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Tagged “Ray Tracing”
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DF Direct Weekly: PS5 Pro Upscaling & Switch 2 Speculation
This episode of DF Direct explores the intersection of hardware and software optimization. The team examines how the PS5 Pro utilizes PSSR to balance internal resolution against visual quality, arguing that shifting resources toward ray tr…
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Fallout 4 DLSS, Forza Horizon 6, and Xbox News
This episode covers a range of technical topics, starting with the impact of the new DLSS update for Fallout 4 on the Switch 2, which offers minor performance gains and improved temporal stability. The team then explores the anticipated PC…
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PS5 Pro Performance Analysis, New PSSR & Switch 2 Boost
This episode covers the technical performance of Crimson Desert on both base PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting the transformative impact of PSSR 2 for image quality. The team discusses the "Eurojank" charm of the title and its ambitious but fl…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly: Xbox Next-Gen & Crimson Desert
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team analyzes the latest GDC 2026 developments, specifically focusing on Microsoft's next-gen Xbox vision designated as Project Helix. The panel debates the shift toward a unified, PC-like operating sys…
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Digital Foundry Q&A: PSSR 2.0, Xbox Future, and Up-scaling Tech
This episode of the Digital Foundry Q&A explores the transformative potential of PSSR 2.0 on the PS5 Pro, questioning if it can resolve visual quality issues in existing titles. The panel dives into the frustration surrounding FSR 4's conf…
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Monster Hunter Wilds Performance, Switch 2 Ports & GPU Supply Issues
This episode covers urgent gaming and hardware news, starting with the significant performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds caused by intrusive DLC checks on PC. The hosts discuss the implication of potential Switch 2 development for the…
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Digital Foundry Graphics of the Year 2025 Awards
In this 2025 year-end review, Digital Foundry analyzes the best-looking games of the year, balancing technical prowess with artistic direction. The episode highlights a clear shift toward in-house engine technology, favoring custom solutio…
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Ghost of Yote Patches, Death Stranding 2, and EXO Win 9X
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a wide array of technical gaming news, starting with the significant performance patch for Ghost of Yote, which adds versatile 120Hz and VRR support across various modes for both PS5 and PS5 Pro. The…
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PS5 Pro: One Year Later - Technical Review and Performance Analysis
Reflecting on one year of the PlayStation 5 Pro, the team identifies a mixed landscape. On one hand, the console serves as a robust solution for performance-heavy titles, offering significant frame rate enhancements and enabling premium fe…
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Future of PlayStation: Mark Cerny and AMD's Project Amethyst
This episode explores the recently revealed Project Amethyst, a co-engineering effort between Sony's Mark Cerny and AMD aimed at defining the hardware future of gaming. The discussion highlights three core innovations: neural arrays for ma…
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State of Play Analysis, Wolverine Tech, and Handhelds
This episode focuses on the recent State of Play, dissecting the aesthetics and technical direction of Marvel's Wolverine, Housemarque's new title, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The hosts provide technical critiques of the Deus Ex r…
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Dying Light The Beast, Nvidia-Intel Partnership & FSR 4 Leaks
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a wide array of gaming tech. The team analyzes the launch state of Dying Light: The Beast, noting impressive performance despite missing post-launch features like ray tracing. A massive industry stor…
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Borderlands 4 Tech Analysis, Nintendo Direct & GeForce Now
This episode of DF2Weekly features an in-depth technical analysis of Borderlands 4, highlighting significant stuttering issues and inefficient use of Unreal Engine 5 technologies like Software Lumen on PC, even on high-end hardware. The pa…
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Digital Foundry: Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 & IO's Bond Game
This edition of the podcast highlights the impressive technical achievements of Star Wars Outlaws on the Nintendo Switch 2, proving that the hardware is capable of sophisticated features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing despite signif…
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Asus ROG Ally X, Unreal Engine 5 Issues, and CRT Simulations
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team explores the Asus ROG Ally X, analyzing its potential as a gaming handheld and the viability of Microsoft's Xbox ecosystem on Windows hardware. The discussion extends to the recurring performance i…
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Gamescom 2024 Tech Insights: Switch 2 Analysis & Shader Fixes
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a deep dive into the technical takeaways from Gamescom 2024. The team reports on early Switch 2 performance, contrasting the impressive fidelity of Final Fantasy VII Remake with the concerning sta…
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DF Direct Weekly 226: PS6 Rumors & Independence
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a milestone, marking Digital Foundry's transition to a fully independent, creator-owned studio. The team expresses profound gratitude for the outpouring of audience support that enabled this move …
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Digital Foundry Direct: Cyberpunk PS5 Pro & Switch 2 Tech
This episode of DF Direct Weekly examines the performance impact of Cyberpunk 2077's 2.3 update on base PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro consoles, highlighting significant frame rate increases on the Pro despite the absence of an official optimiz…
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Oblivion Remastered Patching and Switch 2 Performance
This episode focuses on the underwhelming 1.2 patch for Oblivion Remastered, which fails to resolve fundamental traversal stutters, and deep-dives into the hardware capabilities of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The hosts analyze recent t…
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Switch 2 Screen Issues, Fast Fusion & HDMI 2.2 Tech
This episode covers the ongoing technical scrutiny of the Nintendo Switch 2 display, specifically its motion clarity and HDR limitations, with the team debating potential firmware fixes. The discussion moves to the Fast Fusion update, anal…
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Switch 2 Reviews, Forced RT in Games & Xbox on ARM Rumors
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers the significant industry concerns regarding a potential lack of review units for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and the risks this poses to consumer transparency. The hosts vehemently push back again…
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Switch 2 Handheld Potential & PlayStation Portable Leak
This episode of DF Direct Weekly explores the latest rumors and technical discussions surrounding a potential PlayStation portable console, while deep-diving into the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2. The team analyzes recent CD Proje…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly 206: PC Ports & Tech News
In episode 206 of Digital Foundry Direct, the team discusses a leaked Microsoft UI update that could integrate Steam into the Xbox ecosystem, emphasizing the need for more than just a basic launcher to compete with SteamOS. The episode cov…
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AMD RDNA 4 GPUs, FSR 4, PS5 Pro & GPU Market Analysis
This episode covers the major launch of AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs and the impressive capabilities of FSR 4, which is set to influence future Sony console technology through the Amethyst collaboration. The discussion shifts to the competitive stand…
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DF Direct Weekly 202: GTA 5 PC Upgrade and Gaming AI
Digital Foundry explores the latest in gaming tech, focusing on the long-awaited graphical upgrades for Grand Theft Auto V on PC, featuring Ray-Traced Global Illumination and improved ambient occlusion. The team delves into the controversi…
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