FOX on Games

232 Episodes

Reverse

FOX On Games Presents: Beyond the Controller - A Universe of Possibilities | Adapting The Cosmos

2026-04-0606:12

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

FOX On Games Presents: Beyond the Controller - Mario Among The Stars | Rosalina's Story

2026-03-3005:46

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

FOX On Games Presents: Beyond the Controller - From Pipes To Polygons | The Evolution of an Icon

2026-03-2308:26

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

FOX On Games Presents: Beyond The Controller - There Was A Hole Here

2026-01-2306:19

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

FOX On Games Presents: Beyond The Controller- The Fog of Guilt - A History of Silent Hill

2026-01-1606:33

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#box-pro-ellipsis-179018053355557{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}FOX on Games