Podtoid hits the Destructoid frontpage every Thursday! On this week’s almighty Podtoid, the Matt Borealis saga reaches its ghastly conclusion, Eliza Dushku plans to go seePacific Rimwith a Cherry Coke, and chickens are eaten for terrifying purposes. Also, Jonathan Holmes begins the arduous and arcane process of becoming an eternal lich. Elsewhere, we chat about Smash Bros. and Evo, as well as the Wii U’s attempts to gain relevance, and Nintendo’s fight against importing....

Many consider “Generation II” ofPokémonto be the highlight of the pocket monster series, and indeed it does represent the perfect point between depth and convolution, the moment beforePokémonbecame needlessly complicated and required fifteen spreadsheets in order to maximize its potential. Did you know thatSilverandGoldwere intended to be the last in the series, too? “I worked with the assumption that after we put outGoldandSilver, my work as far asPokémonwas concerned would be done,” explains Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara....

Now grab your turquoise Tommy-gun and get out there A new update has parachuted into survival-shooterPlayerUnknown’s Batttlegrounds, bringing with it a huge array of new weapon skins, perfect for garishly dressing-up your arsenal and sticking out like a sore thumb. Some skins can be found for free in Raider Crates, while others be obtained through the paid weekly Triumph Crates. The new skins have a varying drop-rate between the two types of boxes....

Also talks about Super Hornio Bros. Rom Jeremy aka The Hedgehog aka the chubby guy with the giant cock in all your parents’ favorite porn films wasrecently interviewed by Vicediscussing theSuper Mario Bros. porn parody in which he starred calledSuper Hornio Bros. “I had never seen the video game,” says Jeremy when asked what he remembers aboutSuper Hornio Bros.“I don’t play them at all, except when I go to Hugh Hefner’s mansion....

Book ’em, Danno! The 16-bit open world of#ShakedownHawaiifinally arrives June 18, 2025 on PC •#NintendoSwitch•#PS4•#PSVita• (DSto follow)!Details:https://t.co/GHmr8pvyaTpic.twitter.com/jrytFWPQvH — Vblank (@RetroCR)May 21, 2025 Developer Vblank has announced thatShakedown Hawaii, follow-up toRetro City Rampage, will be releasing in just a few short weeks on May 19, 2025. Coming to PC (via Epic Games Store), PS4, Switch, and Vita (!), the game will run you $19.99 when it comes out. A 3DS version is in the works, though it needs more time in the oven....

Interesting stuff As most of you know by now, Nintendo started in 1889 as a playing card company — specifically, selling Hanafuda cards. They even came full circle and honored this legacy by offering up aMariothemed set on Club Nintendo (RIP) several years back. Well, Eurogamer has created a short video that helps clear up a little bit of that history, including the role of the Yakuza (the the well known organized crime syndicate) in selling cards....

I’ll get this! Maybe Switch is in the cards? Not enough people playedSine Mora. A lot of you probably don’t even remember it exists. But this fantastic Digital Reality/Grasshopper Manufacture shoot ’em up from 2012 is getting a new lease on life, in the form of a patented “EX” edition. Yep, there’s an enhanced/extended version of the game coming later this summer, and it’s set to arrive on PC, PS4, and Xbox One....

Too many dogs spoil the soup [Art by3D Rod.] I’ve reviewedSplatoontwo times in as many months (most recently forour free digital magazine), which has given me ample opportunity to think about why the game resonates with so many people. At its core, it’s a game is about laying dominance upon an environment that you share with your peers, where taking out the other guys is only useful as a means to that end....

From former Final Fantasy developers Once you get past thebeautiful artwork and big names—Final Fantasycomposer Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy Tactics,Final Fantasy XII),series scenario writer Kazushige Nojima(Final Fantasy VII) —Zodiacdoes start to raise some questions. One such question bursts like a xenomorph after you read, “Final FantasymeetsValkyrie ProfileandDragon’s Crown” and then read, “in a new online multiplayer experience.” Zodiacis best played in real time with friends because otherwise your party (three or four) will be composed of AI characters that make their own decisions....

Every time you embark on a battle inSparking Zero, you’ll collect Proficiency points for a particular character. Although you would think that it boosts a fighter’s performance, it’s actually used for something else entirely. Here’s what you need to know about the Proficiency mechanic inDragon Ball: Sparking Zero. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Proficiency, explained The Proficiency level displayshow much you use a character, indicating how “proficient” you are with this fighter....

The Legendary Core is one of the old items ofWarframethat has only remained relevant because of its status. If you’re wondering what it is or how to get your hands on one, look below. What is a Legendary Core inWarframe? A Legendary Core is technically a mod inWarframethat will upgrade a selected mod to its maximum level without cost. It’s a relic of the past. Before we had the Endo system that we use today, we used to have to collect Fusion Cores....

Tell me about your discoveries No Man’s Skyfeatures a full universe with infinity +1 planets, most of which seem to be hospitable to some kind of plant and wildlife. A lot of times these creatures look the same, a randomly generated amalgamation of limbs and swim bladders. But you got to treat it likePokemon Go. Yes, there are Pidgeys and Rattatas and Zubats everywhere, but then you stumble on a Dragonite and it’s likehot damn....

The newestLike a Dragongame,Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, is a bit of a twofer. Not only do you get a new beat ’em up inGaidenbut you also have a demo for the upcoming RPGLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. It’s a strategy thatisn’t too uncommonwith big-name franchises. Eager fans might want to know when they can dive into a slice of the new role-playing game. As it so happens, patience and diligence will pay off....