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Tagged “Retro Gaming”
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Crimson Desert on Switch 2, NVIDIA Dynamic FG, and MAME
This episode covers a comprehensive technical look at the potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, balancing hardware expectations against the reality of CPU and GPU limitations. The team evaluates NVIDIA's new Dynamic Mul…
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DF Direct 249: CPU Gaming Showdown & PC Building Woes
In this episode, the team examines the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, concluding that it offers only negligible gains over its predecessor and remains a difficult sell in the high-end market. The conversation shifts to the broader state of PC building i…
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Ryzen 9850X3D Performance, PC Building Challenges & Retro Ports
This edition of DF Direct Weekly explores the underwhelming launch of the AMD Ryzen 9850X3D, which offers minimal performance gains over its predecessor. We provide a grim outlook on the current PC building landscape, noting that skyrocket…
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Monster Hunter Wilds Performance, GPU Shortages & 007 First Light
This episode explores the recent performance controversies in Monster Hunter Wilds, where unnecessary DLC checks in the base camp caused measurable CPU spikes on PC. The speakers investigate this issue alongside findings of potential Switc…
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DF Direct Weekly 242: Tech, Patch News, and Retrogaming
In this episode, the Digital Foundry crew dives into the massive technical update for Ghost of Yote, exploring its new 120Hz and VRR features on PS5 Pro. The team reviews the potential arrival of Death Stranding 2 on PC and the incredible …
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Ghost of Yote Patches, Death Stranding 2, and EXO Win 9X
This episode of DF Direct Weekly covers a wide array of technical gaming news, starting with the significant performance patch for Ghost of Yote, which adds versatile 120Hz and VRR support across various modes for both PS5 and PS5 Pro. The…
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Digital Foundry Direct: GTA 6 Delay, AMD Driver Drama, and Switch 2 Sales
This edition of Digital Foundry Direct covers the announcement of a brand new independent website, designed to provide a better reading experience and ad-free content for supporters. The team dives into the significant delay of GTA 6 to la…
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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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Digital Foundry Direct: Game Pass Price Hikes & TGS Recap
In this episode, the Digital Foundry panel dissects the controversial and significant price hikes for Xbox Game Pass, questioning its long-term viability and strategy. The discussion shifts to hardware, covering the matte-finish PS5 Slim r…
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Digital Foundry Goes Fully Independent: The Future of the Channel
Digital Foundry has officially announced its transition to a fully independent media outlet after successfully purchasing the remaining 50% stake from IGN. This monumental shift grants the core team total autonomy over their creative and o…
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Digital Foundry: Entering a New Era of Independence
Digital Foundry has achieved full independence, having officially bought back their shares from IGN. This transition represents a major milestone for the channel, as the team now holds complete control over their creative direction and ope…
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AMD RDNA 4 GPUs, FSR 4, PS5 Pro & GPU Market Analysis
This episode covers the major launch of AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs and the impressive capabilities of FSR 4, which is set to influence future Sony console technology through the Amethyst collaboration. The discussion shifts to the competitive stand…
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AMD RDNA 4 Analysis, PS5 Pro PSSR, and Retro Hardware
This episode explores the implications of AMD's RDNA 4 architecture and the integration of FSR 4 into Sony's technical roadmap for the PlayStation 5 Pro. The panel analyzes the performance of the latest GPUs in both ray-tracing and path-tr…
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Red Dead PC, PS5 Pro Impressions & Nintendo News
This episode covers a wide array of gaming and tech news. The panel dissects the upcoming PC release of Red Dead Redemption, expressing skepticism regarding its DX12-only requirement and high system specs. Nintendo takes the spotlight with…
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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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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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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: Arkham Knight, BG3, & Retro Tech
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team breaks down the deeply disappointing release of the Batman Arkham Trilogy on Nintendo Switch, illustrating why the hardware is unsuitable for such dense titles. They also dive into the significant …
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Digital Foundry: Arkham Knight Switch, BG3 Patches & More
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team delivers a scathing review of the Arkham Trilogy port on Nintendo Switch, highlighting dramatic performance failures and technical limitations. The conversation shifts to a more positive note regar…
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly 136: Tech, Gaming & Hardware
In this episode, the team dives into the latest technology and gaming news. Highlights include an in-depth look at the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare campaign, discussing the shift toward open-zone level design. The panel analyzes the new Ap…
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PS5 Pro Specs, Massive Sales & Project Q Handheld
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the latest rumors surrounding a potential PlayStation 5 Pro, examining whether its expected brute-force GPU and memory upgrades can truly solve the performance challenges posed by Unreal Engine 5. T…
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PlayStation 5 Pro Rumors and Hardware Analysis
This episode focuses primarily on the rumors surrounding the potential PlayStation 5 Pro, analyzing its technical plausibility, the necessity of such hardware in the current market, and how it might handle demanding technologies like Unrea…
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Ratchet & Clank PC Specs, Starfield Marketing, and Sega History
This episode focuses on the highly impressive PC port of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, applauding Nixxes for their transparent specification sheet and technical implementation, while offering a sharp critique on AMD's bafflingly poor market…
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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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Digital Foundry: Zelda Tears of the Kingdom & PC Hardware
This episode focuses on the monumental release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, analyzing its technical implementation on the Nintendo Switch and its impressive physics-driven design. The team discusses the challenges of moder…
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