This game needs more dark, brooding tough guys.

[DJZen]

That comic was more in reference to his designs for Soul Calibur 2 and Evil Prophecy which are unimaginative and less spooky than certain pokemon. It's not just Todd that they're poking fun at though. They're also making fun of "dark" games in general. See here: http://www.penny-arcade.com/docs/amusing3.jpg

In that title you'll find a parody of every dark game ever made.

[kikimm]

*Covers eyes*. Yeesh. That was not what I meant when I said "dark".

[Turk]

ffVIII-Squall. he too is very screwed up and full of internal darkness. yet he is widely hated. why?

...Whatever.