McPixel: Saving the day one pixel at a time

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!

New podcast: Sonic Adventure “Okay, Eggman! Bring it on!” Our Sonic series of podcasts continues with Blue Blur’s 3D debut (proper), Sonic Adventure. Leon, Darren, Leah, Tony and a glut of forum and Patreon correspondents come together to try to make SEGA Sonic Team’s Dreamcast-launcher make sense, from the opening spectacle of Emerald Coast, right through to fishing with Big the Cat. Available now for free. Links in bio.

New podcast - Black Myth: Wukong (early access) 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 now from our $2 per month Patreon. Links in bio.

New podcast: Kingdom Hearts II “You should share some of that hatred with Sora. He’s far too nice for his own good.” Who says thay a boy, a duck, and a dogman cant save the world with the power of friendship? Join Brian, Chris W, Leah and Ryan as they examine Kingdom Hearts II, the legendary Square/Disney crossover. Does this amalgamation of JRPG and childhood nostalgia manage to live up to its historical significance? Listen in to see which of our panelists still willingly wields a keyblade. Available now for free from the usual feeds. Links in bio.

New podcast: Turrican (early access) 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 on our $2 Patreon. Links in bio.

What happened in this podcast cannot be explained! Topics include: The Wings of Honnêamise Triangle Revenge Companion Fantastic 4 The Eternaut Last Samurai Standing IT: Welcome to Derry Pluribus Eriksholm Lumines arise Sektori LEGO Voyagers Support Cane and Rinse for just $2 per month to listen. Links in bio.

New podcast: Dark Cloud “The Dark Genie’s power surges—stand or be erased.” In 2000, Sony needed an RPG for its new powerhouse console, the PlayStation 2. Perhaps surprisingly, it chose to partner up with newly formed studio Level-5 who would go on to create an action RPG inspired by The Legend of Zelda series. The first in a rich tapestry of games that have come out of Level-5, Dark Cloud remains a slightly odd beast. Chris Worthington, Brian and Chris O'Regan unpack it all here. Available now for free from all the podcast ploppers. Links in bio.

New podcast: Sin and Punshment (early access) 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 through our $2 Patreon - support the podcast and listen today!

New podcast: Judgment “It’s Yagami. Take a good look.” Kamurocho is overflowing with yakuza. The police are swamped and the legal system is on its knees. Who can the city turn to in its hour of need but Brian, James, Leah and Michiel - the Cane and Rinse Detective Agency. Ryu Ga Gotoku studio spin-off from Yakuza again, this time it’s Judgment… or is it Judge Eyes? Available now, free from podcast purveyors. Links in bio.

New podcast: Rescue on Fractalus! (early access) One of the 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 with our affordable $2 per month Patreon. Links in bio.

New podcast: Amnesia: The Bunker “Down here, in the dark, it’s not just the monster you have to fear — it’s yourself.” Originally intended as DLC for Amnesia: Rebirth, Amnesia: The Bunker marks a step change for gameplay in the series. Chris Worthingon, Jon and Leah take a look at whether the changes were for the better, and what this means for the future for Frictional games. Available now for free from podcast outlets. Links in bio.

New podcast: Sonic Adventure (early access) Our Sonic series of podcasts continues with Blue Blur's 3D debut (proper), Sonic Adventure. Leon, Darren, Leah, Tony and a glut of forum and Patreon correspondents come together to try to make SEGA Sonic Team's Dreamcast-launcher make sense, from the opening spectacle of Emerald Coast, right through to fishing with Big the Cat. Support us through Patreon for just $2 per month. Links in bio.