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Digital Foundry Podcast: The Last of Us PC & E3 Demise
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team conducts a post-mortem on the disastrous PC launch of The Last of Us Part I, highlighting major CPU bottlenecks, poor mouse responsiveness, and inadequate optimization that make it a significant ou…
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The Last of Us PC Disaster, E3 Cancellation, and Zelda News
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the highly problematic PC launch of The Last of Us Part 1, analyzing the CPU-bound bottlenecks and shader compilation issues that have severely hindered the player experience. The team stresses that…
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Unreal Engine 5 Deep Dive: GDC News and Tech Analysis
In this jam-packed episode of Digital Foundry Direct Weekly, the team dives deep into the major announcements from GDC 2023. A bulk of the conversation focuses on the transformative potential of Unreal Engine 5, specifically regarding Nani…
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Digital Foundry: State of Unreal 5, Cyberpunk RT & News
This episode covers the latest advancements from GDC and GTC, focusing on the transformative potential of Unreal Engine 5 and the trajectory of RTX path tracing. The team analyzes Epic's new tools for procedural generation, the democratiza…
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Resident Evil 4 Tech Analysis, PS5 Pro Rumors & More
This episode covers the technical performance of the Resident Evil 4 remake, highlighting issues with PS5 image quality and controller dead zones on Xbox and PC, while praising the game's updated progression systems. The hosts examine the …
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DF Direct Weekly 103: RE4 Remake, PS5 Pro Rumors & Counter-Strike 2
This episode explores the technical state of the Resident Evil 4 Remake, highlighting persistent issues with image quality on PS5 and controller dead zones on Xbox consoles despite positive improvements in ray tracing. The team then tackle…
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DF Direct Weekly 102: Game Delays, PC Port Analysis & Consolidation
In this episode, the team discusses the impact of recent high-profile game delays for Starfield and Suicide Squad, questioning the efficacy of last-minute development changes. They analyze the technical specifications for The Last of Us Pa…
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DF Direct Weekly: Games Delayed, PC Tech Concerns & More
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers the significant impact of the delays surrounding Starfield and Suicide Squad, analyzing the development implications for both titles. The team scrutinizes the newly released PC system requirements fo…
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DF Direct Weekly 101: Baldur's Gate 3, AI Upscaling & More
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the technical implications of feature parity requirements on the Xbox Series S, specifically regarding the delay of the split-screen mode in Baldur's Gate 3. The team examines the potential conseque…
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DF Direct Weekly: Baldur's Gate 3, RTX Video & AI Gaming
In this 101st edition of DF Direct Weekly, the team tackles the controversy surrounding Baldur's Gate 3's delayed Xbox release due to split-screen technical hurdles on the Series S. The discussion highlights the growing friction between pl…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly 100: News and Anniversary AMA
In this 100th anniversary episode of Digital Foundry Direct Weekly, the team gathers to discuss the latest industry news, including a critical breakdown of Sony's recent State of Play and the controversial reveal of the Suicide Squad game.…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly #100: Retrospective & News
This 100th episode marks a significant milestone for Digital Foundry, featuring the full team in a special edition retrospective and news analysis. The discussion covers the recent Sony State of Play, where disappointment in the overly com…
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PSVR 2 Review, DLSS Mystery, and Wild Hearts PC Performance
This 99th episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive breakdown of the PlayStation VR 2 launch, acknowledging the impressive hardware—specifically its vibrant OLED screen—while cautioning about the sparse library of headline soft…
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Digital Foundry: PSVR 2 Hardware Review & Nintendo Direct
This episode covers the arrival of the PlayStation VR 2, praising its comfort and improved setup over its predecessor, though the team notes some challenges regarding glasses and lens solutions. The analysis pivots to a detailed breakdown …
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly: 343, Gaming Shutdowns & DLSS 3
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on the major structural changes at 343 Industries and the shifting technical landscape of the gaming industry. The hosts dive deep into the challenges of live-service game closures—like those …
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Xbox Developer Direct, Hi-Fi Rush, Redfall, and Forspoken
This 96th edition of DF Direct Weekly focuses on the recent Microsoft Xbox Developer Direct, which the hosts laud for its professional, content-heavy presentation style. They analyze key titles like Forza Motorsport, the surprise debut of …
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PC Performance: System Specs, Layoffs, PSVR2, and Cloud Gaming
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct dives into the current state of PC gaming technology, starting with a critique of the increasingly high and often opaque system requirements for upcoming titles. The team provides a nuanced take on ba…
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Switch Future, Xbox Direct Impressions, and Ubisoft Woes
This episode focuses on the end-of-life cycle for the Nintendo Switch, analyzing why third-party performance is hitting a wall and speculating on the necessary technical features for a potential successor, such as better CPU power and DLSS…
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CES 2023 Analysis: PSVR 2, NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti, and Tech Trends
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive breakdown of the major tech announcements from CES 2023. The team analyzes Sony's PSVR 2 hardware, noting both the impressive display tech and the uncertainty surrounding its launc…
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DF Direct Weekly: 2022 Year-End Supporter Special
In this year-end special of DF Direct Weekly, the team answers a wide array of audience questions to wrap up 2022. Key discussions include the concerning delisting of classic Unreal titles by Epic Games, the challenges of cross-generationa…
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DF Direct Weekly 91: Spider-Man 2, Death Stranding & Tech Trends
In this episode, the team examines the exciting future of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and the unexpected film adaptation of Death Stranding. A significant focus is placed on the Steam Deck's successful trajectory, with Valve prioritizing user ex…
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DF Direct Weekly: Callisto Updates & Game Awards Recap
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive analysis of the current state of high-profile PC and console gaming. The discussion kicks off with a technical deep-dive into The Callisto Protocol, acknowledging significant post-…
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DF Direct Weekly #89: Calisto Protocol Tech Review
In this episode of DF Direct Weekly, the team conducts an in-depth technical analysis of the newly released The Callisto Protocol. They highlight a significant disparity between the high-quality PlayStation 5 version and the troubled Xbox …
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DF Direct Weekly #88: Console Future & Industry News
In this episode, the team examines the potential timeline for the next console generation, suggesting a 2027-2028 window given the current market climate and development cycles. They dissect the legal maneuvering between Microsoft and Sony…
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DF2ET: Witcher 3 Next-Gen, UE5 Foliage & GPU Pricing
This episode covers the highly anticipated Witcher 3 next-gen update, analyzing its potential for advanced ray-tracing features and technical improvements. The panel delves into significant updates for Unreal Engine 5.1, noting how the new…
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