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Tagged “Digital Foundry”
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Games Industry Contraction: Layoffs, Layoffs & More News
This episode focuses on the severe contraction currently affecting the gaming industry, marked by widespread layoffs at Sony, EA, and others. The team critically examines how the relentless push for massive, narrative-driven projects is pr…
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State of Play Analysis, Suicide Squad & Nintendo News
This episode focuses on the major announcements from the Sony State of Play, with detailed technical breakdowns of Death Stranding 2, Stellar Blade, and the Silent Hill 2 remake. We provide an extensive analysis of the Suicide Squad: Kill …
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DF Direct Weekly: State of Play Analysis and News
In this episode, the team conducts a deep dive into the 2024 State of Play presentation, analyzing the technical visual leaps in titles like Death Stranding 2 and Stellar Blade. The discussion explores the potential of the Decima and RE en…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Palworld Analysis and DRM Talks
This edition of DF Direct Weekly centers on the unexpected, massive success of Palworld, exploring why its mechanics resonate with players despite its unpolished technical state and stylistic similarities to Pokemon. The group also tackles…
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Digital Foundry Direct 146: Developer Direct Impressions
Digital Foundry Direct 146 covers the major announcements from the Developer Underscore Direct presentation. The team shares their excitement for the upcoming, IdTech-powered Indiana Jones game, noting its promising melee combat mechanics …
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Xbox Rumors, CES Tech & Digital Foundry 2024 Plans
This episode focuses on the developing rumors surrounding Microsoft's shift toward a multi-platform gaming strategy while prioritizing Game Pass accessibility. The hosts also break down the latest news from CES 2024, detailing exciting adv…
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Digital Foundry 2024 Tech Predictions & Gaming Outlook
This 144th edition of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive discussion on the future of gaming technology and anticipated releases for 2024. The panel covers advancements in OLED display technology, the debate surrounding "HDR 400" br…
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Digital Foundry 2023 Wrap-Up: Leaks, Tech & Year in Review
In this final episode of 2023, the Digital Foundry team reflects on a year characterized by both monumental technological achievements and industry-wide volatility. A significant portion of the conversation is dedicated to the devastating …
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Digital Foundry 2023 Wrap-Up and Industry Analysis
In this final episode of 2023, the Digital Foundry team reflects on a year defined by both phenomenal game releases and industry-wide volatility. The discussion opens with the ethical dilemmas surrounding the massive Insomniac Games leak, …
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Digital Foundry Graphics of the Year 2023
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the standout visual achievements of 2023, debating the best titles that pushed rendering technology further. The discussion highlights the massive leap in real-time lighting with the in…
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Digital Foundry: Graphics of the Year Awards 2023
In this year-end special, the Digital Foundry team awards their favorite games for visual excellence in 2023. The conversation centers on the intersection of artistic vision and cutting-edge rendering technology, with deep dives into title…
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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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Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer: Tech & Performance Analysis
This episode provides an in-depth technical analysis of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. The hosts discuss the challenges of scaling such a massive, simulation-heavy title to current-generation consoles, specifically addr…
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DF Direct: Hellblade 2, Kojima’s OD, and Game Awards Analysis
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive analysis of the major reveals from The Game Awards 2023, with the team scrutinizing the visual fidelity and technical merits of titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Kojima's OD, …
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GTA 6 Trailer: Expert Tech Analysis
This analysis delves into the technical marvels of the GTA 6 reveal trailer. The team examines how Rockstar Games is leveraging current-gen console hardware, specifically focusing on the implementation of ray-traced global illumination and…
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer: Technical Graphics Analysis
In this deep dive, the Digital Foundry team analyzes the technical achievements displayed in the Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal trailer. They examine the likely use of real-time Ray-Traced Global Illumination and advanced lighting techniques th…
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Digital Foundry: Arkham Knight, BG3, & Retro Tech
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the deeply disappointing release of the Batman Arkham Trilogy on Nintendo Switch, illustrating why the hardware is unsuitable for such dense titles. They also dive into the significant …
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Digital Foundry: Arkham Knight Switch, BG3 Patches & More
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team delivers a scathing review of the Arkham Trilogy port on Nintendo Switch, highlighting dramatic performance failures and technical limitations. The conversation shifts to a more positive note regar…
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Digital Foundry: PS5 Slim, Last of Us & Cyberpunk Tech
Digital Foundry episode 139 covers the surprise announcement of The Last of Us Part II Remastered, debating whether it is a fair value proposition or merely a re-tooling. The hosts investigate the technical state of Cyberpunk 2077, utilizi…
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Digital Foundry: PS5 Slim, The Last of Us 2, and Cyberpunk DLSS
In this episode, the Digital Foundry crew dives into major industry news, starting with the announcement of The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which they compare to a Director's Cut release. They also analyze the physical release controver…
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PS Portal Analysis, ROG Ally vs. Steam Deck & RetroTINK
This episode covers a comprehensive technical look at the PlayStation Portal, emphasizing its limitations as a remote-play streamer versus its appeal as a dedicated dual-sense handheld. The team dives deep into the performance metrics comp…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly 136: Tech, Gaming & Hardware
In this episode, the team dives into the latest technology and gaming news. Highlights include an in-depth look at the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare campaign, discussing the shift toward open-zone level design. The panel analyzes the new Ap…
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PS5 Slim, Super Mario Bros. Wonder & Redfall Update
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the recently announced hardware revisions for the PS5, offering technical perspective on the reduction of form factor and the controversial new stand requirement. The panel shares posit…
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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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Digital Foundry Direct: Jim Ryan, Epic Layoffs & Alan Wake 2
This episode focuses on major industry shifts and technical analyses of upcoming software. The hosts start with the departure of PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan, questioning the long-term impact of his GaaS-focused strategy on the brand's creativ…
1h 58m
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