Diablo III Quick Rinse

Our Chibi-Robo podcast! Leon is joined by a trio of diminutive automaton helpers, Jeff Cork, Susan Marmito and Simon Cole to dissect every element of this unusual and quirky third-person adventure. Get your earbuds out and Plug Into Adventure! Lins in bio.

New podcast: EarthBound (Mother 2: : Gīgu no Gyakushū) A notable cult classic, an idiosyncratic game, a commercial failure and a fan favourite. Landing at a formative time for the JRPG genre in the west, EarthBound (Mother 2: Gīgu no Gyakushū / Giygas Strikes Back) loomed very large over the gaming landscape sliding between Final Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger, two of SquareSoft's biggest hitters from a relatively unknown studio. Join host Rich with Jon, Leah and guest Eddie Inzauto of the Smashing Bricks Podcast as we get to the bottom of this beloved title, from its peculiar launch, divisive marketing campaign, and underwhelming sales to what has become a darling title for Nintendo and SNES fans. Links in bio.

New early access podcast: Metroid: Samus Returns 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. Support Cane and Rinse for just US$2 (or equiv.) and get every podcast early! Links in bio.

New monthly podcast: Steamboy / Leviathan 28 Years Later Jurassic World: Rebirth Safe Ironheart Light & Magic S2 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Donkey Kong Bananza Gradius Origins With Leon and Jay. Support Cane and Rinse for just $2 per month! Links in bio.

New podcast: Chrono Cross Time jumping, legendary dragons, and an arsenal of playable characters. Join Brian, Chris Worthington, Leah and Rich as they dissect Chrono Cross, the much discussed sequel/follow-up to legendary JRPG Chrono Trigger. Does it provide a satisfying next chapter or are the Chrono Trigger sized shoes too large to fill? Available now, for free, from the usual podcast places (unless Pocket Casts is playing up yet again), our website and evil Spotify. Links in bio.

New early access podcast: Contra: The Hard Corps 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 - along with the usual, excellent contributions from the listenership - tackle this uncompromising and relentless 16-bit run and gunner, taking in and on its myriad characters, weapons, stages and - ultimately - endings. Support the podcast for $2 per month and get every new show four weeks early. Links in bio.

New podcast: Pikmin 3 Leon, Chris O’Regan and Darren – along with community contributors – once again round up the little creatures, consider this game’s changes and refinements (across the two versions), as well as indulge in a little speculation about the ‘science’ that lead to their existence. Darwin or Dandori awards all around? Available now for free from wherever you get your podcasts. Links in bio.

New early-access 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. Support Cane and Rinse for just $2 per month to get every new edition four weeks early.

New podcast: Pseudoregalia “Not really the kind of person you wanna hang out with, right?” Caprine capers with Sybil in rittzler’s love-letter to the fifth generation of games that popularised third-person character action in three dimensions. Leon, Brian, Ryan and Sean – along with community contributors – get figuratively and literally lost in the dreamlike world of Pseudoregalia. Can the game’s celebrated flexible character control and versatile locomotion help our panel find their way through this largely unguided adventure? Out now for free on podcast platforms. Links in bio.

Early access podcast: EarthBound (Mother 2: Gīgu no Gyakushū) A notable cult classic, an idiosyncratic game, a commercial failure and a fan favourite. Landing at a formative time for the JRPG genre in the west, EarthBound (Mother 2: Gīgu no Gyakushū / Giygas Strikes Back) loomed large over the gaming landscape sliding between Final Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger, two of SquareSoft's biggest hitters from a relatively unknown studio. Join host Rich with Jon, Leah and guest Eddie Inzauto of the Smashing Bricks Podcast as we get to the bottom of this beloved title, from its peculiar launch, divisive marketing campaign, and underwhelming sales to what has become a darling title for Nintendo and SNES fans. Listen now and support the show for just $2 per month. Links in bio.

New podcast: RoboCop So how could a 40-year-old film about a dystopia in which capitalism has run amok and the overreach and militarisation of the police combined with fears of increased automation and the dangers of artificial intelligence possibly be relevant today LOL? Leon and Dan (who selected this one – the best-selling home computer game of the 1980s – for the show) plod and blast through the many versions of Ocean and Data East’s side-scrolling interpretation of the 1987 violent, dystopian movie classic. Available now for free from most podcast providers, including Spotify. Links in bio.

Our Donkey Kong podcast Bananza: Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong '94 Donkey Kong Country trilogy Donkey Kong 64 Donkey Kong Country Returns Donkey Konga trilogy Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze OH, BANANA! All available from podcast outlets and on Spotify! Links in bio.