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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
1h 20m -
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: 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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State of Play Impressions, PC Gaming Tech & PS3 Retro
This edition of DF Direct Weekly centers on the recent Sony State of Play event, praising the focus on authentic gameplay over cinematic trailers. The team analyzes major titles including the Resident Evil 4 Remake, Horizon Call of the Mou…
1h 31m -
Pro Console Myths, Sony's PC Strategy & Retro Emulation Failures
This episode focuses on the lack of viability for mid-generation "Pro" consoles, given the current supply constraints and the rising costs of silicon. The team dives into Sony’s aggressive shift toward PC gaming, noting the success of titl…
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PS5 VRR Analysis, Steam Deck Updates, and Game Preservation
This episode focuses on the recent rollout of VRR on PlayStation 5, exploring its implementation differences compared to Xbox and how developers like Insomniac are optimizing titles to maximize the tech. The team moves to the Steam Deck, d…
1h 17m -
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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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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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…
1h 21m -
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 Direct: PS5 Revisions & Gaming Tech
This episode covers the key technical discussions surrounding current industry hardware and software. The team analyzes the new PlayStation 5 heatsink revision, ensuring listeners that no performance degradation is expected. They dive into…
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Digital Foundry: Diving into the Steam Deck
In this deep dive, the team analyzes Valve's Steam Deck, exploring its Zen 2 and RDNA 2 hardware architecture, the implications of its 15-watt power limit, and the role of the Proton layer in enabling a console-like experience on Linux. Th…
1h 14m -
Digital Foundry Direct: RE Village DRM, 120Hz Consoles & Zelda
In this episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the team tackles the controversy surrounding Resident Evil Village, where intrusive DRM allegedly compromised PC performance. They confirm that Capcom is officially working on a patch, providing a…
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Unreal Engine 5 Deep Dive, Crysis Remastered, and PS1 Retrospective
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a masterclass in technical game analysis, covering the early access release of Unreal Engine 5, the potential for Crysis Remastered titles, and an extensive retrospective on the PlayStation 1 laun…
1h 32m
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