FOX on Tech

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. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: Missed our coverage of retro retrospectives and PC gaming news? Catch up on our foundational archive here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: ⁠https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/⁠ Best Place to Start: New to our tech policy and family gaming breakdowns? Catch up on our foundational coverage here: ⁠https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a long-overdue infrastructure overhaul, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans to phase out 1980s-era floppy disks still used across more than 400 air traffic control facilities nationwide. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy detailed the rollout of the new digital Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS), which will replace four legacy computer systems managing critical weather and operational status updates. In this tech update, host Eammonn Dignam breaks down the transition from decades-old storage media to modern real-time display tech scheduled for completion by the end of 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chinese neurotech firm BrainCo is developing a wearable brain-computer interface (BCI) designed to suppress appetite through non-invasive electrical brain stimulation. Dubbed an "electronic GLP-1" by founding partner Nyx He, the device aims to provide a drug-free alternative to weight-loss injections like Wegovy and Zepbound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox News polling finds voters are weighing the promises of artificial intelligence against their concerns about the infrastructure needed to support it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens of European supermarkets have been hit with a cyberattack that raises the temperature inside their refrigerators, causing food to spoil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google says it received the first message from its prototype Suncatcher satellite, which aims to put artificial intelligence computing power into space to avoid some of the issues affecting data centers on the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: Missed our retro retrospectives and industry history deep dives? Catch up on our foundational gaming archive here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: Missed our indie spotlights and console showcases? Catch up on our foundational gaming archive here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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