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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

Android users can now skip ahead of the security line at the airport by using TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to have their face scanned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Unified School Board voted to become the first major U.S. school district to restrict digital learning devices in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged connection to the deadly Florida State University shooting in April of last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly nine years after Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Semi, the electric trucks are one step closer to hitting the road. We're getting a look at some of the vehicle's new features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

One food delivery giant is looking to robot-powered deliveries to help meet growing demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest version of Apple's operating system will bring new features like the ability to create digital versions of loyalty and membership cards, or send payment requests to other people after splitting a bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google shows off the latest version of its mobile operating system, boasting features like better artificial intelligence, security, and multitasking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As more sports games shift from broadcast to paid streaming services, many Americans are not happy about paying extra just to follow their teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is suing Chinese hackers for using Gemini to create fake versions of web sites for major companies and government agencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

Food delivery app Doordash will now allow you to upload pictures of food and have artificial intelligence handle the purchase and delivery of ingredients, among other features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple's artificial intelligence will help users come up with more secure passwords starting with the iOS 27 update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is withholding upgrades to Apple Intelligence and Siri from European markets, citing regulators' unwillingness to give the company an exemption from privacy laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple says its personal assistant Siri will have a bunch of new features thanks to better artificial intelligence integration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices