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Tagged “Microsoft”
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Xbox Mid-Gen Leaks: Hardware, Strategy, and Future Roadmap
This Digital Foundry Direct special examines the massive, unredacted Microsoft leak that has potentially altered the company's public roadmap. The conversation centers on the leaked plans for the Xbox Series X and S refreshes, specifically…
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Microsoft-Activision: The Final Deal Breakdown
This DF Direct special serves as a final retrospective on Microsoft's massive acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The discussion traces the intense 18-month regulatory struggle, focusing on the UK's CMA as the final hurdle regarding cloud …
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Microsoft-Activision Deal: Impact & Future Outlook
This podcast episode provides an in-depth analysis of the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard King merger, highlighting the challenges faced against regulators like the FTC and CMA. The discussion focuses heavily on the strategic role of Call of…
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AMD Sponsorships, FTC Trial and GameCube History
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles three primary topics. First, the team discusses the growing unease surrounding AMD’s exclusive partnership agreements with developers and how these deals potentially stifle consumer choice by limiti…
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Digital Foundry: AMD Marketing and Console Court Cases
This episode covers the technical and industry implications of AMD's marketing partnerships in PC gaming, with a specific focus on the potential absence of DLSS and XESS in Bethesda's Starfield. The hosts analyze why these exclusive deals …
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Digital Foundry Direct: Star Wars Jedi Survivor & Industry News
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team addresses the major technical failures of the PC version of Star Wars Jedi Survivor, emphasizing that the game exhibits poor threading and unacceptable performance issues that reflect a broader dec…
1h 17m -
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…
1h 09m -
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…
1h 35m -
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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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 …
1h 35m -
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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E3 Expectations: Battlefield 2042, Microsoft, & Next-Gen
This Digital Foundry Weekly episode dives into the industry's shift toward E3-adjacent reveals and the ambiguity of next-gen standards. The team breaks down the misleading nature of the Battlefield 2042 trailer, arguing for more transparen…
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Digital Foundry: Bethesda Acquisition and Modern Gaming Tech
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive discussion on the implications of Microsoft's massive acquisition of Bethesda, focusing on future platform exclusivity and potential strategy shifts. The team dives into the evolvi…
1h 34m
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