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Wolfenstein (2009) – Cane and Rinse No.168 Mar 22, 2015

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In our third podcast centered around the Wolfenstein series James, Brian and Tony discuss Raven Software's 2009 addition to the series - Wolfenstein. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Zeppelin Battle by Bill Brown Track 2: Main Theme by Bill Brown Cane and Rinse 168 was edited by Jay Taylor

Silent Hill: Origins – Cane and Rinse No.167 Mar 15, 2015

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It's back to basics for the fifth of our Silent Hill series of podcasts. Climax Group were tasked with creating this 1976 set prequel to the original Silent Hill, and after an abortive attempt by their LA studio, a less ambitious title was mainly produced in Hampshire, England. Leon, Karl, Sean and new guest panellist Nick Parton weigh up the pros and cons of the finished piece, as well as trying to establish if the resulting story is canon, or indeed whether that even matters... Music used in this issue: Track 1: Town of Mysteries by Akira Yamaoka Track 2: Illusion in Me by Akira Yamaoka Cane and Rinse 167 was edited by Sean O'Brien

Chrono Trigger – Cane and Rinse No.166 Mar 08, 2015

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In 1995 a Square Soft development 'Dream Team' launched an epochal RPG for the Super Famicom/SNES. Chrono Trigger has since time-travelled its way to PlayStation, DS and mobiles, but does it retain an ageless charm? Leon, Brian, Josh and returning guest - along with help from our community contributors - bathe in the sumptuous 16-bit atmosphere of this twenty-year-old genre staple. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Robo's Theme by Yasunori Mitsuda Track 2: Battle by Yasunori Mitsuda Cane and Rinse 166 was edited by Jay Taylor

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! – Cane and Rinse No.165 Mar 01, 2015

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For those times when minigames are just too time-consuming, Mario's evil doppelganger Wario (with a little help from Nintendo R&D1) invented microgames. Leon, Darren and returning guest Dan Clark explore the world of game development, Made in Wario style. As usual our community contributors also have their say on the subject of WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! on the Game Boy Advance, plus we also talk about the local multiplayer mayhem of the GameCube incarnation, WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! Music used in this issue: Track 1: WarioWare Inc by Ryoji Yoshitomi & Kyoko Miyamoto Track 2: You need some practice by Ryoji Yoshitomi & Kyoko Miyamoto Cane and Rinse 165 was edited by Darren Gargette

Sound Shapes – Cane and Rinse No.164 Feb 22, 2015

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In this show Ryan, Josh, Karl and Sean confer about Queasy Games' 2012 side-scrolling musical platformer - Sound Shapes. They discuss their own experiences with the game, the various artists involved in the soundtrack and the title's level creation tools. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Hills 'n Spills by I Am Robot and Proud Track 2: Personnel by Jim Guthrie Track 3: Touch the People by Beck Cane and Rinse 164 was edited by Ryan Hamann

Silent Hill 4: The Room – Cane and Rinse No.163 Feb 16, 2015

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The last game in the series by Team Silent, Silent Hill 4: The Room is a game that so brazenly experiments with the established formula, the internet conjured forth a myth to explain its existence. One that Josh , Sean and Karl are quick to debunk. There are many dark corners to explore and mysteries to uncover within the confines of Room 302, and we discuss whether all these secrets, are worth experiencing. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Tender Sugar by Akira Yamaoka Track 2: Room of Angel by Akira Yamaoka Cane and Rinse 163 was edited by Sean O'Brien

Assassin’s Creed III – Cane and Rinse No.162 Feb 08, 2015

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In our first Assassin's Creed podcast for over three years we belatedly catch up with the series' fifth instalment, Assassin's Creed III. Leon, Brian, Jay and Sean debate the technical and storytelling merits and failings - both inside and outside of the Animus - of Ubisoft Montreal's 2012 American Independence epic. We have plenty of contributions from the community too, including surely the least positive set of Three Word Reviews in the history of the podcast. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Assassin's Creed III Main Theme Variation by Lorne Balfe Track 2: Fight Club by Lorne Balfe Cane and Rinse 162 was edited by Jay Taylor

Return to Castle Wolfenstein – Cane and Rinse No.161 Feb 01, 2015

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In the second of four Wolfenstein podcasts we turn our attention to Gray Matter's 2001-2003 PC and console FPS, Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Leon, Tony and Karl see what BJ Blazkowicz got up to (shooting fascists) in this id Tech 3 take on the Wolfenstein 3D formula of corridors, souped-up super Nazis and hidden caches of ill-gotten gold. A couple of our listeners just about recall the F5/F9, quicksave/quickload shenanigans too. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Intro Movie by Bill Brown Track 2: Return to Castle Wolfenstein Main Theme by Bill Brown Track 3: SS Elite Guard Assault by Bill Brown Track 4: Action! by Bill Brown Track 5: Assassination by Bill Brown Cane and Rinse 161 was edited by Ryan Hamann

Spelunky – Cane and Rinse No.160 Jan 25, 2015

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Join us as we explore the spider infested, alien contested and shop keeper invested world of Derek Yu's 2008 and 2012 rogue-like, platforming, homage to the likes of Rick Dangerous, Spelunky. Josh, James, Darren and Sean focus their attention on the 2012 remake, as it's the game that we are, and most of you listening will probably be, most familiar with. However, do not fear, the original freeware title gets its time in the sun. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Title screen by Eirik Suhrke Track 2: Adventure by Eirik Suhrke Track 3: Yeti Caves by Eirik Suhrke Cane and Rinse 160 was edited by Darren Gargette

Silent Hill 3 – Cane and Rinse No.159 Jan 18, 2015

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We're less than halfway through our Silent Hill series of podcasts and yet already concluding the 'original' and 'classic' trilogy. 2003's Silent Hill 3 which retreads the unhallowed ground of its predecessors, Leon, Josh and Sean - along with our esteemed contributors - discuss whether it does so surefootedly or not. The panel also make time to chew over the brace of spin-off Silent Hill movies. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Never Forgive Me, Never Forget Me by Akira Yamaoka Track 2: End of Small Sanctuary by Akira Yamaoka Track 3: Please Love Me...Once More by Akira Yamaoka Cane and Rinse 159 was edited by Sean O'Brien

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