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Tagged “Cloud Gaming”
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DF Direct Weekly 190: PSSR Analysis and PS5 Pro Updates
This 190th edition of DF Direct Weekly centers on the technical performance of PSSR upscaling on the PlayStation 5 Pro. The team explores how PSSR adapts to different titles, ranging from excellent results in less taxing games to significa…
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Xbox Business Strategy, PS5 Pro & Halo 2 E3 Demo
This episode covers the evolving strategy of the Xbox brand as it pivots from a dedicated hardware manufacturer to a multi-platform service, emphasizing the lack of red lines for exclusives and the upcoming handheld venture. The panel disc…
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Microsoft Streaming Strategy, Game Pass Price Hike & Tech
This episode focuses on the recent strategic shift at Microsoft as they promote the ability to play Xbox games without a console via streaming apps on devices like Fire TV. The hosts, including Alex Battaglia and Oliver McKenzie, analyze t…
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Xbox Cloud Gaming, Game Pass Price Hikes, and Black Myth Wukong Tech
This episode covers the strategic pivot of Microsoft's Xbox division as they expand cloud streaming to devices like the Amazon Fire Stick, sparking debate about the future of the traditional console model. The hosts scrutinize the current …
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DF Direct Weekly: Phantom Liberty, Upscaling & Tech News
This episode of DF Direct Weekly provides an in-depth technical analysis of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty on both console and PC, focusing on the impact of DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction. The team explores the complexities of modern GPU ben…
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Xbox Mid-Gen Leaks: Hardware, Strategy, and Future Roadmap
This Digital Foundry Direct special examines the massive, unredacted Microsoft leak that has potentially altered the company's public roadmap. The conversation centers on the leaked plans for the Xbox Series X and S refreshes, specifically…
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Xbox Internal Leak: Hardware Refreshes and Future Roadmap
This Digital Foundry Direct special explores the massive leak of highly confidential Microsoft internal documents, shedding light on their upcoming hardware roadmap through 2030. The episode provides a critical analysis of the shift toward…
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Microsoft-Activision Deal: Impact & Future Outlook
This podcast episode provides an in-depth analysis of the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard King merger, highlighting the challenges faced against regulators like the FTC and CMA. The discussion focuses heavily on the strategic role of Call of…
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Microsoft-Activision: The Final Deal Breakdown
This DF Direct special serves as a final retrospective on Microsoft's massive acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The discussion traces the intense 18-month regulatory struggle, focusing on the UK's CMA as the final hurdle regarding cloud …
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly: 116 | Tech & Gaming
In this episode of DF Direct Weekly, the team dives into the evolving landscape of console hardware, focusing on why a mid-gen "Pro" model may not be the immediate priority for manufacturers. They analyze the persistent challenges of PC po…
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DF Direct Weekly: Console Generations and PC Port State
This episode of DF Direct Weekly examines the current state of the gaming industry, focusing on the viability of mid-gen console refreshes, the transition away from Xbox One, and the ongoing challenges of PC optimization. The panel analyze…
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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 Direct: Star Wars Jedi Survivor & Industry News
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team addresses the major technical failures of the PC version of Star Wars Jedi Survivor, emphasizing that the game exhibits poor threading and unacceptable performance issues that reflect a broader dec…
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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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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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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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Steam Deck Impressions, Nintendo Direct & Tech Analysis
This episode covers the latest on the Valve Steam Deck, analyzing hardware benchmarks, the impact of optimized settings on battery life, and the importance of game-specific presets. The team provides a deep dive into the recent Nintendo Di…
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Microsoft-Activision Deal and Weekly Tech News Review
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the aftermath of the massive Microsoft-Activision acquisition, exploring the implications of industry consolidation and the potential for a shift away from yearly, crunch-driven release cycles. The …
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly: Halo, GTA, Intel 12th Gen
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct Weekly features a deep dive into the Halo Infinite campaign footage, where the team discusses technical refinements and concerns over the game's open-world design direction. The hosts also touch upon …
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