The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

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: 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

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

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?

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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

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

The art of the Ninja is one of subtlety, patience and stealth. However, no one told Mr. Hayabusa this, and so Josh Garrity, Sean O'Brien and Michiel Kroder bare witness to Ryu figuratively tear up the Ninja guide book and paint the streets of Tairon red with the blood of every soldier, fiend and even a few fellow Ninja he encounters. Does Team Ninja's cavalcade of chaotic carnage strike true with our panel? Join us as we take a look at Ninja Gaiden. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Main Theme by Ryo Koike, Wakana Hara Track 2: Forsaken Humanity by Ryo Koike, Wakana Hara Cane and Rinse 266 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

In this three-man dungeon run Cane and Rinse, we delve deep on (almost) everything Diablo, briefly discussing the first two games in the series before hacking and slashing our way through the third game - expansions, updates, warts and all. Darren hosts this week's issue along with panellists Karl and Sean, and our party of three discuss the evolution of Condor Games' original idea for Diablo (1), all the way through to the live Blizzcon panel in which heavy constructive criticism was encouraged from the audience which ultimately helped to shape Diablo III's future. Also, as usual, we are showered with some shiny loot from the forum. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Main Title by Russell Brower, Derek Duke, Glenn Stafford Track 2: New Tristram by Russell Brower, Derek Duke, Glenn Stafford Track 3: Belial, Lord of Lies by Russell Brower, Derek Duke, Glenn Stafford Cane and Rinse 265 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

In this interview special, Ryan talks to Mattia Traverso about the 2016 Kinect oddity FRU, on which he is one of the designers. They chat about finding inspiration for games, developing for unique hardware, and balancing multi-modal challenges. Mattia also gives a detailed history of developing a Kinect game at a time when Microsoft was just about ready to pull the plug on the peripheral. They dive deep to get to the bottom of what makes FRU such a special and effective game. 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

Leon, Josh, Sean, Tony and the Cane and Rinse community lie to their spouses before slaughtering hundreds in their bid to unearth the treasure of Naughty Dog's multiple award-winning Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. Emotional and technical aspects are duly held up to the light, along with jeweller's eye analysis of the platforming, the puzzles, the combat and - oh yes - ludonarrative dissonance. Music used in this issue: Track 1: A Thief's End by Henry Jackman Track 2: Cut to the Chase by Henry Jackman Cane and Rinse 264 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

Join Josh and guests Jon Salmon and Sean Bell, as we return to the family home on Arbor Hill after a long tour around the world, only to find no one there to greet us. Have its occupants met a horrible fate? Perhaps you're not alone...or maybe the answer is much more simple and personal? Find out as we cover The Fullbright Company's Gone Home. Music used in this issue: Track 1: I said yes by Chris Remo Track 2: At the new house by Chris Remo Cane and Rinse 263 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

The engines are revving and the lights are green as Karl, Tony and returning guest Gary Blower discuss Bizarre Creations new racing venture, Project Gotham Racing, created to launch along with Microsoft’s first foray into the gaming market with the Xbox console, before discussing the sequel two years in the making, featuring perhaps the most diverse range of racing locations seen, with Project Gotham Racing 2. Was it just more of the same, there to make up the numbers for a console launch or was it a fresh take on the racing genre? Music used in this issue: Track 1: Hoshikuzu no Night by Akiki Kabashima Track 2: Main Menu from Project Gotham Racing 2 by ? Cane and Rinse 262 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

In the final podcast of our Zelda run spanning the first 27 or so years of the series, Leon, James, Josh and Leah arrive at Triforce of the Gods 2 - better known in the West as The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Not for the first time, Nintendo turned to Zelda III on the SNES - the original Triforce of the Gods, a.k.a. A Link to the Past for inspiration when it came to bringing the classic 2D Zelda formula to the 3DS. But is it simply 'the classic formula'? Significant changes are in place upon which our panel and contributors reflect. Music used in this issue: Track 1: Title Theme by Ryo Nagamatsu Track 2: Hyrule at Peace by Ryo Nagamatsu Cane and Rinse 261 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

Another 'cult classic' comes under the Cane and Rinse microscope as we inspect skip Ltd.'s late entry into Nintendo's GameCube library, Chibi-Robo! Leon is joined by a trio of diminutive automaton helpers, Jeff Cork (Game Informer), Susan Marmito (Ready Up) and Simon Cole (Cool Box Art) to dissect every element of this unusual and quirky third-person adventure. Get your earbuds out and Plug Into Adventure! Music used in this issue: Track 1: Midday Majesty by Hirofumi Taniguchi, Alberto Gonzalez Track 2: Teriyaki Blues by Hirofumi Taniguchi, Alberto Gonzalez Cane and Rinse 260 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