Episodes

  • Archive | Summertime Online Kids Safety with PlayStation's Catherine Jensen
    Jun 21 2026
    Fox's Eammonn Dignam sat down with Sony's Catherine Jensen about how to keep kids safe while there at home playing games on their consoles in this "FOX on Games." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • "Stop Killing Games" EU Initiative & Palworld AI Stance | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis
    Jun 21 2026
    Roblox is overhauling its safety protocols with a massive launch of new features aimed at protecting its youngest players. Moving away from the honor system, the platform is deploying AI-powered facial scans and age estimation to verify user identity. These changes include disabling chat entirely for children under nine, while users aged nine to sixteen will be restricted to chatting only with verified peers or trusted friends. We explore these new technical standards, the enhanced parental tracking tools for monitoring screen time and friend lists, and why Roblox's Vice President of Safety Product Policy, Eliza Jacobs, hopes this "gold standard" approach will encourage other platforms to abandon simple text-based age checks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Roblox Age Verification & Safety Protocols | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis
    Jun 20 2026
    Roblox is overhauling its safety protocols with a massive launch of new features aimed at protecting its youngest players. Moving away from the honor system, the platform is deploying AI-powered facial scans and age estimation to verify user identity. These changes include disabling chat entirely for children under nine, while users aged nine to sixteen will be restricted to chatting only with verified peers or trusted friends. We explore these new technical standards, the enhanced parental tracking tools for monitoring screen time and friend lists, and why Roblox's Vice President of Safety Product Policy, Eliza Jacobs, hopes this "gold standard" approach will encourage other platforms to abandon simple text-based age checks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • GTA 6 Teaser & 'Goals' Sports Revolution | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis
    Jun 19 2026
    Rockstar Games has broken the internet with the official cover reveal for Grand Theft Auto 6, featuring protagonists Lucia and Jason ahead of a November 19th release. We also break down the gaming industry's major opposition to the proposed "NO FAKES Act," which critics fear could inadvertently penalize studios for randomly generated background characters and character creation screens. In a massive horror update, Jason Voorhees finally joins Dead by Daylight following years of legal tangles. Finally, we sit down with former CS:GO pro and Goals CEO Andreas Thorstensson to discuss how his new soccer title plans to disrupt the industry's scripted animation monopoly. Hear Our Interview with the Illfonic Devs HERE: https://radio.foxnews.com/2025/10/29/halo-on-ps5-our-game-awards-goty-locks-illfonic-devs-on-their-take-on-halloween/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Switch 2 Game Reveals & Kingdom Hearts 4 | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis
    Jun 14 2026
    The latest Nintendo Direct delivered major announcements for the upcoming Switch 2, expanding its library with high-profile titles. Beyond the previously discussed Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, Square Enix confirmed that Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch on the Switch 2 day one, joined by a complete Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3. Ubisoft is also bringing Rayman Legends Retold to the platform, while fans of the hit anime series can look forward to the One Piece Grand Gourmet cooking simulator. We break down the excitement behind these new titles and what they mean for the Switch 2's future catalog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Xbox Games Showcase & Holiday Lineup | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis
    Jun 13 2026
    Microsoft brought the heat to the '26 Xbox Games Showcase, coming out swinging with massive world premieres and reinforcing its commitment to exclusive releases. Leading the charge, Gears of War: E-Day officially drops this October, followed by InXile's steampunk-inspired Clockwork Revolution in 2027. We also look at the reveal of Persona 6 and the Persona 4 remake—both hitting Game Pass day one—alongside summer targets like Doom: The Dark Ages | Revelations (July 7) and Halo: Campaign Evolved (July 28). Plus, we highlight the sleek new 25th Anniversary Console and a massive docket of holiday-ready titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Summer Game Fest Highlights & Roblox Partnership | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis
    Jun 12 2026
    Summer Game Fest has officially wrapped, and we're diving into the absolute biggest highlights from the event! Capcom is answering fan prayers with a ground-up remake of Resident Evil: Veronica slated for 2027, while the Final Fantasy VII trilogy prepares to conclude with Revelation. We also discuss the highly anticipated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin adaptation from Platinum Games, a modernized update for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, and the rhythmic fun of Rhythm Heaven Groove. Finally, we sit down with Roblox head Lisa Willett and Game Fam CEO Ricardo Briceno to discuss their new partnership aiming to capture the next generation of soccer fans just in time for the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Netflix FIFA World Cup Game
    Jun 7 2026
    World Cup fever is officially hitting the United States, and Netflix is capitalizing on the soccer hype in a massive way. With EA Sports shifting away from the FIFA partnership, Netflix has stepped in to secure the official license for the Men's World Cup 2026. FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition arrives on June 11, introducing streamlined mobile controls that allow subscribers to pass, shoot, and manage matches across their favorite screens with zero microtransactions. We break down how the game will update daily based on real-life tournament outcomes, its longevity heading into the 2027 Women's World Cup, and what this means for the broader landscape of subscription gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins