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Tagged “Digital Foundry”
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DF Direct Weekly: Unreal Engine 5, Current-Gen State, and Playdate
This episode of DF Direct Weekly centers on the ongoing shift in gaming generations, heavily influenced by the emergence of Unreal Engine 5 and the economic pressures forcing developers to deliver cross-gen titles. The team analyzes the cu…
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Unreal Engine 5 Analysis, Max Payne Remakes, and Minecraft RT
This episode of DF Direct Weekly explores the broad implications of the Unreal Engine 5 launch as a new industry standard, despite lingering concerns over performance and shader compilation issues. The team discusses the exciting announcem…
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Digital Foundry: Witcher Unreal Engine 5 & FSR 2.0 Tech
This episode covers CD Projekt Red’s major technological shift from the Red Engine to Unreal Engine 5, debating the trade-offs between custom engine agility and standardized industry tools. The hosts analyze the technical challenges of int…
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Digital Foundry Direct: GTA V, Elden Ring, and FSR 2.0
This episode covers an extensive range of topics, beginning with the technical analysis of the Grand Theft Auto V upgrades on modern consoles, contrasting the performance gains with fundamental issues in the game's dated animation and move…
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Elden Ring Impressions, Steam Deck, & Street Fighter 6 News
This episode focuses on the disappointing technical state of Elden Ring, with the hosts detailing severe stuttering on PC and inconsistent frame rates on current-gen consoles. They also discuss the upcoming demise of the Bethesda Launcher …
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DF Direct Weekly: Cyberpunk 1.5, Dying Light 2 VRR & Nintendo Store Closures
This episode focuses on the major next-gen patch for Cyberpunk 2077, detailing the performance improvements and the disappointing input latency in the quality mode. The team also covers the addition of a VRR mode for Dying Light 2 that boo…
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CES 2022 Tech News: OLED Monitors, GPUs, and Gaming Trends
This edition of the Digital Foundry Direct podcast covers the major tech announcements from CES 2022, focusing heavily on the evolution of OLED display technology, including new QD-OLED panels and the highly anticipated 42-inch gaming OLED…
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Digital Foundry Graphics of the Year 2021 Review
In this 2021 year-ender, Digital Foundry highlights the definitive achievements in game graphics. The central theme of the year was the successful transition to smoother performance, as almost every top-tier game successfully targeted a st…
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Digital Foundry Direct: TGA 2021 Analysis & Tech News
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team dives into the fallout from the 2021 Game Awards, criticizing the over-reliance on pre-rendered CGI trailers and the lack of clarity regarding real-time gameplay. They analyze high-profile reveals …
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DF Direct Weekly #40: Halo, GTA Updates, and New Hardware
In this 40th episode of DF Direct Weekly, the team explores a wide range of industry news, starting with expectations for Halo Infinite's technical performance and a critical look at the ongoing patches for the GTA Definitive Edition. The …
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Digital Foundry Direct: Channel Hack, PS5 Exploits & GTA Remasters
In this episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the team discusses a harrowing ordeal involving the hijacking of their YouTube channel by crypto scammers, highlighting significant lapses in platform security and support. The conversation pivots…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly: Halo, GTA, Intel 12th Gen
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct Weekly features a deep dive into the Halo Infinite campaign footage, where the team discusses technical refinements and concerns over the game's open-world design direction. The hosts also touch upon …
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Digital Foundry Direct: PS5 Revisions & Gaming Tech
This episode covers the key technical discussions surrounding current industry hardware and software. The team analyzes the new PlayStation 5 heatsink revision, ensuring listeners that no performance degradation is expected. They dive into…
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Digital Foundry: PlayStation Showcase Reaction
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the latest PlayStation Showcase, providing a technical perspective on the titles revealed. The discussion covers controversial announcements like the PS5 version of Grand Theft Auto V, …
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Digital Foundry Direct: Dead Space, Wata, and PS5 News
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the technical promise of the Dead Space remake, specifically highlighting its move toward high-end bounce lighting and next-gen hardware utilization. The panel addresses the ongoing Wat…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Hardware News & Tech Insights
This episode covers a range of technical topics, starting with a disastrous experiment involving an Xbox Series S SSD in a PS5. The team analyzes the bizarre and controversial marketing campaign surrounding the indie title Abandoned and br…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Hardware News & Tech Analysis
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team explores a variety of technical topics, starting with a failed experiment where an Xbox Series S SSD was tested in a PS5. The conversation transitions to the controversial marketing of the indie ga…
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Playdate Handheld, Final Fantasy Pixels, and VR Future
This episode covers a deep dive into the innovative Playdate handheld, analyzing its creative philosophy and hardware constraints. The team critically examines the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection, praising its audio but noting disa…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Flight Sim, The Ascent, and Tech Talk
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct explores the technical triumph of Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series consoles, highlighting the studio's clever use of memory management and proprietary architecture. The team analyzes the impr…
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Unreal Engine 5 Analysis, GDC Highlights, and Tech Industry Trends
This episode covers the technical capabilities and current limitations of Unreal Engine 5, focusing on the Coalition's Alpha Point demo and the challenges of scaling Lumen and Nanite for 60 FPS gameplay. The team analyzes Intel's GDC prese…
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Steam Deck: Specs, Performance, and Market Impact
In this special episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the team breaks down the technical specs and potential of Valve’s Steam Deck. They analyze the AMD Van Gogh APU, highlighting the significance of the 15W power limit and its impact on the …
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Digital Foundry: Diving into the Steam Deck
In this deep dive, the team analyzes Valve's Steam Deck, exploring its Zen 2 and RDNA 2 hardware architecture, the implications of its 15-watt power limit, and the role of the Proton layer in enabling a console-like experience on Linux. Th…
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Digital Foundry Direct: RE Village DRM, 120Hz Consoles & Zelda
In this episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the team tackles the controversy surrounding Resident Evil Village, where intrusive DRM allegedly compromised PC performance. They confirm that Capcom is officially working on a patch, providing a…
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Digital Foundry Direct: RE Village DRM, Plague Tale & Retro Hardware
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct dives into the major performance issues plaguing the PC version of Resident Evil Village, specifically focusing on the intrusive DRM that hampers the experience for paying customers. The team discusse…
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Switch OLED, Dark Souls FPS Boost & Future of Assassin's Creed
In this episode, the Digital Foundry crew dives into the details of the newly announced Switch OLED, discussing its position as a hardware refresh rather than a true "Pro" successor. The conversation shifts to Microsoft's FPS Boost techniq…
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