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Microsoft Streaming Strategy, Game Pass Price Hike & Tech
This episode focuses on the recent strategic shift at Microsoft as they promote the ability to play Xbox games without a console via streaming apps on devices like Fire TV. The hosts, including Alex Battaglia and Oliver McKenzie, analyze t…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly: VRR, Auto SR, and Future Tech
In this 170th episode of Digital Foundry Direct Weekly, the team examines the current state of console performance, specifically the growing reliance on Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) as a tool for smoothing out inconsistent frame rates in hi…
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DF Direct 170: Is VRR a Crutch, Microsoft Auto SR, and Crazy Taxi
This episode of DF Direct Weekly explores the critical role of VRR in alleviating frame rate inconsistencies in console gaming, specifically addressing titles like Dragon's Dogma 2. The panel provides a deep dive into Microsoft's Auto SR t…
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Digital Foundry Direct 169: FSR 3.1, Dead Rising, and Game Preservation
In this episode, Digital Foundry analyzes the early impact of AMD's FSR 3.1, noting iterative improvements but consistent limitations compared to AI-based solutions. The team discusses Capcom's Dead Rising update, debating the definitions …
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly 169: FSR 3.1, Dead Rising & Tech
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct covers a packed agenda of technical analysis and industry news. The panel examines early impressions of AMD's FSR 3.1, noting that while it offers iterative improvements, it does not currently displac…
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Starfield Mods on Series S, Sony Emulation & Windows on ARM
This episode covers a range of technical topics, beginning with an analysis of Starfield mod performance on the Xbox Series S, where community-created mods reveal significant potential for higher frame rates despite the lack of official su…
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Hardware Mods on Starfield, PS2 Emulation, and Windows on ARM
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a mix of technical investigations and industry news. The team dives into the potential performance gains and limitations of unofficial Starfield mods on Xbox consoles. A critical review of Sony's lat…
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Nintendo Direct Breakdown - Metroid Prime 4 & Zelda Echoes
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the latest announcements from the Nintendo Direct. The discussion focuses on the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which looks to be a masterclass in optimization on current hardwar…
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Nintendo Direct Tech Analysis: Metroid Prime 4 & More
This Digital Foundry special provides a rigorous technical breakdown of the latest Nintendo Direct. The episode primarily evaluates the state of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, concluding that the trailer is likely running on the original Switch …
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Ubisoft Forward Showcase Analysis and Gaming News
In this jam-packed episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the hosts dissect the Ubisoft Forward showcase, focusing on the technical capabilities and visual presentation of Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows. They provide a thorough…
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Digital Foundry: Star Wars Outlaws and AC Shadows Tech Talk
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on the technical breakdown of the latest Ubisoft reveals. The team highlights the impressive but technically complicated presentation of Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows, noting …
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Digital Foundry: Xbox Showcase Tech Analysis & Discussion
Digital Foundry provides a deep technical dive into the major announcements from the latest Xbox showcase. The discussion highlights the impressive graphical fidelity of titles like Doom: The Dark Ages and Perfect Dark, both leveraging mod…
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Digital Foundry: Massive Analysis of the Xbox Showcase
In this special technical breakdown, the team analyzes the major announcements from the latest Xbox showcase. The discussion highlights the impressive technical leap of games like Doom: The Dark Ages and Perfect Dark, which utilize advance…
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Summer Game Fest Reveals & Gaming Tech Analysis
In this episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the team analyzes the technical merits and implications of several high-profile reveals from Summer Game Fest. The conversation dives into the impressive geometry of LEGO Horizon Adventures, the C…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Summer Game Fest Analysis
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team dissects the technical highlights of Summer Game Fest, focusing on the visual and performance aspects of titles like Lego Horizon Adventures, Metaphor: ReFantasio, and Phantom Blade Zero. The discu…
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Digital Foundry Direct: State of Play Analysis
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the recent State of Play event, offering balanced viewpoints on upcoming titles like Astro Bot, which the team views as a return to form, and Concord, which they criticize for being a d…
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DF Direct Weekly 165: State of Play Analysis & PC Ports
Astro Bot serves as the undisputed highlight of the recent State of Play, with the team praising its joyous atmosphere and technical polish. In contrast, the presentation of live-service titles like Concord and Marvel Rivals faced harsh cr…
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FSR 3 on Console, Hellblade 2 Tech & The IGN Acquisition
This episode focuses on three major topics: the testing of the first console implementation of AMD FSR 3 frame generation in Immortals of Aveum, which yields impressive frame rate boosts but highlights lingering issues with upscaling and H…
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Digital Foundry: FSR 3 on Console, Hellblade 2, and IGN News
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the inaugural console implementation of AMD FSR 3 Frame Generation in Immortals of Aveum, finding it a surprisingly effective, albeit imperfect, solution for reaching high refresh rate targets. The …
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Ghost of Tsushima Analysis & PlayStation/Xbox News
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive deep dive into the latest gaming news and hardware trends. The hosts begin with a favorable technical analysis of the Ghost of Tsushima PC port by Nixxes, praising its excellent op…
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Ghost of Tsushima PC, Assassin's Creed Shadows & Hardware Tech Talk
This week, the team dives into the impressive PC port of Ghost of Tsushima, praising its scalability and technical integration, including a novel mix of DLSS and FSR 3 frame generation. The conversation shifts to the controversial marketin…
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Microsoft Studio Closures, Switch 2, and ROG Ally X
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the somber news of multiple studio closures at ZeniMax Media, questioning the viability of the Game Pass model and the long-term leadership strategy of Microsoft. The conversation shifts toward more…
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Microsoft Studio Closures, Switch 2, and ROG Ally X News
This episode focuses on the recent, controversial closure of multiple Microsoft-owned studios, including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, fueling widespread uncertainty about the future of Xbox and the Game Pass business model. The hosts…
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Starfield Xbox Update, AMD Revenue & PS5 Pro Tech
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on Bethesda's new performance patch for Starfield, which offers unprecedented graphical flexibility on Xbox Series X, though it relies heavily on VRR displays. The panel also analyzes AMD's wo…
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Starfield Performance Patch and PS5 Pro Leaks
This episode covers the major performance update for Starfield on Xbox Series X, which introduces unprecedented flexibility in framerate and visual targets. The team analyzes how this move toward user-defined settings aligns with broader i…
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