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Destructoid: Contact Information, Journalists, and OverviewDestructoid is an independent website, that was founded as a video game-focused blog in March 2006 by Yanier Gonzalez. It is part of the ModernMethod network.
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Yanier Gonzalez - Uses ThisJan 20, 2012 · My name is Yanier Gonzalez. I founded and run Destructoid.com. Everybody calls me Niero. What hardware do you use? I destroy laptops.
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Yanier Gonzalez, Editor of Destructoid (INTERVIEW): - Trend HunterJul 21, 2009 · Yanier Gonzalez is the Founder and Editor of Destructoid, a blog you've no doubt heard of if you love video games. With the pen name Neiro, ...
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About Us - DestructoidDestructoid is home to original and authentic coverage of the games shaping the industry—and the ones that shaped us ...
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Destructoid's Reviews - OpenCriticCheck out all of Destructoid's reviews and score history on OpenCritic. Destructoid has published 2756 reviews. Their average review score is 72.
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Enthusiast Gaming acquires Destructoid - MCV/DEVELOPJun 22, 2017 · Destructoid was established in 2006 and currently attracts 5m monthly visitors, which will now add to Enthusiast Gaming's 50m monthly users.
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GAMURS GROUP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF HIGH PROFILE ...Sep 29, 2022 · Following the acquisition, Destructoid; Escapist Magazine; PC Invasion; Upcomer; Siliconera; Operation Sports and several strategic and related ...Missing: ownership | Show results with:ownership
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Happy 15th Birthday, Destructoid!Mar 16, 2021 · It's been 15 long years since founder Niero Gonzalez started his own gaming blog for the sole purpose of blagging an E3 press pass.
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Thank you Niero Gonzalez - DestructoidMar 16, 2007 · Who would have guessed that a guy who made a robot helmet with the sole purpose of terrorizing E3 would have come this far? Your hard work has ...Missing: interview | Show results with:interview
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Enthusiast Gaming acquires Destructoid, one of the leading ...Jun 21, 2017 · Consistently attracting 5 million monthly visitors, Destructoid adds a significant boost to Enthusiast Gaming's international reach of gamers.
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Enthusiast Gaming sells media assets for £4.5m - Esports InsiderSep 29, 2022 · Enthusiast Gaming has sold its media assets for around $5m, including Upcomer and Destructoid. The buyer is reportedly the GAMURS Group.
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Gamurs Group employees reportedly hit with more layoffsSep 24, 2024 · 30 people were terminated at 8am this morning via email, and were immediately cut off from Slack and their Gamurs Group email accounts.
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Gamurs Websites Aren't Just Laying Off Workers, Entire Sites Are ...Apr 16, 2025 · Destructoid has lost several key writers and is now being updated with stories mostly being produced, we're told, by former DotEsports staff who ...<|separator|>
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Gamurs Has Been Selling Off Sites - AftermathJul 1, 2025 · Gamurs Group, owner of sites like Destructoid, Twinfinite, and The Mary Sue, announced the sale of two of its sites in June.
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GAMURS Group Announces Sale of The EscapistJun 24, 2025 · GAMURS Group today announced the successful sale of The Escapist to a private investor. This announcement follows the sale of Dot Esports.Missing: Destructoid | Show results with:Destructoid
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Gaming News, Reviews, and Walkthroughs from DestructoidOne place to get breaking news, reviews, and walkthroughs for your favorite video games by the team at Destructoid.ReviewsNewsDate Everything! reviewLatest Articles - Page 2Dune Awakening review
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GAMURS GroupGAMURS Group owns and operates a network of publications and social media communities. Our content focuses on both breaking news and timeless content.Careers · Brands · About Us · The latest newsMissing: November 2025
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The Official Destructoid Review GuideJun 16, 2011 · I'm Chris Carter, the Reviews Director for Destructoid.com. I've been reviewing games professionally for around nine years now.
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DESTRUCTOID - FacebookDESTRUCTOID. 118307 likes · 4478 talking about this. Destructoid.com is a quirky gaming news website for the savvy gamer with a heavy focus on fun.
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Top gaming blogs to follow for news, reviews & insights - PRNEWS.ioJun 10, 2025 · Destructoid offers gaming news, reviews, opinion pieces, and community posts with a unique, often funny twist. It stands out with its bold ...
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Opinion Editorial Archives - DestructoidOpinion Editorial ; The Pokémon Fennekin is showin looking poorly in Pokémon Legends Z-A · Feature · News · 8h ago.
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Destructoid's guide to collecting for FamicomSep 21, 2023 · Destructoid's guide to collecting for Famicom ... So, that's led to some fancy hardware hacks allowing for the restoration of degaussed games.
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What does a game journalist do at E3? - DestructoidMay 27, 2012 · As you can imagine, having 50 games previewed before the show makes covering the event much easier for an outlet. It also helps to have more ...Missing: opinion pieces
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Articles by Scott Duwe's Profile | Destructoid Journalist | Muck RackOct 8, 2025 · Articles by Scott Duwe on Muck Rack. Find Scott Duwe's email address, contact information, LinkedIn, Twitter, other social media and more.
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Destructoid Gamescom Awards 2025: Best Indie GameAug 22, 2025 · Destructoid Gamescom Awards 2025: Best Indie Game – Super Meat Boy 3D. Hardest award yet. Image of Adam Newell. Adam Newell.
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Destructoid ForumsThis is where you can show off your art, music, Destructoid community blogs, and so on! 28; Threads. 214; Messages. 28; Threads. 214; Messages. CelicaCrazed.Missing: tools comment sections history
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Meeting the Masked Man: Behind the Scenes with Mr. DestructoidJul 31, 2013 · Niero Gonzalez is the founder of Destructoid and started the site in 2006 as his personal blog. ... And when we asked Niero about the ...
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Destructoid Show: THE FINAL EPISODE! - YouTubeSep 13, 2013 · HOLY MOTHER OF GOD IT'S THE LAST EPISODE OF DESTRUCTOID EVER!!! Today we commemorate three years of excellence in video game news reporting ...
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Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'? (Web Video) - TV TropesHey Ash, Whatcha Playin'?, aka HAWP, is a video series by Destructoid, (formerly) hosted on Gametrailers. It is presented in short episodes, usually only a ...
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The New Adventures of Podtoid -- Episode 01 - YouTubeOct 11, 2012 · ... Channel for more strange videos: http ... (Spoilers: Yes) Podtoid is Destructoid's official and free podcast ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Destructoid - mike lin creativeDestructoid's mascot, a mid-century modern green robot eponymously named Mr. Destructoid, is conspicuously displayed in several posters located around the city.
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Destructoid.com “Mr. Destructoid” helmet - Volpin PropsMar 17, 2009 · Yanier (Niero), the founder of Destructoid.com, commissioned me to replicate his mascot “Mr. Destructoid” for their website's three-year ...Missing: origin Gonzalez E3 2006
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Protoform Vacuum Forming Machine - Volpin PropsMay 23, 2012 · I'm in the middle of remaking the Mr. Destructoid helmet (another old project from back in 2009) for the guys over at Destructoid.com, and ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Mr. Destructoid crashes the Scott Pilgrim E3 partyJul 10, 2010 · So one of the better moments team Destructoid got to enjoy while at E3 this year was at the Scott Pilgrim party. The folks at I Am 8-bit ...
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Destructoid Mascot Added to Bomberman Live | WIREDSep 19, 2007 · The robot-helmeted white suit wearing character, which was designed by Destructoid community member Phist, will join 10 other new characters in ...Missing: Mr. | Show results with:Mr.
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Bomberman Live (2007) - MobyGamesJul 26, 2007 · Trivia. References. One of the costumes is based on the mascot of gaming site Destructoid. Analytics.
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Mr. Destructoid makes the cut for new Bomberman user picsOct 22, 2007 · Mr. Destructoid makes the cut for new Bomberman user pics. Image of Colette Bennett. Colette Bennett.
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2-18 Destructoid | Super Meat Boy Wiki - FandomDestructoid is the 18th level of Light Hospital in Super Meat Boy. It consists of lasers and a lock block chain. The level only has a singular sawblade.
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You'll be able to rep Mr. Destructoid in Rocket League soon!Feb 5, 2016 · The Mr. Destructoid flag should show up in the Community antenna section of the garage after the February update, which should hit within the ...
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Retro City Rampage Cheats, Codes, and Secrets for PlayStation VitaRating 71% (25) Travel to MJ's Face-R-Us and enter coupon code's to unlock additional playable characters. Effect, Password. Destructoid Staff, DTOID. Mojang Staff, MOJANG.
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Retro City Rampage Cheats And Coupons - Steam CommunityFeb 1, 2013 · Members of the Destructoid staff. ELECPLAY Members of the Electric Playground staff. EMT Members of the Epic Meal Time cast. GAIJIN Gaijin ...
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Mr. Destructoid playable in Retro City Rampage - XBLAFansThere's also a Destructoid level in the game where you meet up with writer Jonathan Holmes for a mission. The game already looks amazing and it's awesome to ...Missing: 2012 | Show results with:2012
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Mr. Destructoid (Mascot) - Crossover Wiki - FandomMr. Destructoid is the mascot of Destructoid whose appearance usually consists of a green robot commonly in a suit.Missing: origin Gonzalez E3 2006
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Mr. Destructoid is super popular in Retro City RampageJul 9, 2013 · You'll also get access to a bunch of other Destructoid personnel, including Jonathan Holmes, Conrad Zimmerman, and that Hamza guy. Oh, you ...Missing: staff | Show results with:staff
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Games Media Awards results: We walk away empty handed, but boy ...Oct 12, 2007 · The results are in, I've lost my voice from shouting about King Edward potatoes, and Destructoid was FAIL. These are the important facts ...
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Vote for Destructoid, help us win the People's Choice award ...Destructoid was nominated for a Webby in the games-related category. There's probably no way in hell we'll win it, but with your help we may stand a chance ...
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Destructoid's Extra Life 2011 round-up – DestructoidWell, I'm happy to say that this year, we surpassed all previous totals and raised of $6909.16 to benefit Children's Miracle Network hospitals. This huge amount ...
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No sleep had! We gamed all to night benefit cancer fund – DestructoidWe have raised over $4,000 in the last 24 hours but that's still a tiny amount ... 10/18/2009, $1.12 ... <3 Extra Life. R. Drozdalski, 10/17/2009, $20.00. P ...
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Extra Life marathon raised $1.1 million for CMN Hospitals - DestructoidOct 28, 2011 · Destructoid's Extra Life marathon went spectacularly well with the community raising $6909.16, surpassing all previous years totals. On top of ...Missing: 2009 | Show results with:2009
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This weekend on Dtoid.TV: 56 non-stop hours for charity!! - DestructoidWhat El Jefe unveiled was a campaign to send Destructoid staff to Costa Rica, putting their keyboard-caressing hands to the mortar building houses with Habitat ...