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Tagged “Game Pass”
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Path Tracing on PS5 Pro, Black Flag Resynced & Intel Handhelds
This episode focuses on the remarkable demonstration of path tracing running on the PlayStation 5 Pro via EA's F1 25, sparking discussions about the future of high-end rendering on consoles. We also delve into the official announcement of …
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Digital Foundry: Metro 2039 Reveal, Starfield PS5 Issues
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a mix of high-profile industry news and technical deep dives. The team analyzes the surprise reveal of Metro 2039, focusing on the developers' commitment to the 4A engine and technical ambitions. A s…
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Microsoft Price Hikes & Tokyo Game Show Insights
This episode covers the controversial restructuring of Xbox Game Pass, focusing on the dramatic price hikes and the potential shift in Microsoft's strategic focus away from its former market-disrupting value. The panel explores the implica…
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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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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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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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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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Digital Foundry Direct: State of Play Analysis
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the recent State of Play event, offering balanced viewpoints on upcoming titles like Astro Bot, which the team views as a return to form, and Concord, which they criticize for being a d…
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DF Direct Weekly 165: State of Play Analysis & PC Ports
Astro Bot serves as the undisputed highlight of the recent State of Play, with the team praising its joyous atmosphere and technical polish. In contrast, the presentation of live-service titles like Concord and Marvel Rivals faced harsh cr…
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Microsoft Studio Closures, Switch 2, and ROG Ally X
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the somber news of multiple studio closures at ZeniMax Media, questioning the viability of the Game Pass model and the long-term leadership strategy of Microsoft. The conversation shifts toward more…
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Microsoft Studio Closures, Switch 2, and ROG Ally X News
This episode focuses on the recent, controversial closure of multiple Microsoft-owned studios, including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, fueling widespread uncertainty about the future of Xbox and the Game Pass business model. The hosts…
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Xbox Multi-platform Strategy, PS5 Sales & New Tech
This 150th episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive analysis of the current gaming landscape, specifically focusing on Microsoft's controversial shift toward a multi-platform strategy for Xbox and Sony's outlook on the PS5 har…
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Xbox Multi-Platform Strategy & Helldivers 2 Analysis
This episode focuses on the major industry discourse surrounding Microsoft's rumored shift towards a multi-platform strategy for its key IPs, analyzing the implications for the Xbox brand and hardware ecosystem. The hosts scrutinize why Mi…
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Xbox Ecosystem Strategy, PC Ports & CES Display Tech
This edition of DF Direct Weekly covers the significant strategic shifts reported for Microsoft Xbox, as the company explores bringing its key franchises--formerly console exclusives--to multi-platform environments to drive Game Pass growt…
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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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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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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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PlayStation Plus Subs, Zelda Delay & Nvidia 3090 Ti Review
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the major news surrounding Sony's new tiered PlayStation Plus subscription service, analyzing its competitive standing against Microsoft's Game Pass and the ongoing frustrations regarding backwards …
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Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard: Impact Analysis
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team analyzes the massive industry news of Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard. They discuss the implications of such a deal, weighing the potential benefits against the risks of increased market co…
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Digital Foundry: FPS Boost, Sony Store U-turn, & CMOS Issues
This episode covers major tech and gaming news, starting with Microsoft's FPS Boost strategy for the Xbox Series consoles, which brings high-refresh-rate gameplay to classics like Titanfall 2. The hosts discuss Sony's welcome reversal of t…
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Digital Foundry: Bethesda Acquisition and Modern Gaming Tech
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive discussion on the implications of Microsoft's massive acquisition of Bethesda, focusing on future platform exclusivity and potential strategy shifts. The team dives into the evolvi…
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Digital Foundry: Bethesda Acquisition and PC/Console Tech
This second episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive roundtable on the gaming industry. The team delves into the strategic implications of Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda, the challenges of porting titles to the Nintendo S…
1h 34m
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