The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Cane and Rinse No.556 Mar 21, 2023

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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.

Condemned 2: Bloodshot – Cane and Rinse No.555 Mar 14, 2023

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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?

Shadow Dancer – Cane and Rinse No.554 Mar 07, 2023

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Continuing our coverage of SEGA's side-scrolling ninja series, Shinobi, we arrive at the second instalment - Shadow Dancer.This time he's brought his dog. And he's a Very Good Boy. Leon, Chris W. and Rich also compare and contrast the original arcade Shadow Dancer with its later Mega Drive adaptation, subtitled The Secret of Shinobi. There's even time for a look at the 8-bit Master System version, as well as U.S. Gold's home micro conversions.

Dead Space 3 – Cane and Rinse No.553 Feb 28, 2023

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More than 11 years since we covered the original Dead Space and its first sequel, a different Cane and Rinse panel convenes to consider its less well-received trilogy concluder. Leon, Karl and Leah suit up for solo and co-op conversation, gameplay discussion and debate around the game's controversial microtransactions, backed up and augmented with contributions from the forum and Patreon communities.

Year Walk – Cane and Rinse No.552 Feb 21, 2023

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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.

Off-Peak, The Norwood Suite, Tales from Off-Peak City Vol. 1 – Cane and Rinse No.551 Feb 14, 2023

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This week, 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.

A Short Hike – Cane and Rinse No.550 Jan 23, 2023

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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.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne – Cane and Rinse No.549 Jan 16, 2023

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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.

Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse – Cane and Rinse No.548 Jan 09, 2023

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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.

Spider-Man: Miles Morales – Cane and Rinse No.547 Jan 02, 2023

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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.

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