Episodes

  • Ubisoft’s Strike Crisis: Cancellations, Layoffs, and the Future of Assassin’s Creed

    Ubisoft’s Strike Crisis: Cancellations, Layoffs, and the Future of Assassin’s Creed
    Feb 1 2026
    A massive shakeup is hitting the French gaming giant Ubisoft. With six games canceled—including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake—and 200 layoffs looming at their Paris headquarters, the French video game makers union is officially calling for a strike. We break down the impact on upcoming titles, the closure of international studios, and what this means for the future of mega-franchises like Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Blizzard’s 35th Anniversary Bash & the Return of Tomodachi Life

    Blizzard’s 35th Anniversary Bash & the Return of Tomodachi Life
    Jan 31 2026
    A massive week for gaming history and social sims! Blizzard kicks off its 35th-anniversary "Franchise Spotlight" series, with major updates scheduled for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo. Is a new StarCraft project hidden in the branding? Plus, we break down the surprise Nintendo Direct for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, bringing the quirky Mii-centric world to the Switch with a fresh new look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • FOX On Games: Henk Rogers - The Man Behind Tetris and His New Book

    FOX On Games: Henk Rogers - The Man Behind Tetris and His New Book
    Jan 29 2026
    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
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    5 mins
  • Gaming for PTSD With Dr. Eugene Lipov, Forza 6’s Japan Tour, and Mario Galaxy’s Yoshi Debut

    Gaming for PTSD With Dr. Eugene Lipov, Forza 6’s Japan Tour, and Mario Galaxy’s Yoshi Debut
    Jan 28 2026
    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 Mario Galaxy movie trailer featuring Yoshi, Birdo, and Mouser. Finally, we look at the surprise launch of Highguard and your final warning for games leaving Game Pass on January 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • FOX On Games: Insomniac Spider-Man 2 Preview - Interview With Miles Morales Actor Nadji Jeter

    FOX On Games: Insomniac Spider-Man 2 Preview - Interview With Miles Morales Actor Nadji Jeter
    Jan 27 2026
    "FOX on Games'" Eammonn Dignam got his hands on Spider-Man 2 for the PS5, and interviewed one of the co-stars of the game- Nadji Jeter- who plays one of the newer additions to the Spider-verse- Miles Morale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Fable’s New Identity & Bruno Mars’ Record-Breaking Roblox Run

    Fable’s New Identity & Bruno Mars’ Record-Breaking Roblox Run
    Jan 25 2026
    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 million users. We analyze the shift in virtual events and tease our upcoming Xbox Direct deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Rockstar's Heart: Terminally Ill Fan Gets "Great News" on GTA 6

    Rockstar's Heart: Terminally Ill Fan Gets "Great News" on GTA 6
    Jan 24 2026
    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 of the November release window, and why this story is the "must-hear" moment of the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Beyond The Controller - There Was A Hole Here

    Beyond The Controller - There Was A Hole Here
    Jan 23 2026
    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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins