström and Kristian Johansson gather together in their Stockholm studio to discuss the creation and inner workings of this underwater curio, and whether or not the team feel that they achieved their aims with the project. Our criticism is as exacting as ever and plus of course, we also hear from members of the Cane and Rinse community. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Main Theme by Joel Bille Track 2: Boss Fight by Joel Bille Cane and Rinse 258 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

Leon talks to Ben Clavin of Pewter Games Studios about their charming debut adventure, The Little Acre. An unusual point and clicker set in rural 1950s Ireland, none other than Revolution’s Charles Cecil (Broken Sword) came on board as Executive Producer the game. Edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

In our 14th of 15 podcasts covering The Legend of Zelda, we arrive at the most recent 'big console' game in the series (before 2017's Breath of the Wild that is), Wii exclusive The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. With the longest development time and the longest completion time up to this point in the series, has Nintendo's 2011 critical smash stood the test of time, Wii MotionPlus controls and all? Leon, Michiel, Leah and Josh give their opinions on the matter, as do a number of the Cane and Rinse community, whose appraisals represent the full sweep from negativity to positivity regarding the game. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Opening by Hajime Wakai, Shiho Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama & Koji Kondo Track 2: Fi's Farewell by Hajime Wakai, Shiho Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama & Koji Kondo Cane and Rinse 257 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

It's high time humans extended an olive branch to the monsters they exiled years ago. To do just that, James, Tony and special guest Maya Santandrea venture into the darkest depths of Toby Fox's Undertale. Find out if they escape and whether they'll be welcomed back. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Once upon a time by Toby Fox Track 2: Nyeh Heh Heh! by Toby Fox Track 3: Bonetrousle by Toby Fox Cane and Rinse 256 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

Tony, Leah, Sean and Jay take to the smog-filled, grimy streets of an alternative history Victorian era London to discuss Ready at Dawn's visually resplendent, yet critically divisive, third-person action-adventure title - The Order: 1886. However, be warned, the podcast may contain talk of realistically flappy appendages! Music used in this issue: Track 1: The Knights Theme by Jason Graves Track 2: Airbourne Pursuit by Jason Graves Cane and Rinse 255 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

To tie in with issue 254 of the podcast, we talk to the most successful European Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike player of all time, Ryan Hart The Prodigal Son talks to Leon and Michiel about the dawn of the fighting game community in the early 90s, from his earliest tournament experiences to success at EVO. He recounts bouts against the likes of Daigo and getting right up Justin Wong's nose. On top of all this we also discuss the successes and failures of SFIII as a whole, how to git gud at fighting games and how the world at large views the FGC, and 'eSports' in general. Edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

Following the earlier Street Fighter II and Street Fighter Zero/Alpha series podcasts, Leon and James - along with guests Dan Bendon and Gary Dooton - mark the 20th anniversary of the New Generation with a show all about Street Fighter III. Our marvelous community assists us in following through from the original coin-ops less than rapturous reception in '97, to the extended life afforded to Third Strike on the competitive circuit, and - of course - analysis of EVO moment #37 and what it meant to the fighting games community - and videogaming in general. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Street Fighter III 3rd Strike Intro by Hideki Okugawa Track 2: Knock You Out by Hideki Okugawa Vocals by Adam Tensta Cane and Rinse 254 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

When the arcades ruled and legal teams didn't, Konami went a long way to defining the run and gun genre with its Arnie and Sly take on the Aliens game, Contra. As well as a few name changes (Gryzor, Probotector, 'C') and plot alterations along the way, Contra also received a Super coin-op sequel. Leon, Michiel and returning guest Dan Clark focus on the first two titles in this mighty franchise, with correspondence mostly focusing on the highly popular and notoriously challenging NES versions. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Battle in the Dense Forest by Kazuki 'Kazuki Jah' Muraoka Track 2: Sandinista by Kazuki 'Kazuki Jah' Muraoka Cane and Rinse 253 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

We're almost on the homeward stretch of our odyssey of Link, with this particular leg of the journey a little lighter on the boot leather as we take the train. Leon, Darren, Josh and Leah are all aboard for Nintendo's second DS title in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, along with - as ever - invaluable insight tendered by the Cane and Rinse community. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Overworld Adventure by Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi, Asuka Ohta, and Manaka Tominaga Track 2: Opening by Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi, Asuka Ohta, and Manaka Tominaga Cane and Rinse 252 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

Volume Six begins at the end of all things. the village of Yaughton has emptied, and now James, Sean, Tony and Jay follow The Chinese Room's signal to discover if Everybody's Gone To The Rapture. Music used in this issue: Track 1: I am not afraid by Jessica Curry Track 2: The Morning Tree by Jessica Curry Cane and Rinse 251 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

In this little podcast extra to kick off 2017, Leon Cox, Leah Haydu, Josh Garrity, Darren Gargette and Ryan Hamann look back and reminisce about their personal 2016 gaming experiences. A look back at 2016 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about a particular game or maybe about our regular podcasts 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

Leon talks to talented young actor Raphael Corkhill about making a living, including providing a variety of vocal performances for high profile games including Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Titanfall 2 and The Elder Scrolls Online. Raphael tells us about the methods, the practicalities and the working conditions, including what he thinks of the recent industrial action and the work of his fellow performers, including the legendary Nolan North. Edited by Jay Taylor 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

We conclude our fifth year of the podcast with our fourth FromSoftware show. Leon, Josh, Sean and - making his Cane and Rinse debut - guest Gareth 'Gary Dooton' Dutton go to tahn on Hidetaka Miyazaki's gruesome gothica, Bloodborne. Though time is against them before the bad moon rises, the panel wades through the fluid gameplay and viscous lore with equal relish, before transfusing to the community for a further outpouring of ichor. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Cleric Beast by Tsukasa Saitoh Track 2: Hunter's Dream by Ryan Amon Track 3: The First Hunter by Tsukasa Saitoh Cane and Rinse 250 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read out 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

In this Cane and Rinse interview special Leon talks to Game Informer Senior Editor Jeff Cork about his new book, Limitless Sky: No Man’s Sky Unofficial Discovery Guide. Jeff and Leon talk at length about the No Man's Sky saga so far, their hopes and dreams for the future of the game and what Jeff's book might bring to the table for the lapsed to disillusioned player. NB: This podcast was recorded after the latest (major) update for the game had been announced, but before it had been released rendering some of our speculation redundant! With the Foundation patch, Hello Games has already started to implement some of our wish list of features it seems... Music used in this issue: Track 1: Heliosphere by 65daysofstatic Edited by Jay Taylor 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