Episodes

  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Nintendo’s My Mario & Prove You’re Human

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Nintendo’s My Mario & Prove You’re Human
    Apr 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
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    2 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Games as Therapy

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Games as Therapy
    Apr 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
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    2 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Starfield on PS5 & Gaming's Great Reset

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Starfield on PS5 & Gaming's Great Reset
    Apr 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
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    46 mins
  • Beyond the Controller - A Universe of Possibilities | Adapting The Cosmos

    Beyond the Controller - A Universe of Possibilities | Adapting The Cosmos
    Apr 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
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    6 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | He Has Risen in Digital Form

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | He Has Risen in Digital Form
    Apr 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
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    2 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Tim Sweeney Steps in After Epic Layoffs

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Tim Sweeney Steps in After Epic Layoffs
    Apr 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
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    2 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Mario Galaxy Records & TLOU Online

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Mario Galaxy Records & TLOU Online
    Apr 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
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    40 mins
  • Beyond the Controller - Mario Among The Stars | Rosalina's Story

    Beyond the Controller - Mario Among The Stars | Rosalina's Story
    Mar 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
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    6 mins