Rushdown Radio - Video Game and Entertainment Podcast

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 ...

This week on Hollywolves, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most chaotic weeks in entertainment!

• The infamous Powerpuff Girls CW pilot trailer has finally surfaced, and it's just as disastrous as we expected. Was this doomed project ever salvageable?
• Disney continues its troubling trend of shelving projects starring Black leads—what’s really going on behind the scenes?
• Daredevil: Born Again has finally premiered, but fans are...

This week, the gaming industry is going through some major shifts, and we’re here to break it all down!

• EA is out here claiming that Veilguard could have been a hit—if only it had been a live service game. Are they just coping, or does this reveal a deeper problem with their strategy?
• Nintendo just took a legal L, losing a battle over "Super Mario" to a supermarket of all things. But the bigger bombshell? Nintendo has finally adm...

The FGC is on fire this week, and we’re here to break it all down!

Guilty Gear Strive finally makes its way to the Switch—can it hold up? Meanwhile, Floyd is unexpectedly uniting the Mortal Kombat community.

Over in Street Fighter 6, Mai Shiranui has officially joined the roster, marking a huge crossover moment! But Capcom isn’t stopping there—they’ve promised even more content on the way. Virtua Fighter 5 Revo has dropped, and ...

In this episode of the Rush Hour, we tackle a series of updates from the gaming world that have fans on edge. First, we explore the new law requiring Steam to disclose details about game ownership—raising questions about player privacy and the impact on the industry’s digital future.

Next, we cover the closure of Firewall Studios, the team behind Concord, the game no one wanted or asked for. We also look at Nintendo’s surprising new...

This episode of FGCism dives deep into the turbulent waters of the Fighting Game Community, where there’s no shortage of drama and big announcements. We start with the Tekken community, which finds itself in disarray. With Season 4 of Guilty Gear Strive kicking off through the "Dizzy Patch," reactions are mixed as fans dissect every frame and balance tweak. 

Then, we discuss the teaser for *Jinx* in *2XKO*, keeping fans buz...

This week on Hollywolves, we’re diving into a packed lineup of news, reveals, and a touch of Halloween glam! First up, Disney+ has dropped a tantalizing new “Coming Soon” reel, but all eyes are on Henry Cavill, who’s set to bring the iconic Voltron to life in a live-action adaptation. Meanwhile, fans of Power Rangers might be sad to hear about the upcoming auction of classic series memorabilia—it’s the end of an era!

In superher...

Welcome to the Howling Hour 2024 with extra special guest Melanie, aka *Moxxie Peachez*, horror aficionado and video game lover! Moxxie dives into her top favorite scary movies and video games, setting the stage for a deep dive into all things horror this year. 

We look back at the 2024 horror landscape, exploring movies like *Alien: Romulus*, *Beetlejuice 2*, *Longlegs*, *Trap*, *The Substance*, and *Smile 2*, and preview ...