Cane And Rinse

“BRAVE FOR ENTER BOSOM” Treasure's 10th release was also its first out-and-out shmup, and what an impact it made. A niche title made in small numbers on an unpopular machine (in the West at least) that became a legendary game. Leon, Chris Worthington, James and Michiel each have a different history with Radiant Silvergun from 'back in the day' 25 years ago right up to recent encounters via the Xbox and Switch versions. Along with community contributions we dive deep into the design of this storied STG-cum-RPG. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_574.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Return by Hitoshi Sakimoto2. Penta by Hitoshi SakimotoEdit 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?

"You found a shiny medallion!" Flicky, Agony, Alfred Chicken, Dynamite Dux, Untitled Goose Game. These are just some of the titles we think of when we try to recall videogames with avian protagonists. Manchester studio Acid Nerve added another feathered hero in 2021 with the release of its Zelda-esque Death's Door. Leon, Chris O'Regan, Sean and Tony - along with Cane and Rinse community contributors - dodge roll their way through this flightless corvid's musing on the impermanence of all things. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_573.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Death's Door by David Fenn2. Shall We Dance by David FennEdit 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 vent

“Shall we find something to kill to cheer ourselves up?” Star Wars plus BioWare RPG sounded like manna from heaven to many of us when it was announced in 2001. Happily, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - created by a number of the same folks who had worked on the likes of Baldur's Gate II and Neverwinter Nights, was greeted rapturously. Leon, Brian, Leah and Rich (who nominated this one as his personal selection for the year's podcasts) party up to save the galaxy from the Sith menace and their deadly Star Forge. As usual we also share your memories and opinions of the game via our forum and Patreon. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_572.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. The Old Republic by Jeremy Soule2. Javyar's Cantina by Jeremy Soule 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 t

"You have died from dysentery." Well, not really, but one of your party members probably did. In this installment we cover the edutainment game The Oregon Trail.  Join Brian, Jesse, Rich and Ryan as they head west on a wagon train and discuss what makes this game effective enough to warrant a 50 year history with over 25 different entries. Does this simulation of westward, colonial expansion hold up to the test of time? Listen in to find out. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_571.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. The Oregon Trail main theme2. The Oregon Trail (Gameloft version) by Nicolas DubéEdit 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

“IT SEEMED AS IF THE WORLD HAD RETURNED TO PEACE…” The Cane and Rinse ninjas shimmy their way across Japan and the USA taking down IP-infringing baddies (Spider-Man, Batman, Rambo, The Terminator and even Godzilla) in their third Shinobi series podcast. Leon, Chris Worthington, Michiel and returning guest Ben Cartlidge (Video Wizards, One Credit Classics), run the gauntlet of SEGA's first 'designed for the home' entry into its 80s slide 'n dice franchise. Along with community contributors, the panel gets to grips with this groovy great, including its early 16-bit era quirks and foibles - yes, that double jump - its secrets, cheats, exploits and of course, various versions and revisions. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_570.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Title Screen by Yuzo Koshiro2. Make Me Dance (Stage 2-2) by Yuzo KoshiroEdit by Jay Taylor You can support Cane and Rinse and in return receive an often extended version of the podcast four weeks

“Lead on, adventurer. Your quest awaits!” Forty years ago our eyes were blown from their sockets as they witnessed what appeared to be Disney cartoon quality graphics arrive in the arcades. Of course, we soon found out that the reality of actually playing these LaserDisc games wasn't perhaps what we initially dreamed, yet still Rick Dyer and Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair (and to a lesser extent, sci-fi sequel Space Ace) would become legends in their own right. Leon, Chris Worthington and Jesse join Dirk and Dexter on their animated escapades, and along with contributions from the Cane and Rinse community, remember the many, many direct ports and peculiar - sometimes incredible - conversions to home machines. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_569.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Dragon's Lair theme by Chris Stone2. Space Ace theme by Chris StoneEdit by Jay Taylor You can support Cane and Rinse and in return receive an often extended version of the podcas

“The fire still burns. Hope still burns.” Not such a long time after the sequel hit stores, we got the crew together to review Respawn's first movie franchise license game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Leon, Brian, James and Karl have all wanted to be Jedis (or possibly Sith) to some extent, so did this game allow them to live out their space fantasies? As you'd hope for such a recent and successful game, we also have plenty of posts from padawans strewn around the Cane and Rinse galaxy. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_568.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Saw's Plan by Stephen Barton & Gordy Haab2. Sugaan Essena by The HuEdit 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 v

“Why, if it isn’t my old pal Luigi! Or is it Baby Luigi? I can’t tell the difference.” This week, the Cane and Rinse podcast journeys back to the Year of Luigi to cover a sequel twelve years in the making - Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, also known as Luigi's Mansion 2 on the Nintendo 3DS. Host Ryan is visited by three ghosts Brian, Jesse and James - as they review this 2013 handheld exclusive in eye-popping 3D. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_567.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Title Theme by Chad York/Darren Radtke/Mike Peacock2. Gloomy Manor by Chad York/Darren Radtke/Mike Peacock 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 o

"Could I survive long enough to escape?" The Game Boy Advance game library featured many renowned Super Nintendo titles released on a handheld device for a newer and more portable generation. After the success of Metroid Fusion, Nintendo R&D1 opted not to port the beloved Super Metroid, choosing instead to return to 1987's Metroid from the Famicom and NES for inspiration. Not only with the aim of making the original title more accessible, Yoshio Sakamoto and his team also took the opportunity to extend both the plot and the gameplay of the original game with the addition of a Zero Suit Samus. Join Rich, Ryan, Leah and Brian as we discuss the nature of remake, remaster and retelling, and look at the life and times of Samus Aran in Metroid: Zero Mission. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_566.mp3   Music featured in this issue:   1. Metroid: Zero Mission Title Theme by Kenji Yamamoto2. Kraid's Lair Theme by Kenji Yamamoto   Edit by Jay Taylor. You can suppo

“The constant fighting between prisoners seems to be getting worse.” The game that gave its name to an industry-changing engine (or was it the engine that gave the game its name?): Unreal. Before it spun off into mainly multiplayer arenas, Unreal started life as another echelon-defining PC fps. Leon, Chris O'Regan and Jon - along with community contributions - remember the game's undeniable late 90s 'wow' factor (for those who had a PC capable of running it), as well as seeing how a 2023 replay treats the gameplay. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_565.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Flight Castle by Alexander Brandon, Michiel van den Bos, Andrew G. Sega, Dan Gardopée2. Guardian of Stone by Alexander Brandon, Michiel van den Bos, Andrew G. Sega, Dan GardopéeEdit 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

“Better run home to mama now.” Another long standing 'wrong' righted, as the Cane and Rinse podcast finally covers a SEGA made Fighting game. Leon, Michiel, returning guest Dan Clark and Karl - whose pick for the show this was - team up to recall the fever dream match that was Fighters Megamix. Along with community contributions, we get into just what makes a SEGA fighter, and just what is meant by the terms often associated with their Virtua Fighter titles, such as 'deep' and 'technical'. Plus of course there's time for the game's wacky array of bonus characters - including the inflatable bears, the tree, the ham and - of course - the punchy car. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_564.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Opening Theme by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi2. Rent-A-Hero (Instrumental Version) by Takenobu MitsuyoshiEdit by Jay Taylor You can support Cane and Rinse and in return receive an often extended version of the podcast four weeks early, along wit

"We're here to kill chaos." Square Enix's beloved Final Fantasy series collides with hardcore action gameplay from Team Ninja, the studio famous for Dead or Alive, Ninja Gaiden and Nioh. Do these two styles come together like peanut butter and jelly or clash like oil and water? Join the Warriors of Light, led by host Leah as she, Chris and Rich - along with community correspondents - discuss her pick for Volume 12, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. A fascinating prequel/accompaniment to the original 1987 title Final Fantasy that is big in ideas and obsessed with killing Chaos. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_563.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. The Dark Crystals by Naoshi Mizuta from Nobuo Uematsu’s Final Fantasy Prelude2. Battle - The Warrior by Naoshi MizutaEdit by Rich Davison 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

“The Force will be with you. Always.” For the first time in its 11 plus year history, Cane and Rinse covers a game based upon the popular space opera franchise, Star Wars. Leon, Chris Worthington, Tony and guest Dean Swain of The Retro Asylum podcast climb into the less than comfy X-Wing cockpit for a blast of Atari's 1983 vector graphics arcade smash. As usual the panel and community contributors attempt to sum up what made the experience so special 40 years ago, but also discuss which aspects of the game hold up to this day - as well as a look at the myriad conversions, ports and emulations that allowed folks to 'be' Luke Skywalker in the comfort of their own bedrooms. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_562.mp3   Edit by Jay Taylor

Our Michiel's pick for this year's Volume of shows is Konami's series of cute, comedy shmup capers, Parodius. Leon, Chris Worthington, Michiel (obviously), Ryan and community contributors debate pronunciations, contemplate nonsense and revel in the surreal ridiculousness of octopi, penguins and pigs taking on an interstellar armada of absurdity. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_561.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Tako's Theme from Parodius Da! Shinwa kara Owarai e by Konami Kukeiha Club2. I Remember That! from Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius by Konami Kukeiha ClubEdit by Chris Worthington 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 gam

"Life is like a trampoline. The lower you fall, the higher you go." Six down, two to go! The most epic Ryu ga Gotoku game yet gets its own, hefty discussion as Leon, Brian, Leah, Michiel and community correspondents tread the path of taciturn criminals with hearts of gold, as well as carving out a career for forthright and righteous young pop idol, Hakura. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_560.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Bloody Moon (Yakuza 5 Opening Theme) by GOSPELS OF JUDAS2. So Much More! by Yuya Saito/Rie KugimiyaEdit by Rich Davison 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

“Oh my… Who do we have here?” Another case of, "This game is how old already!?" as Guacamelee! turns 10 (ten). Leon, Brian, Leah, new contributor Sean Fletcher and community correspondents come together over Drinkbox's luchador-themed Metroidvania arcade adventure plus wrestling. As is the Cane and Rinse credo we discuss what we consider to be the game's success and shortcomings across all departments, from art and music through to gameplay. Intenso! http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_559.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Back Story by Rom Di Prisco/Peter Chapman2. Boss Theme by Rom Di Prisco/Peter ChapmanEdit 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 foru

“Filthy lucre!” Not before time, a Vanillaware game finds itself under the Cane and Rinse microscope. Leon, Brian, Leah and Michiel party up in order to brawl with a D&D-inspired menagerie of monsters on their quest for the titular headwear. Along with vital contributions from form and Patreon, we of course get into the game's striking art style, music and gameplay. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_558.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Dragon's Crown by Hitoshi Sakimoto2. World Map by Hitoshi SakimotoEdit 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

"Your time has come at last dear reader" In this podcast we explore the world of Moss and its anthropomorphic inhabitants.  Delving into the world created by Polyarc, the people behind Moss and Moss: Book II are Chris, Jon and Tony, who venture into the games' wonderfully realised series of dioramas. Please listen to find out how the trio of hosts guided Quill in her quest to save Moss. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_557.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Twofold by Jason Graves2. Home To Me by Jason Graves/MalukahEdit 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 th

“But we don’t do things because they are easy, hm? We do them because they are profitable!” Nearly 10 years on from our previous Animal Crossing series podcast - and three years on from the release of the behemoth Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch, Cane and Rinse gathers once more around the campfire to talk towns and villagers. Leon, Brian, Chris, Ryan and community correspondents consider what was gained and what was lost between New Leaf and New Horizons in terms of both gameplay and experience. The panel and contributors don't even try to separate their time with the game from living in the Covid-19 pandemic, and what that meant to them on a personal level. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_556.mp3   Music featured in this issue:1. Title Screen by Kazumi Totaka/Yasuaki Iwata/Yumi Takahashi/Shinobu Nagata/Sayako Doi/Masato Ohashi2. Closing Time by Kazumi Totaka/Yasuaki Iwata/Yumi Takahashi/Shinobu Nagata/Sayako Doi/Masato OhashiEdit by Jay Tay

"That's me, Ethan Thomas... Drunk, tired and pissed off." Time to tackle your fears and crack some skulls in Condemned 2: Bloodshot.  Join Brian, Jon, Leah and Tony as they examine the 2008 release, discussing whether or not time has been kind to this survival horror title. Is this elusive game worth your time to track down or does it deserve to stay on the backlog? http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_555.mp3   Music featured in this issue: 1. Intro by Nathan Grigg2. Main Theme by Nathan Grigg 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 frie