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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly: Xbox Series S and PC Patches
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on the ongoing performance debates surrounding the Xbox Series S and its role in current game development. The hosts analyze recent patches for major titles including Sackboy: A Big Adventure,…
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AMD RDNA 3 Reveal, PSVR 2 Updates, and Shader Stuttering
This episode of DF Direct Weekly provides a deep dive into the official launch of AMD's RDNA 3 graphics cards, focusing on the innovative chiplet architecture and the competitive positioning of the RX 7900 XTX and XT. The team analyzes the…
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DF Weekly: God of War Ragnarok, RDNA 3, and Tech Trends
This episode focuses on the highly anticipated God of War Ragnarök, with the team evaluating its visual fidelity and performance modes on PlayStation hardware. The discussion delves into the potential for AMD's upcoming RDNA 3 chiplet-base…
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Gotham Knights Performance Issues & Silent Hill Remakes
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the growing concern regarding performance in modern console games, specifically focusing on the lack of 60 FPS modes in titles like Gotham Knights and A Plague Tale: Requiem. The team breaks down th…
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NVIDIA Unlaunches RTX 4080 12GB & DF Direct Weekly 82
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive analysis of the shocking decision by NVIDIA to unlaunch the RTX 4080 12GB due to intense backlash regarding its name and value proposition. The team dissects how this move represen…
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Horizon Remake, Dead Space, Need for Speed & Intel Arc
This episode covers a wide array of gaming and hardware news, starting with the controversy surrounding a rumored Horizon Zero Dawn remaster for PlayStation 5. The team analyzes Sony's evolving strategy regarding PC ports and the massive p…
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Google Stadia Shutdown, Ryzen 7000 and Intel Arc GPU Launch
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers major industry shifts and new hardware releases. The primary focus is the shuttering of Google Stadia, with the hosts analyzing the platform's failure, the issue of digital game ownership, and the on…
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Nvidia RTX 4000 Reveal: Prices, Tech, and Controversies
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the polarizing reveal of Nvidia's RTX 4000 series, specifically analyzing the massive performance gains versus the controversial pricing structure. The team provides a critical look at the new DLSS …
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PSVR 2 Deep Dive, TGS Highlights & Next-Gen Gaming
This episode covers a comprehensive deep dive into the PlayStation VR 2, highlighting its superior HDR visuals, headset rumble, and vast improvement in controller tracking and interaction mechanics compared to its predecessor. The team the…
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PS5 Hardware Changes, 1440p Update, and Halo Infinite
This episode covers the recent hardware revision of the PlayStation 5, specifically the CFI-1200 series, and the implications of its design changes on long-term repairability. The team critically evaluates Sony’s new 1440p firmware, highli…
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Intel Arc GPU Deep Dive: Drivers, Ray Tracing, and XeSS
In this extensive discussion, Intel's Tom Peterson breaks down the complexities of entering the discrete GPU market. The conversation moves past the initial manufacturing and supply constraints to focus on the core issues of driver maturit…
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DF Direct: Technical Analysis & Discussion of The Last of Us Part 1
In this special episode of DF Direct, John and Oliver examine the technical and design merits of The Last of Us Part 1. They analyze how the implementation of the The Last of Us Part II engine elevates the gameplay, particularly through re…
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PS5 Price Hike, Denuvo on Switch, and Gamescom Thoughts
In this episode, the team examines the controversial PlayStation 5 price hike, questioning its impact on Sony's brand and competitive standing. They critique the introduction of Denuvo to the Nintendo Switch, highlighting concerns over per…
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Sony PC Launcher Talk, Team Asobi, and Intel Arc GPU
This 75th edition of DF Direct Weekly covers a range of industry discussions, starting with the potential for Sony to introduce a dedicated PC interface, which the hosts generally view as unnecessary compared to simple network integration.…
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Spider-Man PC Launch Analysis & Retro Gaming Workarounds
This episode focuses on the PC launch of Spider-Man Remastered, analyzing its technical performance, the arduous porting process by Nixxes, and its impressive scalability. The team shares insights on achieving consistent performance throug…
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DF Direct 73: Xbox Shovelware & Series S Memory Update
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team dives into the discovery of a non-functional shovelware title on the Xbox store and discusses a GDK update that grants extra memory to the Xbox Series S, potentially enabling more advanced graphica…
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PS5 1440p Firmware, TLOU Part 1 Remake & New PC Builds
This episode of DF Direct covers the major PlayStation 5 firmware update adding native 1440p support and improved ALLM toggles, bringing the console closer to parity with modern PC display standards. The hosts analyze the recent Last of Us…
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Digital Foundry Direct 71: PC Gaming, Retro Ports, and Intel Arc
In this extensive episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the hosts, joined by special guests Sam Makovich and EposVox, analyze the state of current gaming technology. Key discussions revolve around the highly anticipated PC release of Marvel's…
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Digital Foundry Direct Ep. 70: Technical Analysis & Insights
In this episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the team tackles the latest developments in, and the evolving nature of, gaming hardware and software. The discussion covers the technical advantages of PS5-exclusive development for games like Fi…
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DF Direct 69: Horizon VRR, Rockstar Remasters & Capcom PC Issues
In this episode, the team breaks down the latest patch for Horizon Forbidden West, highlighting its new VRR support and a impressive 40 FPS balanced mode. Discussions shift to the disappointing state of Rockstar's recent remaster efforts a…
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Digital Foundry: Switch Ports, FSR 2.0 Mods, and Sony Monitors
This Digital Foundry episode covers the impressive handheld ports of Portal and Portal 2 on Switch, alongside discussions on the potential for Half-Life 2 on the platform. The panel dives into the groundbreaking community mod that brought …
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DF Direct Weekly: PlayStation Plus, Xenoblade 3, and More
This episode covers the global rollout of the new PlayStation Plus tiers and the community reaction to 50Hz PAL classic games, as well as the impressive technical preview of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on Nintendo Switch. The technical team div…
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Digital Foundry Direct: E3 Aftermath and Future Graphics Tech
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct covers an extensive recap of the post-E3 landscape, focusing on technical impressions of major titles like Forza Motorsport, the Final Fantasy VII remake project, and Bethesda's Starfield. A significa…
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Xbox & Bethesda E3 2022 Deep Dive: Starfield & Forza
This analysis covers the technical highlights and gameplay impressions from the Xbox and Bethesda 2022 showcase. The team praises the ambitious visual evolution of Starfield, highlighting improvements in shadow mapping and volumetric effec…
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Summer Game Fest Analysis: The Last of Us & Sci-Fi Horror
This edition of DF Direct Weekly centers on the recent Summer Game Fest announcements, specifically the controversial yet technically interesting remake of The Last of Us Part 1 and the visible resurgence of the sci-fi horror genre. The te…
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