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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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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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PS Plus Classics & Starfield Delay Analysis
This episode covers the recent revealing of the PlayStation Plus classic games lineup and the potential development of a full remake for The Last of Us. The hosts debate the merits of these projects, noting that while Sony's move to honor …
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Square Enix Studio Sale, Halo Infinite Updates & Future GPU Talk
This episode covers the major acquisition of former Square Enix Western studios by the Embracer Group, offering a hopeful outlook for IPs like Deus Ex. The team also dives into technical improvements in the latest Halo Infinite patch, spec…
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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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Unreal Engine 5 Analysis, Max Payne Remakes, and Minecraft RT
This episode of DF Direct Weekly explores the broad implications of the Unreal Engine 5 launch as a new industry standard, despite lingering concerns over performance and shader compilation issues. The team discusses the exciting announcem…
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DF Direct Weekly: Cyberpunk 1.5, Dying Light 2 VRR & Nintendo Store Closures
This episode focuses on the major next-gen patch for Cyberpunk 2077, detailing the performance improvements and the disappointing input latency in the quality mode. The team also covers the addition of a VRR mode for Dying Light 2 that boo…
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Sony Acquires Bungie, DLSS in Flight Sim & Gaming Trends
This episode focuses on the major industry shift regarding Sony's acquisition of Bungie, debating the future viability of games as a service. The panelists analyze the positive impact of DLSS integration in Microsoft Flight Simulator and t…
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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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Digital Foundry Graphics of the Year 2021 Review
In this 2021 year-ender, Digital Foundry highlights the definitive achievements in game graphics. The central theme of the year was the successful transition to smoother performance, as almost every top-tier game successfully targeted a st…
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DF Direct Weekly: PlayStation Tech, Retro, and Updates
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a wide array of topics, starting with a post-mortem look at Mark Cerny's PS5 technical overview and the industry's evolving transparency. The hosts analyze the inclusion of ray-traced reflections in …
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Battlefield 2042 Critique, PS5 CMOS Fix, and Netflix Games
This episode of D.F. Direct Weekly covers a mix of industry news and technical analysis. The hosts open with a sharp critique of the Battlefield 2042 trailer, expressing concern over technical missteps and the removal of ray-traced reflect…
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Halo Infinite, Steam Deck & Tech Industry News
This episode covers the promising technical progress of the Halo Infinite flights and the impressive improvements of the Nintendo Switch OLED screen. John and Alex discuss the implications of the Steam Deck teardown, warning against unauth…
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Digital Foundry: Switch Rumors, Ray Tracing, and DF News
This episode covers the ongoing intrigue surrounding potential future Nintendo hardware and the clash between industry reporting and corporate denials. The technical panel explores key advancements in console features, including the impact…
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PS5 Revisions, Hardware Leaks, and Gaming Tech Updates
This episode dives deep into the hardware analysis of the latest PlayStation 5 revision, confirming that thermal differences are largely balanced across the board. The team examines the frustration surrounding Gran Turismo 7's online-only …
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Digital Foundry: PlayStation Showcase Tech Analysis
In this insightful episode, the Digital Foundry team deconstructs the recent PlayStation Showcase, offering a critical look at the technical state of major upcoming titles. From the controversial delay and nature of the PS5 version of Gran…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Gamescom 2021 Tech & Updates
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the technical highlights of Gamescom 2021, focusing on the visual ambition of DokeV, the environmental polish of Forza Horizon 5, and the ray tracing heavy presentations of Dying Light …
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Digital Foundry Direct: Hardware News & Tech Analysis
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team explores a variety of technical topics, starting with a failed experiment where an Xbox Series S SSD was tested in a PS5. The conversation transitions to the controversial marketing of the indie ga…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Flight Sim, The Ascent, and Tech Talk
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct explores the technical triumph of Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series consoles, highlighting the studio's clever use of memory management and proprietary architecture. The team analyzes the impr…
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DF Direct Weekly: Doom Eternal, AMD Ryzen 4700S & Sony Acquisitions
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a wide array of gaming tech topics, starting with a deep dive into the impressive ray tracing and 120Hz updates for Doom Eternal. The team also discusses the unique AMD Ryzen 4700S hardware, which ap…
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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: RE Village, FPS Boost & Ray Tracing
This episode focuses on the technical nuances of Resident Evil Village, highlighting its impressive but flawed console performance and the lack of scalability on PC. The team explores the expansion of Microsoft's FPS Boost, weighing the be…
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Digital Foundry: Patreon Relaunch and Technical Reviews
This episode focuses on the relaunch of the Digital Foundry Patreon, aimed at supporting passion-driven projects and providing subscribers with early access to high-end technical analysis. The team dives into the ground-breaking ray tracin…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Sony, Ray Tracing & Future Tech
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on industry rumblings surrounding Sony, with an in-depth analysis of the potential for remakes and the importance of new original IP. The discussion shifts to the future of graphics technology…
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Intel Rocket Lake, Cyberpunk 1.2, and Gaming Tech Analysis
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive technical dive into current industry shifts. The hosts discuss the polarizing release of Intel's Rocket Lake, noting its competitive gaming performance but limited appeal as a plat…
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