The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

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Podcast special: An interview with Denis Dyack Oct 08, 2015

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Leon and James are joined by Denis Dyack and Phil Haymes of multimedia innovators Quantum Entanglement for this rare chat. Over the course of more than three hours Denis takes us from Silicon Knights' earliest endeavours, through the machinations of relationships with Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft right down to the specifics of his working relationship with the likes of Kojima and Miyamoto. Denis also bares all about the disappointment of Silicon Knights' final release, X-Men Destiny, the failed Kickstarters and even responds to us challenging his public support of the GamerGate movement. Finally, Denis and Phil explain to us what their exciting and ambitious new initiatives with Quantum Entanglement entail, and what the future holds for the pair. You really do not want to miss this one. Our sincere thanks again to Denis for contacting us out of the blue and suggesting that we record a show with him and Phil.

Podcast special: An interview with Greg Toppo Oct 06, 2015

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On this special edition of Cane and Rinse, Ryan Hamann interviews USA Today's top education writer, Greg Toppo, who was invited to speak about his new book, The Game Believes in You: How Digital Play Can Make Our Kids Smarter. In his book, Toppo makes the argument for video games being used in schools, and he provides many inspiring examples of children who have benefitted greatly by using games to make their academic environment more engaging and rewarding.

Threes! – Cane and Rinse No.196 Oct 04, 2015

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Ryan, Josh, Jay, and James swipe right to express their fondness for the deceptively simple iPhone mega-hit Threes. The panel discusses the developmental history of the card-swiping mobile title, recount the tragic story of its post-release copycats and clones, and talk about THAT SONG. As is always the case, we hear from the fabulous Cane and Rinse community and feature their creative Threes Word Reviews. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Threes Is the Bees Knees by Big Giant Circles Track 2: Threes Is the Bees Knees (Alt Unused Version) by Big Giant Circles Cane and Rinse 196 was edited by Ryan Hamann

Comix Zone – Cane and Rinse No.195 Sep 27, 2015

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Leon, Tony and Karl abuse save-states to see SEGA Technical Institute's late era Mega Drive/Genesis game Comix Zone through to its 'choice' of endings. The panel - including the always welcome guest, SEGA expert and poet Dan Clark - as well as our brilliant community experience and discuss the title's impressive visuals, divisive audio and (euphemistically) 'challenging' gameplay, before attempting to decide whether or not they recommend you spend your time and money on this 20-year-old 16-bit title in 2015. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Episode 1, Page 1-2 by Howard Drossin Track 2: Into the Zone by Howard Drossin Cane and Rinse 194 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 video games (and lots of other stuff too!) and perhaps even arrange some games with like-minded individuals. Sound good? Come and say hello at The Official Cane and Rinse forum

Thomas Was Alone – Cane and Rinse No.194 Sep 20, 2015

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Josh, Ryan and Tony set up their microphones, for what was bound to be another enthralling issue of Cane and Rinse. "I wonder what Tony is going to say about this game's narrative?" Josh pondered. "It'll be interesting to discuss this game's use of puzzles and platforming, to define character relationships." Tony ruminated. "Shapes! Shapes! Shapes!" Ryan really liked shapes. And so our three intrepid podcasters set out to discuss these themes and more, as they tackled Mike Bithell's debut game, Thomas Was Alone. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Where Are You? by David Housden Track 2: Freedom by David Housden Cane and Rinse 194 was edited by Sean O'Brien

Halo: Reach – Cane and Rinse No.193 Sep 13, 2015

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For the penultimate podcast in our current run of Halo shows Leon, Josh, Karl and Tony remember Reach. Did Bungie, Inc. pull out all of the stops for their 2010 franchise swansong? Did the game miss the green, cybernetic elephant-in-the-room presence of the Master Chief? Did those spaceship levels add anything to the experience? The panel, aided as always by the Cane and Rinse community, discusses their experiences and opinions of Halo: Reach. Cane and Rinse 193 was edited by Ryan Hamann

The Secret of Monkey Island – Cane and Rinse No.192 Sep 06, 2015

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LucasArts (nee Lucasfilm Games) discovered buried treasure with their swashbuckling 1990 point-and-clicker, The Secret of Monkey Island. The Cane and Rinse crew of Leon, Brian, Karl, Ryan and a galley full of contributors don their fanciest pants and recall their time insult swordfighting on Melee Island(TM), the uneventful yet explosive voyage aboard the Sea Monkey and eventually exploring the lava-filled depths of the fabled Monkey Island itself, with nothing but the company of a disembodied head. So you want to be a pirate, eh? You look more like a flooring inspector. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Opening Theme by Michael Land and Patrick Mundy. Track 2: Le Chuck's Theme by Michael Land and Patrick Mundy. Cane and Rinse 192 was edited by Jay Taylor

The Sensible Soccer series – Cane and Rinse No.191 Aug 30, 2015

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Before FIFA, before Pro Evo (but after Kick Off), there was Sensible Soccer. 'Sensi' and its sequel Sensible World of Soccer (aka SWOS) dribbled around many of their computer footy predecessors' pitfalls, before assuredly bending a 25 yard curler into the back of the charm net. Leon, Darren, Karl and guest CJ Black (Twin Humanities et al) remember their time with the entire series, from the original with the broken goalkeepers all they way through console conversions, controversial sequels and the 2007 re-release of Sensible World of Soccer '96/'97 for Xbox Live Arcade. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Sensible Soccer Theme by Captain Sensible and Richard Joseph Track 2: Goalscoringsuperstarhero by Jon Hare and Richard Joseph, vocal by Jackie 'Jacks' Reed Cane and Rinse 191 was edited by Sean O'Brien

Dark Souls II – Cane and Rinse No.190 Aug 23, 2015

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From Software switched personnel around for Dark Souls II, the first straight sequel in their Souls oeuvre. New directors brought new ideas that split fan reaction. 18 months after release, James, Sean and special guest CJ Black (Twin Humanities) welcome new faces of their own in Josh and Ryan to discuss the changes, their reactions and why on Earth anyone would remix a barely year-old game. Music used in this issue: Track 1: King Vendrick by Motoi Sakuraba and Yuka Kitamura Track 2: Majula by Motoi Sakuraba and Yuka Kitamura Cane and Rinse 190 was edited by Ryan Hamann

Halo 3: ODST – Cane and Rinse No.189 Aug 16, 2015

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In the latest of our Halo series of podcasts, Leon, Karl, Tony and guest CJ Black revisit the franchise's 'odd one out', Halo 3: ODST. Not starring the Spartan Master Chief but rather several of the cast of Joss Whedon's Firefly as battle-hardened commandos in action on Earth between the events of Halos 2 and 3. The panel and contributing community members also recall the hub world which links the segments of the game together via a neo-noirish mystery plot and - of course (and repeatedly) - that OST. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Cast Aside by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori Track 2: Extra Firepower by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori Cane and Rinse 189 was edited by Jay Taylor

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