Destructoid is a Webby Award winning independent video game-focused blog that was founded in March 2006 by Yanier Gonzalez It is part of the ModernMethod network. Since 2008 Destructoid has organized annual charities in conjunction with their gaming activity, the first ever charity was an organized gaming marathon that raised money for children with cancer. Mr. Destructoid, the mascot for the organization has appeared in various video games starting with Bomberman Live in 2007.