FOX on Games

FOX on Games

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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May 10, 2026 1 min
Do a barrel roll! Nintendo officially announces "StarFox," a ground-up remake of the 64-bit classic, following the hero's cameo in the Mario Galaxy film. ​ Nintendo used this week's surprise Direct to unveil a stunning remake of the series' most beloved entry. With a new release date of June 25, "StarFox" introduces an innovative facial-capture system that lets your pilot mimic your real-life expressions. Remember to Like, Subsc...
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​For the first time since 2013, the Call of Duty franchise is leaving previous-gen hardware behind to focus entirely on current-gen power. Plus, Roblox reveals a new hybrid architecture aimed at bringing photorealistic visuals to the platform through AI-supported video world models. Remember to Like, Subscribe, Comment, And Share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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"Finish Him!" FOX's Ashley Dvorkin sits down with the cast of "Mortal Kombat 2" to discuss the pressure of adapting gaming's most iconic fighters. ​While Eammonn is away, John Toldi shares with you an exclusive look at the next evolution of the Mortal Kombat cinematic universe. Featuring interviews with Karl Urban (Johnny Cage), Adeline Rudolph (Kitana), and Martyn Ford (Shao Kahn), we explore the intense choreography and massive...
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Hideo Kojima would trade it all for space. New legal filings reveal the Metal Gear creator’s SpaceX ambitions. ​The industry's most famous auteur is looking at the stars. Legal documents from the Musk vs. Altman lawsuit reveal that Valve’s Gabe Newell personally lobbied Elon Musk to get Hideo Kojima into a SpaceX facility. We explore Kojima’s "Creative Gene" philosophy and why the man behind Death Stranding and Metal Gear is willi...
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Edward Kenway returns. 🏴‍☠️ Bryan Hultgren reports on the first look at "Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced" and its July 9 release. ​Ubisoft has officially confirmed a top-to-bottom remake of the beloved pirate adventure. Powered by the Anvil engine, this "Resynced" version introduces modernized combat, a much-requested crouch mechanic, and expanded story content featuring Blackbeard. We break down the technical upgrades, th...
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"FOX on Games", in an archived segment, speaks with Abbe Borg, known by his gaming handle 'DieHardBirdie', and who at 78-years-young became famous as one of the oldest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) players. The Swedish gamer played for the 'Silver Snipers' team, winning the CS:GO Senior League Tournament at DreamHack, and is known for his streaming Twitch while advocating age is not a barrier to gaming. Fox's Eammonn D...
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The FAA wants YOU. ✈️ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says gamers are the perfect fit for high-stakes Air Traffic Control roles. ​The Department of Transportation is officially targeting the gaming community to fill critical gaps in American airspace management. After receiving a staggering 12,000 applications in just 24 hours, the FAA had to cap the program early. We break down why skills like "split-second visualization" and...
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Roblox turns text into games with a new AI partner. Bryan Hultgren reports on the tech shift and new layoffs at Iron Galaxy Studios. ​The future of game creation is getting an AI assist. Roblox has unveiled a new planning mode that uses text prompts to build reviewable action plans, complete with an AI playtesting agent. But as automation advances, the human cost remains high; Iron Galaxy Studios, the legendary team behind Tony Ha...
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"FOX on Games", in an archived segment, speaks with Nadji Jeter, the voice and motion capture actor for Mile Morales in the SONY 'Spider-man' game series. He shares his passion for the character, his favorite 'Spider-Man' besides Miles, and gives us some behind the scenes stories from the production. Fox's Eammonn Dignam with that in this episode. Remember to Like Subscribe Comment And Share Learn more about your ad ...
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HADOUKEN! The first trailer for the "Street Fighter" movie is here. Bryan Hultgren breaks down the casting and the World Warrior tournament. ​Paramount has finally pulled back the curtain on the next evolution of Capcom's fighting franchise. Starring Andrew Koji as Ryu and Noah Centineo as Ken, this adaptation promises a darker take on the sinister plot behind the iconic tournament. We analyze the star-studded cast—including Cody ...
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Rockstar Games confirms a third-party data breach. Bryan Hultgren reports on the "ShinyHunters" attack and the status of "Grand Theft Auto VI." ​The most anticipated game of 2026 is back in the headlines for the wrong reasons. Hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have accessed Rockstar Games' servers through the Anodot monitoring platform. While Rockstar downplays the breach as "non-material," fans are drawing parallels to the mass...
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"FOX on Games", in an archived segment, speaks with Atari CEO Wade Rosen about his attempts to bring back the classic console to the forefront of gaming. Both the Atari 7800+, a modern recreation that plays original 7800 and 2600 cartridges via HDMI, and QOMP2, a 2D puzzle-platformer that acts as a reimagining of the 2021 game, were released in recent years, and he shares the details. Fox's Eammonn Dignam with that in this episod...
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"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 C...
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"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 exper...
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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 b...
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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 Ga...
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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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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 a...
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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 Minecr...
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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 Gal...
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