The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

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Golden Axe – Cane and Rinse No.225 Jun 12, 2016

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With their mothers, fathers, siblings and even their old mate Alex all slayed by DEATH=ADDER, Leon, Karl, Michiel Kroder and Dan Clark avenge their losses by thoroughly giving SEGA AM1's 1989 fantasy brawler Golden Axe, its inspirations, its various conversions, sequels, spin-offs and legacy the once over. As usual we also share memories and opinions from listeners via both the Cane and Rinse forum and social media. Music used in this issue: Track 1: The Battle (Main Theme) by Tohru Nakabayashi Track 2: Thief's Theme by Tohru Nakabayashi Track 3: Sutakora, Sassa! by Tohru Nakabayashi. Cane and Rinse 225 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

Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony – Cane and Rinse No.224 Jun 05, 2016

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Inspired by the arcade games of CAVE and Treasure, the modern day Manic Shoot 'Em Up has found a home in the living room. Final Form Games' 2011 shmup, Jamestown has Bullet Hell hallmarks, but its unusual setting, structure and soundtrack piqued the collective interests of James, Ryan, Tony and special guest, genre specialist Simon Cole. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Prologue by Francisco Cerda Track 2: Credits by Francisco Cerda Cane and Rinse 224 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 over at The Cane and Rinse forum

Titanfall – Cane and Rinse No.223 May 29, 2016

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Titanfall landed just over two years ago, the much anticipated first product of former Infinity Ward devs, Respawn Entertainment. Although closely associated with Xbox One (and perhaps therefore unfortunately, that particular console's controversial launch), the game also arrived on PC and 360. Leon, Josh, Karl and guest David Turner of The Computer Game Show strap in and chew over what they enjoyed about this fast-paced future FPS, with its unusual blend of parkour and in-mech action. We also hear from the Cane and Rinse community, giving voice to at least one naysayer, representing that section of the audience who felt that the game revealed its hand too early, burned bright and died young. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Wallrunner by Stephen Barton Track 2: Cosmology by Stephen Barton Cane and Rinse 223 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

The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Cane and Rinse No.222 May 22, 2016

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In our sixth podcast covering Nintendo's fantasy series, we come to 2000's The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Leon, Ryan, Michiel Kroder (as well as an audio contribution from Leah Haydu) are your panel as we attempt to cram everything we need to say about this densest of games into a single three day cycle. Eiji Aonuma's full directorial debut provokes a wide array of responses to the game's various, often unusual facets. Of course we also consider the significant and substantial changes made to the game by GREZZO and Nintendo for the 2015 3DS rerelease of the game. Please note: We had so much to say about this particular game and so did our community. As such - in order to stick to our self-imposed two hour time limit for the podcast - a swathe of fascinating listener correspondence is now available as a "podcast offcut" over on the Cane and Rinse YouTube channel. Do check it out. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Title Theme by Koji Kondo. Track 2: Last Day by Koji Kondo. Track 3: Mayor's Meeting by Koji Kondo. Cane and Rinse 222 was edited by Ryan Hamann

Gunstar Heroes – Cane and Rinse No.221 May 15, 2016

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Breakaway studio Treasure launched its first game in 1993, Gunstar Heroes. Formed of some of Konami's crack Super Nintendo coders, Treasure rapidly built its reputation on this hectic, sometimes surreal sprite and special effects-heavy run and gunner for SEGA's 16-bit Mega Drive/Genesis. Leon, along with a panel of enthusiasts - Michiel Kroder, Dan Clark and Simon Cole - discuss both the original game, its various ports and versions as well as 2005 GBA sequel Gunstar Super Heroes (aka Gunstar Future Heroes). Music used in this issue: Track 1: Gunstar Heroes - Title by Norio Hanzawa Track 2: Gunstar Heroes - Ending by Norio Hanzawa Cane and Rinse 221 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast 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 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

RAGE – Cane and Rinse No.220 May 08, 2016

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Darren, Karl and Sean discuss RAGE, a game from a fascinating time in id Software's history. The then brand new id Tech 5 engine rendering a 'MegaTextured' post-cataclysmic wasteland is the setting as we converse at length about what it's like to drive, shoot and craft in RAGE. Does the aesthetic live up to id's previous work? Do MegaTextures matter? And just how did they get away with a competitive multiplayer mode which isn't first-person shooting? Music used in this issue: Track 1: Attack of the Mutants by Rod Abernethy Track 2: The Well by Rod Abernethy Cane and Rinse 220 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast 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 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

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 – Cane and Rinse No.219 May 01, 2016

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"Josh and Ryan, along with special guests Leah Haydu and Jerome McIntosh, enter the mysterious dark hour and explore every nook and cranny of ominous edifice Tartarus. This isn't the first time we've gotten to know some Japanese high school students, with unusual extra curricula activities. However, this group's tale proves to be considerably darker than one found within issue 80. So grab your evoker and prepare for some Mass Destruction, as we discuss Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3." Music used in this issue: Track 1: Because I Will Protect You by Shoji Meguro Track 2: Memories of you by Shoji Meguro, vocals by Yumi Kawamura Cane and Rinse 219 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast 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 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

Conker’s Bad Fur Day – Cane and Rinse No.218 Apr 24, 2016

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Darren, Ryan, Cane and Rinse débutante Michiel Kroder and returning guest Jon Salmon discuss the potty-mouthed squirrel before, after and around the rather unorthodox platformer, Conker's Bad Fur Day. Focusing mainly on the original N64 comedy adventure, we discuss how a Scouse dung beetle sounds to non-English players, we consider what's it like to play the game for the first time in 2016 and whether the jokes stand the test of time fifteen years on. We also touch upon the Xbox 360 remake Conker: Live & Reloaded and its differences and maybe, possibly, speak about a giant opera-singing poo. Oh, and some Three Word Reviews, too! I mean, it'd be foolish of us not to, right? P.S. Contains bleeped swears. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Conker the King by Robin Beanland Track 2: Windy by Robin Beanland Track 3: Bats Tower by Robin Beanland Track 4: Windy (Bats Tower) by Robin Beanland Track 5: TrackThe Fairy Panther King by Robin Beanland Track 6: We Vill See Who Uses the Duct Tape by Robin Beanland Track 7: Gentlemen, Get Me One of These by Robin Beanland Track 8: Conker the King (Bad Fur Day) by Robin Beanland Track 9: Beardy erm, Birdy by Robin Beanland Track 10: Jinjo Village (Grant Kirkhope) by Robin Beanland Track 11: Mad Pitchfork - Barn Fight 1 by Robin Beanland Track 12: Windy ~ Barn Area by Robin Beanland Track 13: Exit the Beach by Robin Beanland Track 14: Enter the Vertex - Heist by Robin Beanland Track 15: Windy ~ Queen Bee Version by Robin Beanland Track 16: Bats by Robin Beanland Track 17: The Ugga's by Robin Beanland Track 18: Poo by Robin Beanland Track 19: Sloprano by Robin Beanland Track 20: The Boss & the Bomb by Robin Beanland Track 21: War Is a Terrible Thing by Robin Beanland Track 22: Conker: Live & Reloaded Opening by Robin Beanland Track 23: Conker: Live ~ Menu Screen by Robin Beanland Track 24: Conker: Live ~ Menu Screen II by Robin Beanland Track 25: Castle von Tedistein by Robin Beanland Track 26: Conker the King - Reprise by Robin Beanland Track 27: End Credits by Robin Beanland Cane and Rinse 218 was edited by Ryan Hamann Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast 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 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

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Cane and Rinse No.217 Apr 17, 2016

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In which a panel of Leon, Darren, Karl and Leah Haydu consider what the fifth The Legend of Zelda title brought to both the series and videogaming in general. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remains one of the best-reviewed games in the history of the medium, but how do we feel about the game some 18 years after its Nintendo 64 launch? As well as our own perspectives - then and now - of versions older and newer, we also hear from members of the Cane and Rinse community, including some heartwarming Ocarina of Time memories, some tales of inspiration provided by the game and a dozen Three Word Reviews. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Title Theme by Koji Kondo Track 2: Zora's Domain by Koji Kondo Cane and Rinse 217 was edited by Sean O'Brien Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast 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 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

Beyond: Two Souls – Cane and Rinse No.216 Apr 10, 2016

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Following on from our earlier Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain podcasts, we turn our attention to Quantic Dreams' interactive drama action-adventure - Beyond: Two Souls. Tony, Jay, Sean and Karl discuss the 2013 release, the hype surrounding it and whether it delivers on its promise of an emotionally engaging experience? Music used in this issue: Track 1: Jodie's Suite by Lorne Balfe Track 2: Beyond by Lorne Balfe Cane and Rinse 216 was edited by Jay Taylor Do you have an opinion about this particular game or maybe about our podcast 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 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

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