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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
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Episodes
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Nintendo’s My Mario & Prove You’re Human
4/12/2026
"Hello, Yoshi!" meets the Matrix. Eammonn Dignam explores Nintendo's new toddler lineup and the existential indie thriller "Prove You're Human." Nintendo is expanding the "My Mario" ecosystem with interactive board books, wooden blocks that double as amiibo, and the new "Hello, Yoshi!" app. But for the adults, the developers behind 1000xRESIST and Slay the Princess have unveiled Prove You're Human—a narrative adventure that uses CAPTCHAs to challenge our views on AI and self-identity. We break down the "My Mario" rollout and why your hatred of "I am not a robot" tests is about to become your next gaming obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:46
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Games as Therapy
4/11/2026
"Video games are pretty powerful stories." Eammonn Dignam speaks with play therapist Sophia Ansari on why games are the cure. For decades, the conversation around kids and gaming focused on concern. But therapist Sophia Ansari is changing that narrative. Using Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite, she helps children build confidence and community. We explore the "Gamer Therapist" movement and how character creation allows kids to experience themselves in a new, accepted light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Starfield on PS5 & Gaming's Great Reset
4/10/2026
Starfield is officially on PS5! Eammonn Dignam breaks down the end of Bethesda exclusivity and a deep-dive with Amir Satvat on the industry's job market. The "Great Reset" is here. As Starfield arrives on PlayStation 5 with the "Terran Armada" DLC, and Pokemon Champions tests the free-to-play waters on Switch 2, the industry is shifting beneath our feet. We sit down with Game Awards honoree Amir Satvat (ASGC) to discuss the data behind the 2026 layoffs, why the "Juilliard" comparison for game design is real, and how the workforce is migrating from West to East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:45:48
Beyond the Controller - A Universe of Possibilities | Adapting The Cosmos
4/6/2026
Can the Mushroom Kingdom survive a cosmic upgrade? In the final chapter of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam presents "A Universe of Possibilities." We trace the cinematic history of Mario—from the campy 80s cartoons and the 1993 cyberpunk cult classic to the modern billion-dollar Illumination era. We analyze the challenges of adapting the "Empire Strikes Back" of the Mario franchise: Super Mario Galaxy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:12
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | He Has Risen in Digital Form
4/5/2026
Gaming meets the Gospel this Easter. Eammonn Dignam explores the release of "I Am Jesus Christ" and "Jesus Simulator" on PC. While the gaming industry often leans into fantasy, two new releases are taking a sincere approach to biblical history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Tim Sweeney Steps in After Epic Layoffs
4/4/2026
The human cost of 1,000 layoffs. Eammonn Dignam reports on how Tim Sweeney is responding to the heartbreaking case of Mike Prinke, a former Epic Games programmer battling terminal brain cancer. After mass job cuts at the Fortnite maker, the story of Mike Prinke and his wife, Jenni Griffin, went viral, we break down Tim Sweeney’s public apology, the specific severance packages offered to the "Epic 1,000." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Mario Galaxy Records & TLOU Online
4/3/2026
The Mario Galaxy Movie beats Project Hail Mary for the biggest opening of 2026! Eammonn Dignam breaks down the Nintendoverse expansion and a soul-crushing update for The Last of Us fans. Naughty Dog director Vinit Agarwal reveals the 7-year journey of the canceled Last of Us multiplayer project, while Amazon Games prepares a $100 million Middle-earth reboot. Plus, we sit down with play therapist Sophia Ansari to discuss why Minecraft and Roblox are vital tools for childhood resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:50
Beyond the Controller - Mario Among The Stars | Rosalina's Story
3/30/2026
Why does a game about jumping on turtles make us cry? In this episode of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam presents "The Mother of Stars." We dive into the library of the Comet Observatory to uncover the storybook of Rosalina—a tale of loss, grief, and found family that remains the emotional peak of the Nintendo canon. Discover how the Lumas represent the cosmic cycle of life and why Super Mario Galaxy is the definitive fairy tale of the Mushroom Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:05:46
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Glen Powell Joins Mario Galaxy Movie as Fox McCloud
3/29/2026
Glen Powell is Fox McCloud! Eammonn Dignam breaks down the shock casting in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and what it means for a Smash Bros. future. The "House of Mario" is opening its doors to the wider Nintendo ecosystem. With Glen Powell officially voicing the legendary Star Fox pilot, fans are reeling from the implications. Between the confirmed appearance of the Pikmin and rumors of Samus Aran, is Nintendo building toward a Super Smash Bros. crossover event? We dive into the casting, the lore, and what to watch for when the film hits theaters this Wednesday. Also for a deeper Mario history regarding the character, the history of the Galaxy set of games, and the screen history check out our Beyond the Controller series on Monday at FOX on Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | The Livestream Lie: YouTuber Votesaxon07 Found Guilty
3/28/2026
YouTube gamer Stephen McCullagh (Votesaxon07) has been convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, Natalie McNally. Despite staging a pre-recorded Grand Theft Auto: Vice City "livestream" as an alibi, a Northern Ireland jury delivered a guilty verdict this week. Eammonn Dignam breaks down the chilling details of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | 1,000 Epic Layoffs & Slipknot’s Clown in Minecraft
3/27/2026
Slipknot’s Clown builds a Minecraft sanctuary as Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs. Eammonn Dignam breaks down the gaming news. The gaming industry is reeling from massive layoffs at Epic Games, while Nintendo faces supply chain questions over the Switch 2. But amidst the corporate shifts, M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan of Slipknot joins Kennedy to discuss Vernearth—his custom Minecraft server designed as a safe haven for his community. In-Episode Links: Job Seekers: https://asgc.gg/ (Amir Satvat’s Game Career Resources) Listen to Fox on Games: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Listen to Kennedy Saves The World: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/kennedy-saves-the-world/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:29
Beyond the Controller - From Pipes To Polygons | The Evolution of an Icon
3/23/2026
Before he was the star of the silver screen, he was a collection of pixels fighting a stubborn ape. In this special episode of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam presents "From Pipes to Polygons." We trace Mario’s evolution from the 1983 crash to the revolutionary camera tech of Mario 64 and the symphonic scale of Super Mario Galaxy. Discover how Shigeru Miyamoto's "carpenter with a hat" saved the industry and redefined the concept of "up." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:26
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | The Atari Hotel: A Gamer’s Dream Resort in Phoenix
3/22/2026
Would you stay in a hotel that remembers your gaming preferences? In this Sunday update of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam checks in with the developers of the Atari Hotel Phoenix. We explore the 100,000-square-foot destination featuring holographic check-ins, influencer residencies, and a facade inspired by retro circuitry and Tetris. Learn how this 91-room resort is blending 1972 nostalgia with 2028 technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | From English Major to Game Designer: Ashley Sanders & MLB The Show 26
3/21/2026
Do you need a CS degree to make games? In this Saturday update of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam sits down with Ashley Sanders of San Diego Studio. Discover how her background in English and Health Science—combined with a pandemic-era streaming community—landed her a role as a Live Designer for MLB The Show 26. We also dive into the new "Road to Cooperstown" mode and the historic 500-player expansion of the World Baseball Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:44
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Jeff Kaplan Names Names & Microsoft’s Project Helix
3/20/2026
Why did "Papa Jeff" really leave Blizzard? In this episode of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam breaks down Jeff Kaplan's explosive Lex Fridman interview regarding the corporate pressure that derailed Overwatch. We also speculate on Microsoft’s newly revealed "Project Helix" hardware, explore Google’s latest pivot to PC gaming, and sit down with Zac Cohen and Jordan Taylor to tour the futuristic Atari Hotel coming to Phoenix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:41
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | The Harlem Globetrotters & The Return of Acclaim
3/15/2026
Get ready for some digital trick shots! In this Sunday update of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam reveals the return of the legendary Harlem Globetrotters to the gaming world. We dive into the revival of Acclaim Games under founder and pro-wrestling legend Jeff Jarrett, and look back at the Globetrotters’ 8-bit history as they prepare for their first modern title: Super Basketball Classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:46
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Yoshi’s Voice Revealed & The Return of Wart
3/14/2026
The Mushroom Kingdom is heading to the stars, and we finally know who is providing the voice for everyone's favorite green dinosaur. In this Saturday update of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam breaks down the massive final cast reveal for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. From Donald Glover as Yoshi to Luis Guzmán as the long-lost villain Wart, we are looking at the star-studded lineup heading to theaters. Plus, learn how to claim your 40th-anniversary digital trading cards on the Nintendo Today! app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45
FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Valve Fights New York & The V-Buck Price Hike
3/13/2026
Is your digital inventory under threat? In this episode of FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis, Eammonn Dignam breaks down Valve’s official refusal to remove item trading following New York’s "gambling" lawsuit. We also track the rising costs of gaming as Fortnite raises V-Buck prices, reveal the 2026 BAFTA nominees, and sit down with Ashley Sanders of San Diego Studio to discuss MLB The Show 26 and her journey from content creator to game developer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:22
Happy Mario Day!
3/10/2026
It’sMarch 10th, and the Mushroom Kingdom is taking over. We celebrate the MAR10 Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:29
Tencent vs. The US & Nintendo Sues for Billion-Dollar Refunds
3/8/2026
The gaming industry is facing its most significant legal week of 2026. First, we break down the U.S. government's move against Tencent Games—the Shenzhen-based giant behind League of Legends and Riot Games—citing the same data privacy concerns that led to the TikTok divestiture. Then, we dive into Nintendo’s blockbuster lawsuit against the U.S. Court of International Trade. Following the February 20th Supreme Court ruling striking down IEEPA-authorized tariffs, Nintendo is demanding a full refund, with interest, for billions in "unlawful" duties paid on Switch 2 accessories and hardware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:01:45