Turrican II: The Final Fight – Cane and Rinse No.709

New podcast: Metal Slug (early access) Another celebrated mid-90s arcade classic celebrates its 30th anniversary, and this time it's run 'n gun fun with SNK's original Metal Slug (SUPER VEHICLE-001). Leon, Chris Worthington, Michiel and returning guest Ben 'One Credit Classics' Cartlidge go over the top with Nazca's sensational 3D sprite-work and - along with contributions from the community and listenership - dig into the usual minutiae, as well as explore the possibility of the fabled 1CC or even no-death clear. Available to listen to now via Patreon. Link in bio.

New podcast: Mother 3 “Lucas wanted to cry” Released in 2006 for the Game Boy Advance, Mother 3 brought Shigesato Itoi’s eccentric RPG trilogy to a close. After a famously troubled development cycle that saw the game cancelled on the Nintendo 64 before being reborn on the GBA, Mother 3 delivered one of the most emotional and idiosyncratic stories in the genre. Join Rich, Dan, Jon and Leah as they explore the game’s unusual structure, memorable characters, devastating narrative moments and enduring legacy. Available now for free on podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube etc. Links in bio.

New podcast: Shadows of Doubt (early access) There's been a murder in the neo-city of Rinsetropolis, and it's up to Ryan, Jesse and Rich to learn the systems that underpin the highly-emergent detective sim Shadows of Doubt before it's too late. Will our gumshoes crack the case of the proc-gen killer, or will they get swept away into the shadows? Available now at our Patreon. Links in bio.

New podcast: Turrican II: The Final Fight “REVENGE!” With a quick turnaround, Factor 5 rapidly doubled down on their Turrican mission statement with a souped-up take on the same material with Turrican II: The Final Fight. Leon, Chris O’Regan and Chris Worthington – as well as some hardy community contributors – run and gun through the Amiga version, before taking a look at the game’s C64 original and its later computer and console conversions. Available now from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc. Links in bio.

New podcast: Panzer Dragoon II Zwei (early access) “It is an ominous light someone once said…” A year on from our original Panzer Dragoon show, the same panel returns for the sequel (or rather, prequel). Leon, Chris O'Regan, Chris Worthington and Michiel - along with input from the listeners via our Patreon page - swoop into the back story, gameplay revisions and spectacular technical enhancement of this second entry into the Panzer Dragoon saga, 30 years on from its release, in our Panzer Dragoon II Zwei podcast. Available now on our Patreon. Links in bio.

New podcast: Monthly for March '26 Delayed by 20p Cadbury's Creme Eggs and Crimson Desert, here are Leon and Jay with more inconsequential but hopefully enjoyable rambling on games, films and TV. Topics include: Sumo spring Grand Final Dorohedoro Season 2 New film and TV trailers Project Hail Mary Send Help Crimson Desert Resident Evil Requiem Hades II Super Mario Wonder System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Enjoy now and support us via $2 Patreon. Links in bio.

New podcast: Kirby and the Forgotten Land “Along the way, stuff your belly and nap awhile.” It had been far too long since we checked in with the permanently ravenous pink orb, so we decided to rectify that with an exploration of Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Leon, Chris Worthington and Leah – along with contributions from the listenership – discover Kirby’s full 3D debut and most ambitious escapade yet. Listen now for free from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc. Links in bio.

New podcast (early access and extended): Citizen Sleeper Wake up, Sleeper. Four years and thousands of dice rolls ago, Jump Over the Age trapped James, Jon, Leah and guest Sean Bell on the derelict space station Erlin’s Eye. With mere hours left until their stabiliser and food run out, the crew reminisce on paths not taken and friends made and lost along the way in Citizen Sleeper. Listen now on our Patreon. Links in bio.

New podcast: Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 “PLEASE RETRY!” The Super Mario Land trilogy ends and the Wario saga begins. In our latest podcast on Nintendo’s garlic-loving antihero we set sail for Kitchen Island, monochrome home to shiny pirate treasure. Leon, Darren, James, Leah and listeners don handy headgear in order to crack forty courses of placid platforming in our Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 show. Listen now for free wherever you get podcasts, including Spotify and YouTube. Links in bio.

New podcast (early access and extended): Returnal Housemarque's biggest project to date launched soon after the PS5 and was met with critical enthusiasm as well as a little consternation regarding its price point. Leon, Brian, James and Karl - along with input from the listeners - return, return, return, return, return and return to Atropos, crash-landing into the intense depths of Selene's psyche and her sci-fi shooter manifested trauma. "Arcade is dead" they said, but was it really? Available now on our $2 Patreon. Links in bio.

Podcast: Kingdom Hearts II 20 years ago this very day Kingdom Hearts II was released in the USA. 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 it’s historical significance? Listen in to see which of our panelists still willingly wields a keyblade. Available now for free in the usual places, Spotify, YouTube etc. Links in bio.

New podcast: Balan Wonderworld “You may not believe it’s true, but I only ever loved all of you …” It’s time for a show! Join Brian, Chris, Darren and Leah as they explore the wild and sometimes confusing world of Square Enix’s notorious Balan Wonderworld. Underneath all of the drama and controversy is there a game here that is worth playing? Listen in to find out! We make no guarantees. Out now from pod pumpers, Spotify, YouTube! Links in bio.