Rushdown Radio - Video Game and Entertainment Podcast

The debate is heating up: Who truly has the top tier title in Tekken 8? We dive into the brewing conflict between legends Arslan Ash and Holy Knee over the game's best character. Plus, we're not stopping there—we'll analyze the rising stars in other games, from Izumi's dominance in Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes and Lucy's surprising power in Guilty Gear Strive, to Ken's reign in City of the Wolves and the potential for Sagat's ...

After a staggering nine-year development cycle, the long-awaited action RPG Lost Soul Aside has finally launched. We'll give you our first impressions of this ambitious title. In less welcome news, Sony is raising PS5 prices in the US, and we'll discuss what this means for consumers and the industry.

The drama continues as Ubisoft's CEO has been called to a French court over "systemic sexual miscon...

This week on Hollywolves, we’re diving into all the biggest pop culture and entertainment headlines! The live-action Zelda movie has finally found its Link and Zelda—but will they live up to the hype? Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj is back at it as Gag City’s mayor, going on another wild rant—this time targeting SZA and Doechii. Over in the MCU, Kevin Feige reveals that the shift to Doctor Doom&...

This week on The Rush Hour, we’re diving into the wildest gaming headlines that feel straight out of a corporate crime thriller! Sony faces a lawsuit from the Netherlands over unfair pricing, while Microsoft slashes jobs and cancels games—again. Meanwhile, crime sprees plague Nintendo as a thief swipes $10K worth of Switch games from libraries in Oakland, and 3K Switch 2 units vanish in Color...

This week on FGCism, we break down the latest fighting game madness! Andy Bogard drops in City of the Wolves, while Ken Masters steals the show in a fiery new trailer. Plus, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is announced, and Invincible VS shocks with Thula & Rex Plosion trailers!

We also dive into Tricky Ballroom Royale, a Virtua Fighter-inspired event by...

This week on Hollywolves, we're diving deep into the biggest stories shaking up Hollywood and beyond:

We start with the tragic and shocking news about Jonathan Joss, the beloved voice of John Redcorn from King of the Hill, who was murdered in what his husband describes as a hate crime. We'll discuss the circumstances surrounding his death, his contributions to the upcoming King of the Hill revival, and the impact this loss has o...

The Rushdown crew is back with another week of gaming chaos, and boy, is it a mess. GTA VI just dropped its second trailer, and the internet is already dissecting every frame—will it actually hit that 2025 release date? Meanwhile, Palworld is in legal hell as a lawsuit forces the devs to remove gliding and ball-throwing mechanics (so… is it even Palworld anymore?).

Nintendo’s lat...

This week on FGCism, we break down all the wildest moments from Combobreaker 2025—from the hype Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact playtest to the unexpected MKXL revival stealing the show.

But it’s not all hype—SNK is in crisis mode after a brutal Vice article slams Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, leading to Kenji Matsubara stepping down as CEO.

Meanwhile, Tekken 8’s Seas...

The FGC has been in an uproar, and this episode of FGC-Ism pulls no punches. We break down Pakistan’s clean sweep over Korea at the latest Tekken 8 pro event — and why Arslan Ash’s victory speech stirred the pot. Meanwhile, Tekken 8 Season 2 changes sparked serious backlash from fans and pros worldwide.

We also dive into SNK’s bold move to add two actual people to the base roster of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, speculate on ...

This week on Rushdown Radio, we take Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Sony to task in a news cycle that’s equal parts clownery and chaos. Doug Bowser finally responds to the backlash over Switch 2 pricing — but does it actually help? Ubisoft doubles down in court, insisting you don’t really own your games, and Bungie’s latest look at Marathon has folks wondering if it’s just Concord 2.0.

Meanwhile, Shuhei Yoshida throws shade at Nintendo ...

This week on Hollywolves, Matt and Michael unpack the wildest headlines and pop culture curveballs. From Sheryl Lee Ralph finally getting her flowers on the Walk of Fame to the highlights of Coachella 2025, nothing is off-limits. We recap C2E2 2025, react to the Immortal Legend Batman reveal, and break down that Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer. Plus: Netflix’s weird new show Pop The Balloon, the Daredevil: Born Again finale, an...

This week on Rushdown Radio, we’re diving into the biggest gaming industry shake-ups and controversies:

• Nintendo is ending support for Gold Coins. What does this mean for digital rewards and eShop users?
• Marvel Rivals players are calling out NetEase for a severe lack of moderation—are we witnessing another live-service disaster?
• Warner Bros. just canceled the highly anticipated Wonder Woman game and shut down Monolith Studios. Wha...

The FGC has been wild this week, and we’re here to break it all down!

• Hidden Variable is officially done working on Skullgirls. What does this mean for the future of the game?
• City of the Wolves Season 1 is fully revealed, but its beta test had some major issues. SNK already announced a new one—can they fix things in time?
• Under Night In-Birth II just got a massive shake-up as Ogre enters the fray!
• Tekken 8 Season 2 is kicking off ...