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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly 100: News and Anniversary AMA
In this 100th anniversary episode of Digital Foundry Direct Weekly, the team gathers to discuss the latest industry news, including a critical breakdown of Sony's recent State of Play and the controversial reveal of the Suicide Squad game.…
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PSVR 2 Review, DLSS Mystery, and Wild Hearts PC Performance
This 99th episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive breakdown of the PlayStation VR 2 launch, acknowledging the impressive hardware—specifically its vibrant OLED screen—while cautioning about the sparse library of headline soft…
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Digital Foundry: PSVR 2 Hardware Review & Nintendo Direct
This episode covers the arrival of the PlayStation VR 2, praising its comfort and improved setup over its predecessor, though the team notes some challenges regarding glasses and lens solutions. The analysis pivots to a detailed breakdown …
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly: 343, Gaming Shutdowns & DLSS 3
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on the major structural changes at 343 Industries and the shifting technical landscape of the gaming industry. The hosts dive deep into the challenges of live-service game closures—like those …
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Xbox Developer Direct, Hi-Fi Rush, Redfall, and Forspoken
This 96th edition of DF Direct Weekly focuses on the recent Microsoft Xbox Developer Direct, which the hosts laud for its professional, content-heavy presentation style. They analyze key titles like Forza Motorsport, the surprise debut of …
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PC Performance: System Specs, Layoffs, PSVR2, and Cloud Gaming
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct dives into the current state of PC gaming technology, starting with a critique of the increasingly high and often opaque system requirements for upcoming titles. The team provides a nuanced take on ba…
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Switch Future, Xbox Direct Impressions, and Ubisoft Woes
This episode focuses on the end-of-life cycle for the Nintendo Switch, analyzing why third-party performance is hitting a wall and speculating on the necessary technical features for a potential successor, such as better CPU power and DLSS…
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CES 2023 Analysis: PSVR 2, NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti, and Tech Trends
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive breakdown of the major tech announcements from CES 2023. The team analyzes Sony's PSVR 2 hardware, noting both the impressive display tech and the uncertainty surrounding its launc…
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DF Direct Weekly: 2022 Year-End Supporter Special
In this year-end special of DF Direct Weekly, the team answers a wide array of audience questions to wrap up 2022. Key discussions include the concerning delisting of classic Unreal titles by Epic Games, the challenges of cross-generationa…
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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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DF Direct Weekly #88: Console Future & Industry News
In this episode, the team examines the potential timeline for the next console generation, suggesting a 2027-2028 window given the current market climate and development cycles. They dissect the legal maneuvering between Microsoft and Sony…
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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,…
1h 34m -
AMD RDNA 3 Reveal, PSVR 2 Updates, and Shader Stuttering
This episode of DF Direct Weekly provides a deep dive into the official launch of AMD's RDNA 3 graphics cards, focusing on the innovative chiplet architecture and the competitive positioning of the RX 7900 XTX and XT. The team analyzes the…
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DF Weekly: God of War Ragnarok, RDNA 3, and Tech Trends
This episode focuses on the highly anticipated God of War Ragnarök, with the team evaluating its visual fidelity and performance modes on PlayStation hardware. The discussion delves into the potential for AMD's upcoming RDNA 3 chiplet-base…
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Gotham Knights Performance Issues & Silent Hill Remakes
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the growing concern regarding performance in modern console games, specifically focusing on the lack of 60 FPS modes in titles like Gotham Knights and A Plague Tale: Requiem. The team breaks down th…
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NVIDIA Unlaunches RTX 4080 12GB & DF Direct Weekly 82
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive analysis of the shocking decision by NVIDIA to unlaunch the RTX 4080 12GB due to intense backlash regarding its name and value proposition. The team dissects how this move represen…
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Horizon Remake, Dead Space, Need for Speed & Intel Arc
This episode covers a wide array of gaming and hardware news, starting with the controversy surrounding a rumored Horizon Zero Dawn remaster for PlayStation 5. The team analyzes Sony's evolving strategy regarding PC ports and the massive p…
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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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Nvidia RTX 4000 Reveal: Prices, Tech, and Controversies
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the polarizing reveal of Nvidia's RTX 4000 series, specifically analyzing the massive performance gains versus the controversial pricing structure. The team provides a critical look at the new DLSS …
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PSVR 2 Deep Dive, TGS Highlights & Next-Gen Gaming
This episode covers a comprehensive deep dive into the PlayStation VR 2, highlighting its superior HDR visuals, headset rumble, and vast improvement in controller tracking and interaction mechanics compared to its predecessor. The team the…
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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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