FOX on Games

Ahead of its November 19th release, Grand Theft Auto VI is already shattering industry records. According to Sensor Tower estimates, Rockstar Games' upcoming release has surpassed 9.69 million digital pre-orders—making it the most pre-ordered game of all time across the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store, with PlayStation 5 accounting for roughly 75% of sales. Host Eammonn Dignam breaks down the milestone numbers, GameSquare polling showing 30% of players planning to take launch day off, the massive 212GB console pre-load file size, and story details for protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos in Leonida.

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Host Eammonn Dignam breaks down the week's biggest gaming headlines and welcomes Marvel's Wolverine star Liam McIntyre to the show. Nintendo announces The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake sold over 5 million copies in its first four days on Switch 2, becoming the fastest-selling global release for the console ahead of the franchise's 40th anniversary and April 2027 live-action film. We also cover PAX East badge pricing and "con flu" survival tips, plus the Rockstar Games UK studio union vote happening one week ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's launch. Finally, actor Liam McIntyre joins to break down his new holiday tabletop card game with co-creator Dave Matalon, Secret Santa: The Party Game, launching on Kickstarter November 17.

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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. Fox's Eammonn Dignam with that in this episode.

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Host Eammonn Dignam breaks down a surprisingly smooth launch day for Blizzard's World of Warcraft Forever—an alternate-reality reimagining of the long-running MMORPG that avoided traditional server overloads. Plus, EA takes a step toward winning back legacy PC gamers by restoring classic 90s titles to Steam, including Wing Commander, Ultima, and Road Rash, following recent studio closures and BioWare layoffs.

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As online multiplayer environments expand, protecting young players remains a top priority for gaming platforms. Catherine Jensen, Vice President of Global Consumer Experience at Sony Interactive Entertainment, joins host Eammonn Dignam to break down the latest PlayStation 5 parental control enhancements. We detail Family Management tools across the PS5 and PlayStation mobile app—including ESRB age-rating filters, spending allowance caps, playtime scheduling, and granular chat privacy restrictions designed to ensure safe, age-appropriate play.

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Host Eammonn Dignam breaks down major late-year gaming stories and sits down with a titan of industry leadership. We deliver early hands-on impressions of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, detailing its modernized control scheme and seamless Hyrule progression. Then, we analyze new poll data from GameSquare showing 30% of gamers planning to take off work for Grand Theft Auto VI's launch on November 19th. Plus, Atari and Pipeworks Studios surprise-drop Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered with online multiplayer and modern haptics. Finally, former Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg joins the show to discuss overseeing iconic franchises, his perspective on our tech-obsessed world, and his new album More Is Not The Answer featuring Aloe Blacc.

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Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto makes history as the first video game developer awarded Japan's prestigious Order of Culture. The 73-year-old creator behind Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pikmin will be presented with the award by Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on November 3, Japan's Culture Day. We look back at Miyamoto's foundational career from his 1977 apprenticeship at Nintendo to his recent work producing blockbuster animated feature films with Illumination.

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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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Nintendo's October Indie World Showcase delivered a stacked lineup of independent titles coming to Switch platforms. We break down top highlights including Chucklefish's magic academy life sim Witchbrook, City of None from Celeste co-creator Matt Thorson featuring precision puzzle-platforming and emotional storytelling, and the cozy couch co-op dog adventure Haunted Paws landing across both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

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Massive corporate mergers and historic gaming benchmarks dominate this week's headlines. Skydance Paramount consolidates WB Games and Paramount Games Studio following its acquisition, raising industry layoff concerns while simultaneously greenlighting a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film co-produced by CD Projekt Red. Meanwhile, Circana reports a record-breaking 29% purchase intent for Grand Theft Auto VI with three weeks left until launch, as Rockstar leadership outlines how its upgraded tech stack will accelerate post-launch content. Finally, legendary ToeJam & Earl creator Greg Johnson and his wife Sirena join the show to discuss their newly released title Dancing with Ghosts, exploring how they channeled grief and recovery following the Maui wildfires into a narrative grounded in Thai culture, Buddhism, and spiritual healing.

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