Ghost of Tsushima Analysis & PlayStation/Xbox News
Ghost of Tsushima PC Port
The team provides initial impressions of the newly released Ghost of Tsushima on PC. Overall, it is considered a solid port developed by Nixxes.
• Performance & Steam Deck: Surprisingly, the game runs well on the Steam Deck (targeting 800p30 with medium settings) and performs exceptionally on high-end hardware, with the 4090 delivering over 100 FPS fully maxed.
• Key Features: The port includes stellar HDR implementation, well-conceived settings menus with real-time previews, and extensive support for DLSS 3 and FSR 3 technologies. Notably, it allows for a unique combination of DLSS upscaling with FSR 3 frame generation, which is a first.
• Minor Issues: Some users noted minor judder with FSR 3 frame generation that DLSS frame gen does not exhibit, along with occasional foliage shimmering.
"It's a Nixis game. It's very solid overall."
Assassin’s Creed Shadows & Cinematic Misdirection
The discussion shifts to the recent announcement of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The team expresses frustration with the reliance on purely cinematic trailers that do not represent in-game graphics, potentially creating false expectations regarding the game's final visual quality.
PlayStation, Xbox, and Industry Dynamics
• PlayStation Leadership: The show covers the restructuring of PlayStation leadership following the departure of Jim Ryan.
• Helldivers 2 Success: The massive, organic success of Helldivers 2 is analyzed as a standout example of modern gaming success, raising questions about Sony's multi-platform strategy.
• Xbox Market Position: The team discusses the challenging market position of Xbox Series X/S compared to PlayStation 5, debating if this is a systemic failure or reflective of a difficult transition period into a new strategy.
Display Technology & Retro Remasters
The hosts discuss their recent TV hardware upgrades, contrasting the intense brightness of high-end LCD models with the deep black levels and immersion of newer OLED sets (such as the LG G4). Finally, the show explores Nightdive Studios' impressive commitment to remastering obscure titles like PO'd.