FOX on Tech

Today marks 15 years since the passing of visionary Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died from pancreatic cancer. Jobs brought the company back from bankruptcy right before the turn of the millennium as it shifted to releasing iconic consumer-focused products like the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Halloween celebrations continue expanding across the gaming world with fresh October updates. In Pokémon Pokopia, players get their first seasonal event featuring new pocket monsters to reintroduce to Ditto’s rebuilding island alongside an all-new candy currency. Meanwhile, Bethesda kicks off its annual Halloween festivities in Fallout 76, sending costumed Spooky Scorched ghouls across post-nuclear Appalachia, delivering stat-boosting mystery candy treat bags, and letting wasteland dwellers set up trick-or-treating stations outside their C.A.M.P. builds. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our seasonal gaming roundups and cozy/survival breakdowns? Catch up on our foundational analysis here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Halloween has officially arrived on the Battle Royale island as Epic Games launches Fortnitemares 2026 with an unprecedented slate of horror icons. We break down the newly revealed crossovers rolling out across the Item Shop this October, including Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street, the live-action version of Beetlejuice, an eerie Slender Man skin, iconic animatronics from Five Nights at Freddy's, and menacing masks from The Purge. Plus, we examine original doll-themed cosmetics like a dark reimagining of Alice in Wonderland and whether Epic has more mid-season surprises waiting in the shadows. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our seasonal gaming coverage and crossover updates? Catch up on our foundational analysis here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shopify is providing artificial intelligence assistance to small business owners with tasks like payment processing and web design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DoorDash says you can now get food recommendations or place orders the same way you might text a friend, without even opening the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration says a new artificial intelligence-powered web portal will make it easier to interface with U.S. government web sites and complete tasks like getting a passport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United Nations AI for Good Global Commission held its first meeting as member states work to ensure that emerging technologies work for the benefit of all people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla is looking to shake up the trucking industry by unveiling an electric truck that can go more than 500 miles on a single charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alongside milestone celebrations across classic gaming, Konami is honoring 40 years of the iconic gothic action franchise Castlevania. Debuting on the NES in 1986, Simon Belmont's quest through Dracula's castle defined a generation of side-scrolling platformers, spawning nearly thirty entries and two acclaimed Netflix animated series. In an anniversary retrospective, Konami looked back at the series' history while teasing the upcoming entry Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Fox News' Eammonn Dignam breaks down the anniversary drop, including the original 1986 classic going free on mobile devices and steep catalog discounts across Steam and the PlayStation Store. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our retro retrospectives and classic franchise breakdowns? Catch up on our foundational gaming coverage here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft is shaking up its first-party gaming empire in a massive way, reportedly handing stewardship of its flagship Halo franchise over to Activision to leverage the annualized production engine and billion-dollar blueprint behind Call of Duty. Meanwhile, former Halo creator Bungie addresses community concerns head-on after its PvP extraction shooter Marathon fell short of player expectations following the wind-down of active development on Destiny 2. Game leaders Poria Torken and Josh Dean take to YouTube to lay out a roadmap for rebuilding player trust, communicating transparently, and securing the long-term future across both Marathon and the Destiny universe. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our shooter breakdowns and industry restructuring coverage? Catch up on our foundational gaming analysis here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the United Nations Security Council on the subject of artificial intelligence regulation, as many delegates and lawmakers call for stricter laws on the matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube is giving users more control over what kind of content the platform recommends to them, using Gemini artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is introducing a new line of laptops that merge Gemini artificial intelligence with some of the best features of ChromeOS and Android, in a bid to compete with other high-end laptops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the path forward for the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act remains uncertain in the Senate after passing in the House, states are advancing their own legislation on the matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North America's largest robotics and automation convention shows off robots that can do food preparation, warehouse labor, and utilize artificial intelligence to carry out more complex tasks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nintendo is going all out to celebrate 40 years of The Legend of Zelda, announcing a worldwide orchestral tour and locking in an April 30, 2027 theatrical release date for the live-action The Legend of Zelda feature film. But the marquee announcement stealing the spotlight is a full remake of the N64 masterpiece, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Fox News' Eammonn Dignam breaks down the groundbreaking upgrades heading to Hyrule, including real-time vocal humming inputs for in-game songs, dedicated jump controls, and a new dash mechanic that finally puts an end to endless forward-rolling across Hyrule Field. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our retro remakes and franchise retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational gaming coverage here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple looks to deepen its footprint in mobile hardware, reportedly developing two standalone gaming controllers under its Beats brand to compete against dedicated third-party mobile accessories. Meanwhile, Sega's manic arcade classic Crazy Taxi is officially racing to Hollywood as a live-action Netflix feature adaptation, penned by comedy duo Dan Gregor and Doug Mand (The Naked Gun reboot, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend). Host Eammonn Dignam breaks down what Beats-branded hardware means for Apple’s gaming ecosystem and what fans can expect from Sega’s chaotic fare-dropping racer on the big streaming screen. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our hardware and adaptation deep dives? Catch up on our foundational gaming coverage here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roku says users can experiment with new games, streaming apps, and news services in the Labs hub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA unveiled the first completed Space Shuttle on September 17th, 1976, and the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum is commemorating the occasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple's latest software update does not bring the much-anticipated Siri artificial intelligence enhancements, but the company says stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon opened the doors to its robotics research and development program exclusively for Fox Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal legislation aimed at setting national safety standards for autonomous vehicles seems to be sending mixed signals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House has pulled its controversial browser game "Build the Wall" from arcade.gov after The Tetris Company publicly issued a copyright warning over unauthorized IP use and block-stacking mechanics. Meanwhile, in a major industry shakeup, Sony's PlayStation Studios abruptly stepped away from publishing Hideo Kojima's next-generation action-espionage title Physint over budgetary concerns, allowing Microsoft's Xbox to swoop in, rescue the project, and secure the publishing rights alongside film and television adaptations. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our industry deep dives and gaming news analysis? Catch up on our foundational coverage here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Developer IllFonic has officially patched out a controversial "Two-Person Power-Up" closet mini-game from its new asymmetrical 4v1 horror multiplayer title, Halloween: The Game. While intended as a tongue-in-cheek nod to slasher movie tropes, players quickly raised serious concerns when late-game reinforcement characters—specifically Dr. Samuel Loomis, bearing the likeness of the late actor Donald Pleasence—were able to trigger the suggestive audio encounters with teenage survivors. We examine the studio's response, calling the mechanic an unintended oversight, and look at the future of mini-games in the asymmetrical slasher adaptation. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our horror and industry reporting? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, aimed at giving the public a 50 percent ownership in the largest artificial intelligence companies in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers are looking at giving the federal government the ability to cut off artificial intelligence development, after a recent incident in which OpenAI models escaped a testing environment and hacked into Hugging Face servers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a civil lawsuit against TikTok and Bytedance, accusing the company of deceiving parents about the safety of its platform and violating a state social media law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Country music artist Ben Gallaher talks about the use of artificial intelligence in songwriting, amid growing debate over the presence of A.I.-generated music on the charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla’s long-awaited autonomous future just hit the pavement—and ran straight into a regulatory roadblock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PAX is heading back to the Lone Star State as ReedPop and Penny Arcade officially announce PAX Unplugged Houston, set to debut at the George R. Brown Convention Center in June 2027 with a pure focus on board games, tabletop RPGs, and card games. Meanwhile, the White House launches an official browser-based retro gaming portal featuring MAGA-themed spins on arcade classics—including Rio Run, Build the Wall, and Flappy Bill—designed to highlight administration policies from border security to Trump Accounts and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA initiative. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: ⁠https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/⁠ Best Place to Start: New to our industry deep dives and gaming culture updates? Catch up on our foundational coverage here: ⁠https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rockstar Games' extended 26-minute gameplay preview for Grand Theft Auto VI has silenced early skeptics, pulling in over 15 million views on YouTube alone alongside massive viewership on Netflix and creator reaction streams. While some critics labeled the open-world sandbox as "more of the same," unprecedented audience demand is proving otherwise. We break down the explosive cultural impact, the viral gameplay showcasing Vice City's criminal underworld, and how rampant hype has triggered widespread PlayStation 5 Pro hardware shortages—pushing secondary market auction prices north of $2,000. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: ⁠https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/⁠ Best Place to Start: New to our deep dives and industry updates? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: ⁠https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI has announced its next major frontier model, GPT-6, code-named "Astra," heralding it as a generational leap in artificial intelligence and touting human-level AGI reasoning capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adobe says you can now order changes via platforms like Photoshop or Premiere using messages from colleagues in Slack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Self-driving taxi services are becoming more widely available, as Waymo rolls out service in three new cities and Tesla prepares to launch the Cybercab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rockstar Games has officially released 26 minutes of extended gameplay for Grand Theft Auto VI, giving players an in-depth look at dual protagonists Jason and Lucia navigating crime, romance, and high-octane missions across the neon-lit streets of Vice City and the state of Leonida. Meanwhile, the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris concludes with history made as Chinese organization AG.AL dethrones Team Falcons to capture the $7 million Club Championship crown, propelled by Gwendal "Gwen" Duparc's win in Trackmania. Plus, we break down Team Spirit's Counter-Strike 2 grand final comeback led by Donk, and Duo squad BIG's clutch Fortnite Reload championship victory. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports and industry showcases? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the competitive gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Summer of Gaming concludes on FOX on Games, Week 4 takes a hard look at the legendary software that changed how we play forever. We explore id Software's Doom inventing the modern deathmatch, the birth of the MMORPG with Ultima Online, and how Call of Duty and World of Warcraft captured global audiences. Plus, we examine how Quake dragged the industry into true 3D graphics and laid the groundwork for modern esports. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our historical retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new web site has launched under the Twitter brand, but the developers say they're looking to make a number of changes and they want people to pay to join in testing the site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S.-based users are now finding advertisements in Apple maps, as the company pledges it will still respect users' privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uber will let parents watch a live streaming video of their kids while they use the rideshare service, in a bid to enhance safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schools are embracing technology like never before, but is it enhancing learning, or encouraging kids to outsource thinking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A leading artificial intelligence chatbot can now help summarize your text messages, suggest possible replies, and even respond automatically, although some users are raising privacy concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trophy Weekend at the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris brought dramatic sweeps and global shifts across the leaderboards. FaZe Clan capped off a flawless, undefeated run to claim the Rainbow Six Siege title over FURIA behind a 53-kill MVP performance from Jaime "Cyber" Ramos. Meanwhile, Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen conquered the digital chess bracket, Team Falcons swept Spacestation Gaming 4-0 in Rocket League, and Turkey's S2G Esports took the PUBG Mobile championship. Plus, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards takes his competitive edge to the digital card table, partnering with Zynga to bring the culture and trash talk of Spades Plus to mobile players. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports and gaming culture updates? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the competitive landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Summer of Gaming continues on FOX on Games, Week 3 explores the fierce rivalries and technological shifts that shaped modern gaming. We trace the fallout of Nintendo and Sony's broken partnership that led to the original PlayStation, Bill Gates' entrance into the market with the Xbox and Halo, and Nintendo’s brilliant pivot with motion controls on the Wii. Plus, we examine how Valve's Steam revolutionized digital distribution on PC, and how competitive gaming evolved from dusty basement LAN parties into stadium-filling esports juggernauts. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our historical retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California will allow Aurora and Kodiak AI to test autonomous long haul trucks, triggering backlash from Teamsters in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a bid to address concerns about online child safety, OpenAI is debuting a new version of its artificial intelligence chat bot aimed at users from 13 to 17 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A majority of New York City Council members are demanding a pause on the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms until the government can develop better regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is sending notifications to users about possible spyware on their iPhones, warning them to use two-factor authentication and other security measures to protect their personal data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the FAA has hired over 2,000 gamers to train as air traffic controllers, tapping into fast-twitch decision-making and spatial awareness skills to help bridge critical workforce shortages. Meanwhile, Week 5 of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris delivered thrilling grand finals: AG.AL's Khawaja "M. Zubair" pulled off a clean 5-0 sweep to win Tekken 8, OpTic Gaming secured their second consecutive EWC title in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 with Anthony "Shotzzy" Cuevas-Castro earning MVP honors, and Kuaishou Gaming clinched a dramatic 7-game victory in Honor of Kings. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports and industry coverage? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the competitive landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Summer of Games continues on FOX on Games, Week 2 tackles the machines, hardware revolutions, and near-fatal disasters that shaped the industry. We trace the quarter-munching golden age of arcades in the late '70s and '80s, the wood-paneled revolution of the Atari 2600, and the catastrophic 1983 video game crash sparked by rushed titles like E.T. We also explore how Nintendo resurrected the North American market with the NES and the famous "Seal of Quality," kicking off the legendary 16-bit console wars between Nintendo and Sega. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our historical retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

X will now let users see if they have been shadowbanned and how their content is being ranked on the social media site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google unveils a bunch of new hardware offerings, including the Pixel 11 smartphones enhanced with Gemini artificial intelligence, the new Pixel Watch 5, and a competitor to Apple's AirTag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Courts in England and Wales become the latest to ban Meta's Smart Glasses, as the devices violate bans on recording in courtrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is proposing to increase taxes on the artificial intelligence industry in order to invest in the American people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 to address a security vulnerability that could allow hackers to remotely access your device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 4 of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris delivered historic moments, headlined by 15-year-old Chilean phenom Jaime "Craime" Bustos becoming the youngest champion in event history by winning Street Fighter 6 for Team Falcons. We also cover Zeta Division's victory in the Overwatch Champion Series, G2 Esports taking home the crown in Call of Duty: Warzone, and Team Spirit making history in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Plus, we dive into Nintendo's new "Life in Bubbly Basin" DLC for Pokémon Pokopia, and the explosive global launch of Arc System Works' Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports and game updates? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the competitive landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a retrospective journey through the historical milestones that built the video game industry. From Atari's Pong accidentally launching the arcade boom to Nintendo saving its American division with Shigeru Miyamoto's Donkey Kong, we explore how these foundational hits changed entertainment forever. We also examine Toru Iwatani’s pizza-inspired Pac-Man, Alexey Pajitnov crossing the Iron Curtain with Tetris, and how Super Mario Bros. defined the home console experience. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our historical retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SpaceX confirms it is investing more than $16 billion into a semiconductor manufacturing facility to build microprocessor chips in Texas, amid concerns that the U.S. relies too heavily on imported chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google has officially set a hard deadline for the retirement of Google Assistant, announcing that the legacy voice assistant will begin shutting down starting September 4. We break down the transition as Google pushes Android and iOS users toward its next-generation AI chatbot, Gemini, examining how the phased rollout impacts smartphones, Wear OS smartwatches, headphones, and Android Auto, alongside user debates over reliability versus advanced AI capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a ban on Chinese-manufactured components for data centers, focusing on high-speed optical transceivers used in fiber-optic communications. We break down the national security concerns surrounding foreign-made hardware, the potential risks of remote shutdowns or espionage, and how limiting reliance on foreign infrastructure could drive up costs for domestic tech companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

San Francisco police have successfully broken up a persistent pickpocket crew operating within the city's historic Chinatown neighborhood, utilizing departmental drones to track and apprehend the suspects. FOX On Tech has the details on how aerial surveillance is changing urban law enforcement tactics and helping crack down on street-level crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple users looking to make extended use of Apple's upcoming AI-powered Siri upgrade may soon need to open their wallets. Following insights shared on an earnings call reported by TechCrunch, departing CEO Tim Cook revealed that premium, high-compute AI features could sit behind a paywall when iOS 27 rolls out this fall. We break down how Apple's potential pricing strategy aligns with competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Grok, and Anthropic's Claude, and what developers are seeing in current beta testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August is officially Gaming History Month here on FOX on Games! Starting this Monday and running every weekday all month long, we are launching an epic retrospective covering the milestones that shaped the industry. In Week 1, we lay the foundation with pioneer games from Pong to Super Mario Bros. Week 2 explores the machines, tracing the rise of the arcade, the 1983 video game crash, and the salvation of the home console. Week 3 puts the gloves on with the brutal console wars between Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, plus the rise of PC gaming and esports. Finally, Week 4 examines the software that changed everything—from Doom to World of Warcraft—before assessing the interconnected reality of modern gaming. Tune in every weekday to explore the decades of digital entertainment that built a $200 billion global giant. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our historical retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 3 of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris concluded with massive tournaments across soccer, battle royale, and tactical strategy. We break down the incredible Cinderella story of Răzvan "RvPLegend" Pui climbing from 30th globally to claim the $250,000 EA Sports FC 26 grand final against Levy Finn Rieck. Plus, we cover Virtus.pro's dominant three-day run in PUBG led by tournament MVP Nino "Nixzyee" Mikec, and Team Vision's clean sweep over Aurora Gaming in the Teamfight Tactics 4v4 finals. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports coverage? Catch up on the foundational analysis of these global stages here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal regulators have given the green light to Amazon-owned Zoox, granting the first commercial exemption for a purpose-built robotaxi without traditional driver controls. We break down how Zoox's unique steering wheel-free, carriage-style pod compares to existing fleets from Waymo and Tesla, what the NHTSA approval means for paid commercial deployment, and how the autonomous vehicle landscape is shifting on public roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DoorDash has received the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration to commercially operate its own in-house drone delivery fleet. We break down the launch of DoorDash Air, how the company's proprietary technology and autonomous systems aim to augment human drivers for mid-range orders, and where DoorDash stands alongside competitors like Amazon and Uber Eats in the evolving delivery space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is pressing forward in its quest for global cryptocurrency dominance, gaining key momentum and support from Congress. We break down the latest legislative developments, the push toward national digital asset strategies, and how policymakers on Capitol Hill are shaping the future of financial technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oregon has experienced an explosion in data center construction due to its cheap electricity prices, tax subsidies, and stable climate, but not everyone is happy about that. Hillsboro moved to temporarily ban new data centers while it considers a more permanent solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta is debuting a new app called Seller which aims to help people sell their stuff on Facebook Marketplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft has officially rolled out Xbox Backward Compatibility for PC, allowing players to natively boot up original Xbox classics directly on their PC rigs and Windows handhelds like the ROG Ally. The first wave of early 2000s nostalgia includes Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live & Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy, complete with upscaling features and upcoming support for achievement hunters. Meanwhile, the first story trailer has arrived for director Zach Cregger’s take on the Resident Evil franchise. Following the critical and commercial misfire of 2021's Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, this second cinematic reboot tells an original side-story running parallel to the core games. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our hardware and simulation coverage? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 2 of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris has concluded, with League of Legends and Dota 2 taking center stage. We break down Dplus KIA's stunning sweep over French favorites Karmine Corp to silence the home crowd, fueled by MVP Shin 'Smash' Geum-jae. Plus, we cover Parivision's dominant run to take the Dota 2 trophy against BetBoom Team, Team Vitality's defense of their title in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's International, and Lyon's record-breaking performance in Free Fire. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports coverage? Catch up on the foundational analysis of these global stages here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is releasing data on Gemini artificial intelligence usage across the official app and Google search to better gauge how the technology is being incorporated into people's lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A school on a Seneca Indian reservation in New York is testing out a Realbotix robot as a teaching assistant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta is making it easier to replace the music on your old Instagram posts while still keeping the comments and everything else the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crypto experts claim foreign adversaries such as Iran and North Korea are utilizing digital assets to evade global sanctions and funnel money to bad actors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cryptocurrency companies are advocating for more Americans to use crypto in their everyday lives, particularly Stablecoins which are chained to the value of the dollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the world’s attention is locked on the soccer World Cup, the video game equivalent, the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris, has delivered a high-stakes opening week. We recap the major results from the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, including UNLIMIT’s extraordinary comeback to secure the Apex Legends championship, Luis "DarkAngel" Castillo Gomez’s emotional maiden major title in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and 100 Thieves’ dominant, undefeated run to claim their first international VALORANT trophy. We analyze how these teams have positioned themselves in the early Club Championship standings and preview the intense competition ahead as the tournament shifts to its next phase. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports coverage? Catch up on the foundational analysis of these global stages here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PlayStation fighting game fans will need to clear some extra space in their schedules. Sony has officially delayed the release of its "Flex-Strike" wireless arcade stick, originally planned for August 6th, citing the need for "finishing touches" before hitting store shelves. Meanwhile, EA Sports is looking to keep its legendary simulation streak alive. Despite losing the official FIFA license, the EA Sports FC franchise—using its internal "The World's Game" tournament simulation—has predicted that Spain will take the crown this summer. We break down the hardware setback and why fans are keeping a close eye on EA's historic track record of simulating world-class champions. Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our hardware and simulation coverage? Catch up on our previous deep dives here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9932630922 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The federal government has reached agreements with Google’s DeepMind, Microsoft, and SpaceXAI to evaluate advanced artificial intelligence models for national security risks before they are released to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republicans have launched an investigation into how companies like Airbnb and Anysphere are using Chinese-developed artificial intelligence over national security concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Medical drones are starting to emerge as a new tool in health care, and Missouri is now testing whether they could help close care gaps in rural America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders holds an international panel to discuss the advance of artificial intelligence and the need for greater cooperation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disney Plus is trying to compete with rivals like YouTube and Paramount+ by looking at a free streaming tier supported by advertisements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After two and a half years in Early Access, the creature-collecting survival hit Palworld has officially launched its 1.0 version on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox. Developer Pocket Pair has implemented significant overhauls to base-building and introduced entirely new biomes, including the World Tree region. We discuss why the studio is recommending that players start fresh to fully experience the new progression curve. In other news, Ubisoft has launched a viral marketing campaign for the newly released Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, taking over the social media accounts of brands like McDonald's, Control developer Remedy, and Dead by Daylight creator Behaviour Interactive. We break down what this "boarded" social media stunt might hint at for the future of cross-brand gaming events. Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our coverage of industry marketing trends? Catch up on our previous analysis here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9393957676 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bipartisan crackdown on AI deepfakes is gaining momentum in Washington, but the video game industry is pushing back. While the "NO FAKES Act" aims to protect Americans' voices and images from unauthorized digital replication, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) argues the bill contains a massive blind spot. Developers warn that without explicit exemptions, the legislation could invite crippling lawsuits over standard gaming practices, such as background NPC generation and player-led character creation. We explore the tension between protecting personal rights and maintaining the creative freedom necessary for modern interactive entertainment. Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our coverage of gaming legislation? Catch up on the foundational analysis of these topics here: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After delaying the release at the request of the United States federal government, OpenAI is now allowing users to access the latest version of its artificial intelligence chat bot, which includes features like voice prompts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You will now be able to hold full voice conversations with ChatGPT ahead of the broad introduction of GPT-5.6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a bid to create more original video contact and protect the work of smaller creators, X is encouraging users to post TikTok-style reaction videos to other content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Foreign adversaries are increasingly leveraging sophisticated social media campaigns to influence the American public with disinformation, moving from exploiting existing viral conspiracies to manufacturing them entirely out of thin air. Gillian Turner explains this trend that happens during real-time events, such as the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where bots surged to amplify narratives about media collusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk's Tesla is launching Robotaxi service in Miami, joining Google's Waymo which has already been operating in the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following hardware price hikes across Xbox and Valve’s new Steam Machine, Sony Interactive executives have hinted that their upcoming console may depart from the industry’s traditional "loss leader" strategy. In a recent Q&A, the company stated it does not intend to sell hardware at "significant losses," while also dropping major hints that its next system could feature portable capabilities similar to the Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, we look at the legendary indie title The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, which just set a new record for concurrent users on Steam following a massive 90% discount in the platform’s Summer Sale, marking a historic win for a critical darling that has famously been snubbed by major awards for over a decade. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our console pricing and industry trend coverage? Get caught up on our previous analysis of the hardware landscape here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HQHePoKPLDyZ2xRO6K7Kz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To celebrate the America 250 milestone, we’re getting into the spirit with a virtual tour through our nation’s history and landmarks. We look back at how Assassin’s Creed III puts you in the middle of the American Revolution, how Fallout 3 and Fallout 4 offer a dark, post-apocalyptic vision of our national identity, and why the floating city of Columbia in BioShock Infinite provides a unique steampunk "what-if" story set in the aftermath of the Civil War. While these games aren't historical textbooks, they remain a fantastic way to explore the spirit of our country's most famous settings. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our deep dives? Catch up with our foundational analysis here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vuhZLJZeHjH51nM6nXJxu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A smart home thermostat can help regulate the temperature of your home even when everyone is away, a handy upgrade when hundreds of millions of Americans are suffering under a heatwave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular internet messaging app is allowing users to reserve an online alias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American Airlines plans to install SpaceX Starlink internet service on more than 500 of its airplanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Air taxis are taking another step toward reality above city skies, as JOBY moves to carry out test flights in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI is following a Trump administration directive to restrict access to the latest version of its powerful chatbot to government agencies and approved partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preorders for the November 19 release of Grand Theft Auto 6 are officially live, and retailers are already warning that high demand will likely outstrip physical supply—though reports suggest these "physical" copies may simply be digital codes in a box. Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced another price hike for its hardware, with the Series S rising to $500 and the Series X reaching $800. In industry news, Bungie is facing a second major blow as the studio lets go of nearly 300 staff members, impacting both the core Destiny 2 team and the developers working on the upcoming extraction shooter Marathon. We break down these major shifts and what they mean for the future of these iconic franchises. Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our industry coverage? Start here to catch up on our previous deep dives: https://megaphone.link/FOXM7110483851 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gaming world is in mourning following the death of Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot, who was killed in a plane crash in western France at the age of 69. Guillemot, a key figure in the family-led company behind the Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry franchises, was piloting his twin-engine Cessna 421 when the accident occurred. In other news, Valve has officially unveiled the pricing for its highly anticipated Steam Machine, which departs from the traditional "loss leader" console model. Starting at $1,049 for a 512GB model and reaching up to $1,428 for a 2TB bundle with a controller, the device is positioned as a premium Linux-based gaming PC rather than a subsidized console. Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our industry coverage? Start here to catch up on our previous deep dives: https://megaphone.link/FOXM7110483851 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A range of Apple products are getting price increases, including the MacBook, MacBook Neo, and iPad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices