The Character Issues Podcast
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A podcast building the most definitive list of the best video game characters of all time. Hosted by Rich Davison, Brian Edwards, and Leah Haydu.
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Logan's clothes can heal because who fucking cares? Its a comic book character.
Logan's clothes can heal in Marvel's Wolverine because they are made out of nano-tech called Phalanx, which is a cybernetic species that goes up against the X-Men and other heroes in the comics. https://bit.ly/4xTqYgs
September 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Logan's clothes can heal because who fucking cares? Its a comic book character.
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When we say a game "holds up", what do we mean by that? What standard does it hold up to? Do games "age"?
Patrick and James of Retro Spectives podcast joined me for lengthy discussion around some of the language we use when talking about old games.
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Patrick and James of Retro Spectives podcast joined me for lengthy discussion around some of the language we use when talking about old games.
talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/holdingup
September 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM
When we say a game "holds up", what do we mean by that? What standard does it hold up to? Do games "age"?
Patrick and James of Retro Spectives podcast joined me for lengthy discussion around some of the language we use when talking about old games.
talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/holdingup
Patrick and James of Retro Spectives podcast joined me for lengthy discussion around some of the language we use when talking about old games.
talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/holdingup
This Path of Buttholes sounds compelling
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave provides an excellent pairing of combat strategy and management, with compelling stories spread across each of its four heroes that come together to form one phenomenal RPG.
Our review: https://bit.ly/4cQrCmt
Our review: https://bit.ly/4cQrCmt
September 16, 2026 at 2:56 PM
This Path of Buttholes sounds compelling
Onimusha is a banger
Check this shit out. God I love this game
September 16, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Onimusha is a banger
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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.
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.
Dome Keeper - Cane and Rinse No.735 | Cane and Rinse
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September 15, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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.
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.
I have a 9 year old and this game is literally all he cares about. He asks me about it every day.
People might be sleeping on Minecraft Dungeons II's sales/play potential.
According to Circana's PlayerPulse, Minecraft Dungeon II has an 8% purchase intent among US console/PC players (which is pretty high), with the largest group of potential buyers being 13-17 years old.
One to keep an eye on.
According to Circana's PlayerPulse, Minecraft Dungeon II has an 8% purchase intent among US console/PC players (which is pretty high), with the largest group of potential buyers being 13-17 years old.
One to keep an eye on.
September 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM
I have a 9 year old and this game is literally all he cares about. He asks me about it every day.
98. The Path of Buttholes
Podcast Episode · The Character Issues Podcast · September 14 · 1h 37m
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September 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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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.
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.
Exclusive podcast for August '26 | Cane and Rinse
Exclusive podcast for August '26 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
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September 14, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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.
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.
Brief moment of sincerity
Thank you to everyone who listens and watches our stuff. We do it simply because Leah, Rich, and I really love podcasting together and we are thrilled that you listen. Heres to 25,000 more. Thank you all so much.
Thank you to everyone who listens and watches our stuff. We do it simply because Leah, Rich, and I really love podcasting together and we are thrilled that you listen. Heres to 25,000 more. Thank you all so much.
September 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Brief moment of sincerity
Thank you to everyone who listens and watches our stuff. We do it simply because Leah, Rich, and I really love podcasting together and we are thrilled that you listen. Heres to 25,000 more. Thank you all so much.
Thank you to everyone who listens and watches our stuff. We do it simply because Leah, Rich, and I really love podcasting together and we are thrilled that you listen. Heres to 25,000 more. Thank you all so much.
Banger
September 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Banger
New Retro Rodeo episode is up now with a special bonus episode attached. Give it a watch, ya nerds.
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Retro Rodeo 19 - SAY MY NAME
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September 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM
New Retro Rodeo episode is up now with a special bonus episode attached. Give it a watch, ya nerds.
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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!
Sunset Riders Bury Me With My Money
ALT: Sunset Riders Bury Me With My Money
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September 11, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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!
Football made me too excited and now I cant sleep. The kids are calling that the "Drew Lock Effect."
September 10, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Football made me too excited and now I cant sleep. The kids are calling that the "Drew Lock Effect."
People in their 20s are allowed to shit on remakes of old games. They're old as hell.
People in their 40's are allowed to get excited about remakes of old games. Makes us feel like kids again.
People in their 30's are coming to terms with the fact that they are actually old now.
I love them all
People in their 40's are allowed to get excited about remakes of old games. Makes us feel like kids again.
People in their 30's are coming to terms with the fact that they are actually old now.
I love them all
September 9, 2026 at 8:03 PM
People in their 20s are allowed to shit on remakes of old games. They're old as hell.
People in their 40's are allowed to get excited about remakes of old games. Makes us feel like kids again.
People in their 30's are coming to terms with the fact that they are actually old now.
I love them all
People in their 40's are allowed to get excited about remakes of old games. Makes us feel like kids again.
People in their 30's are coming to terms with the fact that they are actually old now.
I love them all
Also, and nobody asked for this opinion, we are like 10 weeks from the game awards and between now and then more cool games come out than any of us have time to play. We are truly feasting right now.
September 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Also, and nobody asked for this opinion, we are like 10 weeks from the game awards and between now and then more cool games come out than any of us have time to play. We are truly feasting right now.
New Kirby 3D platformer, new metroid 2d game, ocarina remake, new fire emblem, and an internet full of weebs saying nintendo is doomed.
Feels like another day on the internet.
Feels like another day on the internet.
September 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM
New Kirby 3D platformer, new metroid 2d game, ocarina remake, new fire emblem, and an internet full of weebs saying nintendo is doomed.
Feels like another day on the internet.
Feels like another day on the internet.
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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.
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.
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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September 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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.
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.
Hot take:
I'm really excited for the Ocarina remake and I think it looks great. It's ok if you disagree and wish they went in a different direction.
I'm really excited for the Ocarina remake and I think it looks great. It's ok if you disagree and wish they went in a different direction.
September 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Hot take:
I'm really excited for the Ocarina remake and I think it looks great. It's ok if you disagree and wish they went in a different direction.
I'm really excited for the Ocarina remake and I think it looks great. It's ok if you disagree and wish they went in a different direction.
10 hours into Duskfade, can confirm it rules
September 6, 2026 at 9:28 PM
10 hours into Duskfade, can confirm it rules
Mortal Shell 2 is an absolute banger
I bit the bullet and played Mortal Shell 2 ASAP and HOLY SHIT was that a wonderful decision
It's not just a souls-like. A lot of it deliberately ISN'T a soulslike, and I think it's gonna turn away people who need to play this game yesterday.
It's a methodical action game. That's different.
It's not just a souls-like. A lot of it deliberately ISN'T a soulslike, and I think it's gonna turn away people who need to play this game yesterday.
It's a methodical action game. That's different.
September 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Mortal Shell 2 is an absolute banger
Banger
September 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Banger
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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.
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.
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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September 6, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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.
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.
