Gaming for PTSD With Dr. Eugene Lipov, Forza 6’s Japan Tour, and Mario Galaxy’s Yoshi Debut
28/1/2026 | 40 min
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.
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FOX On Games: Insomniac Spider-Man 2 Preview - Interview With Miles Morales Actor Nadji Jeter
27/1/2026 | 3 min
"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
Fable’s New Identity & Bruno Mars’ Record-Breaking Roblox Run
25/1/2026 | 1 min
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.
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Rockstar's Heart: Terminally Ill Fan Gets "Great News" on GTA 6
24/1/2026 | 1 min
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.
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Beyond The Controller - There Was A Hole Here
23/1/2026 | 6 min
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?
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