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 latest baffling decision? Switch voice chat now requires a phone number—because nothing says "fun online gaming" like giving Big N your digits. Over at Square Enix, things are dire: they’ve announced no new games until 2027, meaning we’re stuck with Final Fantasy XIV expansions and copium for years.In corporate villainy news:SAG-AFTRA is coming for Epic Games after an AI Darth Vader allegedly screwed over voice actors.Bungie got caught stealing art for Marathon—because nothing says "live-service revival" like a side of plagiarism.And of course, Randy Pitchford opens his mouth AGAIN, because why wouldn’t he?Tune in for the drama, deep dives, and dumb takes on another wild week in gaming! 🎮🔥

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 Season 2 patch misses the mark, forcing the old dev team to return for damage control.In other news:Elena finally gets her Street Fighter 6 gameplay trailer—but does she still have that annoying healing?Mortal Kombat 1 support ends with a Definitive Edition—what’s next for NetherRealm?Guilty Gear Strive’s source code leaks, leading to Unika’s gameplay dropping early.And Nintendo nukes the Super Smash Bros. dating app ("Smash Together") before it even launches. Why? (We have theories.)Tune in for the hottest (and messiest) FGC news of the week! 🔥🎮

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 Elena’s return to Street Fighter 6 (and how Nintendo might be holding her hostage), and celebrate the biggest Virtua Fighter 5 Revo online tourney yet — backed by Sega and Maximilian Dood.Finally, we ask the question: what’s next for NetherRealm Studios? With no announcements on the horizon, the silence is loud.It’s all that and more on this week’s FGC-Ism — where we keep it real and frame-perfect.

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 for losing its identity… while Sony quietly hikes prices and rereleases The Last of Us (again). We also warn you about a fake Witcher 4 beta invite making the rounds, and point out the baffling fact that Breath of the Wild on Switch 2 doesn’t support cloud saves or include its paid DLC.Oh — and Nintendo’s raising accessory prices while keeping preorders locked at MSRP. Because… why not?

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, and Devil May Cry’s stylish Netflix debut. We also get into Rachel Zegler’s latest round of backlash, a K-Pop scandal involving a slur, and Roman Reigns outs himself as a Trump supporter. Oh, and Hailee Steinfeld might be a little too into Michael B. Jordan during the Sinners press tour… 👀Pop your earbuds in and join the chaos — it’s another stacked episode of Hollywolves!

Team Rushdown discusses the Nintendo Direct and the Switch 2 reveal.

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. What went wrong?Epic Games is being sued for “deception on a massive scale.” How bad is this lawsuit?Randy Pitchford got his feelings hurt again—what happened this time?Activision is leaning into AI-driven marketing research. Should we be worried about this trend?Nintendo’s latest legal victory might be its biggest yet. How will this impact the gaming industry moving forward?The French Apex Legends cast is refusing to sign contracts due to concerns over AI. Is this a sign of bigger fights to come?

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 with Anna Williams, and Harada finally addresses fan concerns—did he say enough?Capcom Cup 11 just happened, and the payout disparity is raising eyebrows again. Are we really back to this conversation?Masahiro Sakurai adds even more accolades to his legendary career, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from AMD and the Art Encouragement Prize from Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs.2XKO drops an update—what’s new for Riot’s highly anticipated fighting game?The Evo Awards 2025 delivered some surprises and snubs. Who walked away with the gold, and who got left behind?All this and more in this stacked episode of FGCism! 

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 side-eyeing the CGI. Did Marvel drop the ball again?Zoe Saldaña’s Best Supporting Actress win should’ve been a celebration, but instead, she’s in hot water. What went wrong?The Oscars delivered surprises and snubs, but their In Memoriam left out legends like Tony Todd, Shannen Doherty, and Michelle Trachtenberg. How did that happen?John Cena finally embraced the dark side—what does his long-awaited heel turn mean for WWE?Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars concept art is out! Are we hyped or worried?Paapa Essiedu has been cast as Severus Snape in the new Harry Potter series—will this shake up the Wizarding World?We pay tribute to the legendary Angie Stone after her passing.Invincible War is here, and it’s as brutal as expected. How did it measure up?Are Lizzo and Jonathan Majors plotting comebacks? Should they?All this and more in this jam-packed episode of Hollywolves! Stay tuned and let’s get into it! 🐺🔥