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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 15h

Arm us with bursts of charged three-word reviews for Enter the Gungeon (by 20:00 BST today, Saturday). Fire away.

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James Carter @cartercommaj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Come on, Google. Stand up for yourself a little bit!

The result of a Google search showing "People also ask: Which Android tablet is good for video editing?"
The response is an error message, reading: "An error has occurred. Please try again later."

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 08/10/2026

New podcast: Patreon Monthly The Whitworth Gallery Afghan Whigs live A monumental time in football The Michael Jackson Story: An American Tragedy Like Tears in Rain Becoming Led Zeppelin Mononoke the Movie: The Curse of the Serpent Nioh 3 Big Walk Orbitals Available now on our 2 buck Patreon!

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 07/10/2026

New podcast: Metroid Dread Leon, Darren, Jon and Sean face their fears and the familiar yet different environments of planet ZDR in Metroid Dread. Was this follow-up to Fusion worth the 19-year hiatus? Available now on free podcast feeds, Spotify, YouTube etc.

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Metroid Dread - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

Leon, Darren, Jon and Sean face their fears and the familiar yet different environments of planet ZDR in Metroid Dread.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 06/10/2026

New podcast (early access and extended) Wise guys Leon, Chris Worthington, Jesse and James put on their sharpest suits and shake down Doug Sharp's interactive movie. Available now on our Patreon. Just $2 per month (around 35 pence per week) supports the show and gets each new pod one month early.

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The King of Chicago - Cane and Rinse No.738 | Cane and Rinse

The King of Chicago - Cane and Rinse No.738 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 04/10/2026

Podcast: RAGE Id's RAGE was released on this day 15 years ago. Back in 2016 - when the game was merely 5 years old - Darren, Karl and Sean discussed what it was like to drive, shoot and craft in its MegaTextured post-cataclysmic wasteland. Listen for free on Spotify, YouTube and podcast places.

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RAGE - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

Darren, Karl and Sean discuss RAGE, a game from a fascinating time in id Software's history. Does the aesthetic live up to id's previous work? Do MegaTextures matter? And just how did they get away wi...

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 02/10/2026

Dust off your fedora and give us your best Tex Murphy-style three-word quips for The Pandora Directive by 8pm (BST/UK) today (Friday).

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 30/09/2026

New podcast: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Join Brian, Chris, Leah and Ryan as they navigate one of the handheld games in the series, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days – a game with a story as convoluted as the title. Available now for free most everywhere, including Spotify, YouTube etc.

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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - The Cane and Rinse podcast

Join us as we navigate one of the handheld games in the series, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, a game with a story as convoluted as the title

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 29/09/2026

New podcast: Grand Theft Auto III Join Brian, Darren and Tony as they head back to their gaming roots to explore if Grand Theft Auto III is still as impactful today as it was all those years ago. Will the crime and carnage simulator stand the test of time? Available now on our $2 Patreon.

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Grand Theft Auto III - Cane and Rinse No. 737 | Cane and Rinse

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 23/09/2026

New podcast: Titanfall 2 Leon, Chris O and Tom – along with contributions from the listenership – reacquaint themselves with Jack and BT’s biomechanical bromance. Available for free from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube, our homepage etc.

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Titanfall 2 - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

Leon, Chris and Tom - along with contributions from the listenership - reacquaint themselves with the biomechanical bromance in Titanfall 2

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 20/09/2026

Podcast: OutRun OutRun roared into Japanese arcades 40 years ago! Back in 2016 Leon, Dan and Ryan talked arcade awe, sprite-scaling, Magical Sound Showers, and special techniques as well the myriad conversions over the decades. Available now from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc.

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Out Run - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

SEGA's iconic coin-op racer Out Run is the subject of our latest podcast retrospective. Leon, Ryan and returning guest Dan Clark talk arcade awe, sprite-scaling, Magical Sound Showers, and special tec...

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 22/09/2026

New podcast: Sunset Riders (early access and extended) A posse of Leon, Brian, Chris W and @onecreditclassics.bsky.social mosey on down and saddle up with Konami's gaudy run and gun, rootin' tootin' shootin' and lootin' through its hectic stages and tough boss encounters. Available now on Patreon.

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Sunset Riders - Cane and Rinse No.736 | Cane and Rinse

Sunset Riders - Cane and Rinse No.736 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 20/09/2026

Hit us up with your revolutionary open-world three-word reviews of Grand Theft Auto III (GTA3) by 20:00 BST today (Sunday 20th September)!

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 16/09/2026

New podcast: Under A Killing Moon Remember a time when the most lavishly produced videogames were full motion video comedy adventure games? Chris W, Brian, Chris O and James do! Available now for free from podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube etc.

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Under A Killing Moon - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

We have a look at Access Software's cult hit, Under A Killing Moon, to find out whether all that investment would guarantee a game that still shines 30 years later.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 15/09/2026

New podcast: Dome Keeper (early access) Chris O'Regan is joined by Brian Edwards and Chris Worthington to examine how Dome Keeper balances the tension between deep underground exploration and frantic surface defence. Listen today by supporting the Cane and Rinse podcast for $2 per month.

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Dome Keeper - Cane and Rinse No.735 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 14/09/2026

New podcast: Monthly for August 2026 Some of the things we blather about in this podcast: Small Prophets Believe Me All You Need Is Kill The French Connection Nioh 3 Big Walk Enjoy! Available now from our friendly $2 per month Patreon which helps to support the Cane and Rinse podcast.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 11/09/2026

Howdy folks. Sling us your clever, funny or insightful three-word reviews of Sunset Riders before sundown today (Friday 11th September, 8pm BST). GOOD JOB PODNERS!

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Sunset Riders Bury Me With My Money

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 09/09/2026

New podcast: Life Is Strange: True Colors Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at Life Is Strange: True Colors. From foosball matches to mineshaft crashes, the crew digs into the emotional depths of this supernatural tale. Available now for free.

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Life Is Strange: True Colors - The Cane and Rinse podcast

This week, Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at 2021's Life Is Strange: True Colors.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 08/09/2026

New podcast: Metroid Dread (early access and extended) Leon, Darren, Jon and Sean face their fears and the familiar yet different environments of planet ZDR in Metroid Dread. Was this follow-up to Fusion worth the 19-year hiatus? Find out now on our Patreon.

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Metroid Dread - Cane and Rinse No.734 | Cane and Rinse

Metroid Dread - Cane and Rinse No.734 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 06/09/2026

25 years ago today, Sega AM2's anticipated second instalment of Shenmue landed in Japan. Back in 2013, Leon, Dan, Darren F and James discussed what, at the time, seemed as though it would be the premature non-conclusion of Yu Suzuki's saga. Available now in the usual places, Spotify, YouTube etc.

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Shenmue II – The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

Leon, Darren Forman, James and guest Dan Clark of The AIBots recall their experiences with Yu Suzuki’s Shenmue II. As well as hearing from our beloved Cane and Rinse forumites, we also take your Three...

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 02/09/2026

Podcast: IMMORTALITY Leon, Ryan, Tom and community contributors scrub through the celluloid of three unreleased movies to trace Marissa Marcel’s fate and the mysteries beneath. Available now for free from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc.

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IMMORTALITY - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

Sam Barlow's interactive cinematic puzzle IMMORTALITY gets dissected in this issue of the Cane and Rinse podcast.

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Leon Cox @ratsoalbion.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New podcast: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (early access and extended) Join Brian, Chris, Leah and Ryan as they navigate one of the handheld games in the Kingdom Hearts series - 358/2 Days. A game with a story as convoluted as the title. One month early and with 20 minutes extra from our $2 Patreon)!

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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - Cane and Rinse No.733 | Cane and Rinse

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - Cane and Rinse No.733 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 31/08/2026

A good three-word review of Dome Keeper is a rare resource; unearth one today!

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James Carter @cartercommaj.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Here we go again (on a fifth platform)!

A screenshot of the homepage of a Nintendo Switch, showing Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition loaded and ready to play.

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James Carter @cartercommaj.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I am, but I'm also lowering the average quality level significantly. 😬

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James Carter @cartercommaj.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I don't know what I expected, but Gemini helpfully offered to complete my list of 'Games I have played in 2026' for me. I suppose it's my fault really, for agreeing to allow Clippy's over-eager, less-capable younger brother to predict the future.

A screenshot from Google Sheets showing games that were played in 2026, ending with Splatoon Raiders, played in August 2026. Gemini AI has added to that list: GTA 6, "I do not have enough information to fill this cell. Please provide the title for this entry" five times, and Splatoon Raiders again.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 28/08/2026

New podcast - Interview Extra: Andrew Elmore Leon chats with @elmore.zone about his video deep-dive into Namco’s long-running Museum series of retro re-releases, from Gee Bee to Tank Force and everything inbetween. Available now for free from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc.

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Interview Extra: Andrew Elmore (The Namco Museum Museum)

Leon chats with Andrew Elmore about his video deep dive into Namco's long-running Museum series of retro re-releases, from mid-90s PlayStation origins through the generations to more recent standalone...

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 26/08/2026

New podcast: Dragon Quest Brian, Chris W, Jon and Leah examine the first entry in the legendary Dragon Quest series. Join them as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre. Available now for free from podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube etc.

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Dragon Quest - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

Brian, Chris Worthington, Jon and Leah examine the first entry in the legendary Dragon Quest series. Join them as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 25/08/2026

New podcast: Titanfall 2 (early access) Leon, Chris O and Tom reacquaint themselves with Jack and BT's biomechanical bromance. Available now on our low cost Patreon (just $2 supports the podcast and gets you benefits)!

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Titanfall 2 - Cane and Rinse No.732 | Cane and Rinse

Titanfall 2 - Cane and Rinse No.732 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 23/08/2026

Keyblade weilders unite! Send us your three word reviews of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days by 8pm BST for potential use in today's recording.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 18/08/2026

New podcast (early access and extended) Chris W, Brian, Chris O and James take a long look at Access Software's cult hit, Under A Killing Moon. Four weeks early and extended by 22 minutes from our $2 Patreon (about 35 pence per week to support the show)!

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Under A Killing Moon - Cane and Rinse No.731 | Cane and Rinse

Under A Killing Moon - Cane and Rinse No.731 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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James Carter @cartercommaj.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

If I'm reading this correctly, King Charles III has just made £16,000 from the 32 Clacton by-election candidates who forfeited their deposits.

UK Electoral Commission guidance on the return and forfeiture of candidates' deposits in local elections. This states that candidates who secure less than 5% of the total vote will not have their £500 deposit returned. Instead, it will be sent to "His Majesty".

Source: electoralcommission.org.uk

A summary of results of the Clacton by-election showing that only two candidates (out of 34) received more than 5% of the total votes cast.

Source: bbc.co.uk

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 13/08/2026

New podcast: July '26 Monthly (Patreon exclusive) Leon and Jay look back at their month in entertainment including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Splatoon Raiders, The Ghost in the Shell, Backrooms and much more. Contribute to Cane and Rinse for as little as $2 per month to listen in.

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Exclusive podcast for July '26 | Cane and Rinse

Exclusive podcast for July '26 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 12/08/2026

New podcast: No Man's Sky “18,446,744,073,709,551,616 planets.” Leon, James, Rich and Patreon posters tell tales of adventure in this practically infinite possibility space. Available now for free from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc.

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No Man's Sky - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

Much has already been said about the majestic comeback story that is No Man's Sky but we mainly wanted to discuss what we did and didn't enjoy about playing the game in its 2026 form.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 11/08/2026

Podcast - early access and extended cut: Life Is Strange: True Colors Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at 2021's Life Is Strange: True Colors. Available now - a month early and with over 45 minutes of extra discussion, via our $2 Patreon.

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Life Is Strange: True Colors - Cane and Rinse No.730 | Cane and Rinse

Life Is Strange: True Colors - Cane and Rinse No.730 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 08/08/2026

#CRTWR: We can sense that you have something to say about Life Is Strange: True Colors. Why not share about your trip to Haven Springs in just three words?

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Life Is Strange True Colors: Alex Chen's Power

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 06/08/2026

Podcast (40th anniversary): Metroid “EMERGENCY ORDER” We began the mission with perhaps still the most desolate and daunting title in the franchise, the 1986 Famicom Disk System and NES's original Metroid. Available now via all good podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc.

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Metroid - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

To mark Samus Aran's 35th anniversary we embark upon another long-running series of podcasts covering the Metroid games.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 04/08/2026

New podcast: IMMORTALITY (early access and extended) Leon, Ryan, Tom and community contributors scrub through the celluloid of three unreleased movies to trace Marissa Marcel's fate and the mysteries beneath. Available now on our $2 Patreon, four weeks early and extended by 33 minutes.

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IMMORTALITY - Cane and Rinse No.729 | Cane and Rinse

IMMORTALITY - Cane and Rinse No.729 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 01/08/2026

#CRTWR: Don your trench coat and leave us a Three-Word Review of Under a Killing Moon by 8pm (BST) today (1 August 2026).

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 28/07/2026

New podcast: LocoRoco series Ryan, Leah, and more Chrises than you may expect venture back to the PSP oddity LocoRoco and the pastel paradises it inspired. Listen now for free from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube.

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LocoRoco series - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

Ryan, Leah, and more Chrises than you may expect venture back to the PSP oddity LocoRoco and the pastel paradises it inspired.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 27/07/2026

New podcast: Dragon Quest (early access and extended) Join Brian, Chris W, Jon and Leah as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre. Available now from our $2 per month Patreon - one month early and with 25+ minutes of extra content.

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Dragon Quest - Cane and Rinse No.728 | Cane and Rinse

Dragon Quest - Cane and Rinse No.728 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 24/07/2026

#CRTWR: Scrub through the reels of the mind and reveal your subverted Three-Word Reviews of IMMORTALITY to us today. (Friday 24th July, by 20:00 BST/UK)

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 23/07/2026

Podcast: Max Payne The original PC release of Max Payne was 25 years ago today. 14 years ago we made a podcast about it! Is anything we said still relevant? Was there adult language? Listen in and find out. Available on podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube...

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 22/07/2026

New podcast: Day of the Tentacle “How about an amendment that the president has to be a human being?” Leon, Brian, Jesse and Ryan get lost in lavatorial time-loops, appraising the Looney Tunes-inspired art and humour along the way. Available now for free via podcast pipes, Spotify, YouTube etc.

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Day of the Tentacle - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

In this podcast we return to the Maniac Mansion for beloved follow-up, Day of the Tentacle.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 21/07/2026

New podcast: Unicorn Overlord (early access) Leon, Chris O, Leah and Michiel embroil themselves in the quest to liberate another Europesque land from the tyranny of a possessed expansionist despot. Listen four weeks early and support the podcast via our $2 Patreon.

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Unicorn Overlord - Cane and Rinse No.727 | Cane and Rinse

Unicorn Overlord - Cane and Rinse No.727 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 18/07/2026

#CRTWR: Grind out your Three-Word Reviews of the original 1986 Dragon Quest (aka Dragon Warrior) today (by 18:00 BST UK).

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 15/07/2026

New podcast: Aliens: Fireteam Elite Join Rich, Brian, Jon and Leah as they work through the scattered reception of Aliens games, and decide whether Aliens: Fireteam Elite effectively captures the intensity of Cameron’s 1986 movie. Listen now for free via podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc.

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Aliens: Fireteam Elite - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast

Could Coldiron Studios, a studio known for MMOs replicate the success of 2014’s Alien Isolation by creating a Destiny inspired horde shooter?

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 13/07/2026

New podcast: No Man's Sky (early access and extended) Leon, James and Rich tell tales from this practically infinite possibility space. Listen a month early - and with 24 minutes extra - by supporting the podcast for just $2 per month.

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No Man's Sky - Cane and Rinse No.726 | Cane and Rinse

No Man's Sky - Cane and Rinse No.726 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cane and Rinse @caneandrinse.com · 11/07/2026

#CRTWR: Summon your valorous Three-Word Reviews of Unicorn Overlord by 1800 BST (UK)!

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