Fox On Tech

Sony's State of Play delivered a massive nostalgia punch! Santa Monica Studio confirms the original God of War Greek Trilogy is getting a full remake, while simultaneously shadow-dropping a new 2D prequel, God of War: Sons of Sparta, available right now. We also celebrate the liberation of Metal Gear Solid 4 from the PS3 with the announcement of Master Collection Vol. 2. Plus, Bungie's Marathon gets a March 5th release date and a "Server Slam" beta coming later this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive week for Nintendo's new hardware! The latest 3rd Party Direct confirms that Microsoft is going all-in on the Switch 2, bringing Fallout 4, Oblivion, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to the portable powerhouse. We also break down the arrival of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the February 27th launch of Resident Evil: Requiem alongside Biohazard and Village. Plus, Konami drops a nostalgia bomb with the Super Bomberman Collection, featuring the classic SNES titles and the Famicom originals that started it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is highlighting the importance of a paid cloud subscription for Nest-branded doorbell cameras, after the company managed to find footage relevant to the search for 84 year-old Nancy Guthrie in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon is working on a same day prescription medication delivery service, a major expansion of its existing online pharmacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we experiencing a loneliness epidemic, and will artificial intelligence be your child's next prom date? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big tech is now full steam ahead on building as many data centers as possible to power the artificial intelligence boom, despite serious concerns about energy and water usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Regulators in the European Union are looking to clamp down on TikTok's addictive features, amid a larger global push to restrict minors' access to social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Move over, Madden—the mutants have spoken. In our final Super Bowl preview, we look at the Mutant Football League's "Mayhem Bowl" simulation. Creative Director Michael Mendheim reveals why his game has a better prediction record over the last nine years than the EA Sports giant. We break down the Nuked London Hatriots' 40-37 victory over the Microhard Mutilators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the weekend of the Big Game, and the official EA Sports simulation is in! Madden NFL 26 sees a Super Bowl rematch for the ages between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. We break down Madden's prediction of a tight 23-20 Seahawks victory led by Sam Darnold. But we also ran our own simulation here at Fox on Games, and the results for Drake Maye and the Patriots are very different. With a 65% historical accuracy rate, is Madden the one to trust this Sunday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA Chief Jared Isaacman is reversing course and now says astronauts will be allowed to bring the latest smartphones into space with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some lawmakers are pushing the Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act in an effort to protect Americans from online scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL is making it a bit easier to watch this year's Super Bowl, teaming with Ticketmaster and OneCourt to help blind and low-vision fans follow all the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With shopping returns valued around 850 billion dollars in value last year, one UPS-owned logistics company is turning to artificial intelligence to make sure those items are the real deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wired magazine reports that certain artificial intelligence-powered toys may raise safety concerns, including lax security regarding personal data they gather about your kids and family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive shakeup is hitting the French gaming giant Ubisoft. With six games canceled—including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake—and 200 layoffs looming at their Paris headquarters, the French video game makers union is officially calling for a strike. We break down the impact on upcoming titles, the closure of international studios, and what this means for the future of mega-franchises like Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive week for gaming history and social sims! Blizzard kicks off its 35th-anniversary "Franchise Spotlight" series, with major updates scheduled for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo. Is a new StarCraft project hidden in the branding? Plus, we break down the surprise Nintendo Direct for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, bringing the quirky Mii-centric world to the Switch with a fresh new look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox goes inside the future of artificial intelligence, touring a Dallas-based company that helps businesses across the country use robots to transform how they operate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is adding a tool that will make it easier to generate images using artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to pay for Instagram or Facebook? Meta is experiencing with premium subscription tiers for its biggest social media services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Democrats in Congress want to slow or stop the construction of new data centers, saying they're wreaking havoc on electricity and water usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices