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Tagged “Emulation”
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PS5 Linux Gaming, Teardown Technicals & Hardware Tests
This edition of the podcast covers the groundbreaking development of Linux support for the PlayStation 5, allowing the console to run PC games via Steam. The team explores the performance implications and technical challenges, such as memo…
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Digital Foundry Direct: PS5 Linux, Teardown RTX and PCs
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct covers a wide array of technical topics, starting with the innovative community effort to run Linux on the PlayStation 5, which allows the console to operate as a functional Steam-based PC. The hosts …
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Crimson Desert Port, DLSS 4.5, and Shader Compilation
This episode of DF Direct Weekly examines the potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, noting that while technically feasible, it would likely require significant CPU-level optimizations. The team provides an extensive tec…
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TGA 2025 Deep Dive: Trailers, Technology and Expectations
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team analyzes the technical landscape of the recent Game Awards 2025. The discussion centers on the overwhelming presence of pre-rendered CG trailers versus actual real-time gameplay, with a deep dive i…
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Digital Foundry: Game Awards 2025 Impressions & Tech Analysis
This episode of DF2Weekly tackles the aftermath of the Game Awards 2025, lamenting the industry's pervasive reliance on cinematic CG trailers that lack substantial gameplay representation. The team provides technical analysis on upcoming t…
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Nintendo Stance vs. Emulators, Until Dawn Remake & Unreal Engine 5
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a range of critical industry issues, starting with a deep dive into Nintendo's aggressive legal actions against Switch emulators, which the panel argues sets a dangerous precedent for the future of g…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly 183: Emulators and Remakes
In this 183rd edition of DF Direct Weekly, the panel tackles the concerning trend of Nintendo's aggressive legal actions against emulators and community content creators, framing it as a threat to game preservation. The technical deep dive…
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Starfield Mods on Series S, Sony Emulation & Windows on ARM
This episode covers a range of technical topics, beginning with an analysis of Starfield mod performance on the Xbox Series S, where community-created mods reveal significant potential for higher frame rates despite the lack of official su…
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Hardware Mods on Starfield, PS2 Emulation, and Windows on ARM
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a mix of technical investigations and industry news. The team dives into the potential performance gains and limitations of unofficial Starfield mods on Xbox consoles. A critical review of Sony's lat…
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Nintendo Direct Breakdown - Metroid Prime 4 & Zelda Echoes
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the latest announcements from the Nintendo Direct. The discussion focuses on the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which looks to be a masterclass in optimization on current hardwar…
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PS5 Pro Boost Mode, Ghost of Tsushima PC & Kingdom Come 2
This episode covers the developing news around the PlayStation 5 Pro, specifically the potential capabilities of a new 'Ultra-Boost' mode for backwards-compatible games. The team dives into technical deep-dives provided at GDC, highlightin…
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Emulation & PC Ports: The Yuzu Shutdown and Upcoming Releases
This episode explores the major legal ramifications of Nintendo's successful shutdown of the Yuzu and Citra emulators. The hosts explain why this outcome—driven by a settlement that avoids court discovery—represents a significant moment fo…
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Nintendo Emulation Legal Moves & Xbox Showcase Breakdown
This episode focuses on the major fallout of the Nintendo Yuzu and Citra closure, debating the fine line between emulation and piracy. The panel also breaks down the Xbox Partner Preview, highlighting the rise of mid-tier and unique projec…
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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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Nintendo Switch 2 Delay & Xbox Multi-Platform Strategy
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers the significant news regarding a potential delay for the Nintendo Switch 2, pushing its release into 2025 to prioritize a robust software catalog. The panel explores the shifting business strategy of…
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Switch 2 Delay, Xbox Strategy, and NVIDIA App Analysis
This episode focuses on the recent delay rumors surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, analyzing why Nintendo may be holding back to prioritize a robust software library. The team discusses Microsoft's shifting strategy, characterized by bring…
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Switch 2 Rumors, Sega's Model 3, and Starfield Tech
This episode of Digital Foundry covers a wide array of high-stakes gaming and technology news. The team dives deep into the swirling rumors surrounding the Switch 2, analyzing the implications of reported behind-the-scenes demos of The Mat…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Spider-Man 2, Switch 2, & NVIDIA
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on the reveal of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and its associated custom PS5, analyzing visual improvements like hair rendering and ray-traced reflections. The team shifts to the topic of potential Ni…
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Digital Foundry: Spider-Man 2 Analysis & Switch 2 Rumors
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers the latest visual impressions of the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2, specifically analyzing its ray-tracing implementation and technical performance expectations. The team explores the implications o…
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Ratchet & Clank on PC, Nvidia AI Tech, and Monitor Trends
This episode covers a wide range of industry news and technical analysis. The primary focus is the upcoming port of Ratchet & Clank to PC and the technical challenges surrounding its SSD necessity, GPU decompression, and DirectStorage. The…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly: Handhelds and Emulation
This episode of DF Direct Weekly explores the current landscape of portable gaming, focusing on the rumored Sony streaming device and the technical prowess of the ASUS ROG Ally. The hosts emphasize the limitations of Windows for handheld d…
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PS Handheld, ROG Ally, and Xbox Emulation Issues
This episode of DF Direct Weekly deep-dives into the latest hardware news, focusing on the rumored Sony PlayStation handheld and the upcoming ASUS ROG Ally. The panel analyzes the shift towards handheld PC gaming, raising concerns regardin…
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DF Direct Weekly: PlayStation Plus, Xenoblade 3, and More
This episode covers the global rollout of the new PlayStation Plus tiers and the community reaction to 50Hz PAL classic games, as well as the impressive technical preview of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on Nintendo Switch. The technical team div…
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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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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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