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Tagged “Game Development”
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Digital Foundry: Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 & IO's Bond Game
This edition of the podcast highlights the impressive technical achievements of Star Wars Outlaws on the Nintendo Switch 2, proving that the hardware is capable of sophisticated features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing despite signif…
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Digital Foundry 2024 Graphics of the Year Awards
In this special annual review, Digital Foundry analyzes the visual landscape of 2024, focusing on titles that push the boundaries of real-time rendering. The discussion bridges the gap between artistic ambition and technical execution, cel…
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NVIDIA GeForce 256: 25th Anniversary Retrospective
This retrospective interview celebrates the 25th anniversary of the NVIDIA GeForce 256. The guests, including original architects and technical marketing veterans, discuss the revolutionary transition of Transform and Lighting tasks from t…
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Technically Impressive and Visually Stunning Switch Games
In this episode, the hosts analyze the most technically and visually impressive games on the Nintendo Switch. They argue that the system's success is defined not by raw power, but by developers who embrace the console's unique constraints.…
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Technically Impressive Games of the Nintendo Switch
This episode explores the most technically impressive and visually sophisticated games in the Nintendo Switch library. The hosts analyze how developers have successfully punched above the console's weight class by balancing artistic direct…
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Xbox Preservation Team, Fallout 4 Update & Star Wars
This episode covers Microsoft's strategic move to form a dedicated game preservation team, potentially signaling a shift away from traditional console hardware towards a more flexible future architecture. The team discusses the upcoming Fa…
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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: 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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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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DF Direct Weekly #134: Spider-Man 2 Analysis & Industry Talk
In this episode, the team examines the technical implementation of ray tracing in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, praising Insomniac's shift toward high-fidelity, RT-only experiences. The conversation pivots to the industry's reliance on HD remakes…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Performance, Tech, and News
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on the technical challenges surrounding Final Fantasy XVI, specifically its struggling performance mode and reliance on dated upscaling solutions like FSR 1. The hosts analyze why modern devel…
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DF Weekly: Summer Game Fest Analysis and Technical Gaming Debates
In this episode, the team conducts a deep-dive technical review of the 2023 Summer Game Fest trailers. The conversation focuses heavily on identifying whether games utilize Unreal Engine or proprietary technology, highlighting the visual t…
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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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DF Direct Weekly 101: Baldur's Gate 3, AI Upscaling & More
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the technical implications of feature parity requirements on the Xbox Series S, specifically regarding the delay of the split-screen mode in Baldur's Gate 3. The team examines the potential conseque…
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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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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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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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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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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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Digital Foundry Direct: Hardware Revisions & Classics
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on the technical investigation of the new, lighter PlayStation 5 heatsink, concluding that it performs adequately despite its physical design changes. The hosts engage in a broader discussion …
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Dead Space Remake, Wata Grading, and PS5 News
This episode covers a variety of hot topics in the gaming industry, focusing on the transparent development process for the Dead Space remake and the technical merits of its new lighting and dismemberment systems. The hosts delve into the …
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Digital Foundry Direct: Dead Space, Wata, and PS5 News
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the technical promise of the Dead Space remake, specifically highlighting its move toward high-end bounce lighting and next-gen hardware utilization. The panel addresses the ongoing Wat…
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Digital Foundry Direct: AMD FSR, Sonic, and Tech News
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on the launch of AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution, clarifying its position as a spatial upscaler distinct from DLSS and temporal reconstruction techniques. The team discusses the technical nu…
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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…
1h 32m
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