The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

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The Witcher – Cane and Rinse No.274 Jun 26, 2017

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The first of four podcasts covering CD Projekt Red's celebrated series of RPGs. Leon, Josh and Sean each complete the 2007 original (or the 2008 Enhanced Edition anyway) and report back on the humble beginnings of The Witcher. The Cane and Rinse community provides us with some extra experiences and insight, while your pith Three Word Reviews from Twitter round out the show. Geralt, The White Wolf of Rivia - your story begins... Music used in this issue: 1. Dusk of a Northern Kingdom by Adam Skorupa and Pawel Blaszczak 2. River of Life by Adam Skorupa and Pawel Blaszczak Cane and Rinse 274 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

Robotron: 2084 – Cane and Rinse videogame No.273 Jun 19, 2017

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Robotron: 2084 - by Williams' 'Vid Kidz' - may not have been the first twin-stick shoot'em up, but it was perhaps the one that most clearly defined the genre template which would be followed for three and a half decades (and counting). Leon, Michiel and returning guest Dan Clark attempt to understand what makes this most challenging of games so enduringly compelling, and also enjoy a collection of your Three Word Reviews from Twitter (follow us @caneandrinse) Cane and Rinse 273 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

Tales of Vesperia – Cane and Rinse No.272 Jun 12, 2017

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For more than twenty years, the sprawling, lush titles of the Tales series have captivated JRPG fans the world over. Like its more “Fantastic” brethren, the series doesn’t require that the games be played together or in order, so even as the tenth title of sixteen (or so), Tales of Vesperia serves as a perfect jumping-off point as the first on the seventh generation of consoles and the only entry on a Microsoft platform. Leah, Karl, and Michiel immerse themselves in the world of Terca Lumireis and explore the intriguing characters relationships and intricate battle systems that they find there. Music used in this issue: 1: The Dawn of Departure by Motoi Sakuraba and Hibiki Aoyama. 2: Crossing the Small Hills by Motoi Sakuraba and Hibiki Aoyama. Cane and Rinse 272 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

Double Dragon – Cane and Rinse No.271 Jun 05, 2017

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After the success of Nekketsu Koha Kunio-kun and Renegade, Yoshihisa Kishimoto of Technos Japan set about outdoing himself with Double Dragon. The resulting two-player brawler would go on to spawn multiple sequels and spin-offs, as well as influencing every game in the genre that came after it. Leon, James, Karl and Michiel start at the beginning and work their way through as far as Technos' demise and Double Dragon Advance. Contributions from the forum flesh things out as we try to pay lip service to the myriad successful and unsuccessful ports. A second Double Dragon podcast - issue 285 - will focus on Double Dragon Neon (2012), Double Dragon II: The Wander of The Dragons (2013) and Double Dragon IV (2017). Music used in this issue: Track 1: Opening Theme by Kazunaka Yamane Track 2: Slums by Kazunaka Yamane Cane and Rinse 271 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

Tetris – Cane and Rinse No.270 May 29, 2017

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Tetris: Such a simple, elegant game with such a complex and convoluted back story. Leon, Josh, Karl and Leah recall the heights of their Tetris addictions and the versions (among countless versions) that worked for them and those incarnations which failed to capture the spark of Alexey Pazhitnov's original. As usual, the panel is embellished by the memories of the Cane and Rinse community, and also discuss high level play of both the NES version at The Classic Tetris World Championships, as favoured by purists - and also Arika's super-hardcore The Grand Master series with its speed 999 and its invisible tetrominoes. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Game Boy Tetris theme by Hirokazu Tanaka Track 2: Tetris Ultimate theme by Nick Laviers Cane and Rinse 270 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

Perfect Dark – Cane and Rinse No.269 May 22, 2017

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Following a protracted and disrupted development, Rare eventually launched its spiritual successor-cum-sci-fi-sequel to the ubiquitous GoldenEye 007 (see issue 200 of the podcast) in the summer of 2000. Leon, Darren, Karl, Michiel and Tony recall the elation and the disappointments that Perfect Dark brought, the endless hours of multiplayer and the Elvis. Along with contributions from the Cane and Rinse community, the panel also discusses the solo campaign, the game's technical aspirations and shortcomings, the minutiae of the different versions as well as the skill and knowhow of the Perfect Dark speedrunner. Music used in this issue: 1: Main Titles by Grant Kirkhope, Graeme Norgate, David Clynick 2: Institute Menu by Grant Kirkhope, Graeme Norgate, David Clynick 3: Enter the Dark by Grant Kirkhope, Graeme Norgate, David Clynick Cane and Rinse 269 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

Interview extra: Tomm Hulett May 19, 2017

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Joining Leon for this interview extra is WayForward Technologies' Game Director, Tomm Hulett. Recounting his remarkable career, Tomm tells us of his early days testing Dave Perry games for Virgin, before moving on to localisation work on JRPGs including Persona 3 for Atlus. Then he reveals all about his bittersweet time producing Silent Hill titles for Konami - as well as the subsequent and vicious backlash from sections of that IP's fanbase. Bringing us up to date, Tomm shares what it's like to work on licensed games at WayForward, as well as the experience of working with other beloved Japanese IPs such as Contra and Rocket Knight Adventures. 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?

Help us DOUBLE the amount of Cane and Rinse podcasts! May 16, 2017

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Cane and Rinse announces its desire to make twice the amount of podcasts from 2018 with the support of its incredible listeners and community!

Flashback – Cane and Rinse No.268 May 15, 2017

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We travel to the year 2140 and crash land on the planet Titan. Panelists Karl, Michiel, Sean and returning guest, Dan Clark discuss Delphine Software’s visually iconic 1992 smash hit, Flashback. Join us as we travel to New Washington, battle Death Tower and help fight back the threat of the Morphs. Music used in this issue: 1: Main Theme by Jean Baudlot and Fabrice Visserot 2: Death Tower by Jean Baudlot and Fabrice Visserot Cane and Rinse 268 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

Mad Max – Cane and Rinse No.267 May 08, 2017

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His name is Max and his world is fire and blood. Tony Atkins, Sean Bell, Jay Taylor and, making his Cane and Rinse debut, Mark Delaney discuss Avalanche Studios' 2015 open world action adventure game Mad Max. Witness them as they contemplate whether it rides to the gates of Valhalla, all shiny and chrome, or is merely mediocre. Music used in this issue: 1: Abrasive by Mats Lundgren 2: Rage by Mats Lundgren Cane and Rinse 267 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

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