Episodes

  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Glen Powell Joins Mario Galaxy Movie as Fox McCloud

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Glen Powell Joins Mario Galaxy Movie as Fox McCloud
    Mar 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
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    2 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | The Livestream Lie: YouTuber Votesaxon07 Found Guilty

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | The Livestream Lie: YouTuber Votesaxon07 Found Guilty
    Mar 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
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    2 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | 1,000 Epic Layoffs & Slipknot’s Clown in Minecraft

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | 1,000 Epic Layoffs & Slipknot’s Clown in Minecraft
    Mar 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
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    37 mins
  • Beyond the Controller - From Pipes To Polygons | The Evolution of an Icon

    Beyond the Controller - From Pipes To Polygons | The Evolution of an Icon
    Mar 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
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    8 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | The Atari Hotel: A Gamer’s Dream Resort in Phoenix

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | The Atari Hotel: A Gamer’s Dream Resort in Phoenix
    Mar 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
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    2 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | From English Major to Game Designer: Ashley Sanders & MLB The Show 26

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | From English Major to Game Designer: Ashley Sanders & MLB The Show 26
    Mar 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
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    2 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Jeff Kaplan Names Names & Microsoft’s Project Helix

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Jeff Kaplan Names Names & Microsoft’s Project Helix
    Mar 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
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    41 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | The Harlem Globetrotters & The Return of Acclaim

    FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | The Harlem Globetrotters & The Return of Acclaim
    Mar 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
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    2 mins