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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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The Last of Us PC Disaster, E3 Cancellation, and Zelda News
This episode of DF Direct Weekly tackles the highly problematic PC launch of The Last of Us Part 1, analyzing the CPU-bound bottlenecks and shader compilation issues that have severely hindered the player experience. The team stresses that…
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PSVR 2 Review, DLSS Mystery, and Wild Hearts PC Performance
This 99th episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a comprehensive breakdown of the PlayStation VR 2 launch, acknowledging the impressive hardware—specifically its vibrant OLED screen—while cautioning about the sparse library of headline soft…
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Sony PC Launcher Talk, Team Asobi, and Intel Arc GPU
This 75th edition of DF Direct Weekly covers a range of industry discussions, starting with the potential for Sony to introduce a dedicated PC interface, which the hosts generally view as unnecessary compared to simple network integration.…
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Digital Foundry Direct 71: PC Gaming, Retro Ports, and Intel Arc
In this extensive episode of Digital Foundry Direct, the hosts, joined by special guests Sam Makovich and EposVox, analyze the state of current gaming technology. Key discussions revolve around the highly anticipated PC release of Marvel's…
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