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.
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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.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney argues that AI usage in game development increases human productivity by "integer multiples" and will ultimately result in better, more immersive games with "infinite, context-based dialogue." His statement comes directly in response of the AI voice controversy surrounding Embark Studios' (Arc Raiders, The Finals) titles.
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FOX on Games is joined by Zeitglas Game Studio to discuss their challenging indie game, Sanatorium - A Mental Asylum Simulator. The two-man team breaks down how they designed a dark, card-based historical adventure set in a 1920s asylum where you play as an imposter doctor, using archaic methods like phrenology while maintaining respect for the patient. Plus, we break down the massive news that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass, and analyze the marketing leak that may have spoiled Yoshi and Princess Rosalina in the new Super Mario Bros. Galaxy movie.
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"FOX on Games" speaking to a member of the military and FOX talent about Regiment Gaming Group, and others like it... on how they help service members deal with trauma, retirement to civilian life, and just how gaming can be a savior.
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FOX on Games reports on the most critical update to the PlayStation Portal: it now supports cloud streaming! Players with PS Plus Premium can now stream games from the subscription and classics catalogs without being connected to their PS5, making the handheld truly portable. Plus, we look at a new Legend of Zelda title, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a hack-and-slash tale set during the Imprisoning War, expanding the time travel lore of Tears of the Kingdom.
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FOX on Games covers the massive pop culture crossover that is injecting new life into Fortnite: The Simpsons characters (Homer, Marge, Bart) and locations (Kwik-E-Mart) are now in the Battle Royale, with accompanying shorts on Disney Plus. We then analyze the legal battle between The Pokémon Company and the MMO Palworld. The case, centered on patent claims for summoning companions to fight, suffered a major setback in Japan, leading the U.S. Patent Director to order a re-examination of the corresponding U.S. patent
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FOX on Games analyzes the ongoing chaos in the games industry, reporting on Amazon's job cuts and the end of new content for its flagship MMO, New World. We contrast that with the surprising launch success of the premium extraction shooter Arc Raiders and the positive reviews for Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2. In celebration of the World Series, we feature an archival interview with Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, on how MLB The Show's Storylines mode is preserving the priceless history of Black baseball legends.
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Netflix is seemingly stepping away from touch-screen mobile games by partnering with DON'T NOD (Life is Strange) to develop titles, potentially based on their top IP. Meanwhile, Nintendo shocked the community with a major, free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons years after its final patch, bringing new features and full Switch 2 functionality.
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A shocking $2 billion market crash in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), where the value of ultra-rare cosmetic skins has plummeted. Plus, Masahiro Sakurai unveiled new features for Kirby Air Ride 2, including the Road Trip challenge mode and the Top Ride top-down racer supporting up to eight players.
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FOX on Games is ready for spooky season with a must-hear conversation with IllFonic, the masters of asymmetrical horror! We get the insider track on their new Halloween game, featuring their one-of-a-kind mechanic, John Carpenter’s involvement, and Unreal Engine 5 visuals. Plus, we break down two massive industry stories: the shock announcement that Master Chief's Halo is coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026, and our official Game Awards 2025 Game of the Year contenders, including Donkey Kong Bananza and Hollow Knight: Silksong.
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FOX on Games recaps the biggest announcements from Fallout Day: Bethesda celebrated 10 years of Fallout 4 by confirming its re-release with all DLC. Additionally, Obsidian Entertainment joined the stream to announce a 15th Anniversary Bundle for Fallout: New Vegas, perfectly timed to align with the Fallout TV show's second season, which heads to the Mojave Desert.
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A shocking security failure at TwitchCon 2025 after popular streamer and cosplayer Emiru (Emily Beth Schunk) was physically assaulted on-stage. Plus, we analyze the controversial reaction from Twitch CEO Dan Clancy, who blamed "society" for the incident while promising to strengthen security.
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FOX on Games goes to New York Comic Con with correspondent John Toldi, exploring the future of play: from the brain-training Rubik's WOWCUBE to Godzilla’s 70th anniversary PBR collaboration and the storytelling mission of Sandstorm Comics from the UAE. Plus, we cover the latest Fallout Day news (including the Walton Goggins update in Fallout 76), the vital Regiment Gaming Group partnership with Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and the inspiring Girls Make Games Demo Day winners.
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FOX on Games reports on the passing of legendary video game creator Tomonobu Itagaki (Dead or Alive, Ninja Gaiden 2004) at the age of 58. We reflect on his rockstar persona, his pivotal role in reviving the Ninja Gaiden franchise, and the profound, pre-written final message he left for his fans on social media.
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Battlefield 6 is officially Electronic Arts' biggest launch in history! However, no live service launch is without its problems. Players on EA's own EA App were locked out of the game. On top of the launcher snafu, players quickly noted a frustrating in-game bug related to hit registration—where bullets visually connect but fail to register damage.
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The global release times for Pokémon Z-A, an early review of its surprising real-time combat, and the fan revolt over the mobile-only Dissidia Final Fantasy. Then, our special guest, Michelle Statham, aka TacticalGramma, joins us! The Call of Duty legend and grandmother of eight discusses her viral streaming journey, premiering Black Ops 7 at COD Next, and her incredible charity work inspiring the next generation of girl gamers.
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First, a baby chasing a seemingly sentient pacifier... then, the reveal of invisible Pikmin! The buzz-worthy animation turned out to be the debut project for Nintendo Pictures Co., Ltd.
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The biggest Halloween events hitting your favorite games! Get the scoop on the expected Fortnite crossovers, including rumored horror legends like Jason Voorhees and Art the Clown, plus a Scooby-Doo team-up. Dive into the terrifying new Slasher mode in GTA Online's pitch-dark submarine, and learn where to catch the spooky new Matcha Pokémon, Poltchageist, in Pokémon GO.
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We dive into the biggest story of the week: the confirmed 50% price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and the industry-shaking implications for Microsoft's console strategy. Then, Luke Barwikowski, CEO of the Web3 game Pixels, joins the show to demystify blockchain gaming, explain why NFTs got a bad rap, and reveal how his game is building a fun, sustainable play-to-earn economy for millions of players.
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Fortnite is the firt with the rights to the K-Pop Demon Hunters franchise, bringing the Korean demon-slaying K-Pop trio, HUNTR/X—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—into the Battle Royale. We detail the lore for the uninitiated, and tell you why your kids are going to be all over Fortnite for the next few weeks.
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The creator of Madden NFL and Battlefield, Electronic Arts (EA), is being acquired in what is being called the largest private equity-funded buyout in history. We break down the details: who is buying the video game giant, what it means for stockholders and the future of EA's iconic franchises now that it's going private.
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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.
