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FOX on Games is a weekly podcast that delivers the latest gaming news, industry insights, and exclusive interviews with influential figures in interactive entertainment. It covers major console releases from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony, as well as esports, virtual reality, and industry challenges like strikes and layoffs. The show also explores the cultural impact of gaming icons and trends such as the metaverse in Fortnite and Roblox.
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FAA Hires 2,000 Gamers for Air Traffic Control & EWC Week 5 Champions | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 16.08.2026 4mU.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 -
The Golden Age of Arcades, the Crash of '83 & Nintendo's Rise | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 15.08.2026 6mAs 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 -
Rare NES Find in Wisconsin, Thunderpick CS2 Malta Return & David Myers Interview | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 14.08.2026 37mA stunning discovery in Waukesha, Wisconsin has uncovered 100 never-before-seen variant copies of the classic NES pack-in title Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt sitting untouched in a garage for decades, sparking a fierce debate among game collectors. Meanwhile, the Thunderpick World Championship 2026 announces its return to Malta for an elite million-dollar Counter-Strike 2 showdown this October. We also sit down with inspirational accessibility streamer David Myers (iav1arm1leg) to discuss his journey competing in EA FC and setting world records. Plus, we break down the latest new releases, upcoming EWC action in Paris, and the newest additions to PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass. 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? 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 -
EWC Week 4 Street Fighter History, Pokémon Pokopia DLC & Marvel Tokon Launch | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 09.08.2026 4mWeek 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 -
The Legends of Arcade History: From Pong to Super Mario Bros | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 08.08.2026 6mWe 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 -
EA's $55B Buyout Closes, Xbox Exclusivity Pivot & Fox Weather Play 'Funnel Runners' | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 07.08.2026 20mElectronic Arts is officially a privately held company following the successful close of a $55 billion leveraged buyout led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, though developers are bracing for impending restructuring. Meanwhile, Xbox's multiplatform push faces scrutiny as Halo: Campaign Evolved manages just 350,000 units on PlayStation 5, prompting a pivot back to platform exclusivity with upcoming titles like Gears of War: E-Day. We also check out Fox Weather meteorologists Ian Oliver, Bob Van Dillen, Nick Kosir, and Bayne Froney tackling the storm simulator Funnel Runners. Plus, we run through the latest new releases, upcoming events including the EWC in Paris, and free subscription games for August. 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? 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 -
Summer of Games on FOX on Games | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 02.08.2026 1mAugust 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 -
Esports World Cup Week 3: FC 26, PUBG & TFT Champions | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 01.08.2026 1mWeek 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 -
Wolverine & Marvel Tokon at SDCC, Echo Gaming Interview & PS Plus August Lineup | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 31.07.2026 31mSan Diego Comic-Con brought massive announcements last week, led by Insomniac's deep-dive showcase for Wolverine alongside a confirmed crossover with Arc System Works' upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. We also break down Marvel Rivals' transition into PvE co-op with an Age of Ultron mode, Cory Barlog's new standalone God of War project centered on Laufey, and Amazon Luna’s new party game Batman: Caped Crusader Chronicles. Plus, we sit down with mobile gaming creator Eric "Echo" Hoff to discuss trading the teacher's life for content creation, and run through the latest new releases, upcoming events, and free subscription games for August. 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? 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 -
Archive| Interview With the Voice of Miles Morales-Nadji Jeter | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 30.07.2026 16m"FOX on Games", in an archived segment, speaks with Nadji Jeter, the voice and motion capture actor for Mile Morales in the SONY 'Spider-man' game series. He shares his passion for the character, his favorite 'Spider-Man' besides Miles, and gives us some behind the scenes stories from the production. Fox's Eammonn Dignam with that in this episode. Remember to Like Subscribe Comment And Share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Archive | Insomniac Spider-Man 2 Preview - Interview With Miles Morales Actor Nadji Jeter| FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 30.07.2026 3m"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 -
Archive | MLS Striker Tosaint Ricketts Debuts as eMLS Star | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 29.07.2026 4mIt's the first time that a pro-soccer player crosses over into the pro esport version of the game that he physically played. FOX's Eammonn Dignam talks to MLS turned eMLS star Tosaint Ricketts about his change of position for the Vancouver White Caps Football Club in this "FOX on Games." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC & Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Trailer | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 26.07.2026 1mMicrosoft 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 -
Esports World Cup Week 2: League & Dota Finals Highlights | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 25.07.2026 1mWeek 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 -
GOG's Offline Preservation Stand, Jimothy the Raccoon & Todd Howard on Fallout | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 24.07.2026 27mGOG takes a major stand for digital game preservation, telling fans they can use offline installers on any storage device as Sony prepares to phase out physical discs by 2028. Meanwhile, Bethesda's Todd Howard thanks fans on Reddit and hints at exciting future collaborations with Obsidian Entertainment following discussions around Fallout. We also cover the internet sensation Jimothy the raccoon, who has officially been modded into Skyrim and Stardew Valley alongside a dedicated browser game by Chris Pirillo. Plus, we sit down with Chris Earl, CEO of the gaming veterans charity Regiment.gg, to discuss their growth to nearly 100,000 members and their new "Games for Vets" program. 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? 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 -
Esports World Cup Paris: Week 1 Champions & Highlights | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 19.07.2026 1mWhile 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 Arcade Stick Delay & EA Sports' World Cup Prediction | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 18.07.2026 1mPlayStation 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 -
EA Sports' Microtransaction U-Turn, Garfield Kart's Jab & Malware Threat | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 17.07.2026 39mEA Sports has officially pulled all paid progression options from the College Football 27 Dynasty and Road to Glory modes after fans organized a successful "CFB Play, Don't Pay" campaign against what they described as a $100 cash grab. We also discuss the bizarre social media feud between Garfield Kart and Mario Kart Tour following the latter’s scheduled shutdown. Finally, we break down a serious security alert: a federal complaint has been filed against a Florida-based hacker who allegedly used malware hidden inside four video games to compromise 8,000 devices and steal over $220,000 in cryptocurrency. Plus, I sit down with FOX News Rundown host Jessica Rosenthal to discuss the joys and challenges of gaming with children as they reach console-ready age. 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? Start here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Palworld 1.0 Launch & Ubisoft's Viral Marketing Stunt | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 12.07.2026 1mAfter 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 -
The Video Game Industry vs. the "NO FAKES Act" | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis 11.07.2026 1mA 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
