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.

FOX on Games is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 217 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts FOX on Games, a leisure show with 217 episodes published.

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  Episode #74

  FAA Hires 2,000 Gamers for Air Traffic Control & EWC Week 5 Champions | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis

  Aug 16, 20265 minS2

  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 second consecutive EWC title in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 with Anthony "Shotzzy" Cuevas-Castro earning MVP honors, and Kuaishou Gaming clinched a dramatic 7-game victory in Honor of Kings. 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 coverage? 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

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  Episode #73

  The Golden Age of Arcades, the Crash of '83 & Nintendo's Rise | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis

  Aug 15, 20266 minS2

  As the Summer of Games continues on FOX on Games, Week 2 tackles the machines, hardware revolutions, and near-fatal disasters that shaped the industry. We trace the quarter-munching golden age of arcades in the late '70s and '80s, the wood-paneled revolution of the Atari 2600, and the catastrophic 1983 video game crash sparked by rushed titles like E.T. We also explore how Nintendo resurrected the North American market with the NES and the famous "Seal of Quality," kicking off the legendary 16-bit console wars between Nintendo and Sega. 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

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  Episode #72

  Rare NES Find in Wisconsin, Thunderpick CS2 Malta Return & David Myers Interview | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis

  Aug 14, 202638 minS2

  A stunning discovery in Waukesha, Wisconsin has uncovered 100 never-before-seen variant copies of the classic NES pack-in title Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt sitting untouched in a garage for decades, sparking a fierce debate among game collectors. Meanwhile, the Thunderpick World Championship 2026 announces its return to Malta for an elite million-dollar Counter-Strike 2 showdown this October. We also sit down with inspirational accessibility streamer David Myers (iav1arm1leg) to discuss his journey competing in EA FC and setting world records. Plus, we break down the latest new releases, upcoming EWC action in Paris, and the newest additions to PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass. 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? 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

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  Episode #71

  EWC Week 4 Street Fighter History, Pokémon Pokopia DLC & Marvel Tokon Launch | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis

  Aug 9, 20264 minS2

  Week 4 of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris delivered historic moments, headlined by 15-year-old Chilean phenom Jaime "Craime" Bustos becoming the youngest champion in event history by winning Street Fighter 6 for Team Falcons. We also cover Zeta Division's victory in the Overwatch Champion Series, G2 Esports taking home the crown in Call of Duty: Warzone, and Team Spirit making history in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Plus, we dive into Nintendo's new "Life in Bubbly Basin" DLC for Pokémon Pokopia, and the explosive global launch of Arc System Works' Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports and game 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

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  Episode #70

  The Legends of Arcade History: From Pong to Super Mario Bros | FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis

  Aug 8, 20267 minS2

  We take a retrospective journey through the historical milestones that built the video game industry. From Atari's Pong accidentally launching the arcade boom to Nintendo saving its American division with Shigeru Miyamoto's Donkey Kong, we explore how these foundational hits changed entertainment forever. We also examine Toru Iwatani’s pizza-inspired Pac-Man, Alexey Pajitnov crossing the Iron Curtain with Tetris, and how Super Mario Bros. defined the home console experience. 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

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