The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

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The Fool’s Errand – Cane and Rinse No.508 Apr 04, 2022

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This week, Ryan, Jesse, and Jon are joined by The Computer Game Show's Sean Bell to take a jaunty wander through the Tarot-inspired world of The Fool's Errand, a 1987 puzzle game created by an enigmatic and inventive designer. Learn the history of a game designer who doesn't play or enjoy videogames, see the sights of a world gloriously realized in two-color silhouettes, and puzzle along with the Fool and his companions.

Interview Extra: Long Live Mortal Kombat: Round 1 – The Fatalities and Fandom of the Arcade Era Mar 29, 2022

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Leon talks to returning guest, author David L. Craddock, about his forthcoming work Long Live Mortal Kombat: Round 1 - The Fatalities and Fandom of the Arcade Era - the first book in a series (hence “Round 1” in the title) about the making of and enduring passion for the Mortal Kombat franchise of videogames.

Kingdom Hearts – Cane and Rinse No.507 Mar 28, 2022

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From Destiny Islands to The End of the World, with stops at all the Disney worlds you could want in between, join Leah, Brian, Josh, and Ryan (and Sora, Donald, and Goofy) as they battle the darkness and save some hearts in the first game in the long-running Kingdom Hearts series.

Super Metroid – Cane and Rinse No.506 Mar 21, 2022

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All back to Zebes for the third instalment of our Super Metroid series of podcasts. Leon, Darren, Leah, Rich and community correspondents consider the hushed tones with which this second sequel is often spoken and consider if it is more widely renowned than it is widely played. The panel also looks at some of the changes and innovations made when compared to its 8-bit predecessors in terms of both aesthetics and design considerations, plus as usual we feature a selection of Three Word Reviews from our social media.

Hollow Knight – Cane and Rinse No.505 Mar 14, 2022

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No mind to think, no will to break, no voice to cry suffering, born of God and Void... James, Jon, Josh, and Tom venture into the depths of Hallownest to uncover the secrets and shocking truths behind the creation of the Hollow Knight. Join us to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Team Cherry's multi-million selling, Kickstarted, 2D action-platformer, which leans heavily on ability-gated exploration (don't say the word!)

Yakuza 3 – Cane and Rinse No.504 Mar 07, 2022

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Dad-mode Kiryu comes to the fore in our fourth Ryu ga Gotoku podcast. Leon, Brian, Leah, Michiel and community correspondents head to Okinawa for orphanage antics with one of gaming's most taciturn protagonists. Find out what we made of Kazama-san's first 'HD' outing, his bromance with Rikiya and his inevitable return to the criminal underworld of Kamurocho in Yakuza 3.

Contra Spirits (Contra III: The Alien Wars) – Cane and Rinse No.503 Feb 28, 2022

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Five years ago we covered the first two distinct entries in Konami's Contra series of run and gun shmups. Now, on the 30th anniversary of the beginning of the alien wars, we regroup to battle Contra Spirits, aka Contra III: The Alien Wars, aka Super Probotector: Alien Rebels. Leon, Michiel and returning guest Ben Cartlidge of One Credit Classics flip into the future and drive back the hideous menaces - along, as usual, with contributions from the Cane and Rinse forum and Patreon communities.

LEGO series – Cane and Rinse No.502 Feb 21, 2022

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In this record-breaking issue, Ryan Zhao, Leah Haydu, Tony Atkins, and James Carter strap in to discuss almost 20 years of TT Games-created LEGO videogames. From the streets of Gotham City to the heights of a galaxy far, far away, the team discusses well over 30 games in LEGO's extensive digital history. Listen along as the team puts all of the pieces together, but be careful not to step on any stray bricks.

Punch-Out!! series – Cane and Rinse No.501 Feb 14, 2022

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Join Brian, Michiel, Ryan and guest Ben Cartlidge as they look back over the journey of Little Mac in the Punch-Out!! series. From arcade cabinets to the Nintendo Wii, the team examines the sweet science of what makes this series stand out.

Outer Wilds – Cane and Rinse No.500 Jan 24, 2022

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For our milestone 500th podcast we investigate 2019's multi award-winning critical darling, Outer Wilds - an ambitious debut title to say the least. Leon, Chris, Josh, Tom and community correspondents spin off into space, with its cavernous planets, quantum puzzles and questions on the nature of existence itself.

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