FOX on Games
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Welcome to the FOX on Games podcast, your ultimate source for the latest gaming news, industry insights, and exclusive interviews with influential figures in interactive entertainment. We cover everything from major console releases from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Interactive to the dynamic world of esports and virtual reality. Dive into discussions on industry challenges, such as strikes, layoffs, and unionization affecting the industry, and celebrate the legacy of gaming icons from artists, developers, and content creators. Whether you're interested in innovative game features like the metaverse of Fortnite or Roblox to the cultural impact of Tetris, FaZe Clan, and Call of Duty. FOX on Games keeps you informed and entertained with engaging content tailored for gamers worldwide. Subscribe for a comprehensive look at the trends and stories shaping the gaming community once a week here, and make sure to share it with your friends both IRL, and by their gamertags.
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United States
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Welcome to the FOX on Games podcast, your ultimate source for the latest gaming news, industry insights, and exclusive interviews with influential figures in interactive entertainment. We cover everything from major console releases from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Interactive to the dynamic world of esports and virtual reality. Dive into discussions on industry challenges, such as strikes, layoffs, and unionization affecting the industry, and celebrate the legacy of gaming icons from artists, developers, and content creators. Whether you're interested in innovative game features like the metaverse of Fortnite or Roblox to the cultural impact of Tetris, FaZe Clan, and Call of Duty. FOX on Games keeps you informed and entertained with engaging content tailored for gamers worldwide. Subscribe for a comprehensive look at the trends and stories shaping the gaming community once a week here, and make sure to share it with your friends both IRL, and by their gamertags.
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English
Email:
podcasts@fox.com
Episodes
The End of the PS4 Era & Why "Arc Raiders" Beat "GTA VI" in 2025 Search Trends
1/4/2026
As the industry returns from the holiday hiatus, Eammonn Dignam analyzes two major shifts. Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially updated its PlayStation Plus roadmap, confirming that starting in 2026, the service will focus on PS5 titles, effectively phasing out the PS4 ecosystem. We also look at the 2025 Google Year in Search, where the extraction shooter Arc Raiders shocked the industry by becoming the #1 most-searched game, outperforming juggernauts like GTA VI and Battlefield 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
2026 Power Preview: GTA VI's November Launch, Resident Evil Requiem & The Video Game Movie Explosion
1/3/2026
2026 is officially the year of the blockbuster. Eammonn Dignam breaks down the essential release dates, starting with Resident Evil Requiem on February 27, 2026, featuring the return of Leon S. Kennedy and newcomer Grace Ashcroft. We look at 007 First Light, the James Bond origin story from the developers of Hitman, which has been delayed to May 27, 2026. Finally, we discuss the juggernaut: Grand Theft Auto VI, locked in for November 19, 2026. Plus, the silver screen is getting a gaming takeover with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Mortal Kombat II, and Street Fighter all hitting theaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
FOX On Games: Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks -- CES 2025: Did We Get It Right?
1/1/2026
The 2025 leaks of the Nintendo Switch 2, portable gaming advancements at CES, and the immersive sensory experience of "The Last of Us." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:03:26
2025 Best-Of: Atari’s Nolan Bushnell, Regiment Gaming’s Chris Earl
12/31/2025
As the clock strikes midnight on 2025, Eammonn Dignam presents a special New Year's Eve "Best of" episode. We share the final installment of our holiday gaming memories with FOX Weather’s Steve Bender and FOX News Audio's Jeff Werner. We then revisit two of our most impactful conversations of the year: a deep dive with Atari founder Nolan Bushnell on his AI-powered educational platform ExoDexa, and an inspiring sit-down with Christopher Earl, CEO of Regiment Gaming , about supporting veterans through the power of play. For the Full Interview with Nolan Bushnell and Dr. Leah Hanes Click This Link https://megaphone.link/FOXM7501450774 For the Full Interview with Chris Earl Click This Link https://megaphone.link/FOXM8177310114 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:22:47
FOX On Games: 2025 Gaming Preview Did we get it right?
12/30/2025
Dive into 2025's most anticipated gaming releases, including the rumored Nintendo Switch 2, Grand Theft Auto VI, and new installments in beloved franchises. This if fro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:03:44
2025 Year in Review: The Switch 2 Era Begins, Clair Obscur’s GOTY Upset & Arc Raiders’ AI Debate
12/28/2025
As 2025 comes to a close, Eammonn Dignam reflects on a year that changed the industry. We analyze the record-breaking launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 , which brought us Mario Kart World and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, all while celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Mushroom Kingdom's hero. We discuss the shifting of the guard as Doug Bowser retires as President of Nintendo of America, succeeded by Devon Pritchard. The show also dives into the "AA" miracle: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Game of the Year on a budget under $10 million. Finally, we break down the end-of-year controversy surrounding Arc Raiders , its shift to a premium $40 model, and Tim Sweeney’s defense of its AI-voiced characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:44
Holiday Survival Guide: Avoid the In-Laws with GTA Snow, WoW’s Greench & Hitman’s 'Wet Bandits'
12/27/2025
Bored on a holiday? Eammonn Dignam has your ultimate guide to avoiding the kitchen table politics by jumping into the best gaming events of 2025. We break down World of Warcraft's Feast of Winter Veil (featuring a level 80 Abominable Greench), the return of snow and the "Gooch" in GTA Online , and Hitman’s hilarious Home Alone homage: "Holiday Hoarders." Plus, we look at festive debuts in Pokémon GO and the snowball fights of Halo Infinite . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
Beyond The Controller - Life in the Wasteland & The New "Present"
12/26/2025
In the series finale of "BEYOND THE CONTROLLER," Eammonn Dignam bridges the gap between the legendary games and the Amazon Prime sensation. We explore the wasteland as it stands in 2296—the furthest point in the timeline. We break down the regional conflicts that defined the world: the Brotherhood of Steel's war for Project Purity in D.C., the Institute’s synth threat in the Commonwealth, and the epic battle for Hoover Dam in the Mojave. Finally, we analyze the current journeys of Lucy MacLean, Maximus, and Cooper Howard (The Ghoul) as they trek toward New Vegas and into the already greenlit Season 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:09:42
FOX on Games (Christmas Eve Special)
12/24/2025
We break down the ESA’s latest poll showing that 73% of young kids want to game with their parents this year. We also provide your ultimate holiday playlist, featuring the new Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer platformer from Headless Chicken Games, the classic Batman: Arkham Origins, and even a retro look at Die Hard for the NES. Plus, we have the first details on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update arriving January 15th, featuring Switch 2 mouse controls, Kapp'n's Resort Hotel, and 12-player Slumber Islands. Stick around for a heart-warming segment featuring Christmas gaming memories from the FOX News team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:08
FOX On Games: Holiday Cheer in Gaming- Seasonal Events and Festive Fun
12/22/2025
Explore the festive spirit in gaming with our latest podcast, highlighting holiday-themed events in popular games like Apex Legends, Astro Bot, and Animal Crossing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:03:11
171 Million Strong: The Game Awards Shatters Records
12/21/2025
The Game Awards 2025 delivered a record-shattering 171 million global livestreams, an 11% increase over last year. Host and founder Geoff Keighley opened the show with a deeply personal speech, thanking developers and fans for their trust during a challenging year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
Holiday Gift Guide: The Superlight 2 Esports Icon & Logitech’s Multi-Console Upgrades
12/20/2025
FOX on Games presents the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for PC gamers! We cover the "must-have" digital gifts like Steam Gift Cards, Robux for Roblox, and V-Bucks for Fortnite. For those wanting a physical gift, we highlight the Logitech G lineup: the budget-friendly G321 Lightspeed headset, the high-end Astro A20 X with PlaySync for switching between PC and consoles, and the G515 Low-Profile mechanical keyboard. Finally, we look at the PRO X Superlight 2 gaming mouse—a 60g esports standard that barely weighs a thing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
Beyond The Controller- The Great Vault-Tec Conspiracy
12/19/2025
Welcome to Part 3 of "BEYOND THE CONTROLLER." Eammonn Dignam pulls back the curtain on the Vault-Tec Corporation and the sinister Project Safehouse. We reveal the truth behind the 122+ vaults: they weren't shelters, they were social experiments designed to gather data for the Enclave's future colonization plans. This episode dives into the "Tri-Vault" system from the Amazon Prime series (Vaults 31, 32, and 33), the "Bud's Buds" eugenics project, and the horror of experimental vaults like Vault 11 (The Sacrifice) and Vault 108 (Gary!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:09:59
The Clair Obscur GOTY Upset, BAFTA Longlist & Fallout S2 Secrets w/ Ashley Dvorkin, Walton Goggins & Kyle MacLachlan
12/17/2025
FOX on Games delivers the ultimate Game Awards 2025 wrap-up. We cover the historic GOTY win by the AA turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 , and all the major reveals: Larian's Divinity sequel, Resident Evil Requiem, Control Resonant, the new Mega Man, and the star-studded Street Fighter Movie (ft. Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes). We also look ahead at the BAFTA Games Awards longlist. For our main segment, Ashley Dvorkin conducts three interviews with the cast and creators of the Fallout series season two, including Walton Goggins (The Ghoul), Kyle MacLachlan (Hank MacLean), Frances Turner (Barb Howard), Moises Arias (Norm MacLean), and writer Geneva Robertson-Dworet , revealing the practical effects and the tough choices the show is making for its morally gray characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:21
FOX On Games: Pay Day CEO Out of the Job | New Mario Movie Announced | Fallout TV Show Trailer and Release Date
12/16/2025
The CEO of the company behind a once popular shooter franchise losing his job, while Mario and his friends in the Mushroom Kingdom are getting a sequel in theaters... and the Fallout TV show is almost here. FOX's Eammonn Dignam has the details in this "FOX On Games." Like, Comment, Subscribe and Share with your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:03:50
Holiday Gift Guide: Switch 2 Camera, Amiibo & The Unexpected Mousepad Accessory
12/14/2025
FOX on Games presents the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Nintendo Switch 2 fan! We spotlight the new Camera accessory, which adds a personal touch to games and allows players to assist friends globally. We also recommend the unexpected utility of a large Mousepad, enabling users to control games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond with the Joy-Cons acting as a mouse. Finally, we confirm that Amiibo figures and a new Carrying Case are simple, guaranteed wins for any Nintendo enthusiast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
TGA Aftermath: Clair Obscur's Historic GOTY Win, Two New Star Wars, & Two New Tomb Raider Games
12/13/2025
FOX on Games breaks down the biggest moments from The Game Awards 2025. We cover the historic and surprise Game of the Year win for the turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The show was dominated by major announcements: Star Wars revealed two games, the narrative RPG Fate of the Old Republic (a spiritual successor to KOTOR) and the racing game Galactic Racer (a follow-up to Podracing). Tomb Raider also announced two titles: Legacy of Atlantis (a modern reimagining of the 1996 original) and the brand new adventure Catalyst (2027). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
FOX On Games: Blizzard's Team Four Unionizes and Clair Obscur- Expedition 33's RPG Revival
12/12/2025
Blizzard's Team Four joining the CWA Union to address workplace issues, and the surprise success of Clair Obscur - Expedition 33 in the RPG genre. FOX's Eammonn Dignam has the details in this "FOX on Games." In celebration of the GOTY Award! Clair Obscur Fox on Games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:04:13
Beyond The Controller - The New World - Factions of the Wasteland
12/12/2025
Welcome to Part 2 of "BEYOND THE CONTROLLER." Eammonn Dignam analyzes the factions that rose from the nuclear ashes. We cover the paramilitary might of the Brotherhood of Steel (hoarding pre-war tech), the pseudo-Roman totalitarianism of Caesar's Legion , and the democratic vision of the NCR. We detail the experimental Vault Dwellers (Vault 111, 33, 13), the highly advanced, secretive Institute, and the terrifying creatures of the wild: Deathclaws, Mirelurks, and Feral Ghouls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:11:38
FOX On Games: Empowering Young Women | Girls Make Games Scholarships and Success Stories
12/11/2025
Discover how Girls Make Games is supporting young women with scholarships, mentorship, and game development opportunities, featuring insights from CEO Laila Shabir. FOX's Eammonn Dignam spoke to her in this "FOX on Games." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:05:34