FOX on Games

Join FOX On Games for an exclusive interview with Henk Rogers, the icon who brought Tetris to the world, as he discusses his new book and the legacy of the beloved puzzle game. FOX's Eammonn Dignam gives us the shorter version in this FOX on Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can video games help heal the mind? This week, Eammonn is joined by world-renowned expert Dr. Eugene Lipov to discuss how titles like Tetris and Mario are being used to treat PTSD by "putting out the fire" in the brain. We also break down the massive Xbox Developer Direct highlights, including Forza Horizon 6 heading to Japan and the debut of Double Fine’s Kiln. Plus, we dissect the new Super Mari...

The Hero of Albion returns! We’re diving into the latest on the Fable reboot as Playground Games carves its own path away from the Lionhead legacy. From marriage and property to the morality system that defines the series, we break down what to expect from this Summer release. Plus, the numbers are in for the "Steal a Brainrot" concert: Bruno Mars has officially shattered Roblox records with 12.8...

In a rare and heartwarming moment for the gaming industry, Rockstar Games has reportedly stepped up to grant a terminally ill fan's wish to see Grand Theft Auto 6. Following a viral plea from a rival developer at Ubisoft Toronto, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick and the team at Rockstar have moved mountains for a gamer with limited time. We break down how the industry came together, the current state...

In the conclusion of our Silent Hill special, Eammonn Dignam looks at the rocky history of bringing the fog to the big screen. We discuss the 2006 cult classic, the legendary tragedy of Hideo Kojima’s P.T., and the high stakes for the upcoming Return to Silent Hill film (In theaters Jan 23, 2026). Can the franchise survive its own legacy, or is there truly a hole here that can't be filled? Learn m...

This week, Eammonn is joined by Blake Hickman and Tay Stith from the Fandomentals podcast for a massive deep dive into the Fallout midseason! We're breaking down the lore, the theories, and the shocking news of a real-life Fallout Shelter reality competition. Plus: Bruno Mars makes his Roblox debut in "Steal a Brainrot," Square Enix announces the final chapter for Max and Chloe in Life is Strange:...

We discuss the casting of Ryan Hurst as Kratos for Amazon Prime Video. Plus, somber news in the tech space as Meta shutters three major studios, including the team behind Resident Evil 4 VR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend, we mark the official shutdown of Anthem's servers after seven years. But it’s not all bad news for the industry, as Daniel Knight and Kinetic Games announce a new publishing label dedicated to helping independent developers stay investor-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the theatrical release of Return to Silent Hill just weeks away (Jan 23, 2026) and the Silent Hill 2 Remake crossing 2.5 million sales, we step into the fog. Eammonn Dignam breaks down the origins of Team Silent, the technical "lie" of the original PlayStation's fog, and the haunting psychology behind monsters like Pyramid Head. Discover why Silent Hill isn't just a town—it's a mirror. Learn...

Eammonn Dignam rings in the NFL playoffs with a different kind of gridiron. We sit down with Michael Mendheim and the legendary "Voice of NBA Jam," Tim Kitzrow, to discuss Mutant Football League 2 and its uncanny ability to predict the Super Bowl better than Madden. We also wrap up CES 2026 with a look at 8BitDo’s GameBoy-style mobile controller and Lenovo’s rollable ultrawide laptop. Plus, we ana...

Huge news for Xbox and Nintendo fans: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is officially breaking away from PlayStation exclusivity on January 22, 2026. Eammonn Dignam breaks down what this means for the trilogy and the upcoming Switch 2. Plus, we look at the surprise success of the survival climber Cairn. With a demo that’s already racked up 600,000 players, the "simulation of the impossible" on M...

The gaming world is mourning the loss of a true pioneer. David Rosen, the American co-founder of SEGA, has passed away at the age of 95. Eammonn Dignam looks back at the life of the former Airman who saw an opportunity in post-war Japan, eventually merging his photo booth and arcade business to create a company that would challenge Nintendo for the soul of the industry. From the Sega Master System...

Eammonn Dignam returns with a massive update from day one of CES 2026. We break down Razer’s new TV-first controllers and haptic chairs, ASUS’s unconventional dual-screen laptop, and LEGO’s brain-brick Star Wars integration. We also dive into the controversy surrounding Arc Raiders' new "ABMM" (Aggression Based Matchmaking) system and its stunning 12 million copies sold. Finally, we revisit our fa...

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...

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...

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

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, an...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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 ma...

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

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). Tom...