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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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State of Play Recap, Dying Light Patch & Tech Discussions
This episode covers a comprehensive breakdown of Sony's recent State of Play presentation, analyzing titles like Exoprimal and Ghostwire Tokyo. The hosts explore technical updates, including the recent patch for Horizon Forbidden West and …
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Steam Deck Analysis, Elden Ring Performance & Nvidia/Switch Leaks
This episode of DF Direct Weekly celebrates one year of the show by tackling the most requested topics: the Steam Deck launch impressions and the controversial PC performance of Elden Ring. The hosts explore how Valve's handheld handles mo…
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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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Steam Deck Impressions, Nintendo Direct & Tech Analysis
This episode covers the latest on the Valve Steam Deck, analyzing hardware benchmarks, the impact of optimized settings on battery life, and the importance of game-specific presets. The team provides a deep dive into the recent Nintendo Di…
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Sony Acquires Bungie, DLSS in Flight Sim & Gaming Trends
This episode focuses on the major industry shift regarding Sony's acquisition of Bungie, debating the future viability of games as a service. The panelists analyze the positive impact of DLSS integration in Microsoft Flight Simulator and t…
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Microsoft-Activision Deal and Crysis 4 Announcement
This episode covers the seismic industry shift following Microsoft's plan to acquire Activision Blizzard, framing the move as a major expansion of the Game Pass library rather than a simple console war tactic. The discussion then shifts to…
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Microsoft-Activision Deal and Weekly Tech News Review
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the aftermath of the massive Microsoft-Activision acquisition, exploring the implications of industry consolidation and the potential for a shift away from yearly, crunch-driven release cycles. The …
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Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard: Impact Analysis
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team analyzes the massive industry news of Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard. They discuss the implications of such a deal, weighing the potential benefits against the risks of increased market co…
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Tech & Gaming News Roundup: Console Trends & GPU Updates
This episode covers a range of industry news, focusing on the discontinuation of Xbox One and the ongoing struggles surrounding GPU availability and pricing, specifically highlighting the RTX 3080 12GB. We analyze the disappointing PC port…
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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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Year One of the New Console Generation: An In-Depth Look
This episode provides a comprehensive retrospective of the first year of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series console generation. The Digital Foundry team analyzes the convergence of PC and console technologies, focusing on the impact of ray …
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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 42: News, Docs, and Classics
In this episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the team discusses the reveal of Horizon Forbidden West on PS4, the utility of new customizable PS5 side plates, and shares their thoughts on the comprehensive Xbox documentary. The conversation d…
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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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DF Direct Weekly: PlayStation Tech, Retro, and Updates
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a wide array of topics, starting with a post-mortem look at Mark Cerny's PS5 technical overview and the industry's evolving transparency. The hosts analyze the inclusion of ray-traced reflections in …
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Digital Foundry Direct: 20 Years of Xbox & Tech Analysis
In this 38th episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the team discusses the 20th-anniversary celebration of the Xbox brand, praising Microsoft's commitment to backwards compatibility and preservation-friendly stances on emulation. The show pivo…
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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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Battlefield 2042 Critique, PS5 CMOS Fix, and Netflix Games
This episode of D.F. Direct Weekly covers a mix of industry news and technical analysis. The hosts open with a sharp critique of the Battlefield 2042 trailer, expressing concern over technical missteps and the removal of ray-traced reflect…
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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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DF Direct Weekly: MacBook Pro Tech, God of War on PC & Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a mix of high-end hardware and gaming industry milestones. The team analyzes Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max silicon, highlighting their SoC design that pushes the boundaries of efficient laptop perfor…
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Star Citizen Tech, AMD RX 6600, and GTA Remastered
In this episode, the team dives deep into the state of Star Citizen following CitizenCon 2021, exploring the ambitious server-meshing technology and immersive gameplay design that push modern PC hardware to its limits. They also analyze th…
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Halo Infinite, Steam Deck & Tech Industry News
This episode covers the promising technical progress of the Halo Infinite flights and the impressive improvements of the Nintendo Switch OLED screen. John and Alex discuss the implications of the Steam Deck teardown, warning against unauth…
1h 32m
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