FOX on Games

FOX on Games

Welcome to the FOX on Games podcast, your ultimate source for the latest gaming news, industry insights, and exclusive interviews with influential figures in interactive entertainment. We cover everything from major console releases from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Interactive to the dynamic world of esports and virtual reality. Dive into discussions on industry challenges, such as strikes, layoffs, and unionization affecting the industry, and celebrate the legacy of gaming icons from artists, developers, and content creators. Whether you're interested in innovative game features like the metaverse of Fortnite or Roblox to the cultural impact of Tetris, FaZe Clan, and Call of Duty. FOX on Games keeps you informed and entertained with engaging content tailored for gamers worldwide. Subscribe for a comprehensive look at the trends and stories shaping the gaming community once a week here, and make sure to share it with your friends both IRL, and by their gamertags.

Episodes

October 2, 2026 • 32 mins
Rockstar Games reveals groundbreaking dynamic weather systems for Grand Theft Auto VI, introducing localized downpours, shifting wind aerodynamics, and full-blown hurricanes across the state of Leonida. Meanwhile, Microsoft takes direct aim at disc-less trends by launching its consumer-friendly "Disc-to-Digital" program, allowing Xbox players to convert physical discs into transferable digital licenses that migrate when shared or r...
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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 upcom...
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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 de...
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Ever wonder why your online teammates make bizarre moves? We dive into creator Rooney coding FlyWire and Google Research's real-world fruit fly connectome directly into Minecraft to control virtual mobs. Over in Chiba at Tokyo Game Show 2026, Square Enix debuts combat and PS5 Pro enhancements for Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, unveiling the cosmetic-preserving F-I-T-S system. Plus, Epic Games and Disney deliver internet chaos as So...
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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...
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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 ...
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BlizzCon 2026 takes over Anaheim with an absolute avalanche of franchise reveals: Blizzard President Johanna Faries announces World of Warcraft: Forever, a 23-year-first RTS story update for Warcraft III, a spring 2029 target for Diablo V, a new open-world StarCraft shooter, and Overwatch Season 5. Meanwhile, Capcom heads to Southern California with an exclusive month-long Little Tokyo pop-up shop featuring the first public hands-o...
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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 i...
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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...
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Nintendo celebrates 40 years of The Legend of Zelda with a massive tribute slate, headlined by a full ground-up remake of Ocarina of Time featuring vocal humming mechanics, a live-action movie date, and a world orchestral tour. We also break down major Nintendo Switch 2 announcements, including the stealth reveal of Metroid Ravenous, an open-world reinvention with Kirby and the World Beyond, and a classic SNES track drop for Mario ...
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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&mda...
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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'...
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Sony takes over the industry with a massive double State of Play showcase, introducing free "Live TV on PS5," two limited-edition neon Vice City Grand Theft Auto VI DualSense controllers, an official 30th-anniversary LEGO PlayStation, Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie reboot, and major reveals for Ghost of Yōtei and Until Dawn 2. Then, star Liam McIntyre sits down for an exclusive interview on stepping into the iconic adamantium c...
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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 milli...
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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-Epis...
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Gamescom Opening Night Live kicked off in Cologne with massive announcements, led by HoYoverse's dark fantasy RPG Nodusfall, CD Projekt Red's next-gen overhaul for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Square Enix locking in Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, and an official release date for Gears of War: E-Day. Meanwhile, we break down the latest leaks surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI and the buzz around Rockstar's exclusive trailer window with Ne...
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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 Esport...
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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 distr...
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We look back at the biggest reveals from D23, honoring the legacy of actress Hayden Panettiere following the announcement of Kingdom Hearts 4's Coco world, alongside Disney's physical-to-digital crossover in Fortnite and bloody pre-launch gameplay for Insomniac's Wolverine. We also break down Sucker Punch's Echoes of Sekigahara co-op expansion for Ghost of Yōtei and preview Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. Plus, British inventor G...
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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...
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