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Tagged “Performance Analysis”
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GTA 6 Technical Analysis: Trailer Reaction and FAQ
This episode provides an in-depth technical breakdown of the Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal trailer. The discussion centers on the hardware challenges faced by the Xbox Series S, the justification for a capped 30 frames-per-second performance t…
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PS5 Slim Analysis, Mario Wonder, Redfall, and Robocop
This episode covers the recent announcement of the PS5 Slim, discussing its new form factor, modular disc drive, and the move to a 1TB SSD. The team also shares enthusiastic first impressions of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, highlighting its a…
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Starfield Technical Analysis: Performance, PC & Console
In this special technical breakdown, the team examines the performance of Starfield on consoles and PC. They discuss the justification behind the 30 FPS console cap, arguing it provides necessary consistency for the engine, while also expl…
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Digital Foundry: Starfield Tech Review & Industry Analysis
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive technical breakdown of Starfield, characterized by a stable performance on consoles but a controversial PC launch due to the absence of DLSS and XeSS. The team dives into the desig…
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Tech & News Analysis: Jedi Survivor Ports, AI & PS5 Hardware
This episode of DF Direct Weekly examines the technical feasibility of bringing resource-heavy games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor to last-gen hardware. The panel dives into the transformative potential of path-traced lighting mods for old…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly 117: FFXVI, Nintendo & More
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct covers a wide range of industry topics, starting with a deep dive into the technical performance of Final Fantasy XVI, where the team concludes the performance mode feels like a late-stage addition th…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Performance, Tech, and News
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on the technical challenges surrounding Final Fantasy XVI, specifically its struggling performance mode and reliance on dated upscaling solutions like FSR 1. The hosts analyze why modern devel…
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Summer Game Fest 2023: PC Gaming & Engine Trends Analysis
This episode of DF Trek Weekly provides a comprehensive analysis of the Summer Game Fest 2023 announcements. The hosts dive deep into the industry's heavy reliance on Unreal Engine, questioning the lack of custom proprietary technology in …
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DF Direct Weekly 112: Jedi Survivor & GPU Market State
This episode of DF Direct Weekly focuses on the disappointing, continued technical frailty of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PC, which remains plagued by CPU bottlenecks and traversal stutter despite multiple patches. Beyond specific titles, …
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Digital Foundry: The State of PC Gaming and Redfall Disaster
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the ongoing crisis in AAA PC gaming, specifically focusing on the prevalence of poorly optimized ports. The team analyzes why engines like Unreal Engine 4 are failing to scale, highlighting issues w…
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DF Direct Weekly: Jedi Survivor's PC Port Crisis
This episode focuses on the recent disastrous PC launch of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, dissecting its severe CPU-bound performance, broken shader caching, and lack of optimization. The team contrasts these technical failings with the title's…
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Digital Foundry: Redfall Performance and Path Tracing
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on the technical controversy surrounding the 30 FPS launch target for Redfall, questioning the status of the title given its previous 60 FPS marketing. The hosts analyze the disappointing perf…
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Digital Foundry: Unreal Engine 5, Kingdom Hearts 4 & More
This episode covers the latest gaming news with a deep dive into the technical aspects of Unreal Engine 5 and the potential of current-gen hardware. The team discusses the Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer, the shift of The Witcher 3's next-gen upd…
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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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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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Digital Foundry: TLOU2 60FPS, Mass Effect, and DLSS Trends
This episode of DF Direct Weekly examines the impact of the 60 FPS patch for The Last of Us Part II and the visual tradeoffs found in Mass Effect Legendary Edition. The team explores the shifting landscape of PC gaming, driven by the rapid…
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DF Direct: Last of Us, Mass Effect, and AI Tech
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a broad spectrum of technical gaming news, headlined by the 60 FPS patch for The Last of Us Part II and the technical analysis of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. The panel extensively discusses th…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Patreon Relaunch & Metro Analysis
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct serves as an announcement for the major relaunch of their Patreon supporter program. The team details how this new structure will empower them to produce more high-end, time-intensive content, such as…
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DF Direct Weekly: Mortal Shell, Cyberpunk, and Tech Talk
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a technical deep-dive into recent gaming patches and hardware developments. The team analyzes the performance issues brought by the latest Mortal Shell update on PS5 and explores how Cyberpunk 207…
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DF Direct Weekly: Performance Patches, Retro Hardware & PC Builds
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the latest patches for titles like Mortal Shell and Cyberpunk 2077, emphasizing the ongoing trade-offs between resolution and performance. The team also explores the technical implicati…
1h 36m
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