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The Trump administration says a new artificial intelligence-powered web portal will make it easier to interface with U.S. government web sites and complete tasks like getting a passport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United Nations AI for Good Global Commission held its first meeting as member states work to ensure that emerging technologies work for the benefit of all people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla is looking to shake up the trucking industry by unveiling an electric truck that can go more than 500 miles on a single charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 upcoming entry Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Fox News' Eammonn Dignam breaks down the anniversary drop, including the original 1986 classic going free on mobile devices and steep catalog discounts across Steam and the PlayStation Store. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our retro retrospectives and classic franchise breakdowns? Catch up on our foundational gaming coverage here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 development on Destiny 2. Game leaders Poria Torken and Josh Dean take to YouTube to lay out a roadmap for rebuilding player trust, communicating transparently, and securing the long-term future across both Marathon and the Destiny universe. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our shooter breakdowns and industry restructuring coverage? Catch up on our foundational gaming analysis here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the United Nations Security Council on the subject of artificial intelligence regulation, as many delegates and lawmakers call for stricter laws on the matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube is giving users more control over what kind of content the platform recommends to them, using Gemini artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is introducing a new line of laptops that merge Gemini artificial intelligence with some of the best features of ChromeOS and Android, in a bid to compete with other high-end laptops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the path forward for the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act remains uncertain in the Senate after passing in the House, states are advancing their own legislation on the matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North America's largest robotics and automation convention shows off robots that can do food preparation, warehouse labor, and utilize artificial intelligence to carry out more complex tasks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, including real-time vocal humming inputs for in-game songs, dedicated jump controls, and a new dash mechanic that finally puts an end to endless forward-rolling across Hyrule Field. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our retro remakes and franchise retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational gaming coverage here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 breaks down what Beats-branded hardware means for Apple's gaming ecosystem and what fans can expect from Sega's chaotic fare-dropping racer on the big streaming screen. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our hardware and adaptation deep dives? Catch up on our foundational gaming coverage here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roku says users can experiment with new games, streaming apps, and news services in the Labs hub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA unveiled the first completed Space Shuttle on September 17th, 1976, and the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum is commemorating the occasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple's latest software update does not bring the much-anticipated Siri artificial intelligence enhancements, but the company says stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon opened the doors to its robotics research and development program exclusively for Fox Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal legislation aimed at setting national safety standards for autonomous vehicles seems to be sending mixed signals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 in, rescue the project, and secure the publishing rights alongside film and television adaptations. 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 and gaming news analysis? Catch up on our foundational coverage here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 trigger the suggestive audio encounters with teenage survivors. We examine the studio's response, calling the mechanic an unintended oversight, and look at the future of mini-games in the asymmetrical slasher adaptation. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our horror and industry reporting? 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

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, aimed at giving the public a 50 percent ownership in the largest artificial intelligence companies in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers are looking at giving the federal government the ability to cut off artificial intelligence development, after a recent incident in which OpenAI models escaped a testing environment and hacked into Hugging Face servers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a civil lawsuit against TikTok and Bytedance, accusing the company of deceiving parents about the safety of its platform and violating a state social media law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Country music artist Ben Gallaher talks about the use of artificial intelligence in songwriting, amid growing debate over the presence of A.I.-generated music on the charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla's long-awaited autonomous future just hit the pavement—and ran straight into a regulatory roadblock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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—designed to highlight administration policies from border security to Trump Accounts and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA initiative. 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 and gaming culture updates? Catch up on our foundational coverage here: ⁠https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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's criminal underworld, and how rampant hype has triggered widespread PlayStation 5 Pro hardware shortages—pushing secondary market auction prices north of $2,000. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: ⁠https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/⁠ Best Place to Start: New to our deep dives and industry updates? 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

OpenAI has announced its next major frontier model, GPT-6, code-named "Astra," heralding it as a generational leap in artificial intelligence and touting human-level AGI reasoning capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adobe says you can now order changes via platforms like Photoshop or Premiere using messages from colleagues in Slack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Self-driving taxi services are becoming more widely available, as Waymo rolls out service in three new cities and Tesla prepares to launch the Cybercab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 million Club Championship crown, propelled by Gwendal "Gwen" Duparc's win in Trackmania. Plus, we break down Team Spirit's Counter-Strike 2 grand final comeback led by Donk, and Duo squad BIG's clutch Fortnite Reload championship victory. 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 showcases? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the competitive gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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-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

A new web site has launched under the Twitter brand, but the developers say they're looking to make a number of changes and they want people to pay to join in testing the site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S.-based users are now finding advertisements in Apple maps, as the company pledges it will still respect users' privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uber will let parents watch a live streaming video of their kids while they use the rideshare service, in a bid to enhance safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schools are embracing technology like never before, but is it enhancing learning, or encouraging kids to outsource thinking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A leading artificial intelligence chatbot can now help summarize your text messages, suggest possible replies, and even respond automatically, although some users are raising privacy concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Esports took the PUBG Mobile championship. Plus, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards takes his competitive edge to the digital card table, partnering with Zynga to bring the culture and trash talk of Spades Plus to mobile players. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports and gaming culture 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

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 distribution on PC, and how competitive gaming evolved from dusty basement LAN parties into stadium-filling esports juggernauts. 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

California will allow Aurora and Kodiak AI to test autonomous long haul trucks, triggering backlash from Teamsters in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a bid to address concerns about online child safety, OpenAI is debuting a new version of its artificial intelligence chat bot aimed at users from 13 to 17 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A majority of New York City Council members are demanding a pause on the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms until the government can develop better regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is sending notifications to users about possible spyware on their iPhones, warning them to use two-factor authentication and other security measures to protect their personal data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices