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Tagged “Performance Analysis”
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Digital Foundry Direct: Metal Gear Solid Delta, Vampire the Masquerade & Switch 2
This episode of DF Direct Weekly provides an in-depth look at the performance patch for Metal Gear Solid Delta on PS5 Pro, highlighting significant FPS gains while criticizing lingering CPU issues and a disconnect between modern visuals an…
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Xbox ROG Ally X: Performance and Hardware Deep Dive
This week, Digital Foundry breaks down the hardware capabilities and software limitations of the ROG Ally X, which poses as an Xbox device but acts more like a raw PC handheld. The panel presents a series of benchmarks that prove the benef…
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Gamescom 2024 Tech Insights: Switch 2 Analysis & Shader Fixes
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a deep dive into the technical takeaways from Gamescom 2024. The team reports on early Switch 2 performance, contrasting the impressive fidelity of Final Fantasy VII Remake with the concerning sta…
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Sony Low Power Mode, Oblivion Remastered, and Fallout
This episode covers the technical implications of Sony's new low-power firmware for the PlayStation 5, highlighting concerns about its potential as a groundwork for a handheld device. The team discusses the disappointing 1.2 patch for Obli…
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Digital Foundry Direct: Cyberpunk PS5 Pro & Switch 2 Tech
This episode of DF Direct Weekly examines the performance impact of Cyberpunk 2077's 2.3 update on base PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro consoles, highlighting significant frame rate increases on the Pro despite the absence of an official optimiz…
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Oblivion Remastered Patching and Switch 2 Performance
This episode focuses on the underwhelming 1.2 patch for Oblivion Remastered, which fails to resolve fundamental traversal stutters, and deep-dives into the hardware capabilities of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The hosts analyze recent t…
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Digital Foundry: Graphics of the Year 2024
Digital Foundry evaluates the most visually impressive video games of 2024, focusing on the intersection of technical innovation, artistic style, and performance. The panel discusses the current state of Unreal Engine 5, emphasizing the ch…
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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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Ubisoft Forward Showcase Analysis and Gaming News
In this jam-packed episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the hosts dissect the Ubisoft Forward showcase, focusing on the technical capabilities and visual presentation of Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows. They provide a thorough…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly 157: Hellblade 2, VR & Tech
In this episode of Digital Foundry Direct Weekly, the team dives into the controversial 30 FPS target for Hellblade 2, debating its validity as a design choice in the era of Unreal Engine 5. The discussion expands into the technical merits…
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Xbox Strategic Shift: Handhelds, Stores, and Future Vision
This episode of DF Direct Weekly centers on the recent and seismic disclosures by Phil Spencer regarding the future of the Xbox platform. The team dissects the potential integration of third-party digital storefronts and a move away from t…
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Starfield Technical Analysis: Performance, PC & Console
In this special technical breakdown, the team examines the performance of Starfield on consoles and PC. They discuss the justification behind the 30 FPS console cap, arguing it provides necessary consistency for the engine, while also expl…
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Tech & News Analysis: Jedi Survivor Ports, AI & PS5 Hardware
This episode of DF Direct Weekly examines the technical feasibility of bringing resource-heavy games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor to last-gen hardware. The panel dives into the transformative potential of path-traced lighting mods for old…
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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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Summer Game Fest 2023: PC Gaming & Engine Trends Analysis
This episode of DF Trek Weekly provides a comprehensive analysis of the Summer Game Fest 2023 announcements. The hosts dive deep into the industry's heavy reliance on Unreal Engine, questioning the lack of custom proprietary technology in …
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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: Redfall Performance and Path Tracing
This episode of Digital Foundry Direct focuses on the technical controversy surrounding the 30 FPS launch target for Redfall, questioning the status of the title given its previous 60 FPS marketing. The hosts analyze the disappointing perf…
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Digital Foundry: Unreal Engine 5, Kingdom Hearts 4 & More
This episode covers the latest gaming news with a deep dive into the technical aspects of Unreal Engine 5 and the potential of current-gen hardware. The team discusses the Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer, the shift of The Witcher 3's next-gen upd…
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State of Play Recap, Dying Light Patch & Tech Discussions
This episode covers a comprehensive breakdown of Sony's recent State of Play presentation, analyzing titles like Exoprimal and Ghostwire Tokyo. The hosts explore technical updates, including the recent patch for Horizon Forbidden West and …
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Steam Deck Analysis, Elden Ring Performance & Nvidia/Switch Leaks
This episode of DF Direct Weekly celebrates one year of the show by tackling the most requested topics: the Steam Deck launch impressions and the controversial PC performance of Elden Ring. The hosts explore how Valve's handheld handles mo…
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Star Citizen Tech, AMD RX 6600, and GTA Remastered
In this episode, the team dives deep into the state of Star Citizen following CitizenCon 2021, exploring the ambitious server-meshing technology and immersive gameplay design that push modern PC hardware to its limits. They also analyze th…
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DF Direct: Last of Us, Mass Effect, and AI Tech
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a broad spectrum of technical gaming news, headlined by the 60 FPS patch for The Last of Us Part II and the technical analysis of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. The panel extensively discusses th…
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DF Direct Weekly: Mortal Shell, Cyberpunk, and Tech Talk
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a technical deep-dive into recent gaming patches and hardware developments. The team analyzes the performance issues brought by the latest Mortal Shell update on PS5 and explores how Cyberpunk 207…
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