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The Geometry Wars series – Cane and Rinse No.188 Aug 09, 2015

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Stephen Cakebread's Geometry Wars may have started life as a Project Gotham Racing Easter egg but has since taken on an intensely glowing, neon life of its own. Leon, James, Ryan and guest Sinan Kubba trace the series back to its 2003 debut on the original Xbox before safely weaving their way through all the games up to and including most recent release, Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved on Vita in July 2015. Along with our contributors we try to establish what makes these games so moreish, and what being 'in the zone' actually means. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Deadline by Chris Mann Track 2: Evolved Theme by Chris Chudley Cane and Rinse 188 was edited by Sean O'Brien

Bully (Canis Canem Edit) – Cane and Rinse No.187 Aug 02, 2015

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In 2006, Rockstar Vancouver introduced us to Bulworth Academy and the adventures of the delinquent Jimmy Hopkins in the tabloid-baiting Bully (Canis Canem Edit). James, Ryan and Jay discuss whether the school-based escapade deserves a gold star or an after school detention? As always we also include our community's musings along with their Three Word Reviews. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Main Theme by Shawn Lee Track 2: Punishment by Shawn Lee Cane and Rinse 187 was edited by Ryan Hamann

Valiant Hearts: The Great War – Cane and Rinse No.186 Jul 26, 2015

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With Valiant Hearts: The Great War, Ubisoft Montpellier took on the daunting task of making an accessible, informative interactive experience based around the First World War without doing a disservice to the grave source material. Leon, Tony and James, along with some superb contributions from the Cane and Rinse community, consider whether or not they achieved their lofty but noble goal. Music used in this issue: Track 1: No Hope by Peter McConnell & Daniel Teper Track 2: Main Theme by Peter McConnell & Daniel Teper Cane and Rinse 186 was edited by Jay Taylor

Halo 3 – Cane and Rinse No.185 Jul 19, 2015

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Halo 3 saw the Master Chief's debut on the Xbox 360, surfing in on a tidal wave of hype. Though Bungie didn't even quite manage to bestow the 'next gen' game with 'HD ready' graphics, Halo 3 arrived to stellar reviews and spectacular sales, not to mention more than a little piracy. Leon, Darren, Josh, Karl, Tony and a covenant of contributors remember 2007's frenzy of cat helmets and Forge modes, as well as ruminating upon their recent return to the game as part of The Master Chief Collection. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Never Forget by Martin McDonnell Cane and Rinse 185 was edited by Sean O'Brien

999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors – Cane and Rinse No.184 Jul 12, 2015

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It's a sadistic and mind-bending romp through sci-fi horror as Ryan Hamann, James Carter, and Karl Moon discuss their journeys through the perilous and mysterious 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors. Its intricate story is carefully dissected and gameplay debated by the three morphically-linked hosts. So grab some Ice-9 on a hot summer afternoon and join us as we examine 999, read contributions from the community, and, of course, read a selection of Santa Word Reviews. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Extreme Extrication by Shinji Hosoe Track 2: Recollection by Shinji Hosoe Cane and Rinse 184 was edited by Ryan Hamann

Transistor – Cane and Rinse No.183 Jul 05, 2015

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As a follow up to their critically well-received first game Bastion, Supergiant Games came up with the distinctly stylised Transistor. Ryan, James and Sean sit down and discuss their histories with the game, the characters, gameplay and it's stunning soundtrack. As always there are contributions from our community along with our Three Word Reviews. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Cut Apart by Darren Korb Track 2: We All Become by Darren Korb & Ashley Barrett Cane and Rinse 183 was edited by Jay Taylor

FreQuency / Amplitude – Cane and Rinse No.182 Jun 28, 2015

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A pair of PlayStation 2 games that, as we discover, were vital precursors to many rhythm action hits of the mid-to-late 2000s, including Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Rock Band and - seemingly - several others, despite selling relatively few copies. In this podcast Leon, Josh and Karl give these early Harmonix games their due, and we also hear from some FreQuency and Amplitude playing correspondents. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Science Genius Girl by Freezepop Track 2: Everyone Says 'Hi' by Metro Remix by David Bowie Cane and Rinse 182 was edited by Sean O'Brien

Halo 2 – Cane and Rinse No.181 Jun 21, 2015

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With Halo 5: Guardians scheduled to arrive later this year, Cane and Rinse company drop from orbit down to the surface of the second Halo. It's easy to forget just what a big deal this release was for Bungie and Microsoft back in 2004. How do Bungie's design decisions and curtailed development fare over a decade on, and does Halo 2: Anniversary for Xbox One (part of The Master Chief Collection) make a return any more tempting? Leon, Tony, Darren, Karl and our community discuss. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Impart by Marin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori Track 2: Halo Theme (Gungniir Mix) by Marin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori featuring Steve Vai Cane and Rinse 181 was edited by Ryan Hamann

Killer7 – Cane and Rinse No.180 Jun 14, 2015

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Goichi Suda teamed up with co-writer Shinji Mikami to create one of the 'Capcom Five' for Nintendo GameCube in the early-mid 2000s. The result was the unique and intriguing melange of mechanics and ideas, Killer7. Leon, Josh and Sean attempt to relate the what's and wherefores of this remarkable piece of software, augmented by the opinions and recollections of the Cane and Rinse community. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Blackburn by Masafumi Takada and Jun Fukuda Track 2: Rave On by Masafumi Takada and Jun Fukuda Cane and Rinse 180 was edited by Sean O'Brien

Silent Hill: Downpour – Cane and Rinse No.179 Jun 07, 2015

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The Cane and Rinse podcast concludes its Silent Hill cycle where it began, with a panel of Leon, Josh, Karl and Sean, Silent Hill: Downpour may or may not turn out to be the last ever 'proper' new Silent Hill release (Book of Memories excluded - for some discussion on both this and P.T./Silent Hills please look out on our YouTube channel), but it's likely to be our final podcast on this particular franchise... well, for several years at least. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Intro Perp Walk by Daniel Licht Track 2: Town Rain by Daniel Licht Cane and Rinse 179 was edited by Sean O'Brien

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