Super Mario 64: “Thank you so much for playing my game!”

New podcast: Amnesia: Rebirth (early access) After handing over development duties on the previous entry in the series to The Chinese Room, Frictional Games had the unenviable task of creating a follow up to widely regarded classic, SOMA. In an attempt to merge the horror of the Amnesia series with the heavy narrative aspects of SOMA, Frictional risked not pleasing anybody. Chris Worthington, Jon and Sean look at how Amnesia: Rebirth stands up in its own right. Support our Patreon for just $2 and listen today! Links in bio.

New podcast: Metroid: Samus Returns “You must exterminate the Metroids once and for all!” Our third podcast on the second Metroid game, sort of. On this occasion, it’s MercurySteam’s official 2017 remake, Metroid: Samus Returns, that sees us to head back to SR388 once more for another round of vermin eradication. Leon, Brian, Darren and Rich lock 3D sliders to full, and – along with contributions from the Cane and Rinse listenership – consider what this version of Metroid II: Return of Samus brings to – or steals from – the pest-popping party. Available now for free from podcast outlets, our website, or Spotify. Links in bio.

New podcast: Inscryption (early access) You find some GPS coordinates that lead to a buried trove of floppy disks. What could go wrong? Brian, Chris O'Regan, Jesse and Sean lay down their cards and discuss Inscryption by Daniel Mullins Games. Will they take down Leshy or will they spend another night in the cabin? Help us out with just $2 (or equiv.) per month for early and extended shows! Links in bio.

New podcast: Exclusive monthly for August '25 Leon and Jay look back at the month that was. Includes talk of Alien: Earth, Superman, The Life of Chuck, Thunderbolts*, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and much more! Back Cane and Rinse for just $2 per month and join us, do. Links in bio.

New podcast: Contra: The Hard Corps “DON’T SCREW THIS ONE UP!” Our latest Contra (or Probotector) series show is here, and this time we’re all-in on the SEGA Mega Drive (or Genesis) instalment; Contra: (The) Hard Corps (or Probotector). Leon, Dan and Sean tackle this uncompromising and relentless 16-bit run and gunner, taking on its myriad characters, weapons, stages and ultimately endings. Available now for free from podcast providers, our website, or Spotify! Links in bio.

New podcast: Bayonetta 3 (early access) Latterly emerging from PlatinumGames' cauldron, Bayonetta 3 conjured a multiverse of magic onto Nintendo Switch in 2022. Leon, Brian, Leah, community contributors and a menagerie of infernal demon puppets dance through this kitchen sink included trilogy-topper. As little as $2 per month supports the show - and gets you access to each new podcast four weeks early! Links in bio.

Our Hollow Knight podcast James, Jon, Josh and Tom venture into the depths of Hallownest to uncover the secrets and shocking truths behind the creation of the Hollow Knight. Available now for free. The perfect accompaniment to Hollow Knight: Silksong! Links in bio.

New podcast: Astro Bot Joy, creativity, and PlayStation memories abound in Team Asobi’s post-Playroom tour de force. Join Tom, Chris O’Regan and Karl as they laser-jump their way through the riotous robotic antics of Astro and his 300+ friends. Out now and free from podcast purveyors. Links in bio.

New podcast: Wipeout series (early access extended edition) Celebrating 30 years of high-speed anti-gravity racing and combat with our Wipeout series podcast. Leon, Darren, Karl and Ryan - along with the usual, excellent contributions from the Cane and Rinse community - slipstream back in time to the space year 1995, and follow the neon trace and pumping beats of Psygnosis/Sony's stylishly futuristic vision of motorsport, from the PS1 original, to its many follow-ups through to its seeming swansong with the PS4 Omega Collection in 2018. Extended edition (+45 minutes) available now for $2 Patreon supporters! Links in bio.

Our Shinobi podcast. “DESTROY THE ENEMY NINJA GROUP” Heavily inspired by Namco’s Rolling Thunder, SEGA launched its cool, ninja-based response 35 years ago, in 1987. Leon, Michiel, Rich and returning guest Ben Cartlidge shimmy to the Shinobi groove, examining AM1’s walk and slice platforming action. The panel also discusses the differences between the original coin-op and the official Master System conversion, and takes a quick look at the other versions and conversions released from 1988 to 2020. The perfect accompaniment to SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance! Links in bio.

Our Metal Gear Solid 3 podcast. Leon, Tony, Darren, Josh and Paul Rooney are inserted into the Soviet jungle via HALO jump to talk turkey, tree frog and several taxa of fungi. Is 2004’s Bond-tinged, 60s-set Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater the green sheep of the Metal Gear family or The Big Boss? Links in bio.

New podcast out now (early access): Sonic 3D Blast (Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island) Our latest Sonic series show sees us arrive in 1996, and the azure Erinaceidae's final outing on the Mega Drive/Genesis - Sonic 3D Blast (also known as Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island). Leon, Darren, Leah, Ryan and community correspondents ponder whether this Traveller's Tales tilt into isometric suited SEGA's speedy mascot. There's also a little conversation around Sonic's previous isometric outings (SegaSonic the Hedgehog and Sonic Labyrinth), as well as the not 3D Game Gear counterpart Sonic Blast. Please support the podcast for US $2 per month to get each new show early! Links in bio.