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Podcast: Rayman “No problem!” Less than a decade after the French studio was founded, Ubi Soft Entertainment (as it was then), released colourful and seemingly armless character platformer Rayman onto an unsuspecting world. Leon, Jesse, Michiel, Tony and a whole bunch of nostalgic correspondents remember the fun highs and the frustrating lows of this, as it turns out, notoriously uncompromising adventure… Your perfect accompaniment to Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition. Download or stream from podcast feed providers, Spotify or our website. Links in bio

New podcast: Rollcage and Rollcage Stage II (early access) In Rollcage and Rollcage Stage II, Players drive an indestructible vehicle where the concept of up and down doesn’t really matter and physics are an afterthought. So long as you’re driving fast, facing forward and turning up the soundtrack, you’re Rollcaging. Join host Rich and panellists Dan, Karl and Tony as they discuss this cult racer, its impact on the late-90s gaming landscape, and its legacy. Available right now for anyone who wants to support Cane and Rinse on Patreon - just $2 per month! Links in bio.

Podcast: Paper Mario 25 years ago today Paper Mario was released for the N64 in the USA. Float into bed and join Leon, Darren and Leah in the Mushroom Kingdom circa 2001 for another tale of an imprisoned Princess Peach and the seeking of seven magical stars. Find it on our website or Spotify. Links in bio.

New podcast: January 2026 Monthly Two hours and fifteen minutes of such densely-packed waffle that even a Breville would struggle. Leon and Jay talk TV, films and - of course - videogames as thanks for you folks supporting the podcast, including: Jujutsu Kaisen Frieren Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle The Legend of Hei The Legend of Hei 2 Look Back The films of Hirokazu Kore-eda Bugonia Fallout season 2 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Silent Hill f Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II Crimson Desert Join us for our brand new season of episodes for just $2! Links in bio.

New podcast: Defender and Stargate (early access) The legend Julian 'Jaz' Rignall joins us as special guest for this 45th anniversary celebration of Williams' Defender, and its sequel, Stargate (both 1981). Leon, Chris W, Michiel and Defender Champion (in every sense of the word) Jaz search for the right words with which to describe this most intense and frenetic arcade experience. Along with contributions from the Cane and Rinse community, we talk graphics, sound, mechanics, conversions, clones and spiritual successors. Available now via our great value $2 Patreon, or buy just this one pod. Support the podcast and listen today! Links in bio.

New podcast: Black Myth: Wukong “What took you so long? Constipation?” Concluding our 2025 roster with a 25+ million seller because, well, why not? Leon, Jay and Tony (the original trio of Cane and Rinsers Est. 2011) hop aboard their magic flying clouds to batter their way through Chinese studio Game Science’s mighty smash, Black Myth: Wukong. Available right now from your podcast platform. Links in bio.

New podcast: Please, Touch The Artwork (early access) Are videogames art? It's a stupid, pointless question that we have never felt the need to address on the Cane and Rinse podcast. Instead, let's look at this pair of Belgian games about 'proper', actua art that invite the player to Please, Touch The Artwork. Leon, Chris W, Ryan and James (who selected these games for the podcast) head to the gallery for post-impressionist puzzles in these digital explorations of Mondrian and Ensor. Extended podcast available now on our $2 Patreon. Links in bio.

New podcast: Turrican “AND REMEMBER… SHOOT OR DIE!” Buttery-smooth 8-way scrolling and 1300 screens of run and gun platform shoot-’em up action on 8 or 16-bit. That was the promise delivered upon by Rainbow Arts’ Turrican in 1990. Leon, Chris Worthington, Dan and Karl discuss this once highly-rated European product’s aspirations towards more elegant, Japanese-style design and sensibilities, as well as that legendary musical accompaniment on the Amiga. Available now for free from productive podcast pumps. Links in bio.

New podcast: Time Crisis (early access) The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast returns for its fifteen year with its first ever lightgun game coverage. Namco's celebrated Time Crisis just turned 30, so here we crouch into cover and give it the once-over. Leon, Chris Worthington, Karl (who nominated this one for the show) and Tony - along with community correspondents are ready for ACTION! Get tuned into Volume 15 of the podcast today by supporting us for just $2 per month. Links in bio.

New podcast: Sin and Punishment “Always believe in yourself and keep striving on!” Whether you consider it to be an on-rails shooter or a 3D run and gun with auto-scrolling, few would argue against Sin and Punishment being a sometimes overlooked but glinting gem in the N64’s library. Leon, Chris Worthington, Michiel, Ryan and guest S&P superfan Mark MSX of The Electric Underground dissect Treasure’s year 2000 blast in the usual Cane and Rinse fashion, along with correspondence from the listeners and community. Available now from the likely podcast purveyors. Links in io.

New podcast: Rescue on Fractalus! “And don’t call them V-Wings – that’s not correct terminology.” One of the very first games out of Lucasfilm’s freshly-formed games studio, Rescue on Fractalus! was – if nothing else – a technical tour de force in its day. Leon, Chris O’Regan, Chris Worthington and Jesse clamber aboard their Valkyrie-class rescue ships to see if, 40 years on, there’s anything else worthy of note that remains. Beware of Jaggis in disguise. Available now from your podcast provider/RSS feed/Spotify. Links in bio.

As the book is closed on Volume 14, what better time to reveal what we have in store for Volume 15? We forgo the usual format for this monthly to discuss what games we're covering over the next twelve months. Looking forward to another year of new podcasts and even more videogames to enthral and entertain us. Support Cane and Rinse for just $2 per month and find out what's in store. Links in bio. Happy 2026!