Rushdown Radio - Video Game And Entertainment Podcast

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 was in motion before Jonathan Majors’ firing, plus more Marvel updates.The entertainment world is reeling as Tyler Perry faces SA allegations and Diddy gets convicted—but only for prostitution, not the other awful things he’s accused of. In late-night news, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert gets canceled following a Trump lawsuit. We also break down the Ironheart series, react to the Mortal Kombat II movie trailer, review Megan 2.0, and discuss the recently released Superman 2025 film.Tune in for a

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 Colorado. Oh, and Brazil is suing Nintendo over bricked consoles—because why not?We’ll also break down Ubisoft’s nightmare EULA, check in on the #StopKillingGames movement, and discuss Capcom’s rumored RE9 course correction. Buckle up—this episode is pure gaming chaos!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sajam Salm, and discuss the WB Games shakeup—what does it mean for NetherRealm Studios? Finally, we hit you with our Evo 2025 predictions (and a heavy dose of copium). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on the entertainment community.Next, we're breaking down the DDG and Halle Bailey situation and the concerning allegations of abusive behavior that have fans talking. Plus, we'll explore Megan Thee Stallion's appearance at Houston's Dream Con - the Black-owned pop culture convention that celebrates anime, gaming, and comics culture.Our crime corner covers the disturbing news about Tory Lanez being stabbed in prison, while we also dive into Kid Cudi's testimony in the ongoing Sean Combs trial and what it reveals about the music industry's darker side.On the entertainment front, we're revi

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.

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 t

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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…

Team Rushdown discusses the Nintendo Direct and the Switch 2 reveal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 sh

It is current year of our God Emperor Trump and the bullshit never slows down. We talk about the recent Grammy Award winners and losers. We talk about the recent slew of new trailers and teasers from Marvel. Guess who performed at the Trump Inauguration? Some might surprise while others are go figure. Later we talk about Castlevania Nocturne Season 2 and the recent episodes of Invincible. These topics and so much more on our first episode of Hollywolves in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 admitted that emulation is legal—what does this mean for game preservation?Xbox is making power moves, officially bringing its exclusives to PS5—does this signal the end of console wars, or is something bigger at play?PSN just pulled the rug out from under PS4 players, cutting off free monthly games. And if that wasn’t enough, a PSN outage in 2025 has players questioning Sony’s online infrastructure.With so many changes happening, what’s the future of gaming looking like? We break it all down in this jam-packed episode—tune in!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat

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 it’s bringing a major boost to the franchise.In the drama department, the SonicFox vs. Perfect Legend feud refuses to die, escalating to new heights. Meanwhile, replay channels are getting weird with AI-generated intros featuring pro players—are they cool or just cringe?SajamSlam is now official, with Sajam and Capcom teaming up for a fresh SF6 tournament series. But as some games thrive, others fall—MultiVersus is calling it quits after this season. What went wrong?On the controversy side, Fem!Shep is catching heat just for being a woman with a pro sponsorship, and the conversation aro

We've reached the end credits for 2024. Join us as we discuss the year that was 2024 in film, television and music. And what we're looking forward to in 2025. Also we top our Movies of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You see the title...You are here to listen to us talk about the Game Awards 2024 and also look back at some of the biggest stores from this year. We also talk about our Top 5 Games of 2024. Yes, that is a real video game you can buy on Steam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're discussing the year of 2024 in the Fighting Game Community. We go over some of the highs and lows as well as a small bit from the Game Awards 2024. There was much to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 music app, which, rather than delighting fans, has stirred up frustration and confusion over its purpose.And then, there’s Ubisoft. Their latest title, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, is NFT-powered, and let’s just say the community isn’t thrilled. We unpack why gamers continue to resist NFTs in games and why Ubisoft is still pushing this DOA tech forward.Finally, we dive into the complex realm of game preservation, where the U.S. Copyright Office recently denied requests for DMCA exceptions, making preservation efforts even more challenging. We round out the episode with a