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DF Direct Weekly #149: Xbox Multi-Plat Meltdown, Helldivers 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hands-On
12 februari 2024 · 1 uur 58 min
The week in gaming news was dominated by Xbox Multi-Platform Game debate, outrage and meltdowns - and we can't quite believe what we were seeing. John, Rich and Alex share their views before moving to other topics: we go hands-on with Helldivers 2, check out the FF7 Rebirth demo and John shares his excitement over Penny's Big Breakaway. Meanwhile, DF Supporters strike gold once again with a range of questions and discussion points. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:52 News 01: Is Microsoft embracing multiplatform gaming?
0:43:52 News 02: Hands-on with Helldivers 2
0:54:41 News 03: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth impressions!
1:05:03 News 04: Penny’s Big Breakaway preview
1:11:42 Supporter Q1: What’s the minimum advisable frame-rate when using frame gen with a controller?
1:17:50 Supporter Q2: Is Nvidia purposefully limiting frame gen to the RTX 4000 series to increase sales?
1:27:18 Supporter Q3: Given that the Series S is the best-selling current-gen Xbox, should we consider it the baseline experience this gen?
1:34:14 Supporter Q4: Has the use of FSR been good or bad for console gaming?
1:43:14 Supporter Q5: Why doesn’t AMD often pioneer new graphics techniques like Nvidia?
1:51:44 Supporter Q6: Can John recommend any 3D Sonic titles?
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DF Direct Weekly #148: State of Play - PS5's 2024 Revealed - Suicide Squad Reaction - Switch 2 LCD!
5 februari 2024 · 2 uur 7 min
Another big, big episode of DF Direct Weekly as the team share their positive views on Sony's State of Play January 2024 presentation. Meanwhile, John and Rich have been playing Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and have much to say about it. The team also tackle the mounting evidence that Switch 2 will ship with an eight-inch LCD. The lack of OLED is a bit disappointing, but more to the point, the sheer size of the screen may have significant ramifications for the design of the overall product. And finally, a happy outcome is revealed for one of John's game preservation worries. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:00 News 01: State of Play reaction: Death Stranding 2
0:17:45 News 01: Stellar Blade, Dragon’s Dogma 2
0:28:50 News 01: Sonic X Shadow Generations, Judas
0:38:21 News 01: Metro Awakening, Until Dawn
0:50:23 News 01: Silent Hill: The Short Message, Silent Hill 2
1:01:48 News 02: Suicide Squad impressions!
1:19:14 News 03: New Switch rumoured to have 8 inch LCD
1:31:02 News 04: GT Sport patched with offline save support
1:37:49 Supporter Q1: How can Epic’s TSR beat DLSS 2?
1:42:00 Supporter Q2: Why does per-pixel motion blur look good, while display sample-and-hold blur looks bad?
1:45:50 Supporter Q3: Will frame generation make VRR obsolete?
1:49:07 Supporter Q4: What speed of hardware adoption should we expect from gamers?
1:54:27 Supporter Q5: Rich, when did you become interested in PC hardware and technology?
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DF Direct Weekly #147: Palworld Mania vs Tech Jank, AMD AFMF Tested, Horizon Forbidden West PC!
29 januari 2024 · 1 uur 49 min
Hitting its 'maximum break' 147th edition, the DF team reconvene to discuss the charms and the jank of Palworld, Capcom's puzzling DRM strategy and the wonders of Tekken 8. Meanwhile, Alex has been testing AMD's AFMF frame generation technology, John's dug deep into input lag analysis - and Rich is distressed to discover that his Radeon 7 graphics card doesn't work any more. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:54 News 01: What’s up with Palworld?
0:25:45 News 02: Capcom adds Enigma DRM to older games
0:35:31 News 03: AMD releases Fluid Motion Frames tech
0:52:30 News 04: Horizon Forbidden West PC features detailed
1:05:22 News 05: Tekken 8: a superb fighter
1:15:53 News 06: Input lag deep dive
1:32:52 Supporter Q1: What would you recommend spec wise for an upper-midrange PC?
1:37:08 Supporter Q2: Should id Software commercialize their id Tech engine?
1:40:12 Supporter Q3: Is the time of 1080p monitors over?
1:43:55 Supporter Q14 Could Nintendo, Microsoft, or Sony develop their own Proton-like translation layers to run games from other platforms?
1:46:55 Supporter Q5: With John’s new Direct background, isn’t he worried about burn-in?
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DF Direct Weekly #146: Developer_Direct - Superb! Indiana Jones, Hellblade 2 + More Reaction
22 januari 2024 · 2 uur 8 min
Microsoft's latest Developer_Direct makes the right impression with the DF team this week, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in particular attracting unrestricted praise. Meanwhile, we've got to talk about what's happening with physical media releases on Xbox, there are many questions to answer about the Nvidia RTX 40-series Super refresh and John's not happy about Bulletstorm VR. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:44 News 01: Developer_Direct 2024 reaction: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
0:21:06 News 01: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
0:33:41 News 01: Ara: History Untold
0:39:35 News 01: Visions of Mana
0:46:15 News 01: Avowed
0:54:03 News 02: Hellblade 2 to go physical-only
1:10:49 News 03: Is The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered worthwhile?
1:23:08 News 04: RTX 40 Super series reaction + Q&A
1:45:50 News 05: Bulletstorm VR is a disappointment
1:53:05 Supporter Q1: How much manpower does it take to produce current-gen 60fps patches for consoles?
1:57:32 Supporter Q2: Was 2023 the year of the in-house engine?
2:04:24 Supporter Q3: Will 2024 be the year of Linux gaming?
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DF Direct Weekly #145: Xbox Multi-Platform Rumours, Horizon Forbidden West PC, Nvidia Pulsar
15 januari 2024 · 1 uur 52 min
John, Rich and Alex return for another Weekly, discussing the potential implications of Xbox going multi-platform on selected titles, what we should - and shouldn't - expect from Horizon Forbidden West on PC and John's surprise gaming purchase. Meanwhile, the team explains why Nvidia's G-Sync Pulsar technology is such a big deal - and the announcement of VRR support for GeForce Now seems set to make the best cloud streaming solution even better still. Lees meer
0:00:58 News 01: Microsoft to go multiplatform on selected games?
0:22:41 News 02: Horizon Forbidden West gets PC trailer
0:40:38 News 03: Nvidia CES announcements
0:55:34 News 04: John’s surprise
1:10:35 Supporter Q1: Why is double-buffer vsync good in some circumstances and bad in others?
1:17:39 Supporter Q2: What are the specs of your editing rigs?
1:24:45 Supporter Q3: Do you think any TV manufacturers will start integrating nearest neighbour scaling?
1:32:47 Supporter Q4: Why is dynamic resolution not often used in PC games?
1:37:35 Supporter Q5: Are GPU makers’ resolution recommendations too conservative?
1:43:13 Supporter Q6: What videos are you excited to make this year?
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DF Direct Weekly #144: 2024 Games/Consoles/Hardware Preview, MSI Claw Reveal, RTX 40 Series Super
8 januari 2024 · 1 uur 57 min
The Digital Foundry team re-assemble to kick off 2024 with a look at the excitement surrounding CES, the possibilities of PS5 Pro and Switch 2 this year, the reveal of the MSI Claw, plus all the new surrounding the RTX 40-Series 'Super' Refresh. Meanwhile, John shares his experiences with the potentially disruptive Unreal Engine VR injector, Alex talks about optimised settings and there's already an unhealthy focus on Crysis 4 - even though the chances of actually seeing it in 2024 are vanishingly tiny. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:24 News 01: 2024 Expectations : Upcoming displays
0:18:12 2024 Expectations: Games and gaming hardware
0:51:24 News 02: RTX 40 Super series to be announced
1:12:09 News 03: MSI Claw gaming handheld leaked
1:21:04 News 04: Unreal Engine VR injector released!
1:27:19 Supporter Q1: Has Alex changed his approach to optimized settings as games have gotten more demanding?
1:32:59 Supporter Q2: Could ray traced lighting become a key part of gameplay in current-gen titles?
1:38:26 Supporter Q3: What’s your biggest graphical pet peeve besides stuttering?
1:44:06 Supporter Q4: What are your hopes for Crysis 4?
1:50:47 Supporter Q5: Could CD Projekt Red open source their Red Engine tech?
1:52:48 Supporter Q6: If you could have an incredible version of Crysis 4, or get a 10/10 Turok remake, which would you choose?
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DF Direct Weekly #143: Insomniac Hacked, New Xbox in 2026? God of War Ragnarök DLC
2 januari 2024 · 1 uur 40 min
It's the last edition of DF Direct Weekly for the year that is 2023, and it kicks off with discussion surrounding Insomniac data hack. What sets this 'leak' apart from others that makes media think twice about publishing stories on it? How does it compare in scale to other leaks? It's a tricky one for sure. Meanwhile, rumours are starting to emerge that Xbox may be considering a 2026 release for its next-gen console, but how viable is that in the context of the information that emerged from the FTC leak? Finally, John reveals the results of his GT7 vs Forza Motorsport in-video quiz, while the DF Supporter Program's community awards are unveiled! Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:50 News 01: Insomniac hacked
0:19:27 News 02: Valhalla DLC launches for God of War Ragnarök
0:27:51 News 03: PS5 outsells Xbox Series 3 to 1, next Xbox rumoured for 2026 launch
0:49:10 News 04: John’s Forza Motorsport vs. GT7 poll results!
0:54:09 News 05: DF Community Awards 2023!
1:06:25 Supporter Q1: Will 2024 be the year RT becomes pervasive?
1:09:00 Supporter Q2: How does Resident Evil 4 on Apple Silicon run?
1:11:50 Supporter Q3: When using an IPS panel, how can you reduce IPS glow?
1:21:18 Supporter Q4: Would John consider doing a DF Retro on fur or grass rendering in games?
1:23:40 Supporter Q5: When path tracing becomes more common in games, what will be left to critique visually?
1:28:43 Supporter Q6: What was your favourite Digital Foundry moment of the year?
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DF Direct Special: The Best Game Graphics of the Year 2023
22 december 2023 · 1 uur 33 min
As is DF tradition, we round off the year with a look at the team's personal picks for the best game graphics of 2023. Covering off the very best in both PC and console rendering, Alex Battaglia, John Linneman and Oliver Mackenzie share their thoughts on the most impressive visuals of the year, leading to an open debate on which title did it best: Alan Wake 2, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora or Cyberpunk 2077's RT Overdrive? Lees meer
0:00:00 Overview
0:01:55 Honourable Mentions
0:16:14 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
0:21:28 Final Fantasy 16
0:27:10 Robocop: Rogue City
0:32:56 Resident Evil 4
0:40:33 Hi-Fi Rush
0:45:45 Super Mario Bros. Wonder
0:49:45 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
0:55:50 Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive
1:02:57 Alan Wake 2
1:12:29 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
1:22:43 Top Three Debate
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DF Direct Weekly #142: The Last Of Us Online & E3 Dead, Intel Frame-Gen Teased, Forza/GT7 Reaction
18 december 2023 · 2 uur
You'd think that the news would be drying up as we approach Chriastmas, but here we are again with another two hour DF Direct Weekly. John, Rich and Alex mull over the cancellation of The Last Of Us Online, while the team rake the coals of E3's demise. Meanwhile, John discusses the short-lived PC port of Link's Awakening, while Alex unearths what looks very much like Intel's innovative approach to frame generation. We've got good news about improvements to the Xbox Series version of Teardown, while the team discuss the reaction to the epic Gran Turismo 7 vs Forza Motorsport head-to-head. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:25 News 01: The Last of Us multiplayer project cancelled
0:21:21 News 02: E3 officially dead
0:36:08 News 03: Link’s Awakening ported to PC
0:43:22 News 04: Intel working on frame extrapolation
0:50:14 News 05: Teardown improved on consoles
0:53:56 DF Content Discussion: Forza Motorsport vs. Gran Turismo 7
1:24:16 Supporter Q1: Are there any older games with certain advanced effects that surpass modern games?
1:29:18 Supporter Q2: Should bad performance be a consideration when reviewing games?
1:35:41 Supporter Q3: Does running an RTX 4090 at PCIe Gen 4 x8 or x16 make a difference?
1:38:50 Supporter Q4: Why can’t Windows handhelds run SteamOS?
1:41:14 Supporter Q5: AMD has released the source code for FSR 3. Will this make console implementations of FSR 3 more common?
1:47:28 Supporter Q6: Should “Unobtanium” style extreme settings options be standard across all PC games?
1:51:55 Supporter Q7: Why do console games often use a mix of temporal reconstruction and bilinear scaling to reach a 4K output?
1:55:14 Supporter Q8: What gaming-related gift would you like to get for Christmas if money was no object?
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DF Direct Grand Theft Auto 6 Q+A Session: You Have Questions, We Have Answers
12 december 2023 · 37 min
In the wake of the release of the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, we produced our initial reaction video, but it turns out that the community has a big bunch of questions about the game they'd like us to tackle - so Rich, Oliver and Alex came together to continue the discussion. Enjoy! Lees meer
00:00 Introduction
01:20 How will GTA 6 run on Series S?
05:57 Can GTA 6 run at 60fps on current-gen consoles?
08:30 Supporter Q1: How far off is the GTA 6 PC port? Is a Switch 2 port possible?
14:43 Supporter Q2: How do studios like Rockstar keep their games current graphically over long development cycles?
18:53 Supporter Q3: Were the RT features on GTA 5 on current-gen a test for RT in GTA 6?
20:29 Supporter Q4: Given that the GTA 6 leaks showed the game running on 10 series Nvidia GPUs, will those GPUs be able to run the final game?
23:16 Supporter Q5: What improvements should we expect in the PC version of GTA 6?
27:11 Supporter Q6: Do you think the GTA 6 trailer was captured on PS5 Pro development hardware?
30:36 Supporter Q7: Could the PS5 Pro run GTA 6 at 60fps? What other enhancements could we expect?
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DF Direct Weekly #141: The TGAs Reaction - Hellblade 2, OD, Marvel's Blade + Avatar Consoles Tested!
11 december 2023 · 1 uur 27 min
It's TGAs week and Alex, Rich and Oliver convene for this week's DF Direct to discuss the highlights of the Wurlde Prm'ears - and to wonder what on earth OD actually is! Hellblade 2 is looking phenomenally good, while No Rest for the Wicked also catches the team's eye. Meanwhile, the group compare notes on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, with Alex continuing to rave about the PC version while Rich and Oliver offer a warm welcome to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions... and even Series S pulls off a good showing of this technologically advanced games. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:48 News 01: The Game Awards - Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
0:08:51 OD
0:17:48 No Rest for the Wicked, Monster Hunter Wilds
0:26:58 Marvel’s Blade, Light No Fire
0:39:13 Black Myth: Wukong, Persona 3 Reload, Metaphor Refantazio, Skull and Bones
0:51:58 News 02: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora released!
1:01:58 Supporter Q1: How do you pixel count games with upsampling?
1:09:06 Supporter Q2: Do modern games avoid physics-based gameplay because of processing constraints or game design?
1:12:19 Supporter Q3: Does the addition of path tracing to Call of Duty’s lobbies suggest a wider implementation later on?
1:16:07 Supporter Q4: Should the console makers release jailbreak patches for older consoles?
1:19:38 Supporter Q5: Should GPU manufacturers introduce features from Special K into their drivers?
1:24:25 Supporter Q6: Can you pixel count The Game Awards?
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Grand Theft Auto 6 - DF Direct GTA 6 Special - Trailer 1 Tech Breakdown
6 december 2023 · 37 min
The first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has 'dropped' and we have reacted by bringing together three contributors to comb over the circa 90 seconds of footage and extract as much technological information about the latest iteration of the RAGE engine as possible. Is what we've seen here viable on current-gen consoles in real-time? Is there any evidence of hardware-accelerated ray tracing effects? How do the characters and hair rendering look so good? And is 60fps on PS5/Series X and an Xbox Series S port actually viable? Lees meer
00:00 Introduction
01:53 Is the trailer real-time?
07:13 Ray traced global illumination
11:10 Ray traced reflections
17:04 Shadows and hair
23:50 Character rendering
26:30 Could consoles hit 60fps?
30:50 Closing discussion
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DF Direct Weekly #140: Arkham Knight Switch Disaster, Baldur's Gate 3 Perf Boost, Half-Life 2 4K60!
4 december 2023 · 1 uur 50 min
Batman: Arkham Trilogy arrived on Nintendo Switch just before we started filming - but let's just say that it hardly requires a deep dive analysis to see that Arkham Knight is a complete disaster. There's better news from Alex as we look at the optimisation efforts in Baldur's Gate 3, while Rich gets to grips with Half-Life 2 - and the entirety of The Orange Box - running at 4K 60fps on Xbox Series X. There's Dragon's Dogma 2 tech talk, John's VR odyssey continues apace, while the team discuss the fascinating story behind Gran Turismo PSP cheat codes finally being discovered 14 years since the game launched! Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:03 News 01: Arkham Knight on Switch is a disaster
0:15:46 News 02: Larian boosts Baldur’s Gate 3 performance
0:26:06 News 03: Half-Life 2, Portal unlocked to run at 60fps on Xbox Series consoles
0:37:56 News 04: Dragon’s Dogma 2 trailer released
0:49:05 News 05: Cheat codes discovered for Gran Turismo PSP
0:58:39 News 06: John’s VR odyssey continues!
1:09:25 News 07: Duke Nukem games released for Evercade
1:17:17 Supporter Q1: To play an older 360 game, is the best option original hardware plus a RetroTINK, or a Series X?
1:22:38 Supporter Q2: Have PC GPUs fallen behind in performance scaling relative to consoles over this generation?
1:28:28 Supporter Q3: Why do some UE5 titles skip over hardware Lumen, even on PC?
1:32:30 Supporter Q4: Could Sony improve the PS Portal with software updates?
1:41:29 Supporter Q5: Could frame generation be used to improve motion blur?
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DF Direct Weekly #139: The Last Of Us 2 Remastered, CP2077 Ray Reconstruction Revisit, Xbox Sales
27 november 2023 · 2 uur 7 min
In this week's DF Direct, the team catches up with the news about The Last of Us Part 2's remaster and wonders what the fuss is about, while Alex takes another look at Cyberpunk 2077 DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction across its updates and via the Alan Wake 2 DLL. Rich finally gets his hands on a PlayStation 5 'Slim' and unboxes it for your viewing pleasure, and Half-Life's 25th anniversary is celebrated by the team. Also: what is actually going on with Xbox's console sales in Europe? Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction and DF merch store!
0:03:13 News 01: The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered announced
0:17:27 News 02: Cyberpunk 2077 gets Ultimate Edition
0:35:16 News 03: Xbox sales down in Europe
0:53:19 News 04: Half-Life hits 25th anniversary, documentary released
1:07:59 News 05: StarEngine graphics update video released
1:19:30 News 06: Rich unboxes a PS5 Slim!
1:33:56 DF Supporter Q1: Have you checked out the Portal port for N64?
1:41:59 DF Supporter Q2: I think TLOU Part 2 looks similar to path traced games, with better image clarity - what do you think?
1:47:44 DF Supporter Q3: Do you worry that you emphasize top-end graphics too much in your game coverage?
1:50:37 DF Supporter Q4: Is there a niche for a powerful, exclusively handheld system in today’s market?
1:57:26 DF Supporter Q5: What if the new Switch was actually two consoles - a portable console and a home console?
2:02:07 DF Supporter Q6: Happy Thanksgiving! Do the American expats at DF celebrate Thanksgiving in their new European homes?
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DF Direct Weekly #138: PlayStation Portal Hands-On, Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally, Suicide Squad
20 november 2023 · 2 uur 11 min
We've finally got hold of a PlayStation Portal and we've got some initial impressions for you as we keep off this week's DF Direct Weekly, but beyond that we're talking about Steam Deck vs ROG Ally complete with some fresh benchmarks, we update you with our latest adventures with EA WRC on PC, while John spends plenty of time discussing the new RetroTink and its $750 price-point - along with his latest adventures with Meta Quest 3, Doom VR and the new Assassin's Creed VR experience. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:52 News 01: PlayStation Portal first impressions!
0:26:47 News 02: New Suicide Squad deep dive video lands
0:45:01 News 03: RetroTINK 4K to cost $750 USD
1:00:42 News 04: EA WRC PC update
1:08:59 News 05: Steam Deck OLED vs. ROG Ally!
1:25:12 News 06: John’s continuing Quest adventures
1:37:23 Supporter Q1: Will we ever see an arcade racing resurgence?
1:43:53 Supporter Q2: Did Starfield ship “unoptimized”? Why did it take so long to improve performance and add DLSS?
1:54:27 Supporter Q3: Is it possible Nintendo’s next console will be a traditional home system?
1:58:30 Supporter Q4: Is the Xbox One the only console to be obsoleted completely by its successor?
2:04:19 Supporter Q5: Will you ever do a retrospective on failed past consoles, like the Ouya?
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DF Direct Weekly #137: GTA6 Announced, Steam Deck OLED Reaction, PS5 'Slim' Teardowns
13 november 2023 · 2 uur 11 min
A massive, cosmic-sized DF Direct Weekly sees John, Rich and Alex react to the surprise reveal of the Steam Deck OLED, while tackling a bunch of questions about Rockstar's GTA 6 reveal. Meanwhile, media has started to tear down the new PS5 'Slim', answering our final questions about the make-up of the revised console revision. Beyond that, Nintendo denies everything about Switch 2 and Alex shares his experiences with his brand new Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU upgrade. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:50 News 01: Steam Deck OLED revealed and reviewed!
0:26:44 News 02: Rockstar announces GTA 6 announcement trailer
0:41:02 News 03: New PS5 model disassembled
0:49:06 News 04: Alex upgrades to a 7800X3D!
1:10:33 News 05: Nintendo denies Switch 2 briefings
1:14:50 News 06: RTX 40 Series “Super” cards specs leaked
1:25:18 News 07: John’s experiments with in-home VR streaming
1:35:44 Supporter Q1: If the EGS launcher were good, would EGS be profitable?
1:42:10 Supporter Q2: Can we expect a true PS5 Slim console in the future?
1:47:29 Supporter Q3: What’s the difference between ray tracing and path tracing?
1:51:02 Supporter Q4: How long will it take for the retro game market to truly settle down?
1:58:47 Supporter Q5: Why hasn’t Red Dead Redemption 2 been updated for Series X and PS5?
2:03:07 Supporter Q6: Why aren’t there more gaming technology outlets like Digital Foundry?
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DF Direct Weekly #136: Modern Warfare 3, GT7 Update, Spider-Man 2 on Low Spec SSD, Super Mario RPG
7 november 2023 · 1 uur 59 min
In another packed DF Direct Weekly, we find Rich, John and Oliver taking a first look at the Modern Warfare 3 campaign, Oliver shares his thoughts on the Apple M3 launch, John talks Gran Turismo 7 updates and Super Mario RPG, while Rich tests out Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on the worst PS5 SSD upgrade available... hobbled to run at PCIe x1 bandwidth. Does the game still work? Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:05 News 01: Modern Warfare 3 campaign launches in early access
0:20:28 News 02: Apple announces M3 line of Mac chips
0:36:58 News 03: Gran Turismo 7 updated with new track, cars, 4-player splitscreen
0:43:36 News 04: How does Spider-Man 2 work on the slowest PS5 SSD?
0:53:16 News 05: Super Mario RPG previewed!
0:58:11 News 06: Switch OLED: does it burn in?
1:05:59 News 07: EA WRC: problematic PC performance
1:18:31 Supporter Q1: What OLED would you recommend to someone who enjoys both new and old games?
1:26:31 Supporter Q2: What are your hopes for the Max Payne remakes’ use of Northlight?
1:35:32 Supporter Q3: For retro themed games and collections, what can developers do to improve low-res visuals?
1:40:49 Supporter Q4: Some people seem to be rejecting graphical improvements - what are your thoughts?
1:49:39 Supporter Q5: Do you think Metroid Prime 4 will skip the current Switch and ship only on the upcoming Switch?
1:53:22 Supporter Q6: Is there a market for publishers to release older games without upgrades?
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DF Direct Weekly #135: Alan Wake 2 - A Tech Masterpiece, MGS 'Master' Collection, Star Citizen!
30 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 59 min
In this week's DF Direct Weekly, Rich returns to join Alex and John for an appreciation of Alan Wake 2 and to discuss the latest news surrounding the new PlayStation 5's detachable Blu-ray drive. Meanwhile, there's a double helping of Metal Gear Solid news as the disastrous MGS 'Master' Collection releases and a new MGS Delta Snake Eater trailer emerges. Finally, Alex gets excited about the latest Star Citizen tech upgrades and the announcement that Squadron 42 is 'content complete'. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:45 News 01: Alan Wake 2: a tech masterpiece
0:34:12 News 02: New PS5 needs internet to pair disc drive
0:42:18 News 03: MGS Master Collection Volume 1 released
0:58:16 News 04: MGS Delta Snake Eater demoed
1:07:37 News 05: Star Citizen improvements, new content shown off at CitizenCon
1:21:48 Supporter Q1: Given that Alan Wake 2 doesn’t support Pascal GPUs, is it time for a GTX 1080/Ti eulogy?
1:28:51 Supporter Q2: Any thoughts on Intel’s 14th gen CPUs?
1:31:24 Supporter Q3: How could Horizon: Zero Dawn and TLOU 2 be meaningfully remastered for PS5?
1:40:53 Supporter Q4: Are better visual features really worth the image quality hit on consoles?
1:49:10 Supporter Q5: What are John’s impressions of the Meta Quest 3?
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DF Direct Weekly #134: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Reaction, TLOU 2 Remastered? Alan Wake Flashback!
23 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 36 min
Jörg Tittel, director and writer of C-Smash VRS, joins Alex Battaglia and John Linneman for the latest edition of DF Direct Weekly, discussing their reactions to Marvel's Spider-Man, the prospects of TLOU2 and Horizon Zero Dawn Remakes along with the Alan Wake: Flashback concept. Meanwhile, AMD pulling AntiLag+ makes its way to the docket, and with Jörg on the panel this week, we get an excellent insight into the current state of virtual reality gaming. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:58 News 01: Spider-Man 2 review reaction!
0:24:55 News 02: Is a The Last of Us Part 2 remaster really needed?
0:35:27 News 03: What’s up with Alan Wake: Flashback?
0:43:15 News 04: AMD disables AntiLag+ tech
0:48:35 News 05: Assessing the state of VR
1:13:50 Supporter Q1: What are the best GPU control panel settings for PC gaming?
1:16:34 Supporter Q2: What do you make of the rumour that the next Switch will have a digital-only model?
1:20:49 Supporter Q3: Why can’t games optimize for graphics drivers, instead of the other way around?
1:26:46 Supporter Q4: What do you think about Cities: Skylines 2 being released despite admitted performance issues?
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DF Direct Weekly #133: PS5 'Slim' Confirmed Not Slim, Mario Wonder/Robocop Previews, Redfall 60fps
16 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 50 min
Welcome to the 133rd edition of DF Direct Weekly, where Alex, Rich and John discuss the big news stories of the week - including confirmation that the PS5 'Slim' is real but not slim and Redfall getting a 60fps upgrade - but is it too late? Meanwhile, John raves out Super Mario Bros Wonder and Robocop Rogue City, and the team gets to grips on whether Sony could ever roll out their own FPS Boost program. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:01 News 01: Sony announces updated PS5
0:23:29 News 02: Super Mario Bros. Wonder previewed!
0:33:16 News 03: Redfall updated with 60fps mode on Xbox
0:47:22 News 04: Robocop: Rogue City impressions
1:03:12 News 05: John’s gaming pickups!
1:11:34 Supporter Q1: Are more expensive CPUs becoming a requirement for 4K gaming?
1:19:31 Supporter Q2: Are consoles just going to get bigger and bigger as time goes on?
1:24:03 Supporter Q3: How does John decide between PC and consoles for digital games?
1:28:40 Supporter Q4: Should ReBAR be forced on for all games on Nvidia GPUs? Why isn’t it enabled more often?
1:32:27 Supporter Q5: Will we ever see an FPS Boost style feature on PlayStation?
1:37:31 Supporter Q6: If I usually use DLSS to hit 4K resolutions, should I look at native 1080p or 1440p benchmarks to indicate how well games will run?
1:42:42 Supporter Q7: What are some Activision Blizzard franchises you’d like to see revived under Microsoft ownership?
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DF Direct Weekly #132: Red Dead PS5 60FPS, Forza Motorsport RT Controversy, FSR 3 Console Simulation
14 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 45 min
In another mammoth edition of DF Direct Weekly, Rich Leadbetter, Alex Battaglia and a returning John Linneman tackle the big topics head-on. Red Dead Redemption on PlayStation 5 gets a 60fps upgrade and Oliver provides us with a bunch of assets to look at. Meanwhile, the team discuss the initial marketing for Forza Motorsport vs the final game - and they've got some issues. Beyond that, could FSR 3 frame-gen work on current-gen consoles? Rich puts some tests together. Also: John spills the beans on his recent trip to Japan. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:25 News 01: 60fps Red Dead Redemption patch released on PS5
0:12:03 News 02: Forza Motorsport reaction - and what’s up with the game’s visual downgrade?
0:28:56 News 03: FSR 3: could it work on consoles?
0:43:42 News 04: Ubisoft adds Denuvo DRM to Assassin’s Creed Mirage post-release
0:51:20 News 05: Horizon Forbidden West to be first 2-disc PS5 title
1:03:03 News 06: Intel Arc A580 budget GPU leaks
1:11:34 News 07: Nightdive mulling unofficial game enhancements
1:17:30 Supporter Q1: John, how was your trip to Japan?
1:32:08 Supporter Q2: Should Sony increase the internal storage on PS5?
1:34:26 Supporter Q3: If the Switch 2 uses DLSS at low handheld-class resolutions, will this hurt image quality?
1:37:30 Supporter Q4: What do you suggest to prevent OLED burn-in while gaming?
1:43:07 Supporter Q5: Can you end the show with “This Is Digital Foundry, bidding you farewell und auf wiedersehen”?
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DF Direct Weekly #131: Jim Ryan Retires, Mass Epic Layoffs, Alan Wake 2, Arkham Knight... Patched?
2 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 58 min
A big DF Direct Weekly hoves into view in the wake of another week of BIG news in the gaming/technology space. Rich, Alex and Oliver discuss Jim Ryan's upcoming retirement from Sony and the legacy he leaves behind, and there's a sombre tone as the scale of Epic Games' staff layoffs becomes clear. In happier news, Alex shares more of his thoughts and hopes for Alan Wake 2, while the possibilities of the PC port of Horizon Forbidden West are talked through. Meanwhile... are we reading too much into the fact a new patch for the PC version of Batman: Arkham Knight is in development? Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:53 News 01: Jim Ryan to retire as head of Sony Interactive Entertainment
0:19:59 News 02: Epic Games lays off 830 staff
0:39:51 News 03: New Alan Wake 2 footage released
0:50:01 News 04: Horizon Forbidden West getting PC release
0:58:59 News 05: Resident Evil 4 remake to cost $60 on iPhone
1:07:09 News 06: Arkham Knight Steam update sparks remaster hopes
1:16:01 Supporter Q1: How will CD Projekt Red fare with Unreal Engine 5? Will they be able to implement a path-traced renderer?
1:23:36 Supporter Q2: How do the console versions of Cyberpunk 2077 stack up in terms of PC settings?
1:29:07 Supporter Q3: Could Intel be in a position to deliver a next-gen console chip?
1:34:03 Supporter Q4: Could Microsoft ship a next-gen Xbox handheld?
1:37:00 Supporter Q5: What do you think of the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally? Will they last long?
1:42:42 Supporter Q6: Is it better to buy a high-end GPU now, or wait until more AI features are implemented in hardware?
1:48:11 Supporter Q7: Given how poorly Elon Musk’s tenure as Twitter owner has gone, are you considering switching to other social media sites?
1:53:14 Supporter Q8: If Oliver’s TV died, would he switch to an OLED? And can he please grow his hair out longer?
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DF Direct Weekly #130: Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty Reaction, Can MK1 Switch Be Fixed? Switch 2 Perf!
25 september 2023 · 1 uur 28 min
In a packed show, it's Rich, Alex and Oliver at mics, discussing their first reactions to the Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty expansion, the sorry state of Mortal Kombat 1 on Nintendo Switch, and what to expect from Switch 2 performance based on Bobby Kotick's comments. Meanwhile, downtime on The Matrix Awakens demo returns us to the topic of online DRM, while we ask our audience to weigh in with their thoughts on the process of reviewing graphics cards in the era of DLSS and reconstruction technologies. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:55 News 01: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty reaction!
0:11:36 News 02: We need to talk about GPU reviews
0:34:00 News 03: Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch has performance, visual issues
0:46:13 News 04: Switch 2 reportedly close to PS4, Xbox One power
0:51:01 News 05: The Matrix Awakens goes offline… then returns!
0:56:32 Supporter Q1: How do you think Nintendo and Sony will react to the Microsoft next-gen console proposal leak?
1:01:34 Supporter Q2: For hybrid cloud gaming, what features should be on the cloud and which should remain on local hardware?
1:09:54 Supporter Q3: What can be done to convince gamers of the importance of the CPU for game performance?
1:15:10 Supporter Q4: Are frame-rate limiters the responsibility of the game developers, or hardware manufacturers?
1:20:54 Supporter Q5: Couldn’t games self-adjust to hit a target frame-rate on PC?
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DF Direct Special: Next-Gen Xbox/Series X Refresh - Microsoft/FTC Leak Reaction
22 september 2023 · 1 uur 21 min
In the wake of the biggest video games leak in recent memory, the Digital Foundry team come together to discuss the now infamous Xbox PDF leak. The refresh Xbox Series console specs are discussed and the team share their thoughts on Microsoft's direction for its next-gen machine. Is another AMD-based machine and 'the power of the cloud' ambitious enough for a new piece of 2028 hardware? Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:48 The end of physical media?
0:14:55 Revised Series X, Series S consoles incoming
0:36:02 Updated Xbox controller in the works
0:41:51 Microsoft’s next-gen console proposal
1:04:53 Supporter Q1: Can Sony really pull off a cost-effective, powerful “PS5 Pro” console to put Microsoft under pressure?
1:11:02 Supporter Q2: Could Microsoft scrap some of their console plans because of this leak?
1:14:50 Supporter Q3: Which leak is bigger, the Xbox FTC leak or Jensen’s Prophecy?
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DF Direct Weekly #129: PS5 State of Play, Nintendo Direct, Starfield Patch Upgrades, iPhone 15 Pro!
18 september 2023 · 1 uur 49 min
The onslaught of new gaming and technical stories continues, making for another BIG episode of DF Direct Weekly. John, Rich and Alex discuss the big games at the Sony State of Play and Nintendo Direct, before looking into the promised upgrades to Starfield - which look a lot like a direct response to John and Alex's review critiques. Meanwhile, Rich examines the new Immortals of Aveum patch, while there's a general sense of excitement about the line-up of triple-A games coming to the latest iPhone 15 Pro and Max. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:35 News 01: Sony September State of Play
0:37:42 News 02: September Nintendo Direct
0:49:58 News 03: Starfield post-release update plans detailed!
0:55:03 News 04: Horizon Forbidden West to hit PC?
0:59:04 News 05: Immortals of Aveum patched, developer cuts staff
1:07:16 News 06: iPhone 15 Pro gets ray tracing support, big budget games
1:15:16 Supporter Q1: With compromised releases like Jedi: Survivor, don’t publishers realize they are leaving sales on the table? And will Respawn disable some of the game’s problematic screen-space reflections?
1:23:21 Supporter Q2: Are the higher-end versions of a given graphics card worth it?
1:27:30 Supporter Q3: Which GPU of the past gave you the feeling that it was a quality product?
1:31:22 Supporter Q4: Is it possible that the Switch 2 could exceed the RT abilities of current-gen consoles?
1:34:25 Supporter Q5: Now that the PS5 Pro rumours have firmed up, do you think the console is worthwhile?
1:41:11 Supporter Q6: What is something happening in gaming right now that makes you happy?
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DF Direct Weekly #128: Switch 2 Zelda/Matrix Demos, Jedi Survivor 60fps Patch, RX 7800 XT Launch
11 september 2023 · 1 uur 47 min
A packed week of news as John, Rich and Oliver discuss the shock Switch 2 tech demo leaks - what should we expect from the system in the wake of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Matrix Awakens leaks? Meanwhile, John's excited about Daytona 2's upcoming arrival via emulation, while Oliver shares initial impressions on the new Star Wars Jedi: Survivor patch that improves the 60fps performance mode. Rich shares RX 7800 XT impressions, while it quickly emerges that corrective lenses are the unsung heroes of the whole Digital Foundry enterprise. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:42 News 01: Next-gen Switch demoed with BOTW, Matrix Awakens
0:23:30 News 02: Daytona USA 2 re-release incoming!
0:32:51 News 03: Paid, DRM-laden DLSS 3 Starfield mod cracked
0:40:40 News 04: Jedi: Survivor patch improves performance mode
0:52:19 News 05: AMD releases RX 7700 XT, RX 7800 XT GPUs
1:14:20 News 06: Interviewer asks: why didn’t Todd Howard optimize Starfield on PC?
1:21:58 Supporter Q1: Will the Switch successor rely on the same cartridges as Switch 1?
1:26:03 Supporter Q2: Will Nintendo do “next-gen” patches for existing Switch games?
1:29:38 Supporter Q3: Do you think Nintendo could use a discrete dock-only GPU for the new Switch?
1:33:28 Supporter Q4: Why hasn’t Bethesda switched to Id Tech for all their games?
1:37:86 Supporter Q5: Have you considered reporting GPU wattage when benchmarking PC games?
1:40:29 Supporter Q6: Are corrective lenses the unsung heroes of Digital Foundry?
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DF Direct - The Starfield Special
8 september 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
In a DF Direct Starfield special, Rich, John and Oliver share their impressions of the game, answer a ton of supporter questions and offer up some impressions on the PC version. And we also attempt to tackle the biggest question of them all: is a 60fps performance mode possible on Xbox Series X? To answer that, we use the actual Xbox Series X CPU via the AMD 4800S Desktop Kit, paired with a GPU that's a close match for the PS5's. From there, we unlocked frame-rate and examine the characteristics of Starfield and what options are open to the developer. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:00 Why is Starfield 30fps on consoles?
0:05:12 How would Starfield run unlocked? Frankenstein console tested!
0:12:37 Could Starfield hit 60fps on consoles?
0:22:01 Ways to increase contrast and improve HDR
0:28:38 Adding DLSS support through modding
0:38:09 Supporter Q1: What are your thoughts on the upgrades to the Creation Engine? What are some areas for improvement?
0:46:51 Supporter Q2: Is this Bethesda’s most bug-free game? What’s the weirdest bug you’ve seen so far?
0:54:21 Supporter Q3: Does the procedurally generated content fit in with the rest of the game?
1:01:50 Supporter Q4: What’s the difference between Bethesda’s real-time global illumination and ray-traced global illumination?
1:04:01 Supporter Q5: Does Starfield benefit from console exclusivity?
1:06:58 Final thoughts
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DF Direct Weekly #127: Starfield Review Reaction, Console FSR 3 Reality Check, Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox
4 september 2023 · 1 uur 42 min
After last week's get-together, the DF Team are back in their boxes, talking Starfield reviews, how Larian and Microsoft resolved the Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox impasse and the unfortunate closure of Volition. John's excited about Sonic Superstars and Armored Core 6, while Rich and Alex decide that there needs to be an intervention and some level of expectation management when it comes to FSR 3 frame generation's deployment on the consoles. All this and more in this special 'go on lads!' edition of DF Direct Weekly. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:14 News 01: Starfield: reviews and reactions
0:44:09 News 02: Baldur’s Gate 3 to hit Xbox this year, without Series S split-screen
0:49:45 News 03: PSA: FSR 3 won’t fix console performance
1:00:39 News 04: Volition closes after 30 years
1:08:30 News 05: Sonic Superstars impressions!
1:12:52 News 06: Armored Core 6 is good on PC
1:20:49 Supporter Q1: Did you see Switch 2 at Gamescom? And do you think the Switch 2 in portable mode could run Switch 1 software with docked mode settings?
1:25:15 Supporter Q2: Do you think running games designed for CRTs at super high resolutions makes sense?
1:29:49 Supporter Q3: Should DF give medals for technically accomplished games?
1:35:14 Supporter Q4: What games would you like to see remastered by Nightdive Studios?
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DF Direct Weekly #126: Starfield Impressions, FSR 3 Reaction, DLSS 3.5, PlayStation Portal!
28 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 37 min
With Rich, John and Alex meeting up together at Gamescom for the first time since 2019, this one is a very different, very special DF Direct Weekly. The team discuss Starfield at Gamescom and their meeting with Phil Spencer and Todd Howard, before ploughing on into their reaction to the FSR and AMD Fluid Motion Frames demonstration they saw at the show. Meanwhile, Nvidia takes things to the next level with DLSS 3.5 ray reconstruction, there's reaction to the latest PlayStation Portal disclosures, STALKER 2 hands-on and much, much more. Lees meer
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:45 News 01: Gamescom Starfield impressions!
0:12:06 News 02: AMD shows off FSR 3
0:27:54 News 03: AMD demos Fluid Motion Frames
0:36:54 News 04: DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction revealed
0:56:12 News 05: PlayStation Portal named, detailed
1:00:09 News 06: MGS Collection targets 1080p, 720p
1:06:31 News 07: STALKER 2 demoed at Gamescom
1:14:24 News 08: New Nightdive remasters unveiled
1:23:51 Supporter Q1: What are the benefits for DF to go to Gamescom? What does a typical Gamescom day look like?
1:30:10 Supporter Q2: Could XeSS be viable on current-gen console hardware?
1:31:11 Supporter Q3: How do you feel about your various signature phrases?
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DF Direct Weekly #125: Gamescom 2023 Preview, Immortals of Aveum Specs, BIG Intel News
21 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 51 min
Another big DF Direct Weekly 'drops' as John, Rich and Alex look forward to visiting Gamescom 2023, a range of big Intel news is discussed and new information emerges on Immortals of Aveum in the wake of a extensive tech interview. Meanwhile, the mooted demise of the Xbox 360 store is lamented, while John raves about Bomb Rush Cyberfunk - a 'spiritual successor' to Jet Set Radio. Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:20 News 01: Gamescom: what to expect!
00:19:07 News 02: Intel update: Arc DX11 driver, PresentMon Benchmarking
00:39:28 News 03: Xbox 360 store shutting down
00:51:35 News 04: Immortals of Aveum tech interview
01:00:52 News 05: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk launches
01:08:36 Should we expect most UE5 titles to struggle with performance? And are upsampling technologies just a crutch in lieu of optimization?
01:23:40 Are you pleased or dissatisfied that the rumoured RTX 4090 Ti may not be getting a release?
01:27:26 Could path tracing be beneficial or highly stylized games?
01:31:25 The end of the year will be loaded with titles, so how are you planning to keep up?
01:35:55 There’s a wide price difference between Microsoft’s Xbox storage cards and regular SSDs. Should Microsoft try to lower their prices?
01:40:03 Would moving gaming towards a single platform be beneficial for the industry?
01:44:54 What are the best phrases to use for a Digital Foundry drinking game?
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DF Direct Weekly #124: Red Dead Controversy, Mark Cerny on PS5 Atmos, New PS5 Leaks, RDNA4 Rumours
14 augustus 2023 · 2 uur 23 min
In the latest DF Direct Weekly, John, Rich and Alex discuss the controversy surrounding the Red Dead Redemption conversions, Mark Cerny gets in touch to reveal more about PlayStation 5's Dolby Atmos support, a brace of leaks look set to confirm a new PlayStation 5 model with detachable optical drive - but it's not looking particularly slim. Meanwhile, RDNA4 rumours are discussed, while John shares impressions on the Quake 2 Remaster and new 4K retro scaler, RetroTink 4K. Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:36 News 01: Red Dead Redemption ports announced
00:20:04 News 02: Mark Cerny on PS5 Dolby Atmos
00:34:00 News 03: Revised PS5 model appears in apparent leaks
00:48:53 News 04: RDNA 4 to skip high-end GPUs?
01:11:35 News 05: Sony starts testing PS5 cloud streaming
01:20:16 News 06: Quake 2 remaster released!
01:30:56 News 07: RetroTink 4K: John’s impressions
01:42:41 Supporter Q1: Has John recovered from Sonic 2006 yet?
01:47:27 Supporter Q2: With limited competition and a lucrative server market, will Nvidia GPUs become a worse gaming value in the future?
01:54:48 Supporter Q3: Why are PC game frame-rate limiters often so poor?
02:04:38 Supporter Q4: Could older 3D games prove unsuitable for ray tracing upgrades?
02:11:40 Supporter Q5: Given that DLSS 3 works best at high frame-rates, might it prove unsuitable for a hypothetical Switch 2?
02:15:47 Supporter Q6: Rich is in the credits for Panzer Dragoon Saga! Is anyone else at DF in a game’s credits?
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DF Direct Weekly #123: Jedi Survivor Last-Gen, Path-Traced Skyrim, PS5 Dolby Atmos, New PS5 Hack
7 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 39 min
In this week's DF Direct Weekly, the team discuss EA's announcement of a last-gen version of Star Wars Jedi Survivor, wondering how this new development fits in with the fact that the current-gen versions still need work. Meanwhile, an amazing-looking path-traced version of Skyrim is trailered - and the RT upgrade could work on all DX9+ games. John shares his thoughts on PS5's beta firmware Dolby Atmos support, while Rich reveals the results of a new PS5 exploit - showing Gravity Rush PS4 Pro running at 60fps for the first game. Finally, news of The Last Hope's departure from the Switch eShop causes all manner of amusement. Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:56 News 01: Jedi: Survivor coming to last-gen consoles
00:21:17 News 02: Skyrim modded with path-traced lighting
00:29:29 News 03: PS5 exploit allows modded PS4 games to run
00:39:58 News 04: Beta PS5 firmware features Dolby Atmos support
00:48:36 News 05: Switch 2 to launch in 2H 2024?
00:56:57 News 06: The Last Hope removed from Nintendo eShop
01:05:28 Supporter Q1: Doesn’t targeting 8K with a hypothetical PS5 Pro benefit 4K displays through downsampling?
01:10:49 Supporter Q2: What could the PS5 Pro’s rumoured AI acceleration enhancements mean?
01:18:12 Supporter Q3: Mark Cerny suggested that the PS5 could load in high quality assets as the player moved the camera viewport. Will this actually be implemented?
01:21:27 Supporter Q4: Is it time for Microsoft to let developers skip certain features on Series S?
01:28:39 Supporter Q5: With Sony aggressively discounting the PS5, are they trying to bury Microsoft’s ninth-gen console hopes?
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DF Direct Weekly #122: 'PS5 Pro Spec' Reaction, Project Q PS5 Handheld Leaks?
31 juli 2023 · 1 uur 23 min
A clean sweep of Sony news stories this week, as John, Oliver and Rich react to the alleged PlayStation 5 Pro specs and discuss the apparent debut of the Project Q handheld device in the flesh in the least flattering manner possible. At the same time, Sony is slashing the price on PS5 consoles... so could a new, replacement model be arriving soon? After that, there's more footage from Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart running off a launch PlayStation 4 hard drive. Plus: are GPU teraflop metrics now essentially useless? Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:50 News 01: PS5 Pro detailed in new rumours
00:29:08 News 02: Big PS5 summer discounts: what could they mean?
00:37:48 News 03: Project Q handheld potentially leaked
00:46:09 News 04: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart vs PS4 HDD!
00:59:13 Supporter Q1: Why don’t developers include an uncapped mode in games, for the benefit of more powerful future consoles?
01:03:58 Supporter Q2: Are teraflop figures for GPU hardware pointless nowadays?
01:08:53 Supporter Q3: Could Rich be given the high-end PC version in system comparison videos for once?
01:10:49 Supporter Q4: Oliver operates in a totally different timezone to everyone else at DF. Is this ever helpful?
01:12:26 Supporter Q5: What are the benefits of playing on original hardware if the console can be emulated very effectively?
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DF Direct Weekly #121: Spider-Man 2 Trailer Reaction + Custom PS5, Switch 2 Fakery Begins
24 juli 2023 · 1 uur 30 min
In this week's DF Direct, John, Rich and Alex share their thoughts on the latest Spider-Man 2 trailer and its accompanying custom PS5, sort (likely) facts from the fiction surrounding the upcoming Switch 2, and lament the total lack of review coverage for the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Meanwhile, there's clarification on the Dolphin emulator's no-show on Steam and discussion on the lack of a Saturn mini retro console - and the end of the mini console phase in general. And did you know that Digital Foundry is actually 18 years old? Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:58 News 01: Spider-Man 2 story trailer released
00:20:48 News 02: Beware fake Switch 2 leaks!
00:35:09 News 03: RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launched
00:44:31 News 04: Sega Saturn mini console unlikely?
00:50:15 News 05: Dolphin emulator skipping Steam
00:58:01 Supporter Q1: Have you considered benchmarking CoD on Steam Deck to gauge whether it is “too big for Switch”?
01:00:49 Supporter Q2: Should Sony include a wired option for their streaming-based Project Q handheld?
01:03:13 Supporter Q3: Could Intel break into the console market?
01:08:12 Supporter Q4: What Japan-only Sega Saturn games would you recommend for someone who can’t speak Japanese?
01:13:58 Supporter Q5: What piece of old gaming media would you like to see re-released in higher quality?
01:21:25 Supporter Q6: Digital Foundry is 18 years old! How do you feel about DF after all these years?
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DF Direct Special: Microsoft/Activision Acquisition Endgame Discussion ft. Tom Warren From The Verge
19 juli 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
With the recent legal challenges to the deal failing or crumbling as we speak, it's time to discuss the realities of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, Blizzard and King. Where does the deal stand right now? What are/were Microsoft's business objectives? Can Call of Duty actually run on Nintendo Switch? Does the recent Sony deal mean Microsoft gets early access to PS6? And to conclude, what final words does the panel have for Xbox boss Phil Spencer? Lees meer
00:00 Introductions
01:50 Acquisition overview and legal proceedings
10:02 Microsoft’s business objectives
25:44 Can Call of Duty work on Switch?
31:47 Would Call of Duty be compromised on PS6?
34:43 Current CMA proceedings
40:58 Discussion and final thoughts
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DF Direct Weekly #120: Ratchet & Clank/Starfield PC Specs Reveals, Cut Halo Content Coming To MCC
17 juli 2023 · 1 uur 32 min
This week, the team take a look at the specs required to run Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart on PC and discuss how crucial DirectStorage is to the future of PC gaming. Meanwhile, the AMD Starfield partnership sees specs reveals turned into an awkward marketing exercise that confuses gamers. Classic cut content is coming to Halo: The Master Chief Collection, while Rich reveals initial results using the world's first full HDMI 2.1 capture card. Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:48 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC requirements drop
00:29:11 Halo cut content returning to Master Chief Collection
00:35:40 X68000 Mini retro device has issues
00:38:26 Limited Run Games shows off new and old titles
00:47:02 Leaked document details Sega of America’s struggles
01:05:40 What’s up with the new HDMI 2.1 capture cards? And can’t PCs record 4K120 internally?
01:12:10 Does console software receive system-wide performance boosts over the course of a generation?
01:15:42 Why has Nvidia, besides the Switch, checked out of consoles?
01:23:24 Why was the Digital Foundry Twitter account in a Twitter Spaces event on UFOs?
01:26:32 Do you have plans for more conference commentary videos?
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DF Direct Weekly #119: Microsoft Outs PS5 Slim? FF16 Patch Tested, PSVR2 - There Are New Games!
10 juli 2023 · 1 uur 29 min
In this week's DF Direct Weekly, the team discuss potential PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro hardware as revealed by... Microsoft? Meanwhile, Final Fantasy 16's motion blur is revised via a new patch, John tells us about a bunch of excellent PSVR2 games you may not have heard about - and the team chat tech concerning a potential Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake. Finally, CD Projekt RED's opinions about the Cyberpunk 2077 launch have caused some minor controversy... but why? Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:25 News 01: Microsoft expects $400 PS5 Slim, sub-$300 “Project Q” handheld
00:19:24 News 02: Final Fantasy 16 gets motion blur options
00:28:17 News 03: John’s PSVR2 game roundup!
00:41:57 News 04: Assassin’s Creed 4: Blag Flag remake rumoured
00:46:59 News 05: CD Projekt claims Cyberpunk reception was overly harsh
01:01:14 Supporter Q1: Now that RT is here, what’s the next big real-time graphical breakthrough?
01:14:20 Supporter Q2: Why can’t DLSS be added to the Nvidia Control Panel?
01:15:41 Supporter Q3: Now that gamers are used to 60fps, will it be hard for developers to go back? Is it smarter to target 60fps even if it means cutbacks to resolution?
01:23:51 Supporter Q4: People often claim that game updates improve performance, when they often don’t. How can gamers get over the placebo effect here?
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DF Direct Weekly #118: Is AMD Blocking DLSS/XeSS on Starfield? Red Dead Remastered Incoming?
3 juli 2023 · 1 uur 29 min
A packed 89-minute DF Direct Weekly for you this week, as the team discuss the controversy surrounding AMD's technology partnership with Starfield. Does the deal mean that AMD is paying to block competing DLSS and XeSS upscalers from appearing in the game? AMD says: no comment. Meanwhile, the team mull over the week's FTC vs Microsoft revelations, Rich is excited by huge Assassin's Creed Unity perf improvements on Intel Arc, Red Dead Redemption seems to be getting a remaster, while amazing new footage of the GameCube launch in Japan at Spaceworld 2000 emerges. Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:04 News 01: Starfield to skip out on DLSS, XeSS?
00:22:28 News 02: FTC vs Microsoft court fight continues
00:46:02 News 03: Red Dead Redemption remaster incoming?
00:52:08 News 04: Assassin’s Creed Unity gets huge performance boost on Intel Arc GPUs
00:57:42 News 05: New Space World 2000 footage unearthed!
01:08:55 Supporter Q1: If I run a 60fps game on an 85Hz CRT, will there be judder?
01:10:19 Supporter Q2: With the next-gen Switch rumoured to have PS4-level power, what specs would it have?
01:15:19 Supporter Q3: Is there something special about the Steam Deck’s refresh rate changing capabilities, or could a new Switch offer it as well?
01:18:31 Supporter Q4: Could a temporal upsampling system integrate high resolution keyframes to improve image quality?
01:21:09 Supporter Q5: Would there be space in the gaming market for a high-end $1000 PS5 Pro?
01:26:22 Supporter Q6: Which gaming executives would you like to see duke it out in a cage match?
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DF Direct Weekly #117: Final Fantasy 16 Review Post Mortem, Nintendo Direct Reaction
28 juni 2023 · 1 uur 29 min
This week, John discusses the reaction to the Final Fantasy 16 reviews, the focus on the 720p-1080p performance mode and whether the game was actually targeting 30fps all along. Meanwhile, the team are impressed by the latest Nintendo Direct, Xbox raises prices, while the lack of DLSS in AMD sponsored PC titles once again comes to the fore. Also: to celebrate our 117th edition, the team share their favourite Halo memories. Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:49 News 01: Final Fantasy 16 review reaction!
00:23:19 News 02: June Nintendo Direct impressions
00:47:37 News 03: Microsoft raises Series X, Game Pass pricing
00:56:26 News 04: AMD blocking DLSS in sponsored PC titles?
01:04:32 News 05: Quake 2 Remastered leaks!
01:08:14 Supporter Q1: Could GPU makers offer cards with user-expandable VRAM?
01:10:27 Supporter Q2: Could a ‘PS5 Pro’ come in at a boundary-pushing price, like $1000 USD?
01:15:14 Supporter Q3: Would automatic frame-rate capping for games on VRR displays work?
01:18:10 Supporter Q4: Of the Halo games, which is your favourite? And which impresses most from a technical perspective?
01:25:29 Supporter Q5: How exciting is it that Todd Howard praised DF in a recent podcast appearance?
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DF Direct Weekly #116: No Xbox 'Pro' Console? Starfield 30FPS Reaction, PS5 Cloud Streaming
19 juni 2023 · 1 uur 31 min
The latest DF Direct Weekly 'drops' with John, Rich and Alex reuniting at the mics after a massive week of not-E3 showcase news and fallout. Phil Spencer appears to be ruling out a mid-gen 'Pro' console update for the Xbox Series machines, Matt Booty says that Xbox One first-party game development is finally over, while Sony reveals that PS5 game streaming is coming to its subscription service. Meanwhile, the Starfield 'storm in a teacup' 30fps discourse continues, while Alex comes face-to-face (in a figurative sense) with his more youthful, optimistic self, posing yet more 'Battaglia time travel' discussion. Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:05 News 01: No Xbox mid-gen enhanced machine planned?
00:21:17 News 02: Microsoft no longer developing for Xbox One
00:32:08 News 03: TLOU PC patch 1.1 analysed!
00:44:47 News 04: Sony announces PS5 cloud streaming
00:55:41 Supporter Q1: Should Starfield have an uncapped VRR mode on consoles?
01:05:19 Supporter Q2: I didn’t like the 30fps option in FF16, but Tears of the Kingdom seems fine - why could this be?
01:07:26 Supporter Q3: Alex was once excited about the possibilities of DX12 several years ago. Does he miss that version of himself?
01:12:05 Supporter Q4: Could systems with unified memory setups be a solution to VRAM woes on PCs?
01:15:32 Supporter Q5: Are FSR 2’s image quality concerns an issue for console software going forward?
01:22:20 Supporter Q6: If you could alter one thing about game development, what would it be?
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DF Direct Special: Starfield Tech Breakdown - 30FPS, Visuals, Rendering Tech + Game Impressions
15 juni 2023 · 45 min
It's the impressions/reactions video you've been waiting for - and it took time because we wanted to investigate what was shown more deeply. John Linneman and Alex Battaglia share their notes on the Starfield Direct, discuss why the game is 30fps on consoles, what 4K on Series X actually means (and the implications for Series S) before moving onto the rendering tech on display and what they think about the actual game. Lees meer
00:00 Overview
00:53 Why is Starfield 30fps on consoles?
12:31 Visual impressions and real-time global illumination
17:15 Reflections and motion blur
23:31 Screen-space shadows and terrain rendering
28:06 Volumetric lighting, fog, and bokeh depth of field
32:40 Character rendering
36:01 Gameplay impressions
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DF Direct Special: Ubisoft Forward - Star Wars Outlaws/Avatar Frontiers of Pandora/AC Mirage + More
14 juni 2023 · 53 min
A company revitalised based on the latest Ubisoft Forward, we saw a big bunch of excellent games and a couple in particular that look set to deliver proper 'next-gen' rendering - Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Beyond those 'bangers', the likes of AC Mirage and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown also caught the eye of John Linneman and Alex Battaglia. Plus: a quick look at the Capcom showcase, including new footage of Pragmata... Lees meer
00:00 Overview
01:05 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
15:23 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
20:22 Skull and Bones
23:00 The Crew Motorfest
28:08 Assassin’s Creed Mirage
33:50 Star Wars Outlaws
48:02 Pragmata
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DF Direct Special: Xbox Showcase 2023 Reaction - Fable, Forza Motorsport, Avowed, Starfield + More!
13 juni 2023 · 1 uur 28 min
In a special episode of DF Direct, John Linneman, Oliver Mackenzie and Alex Battaglia share their reactions and impressions to the excellent Xbox Showcase 2023, going through the event game by game with analysis and insights. Has Microsoft delivered the best event of the summer season so far? Lees meer
00:00:00 Overview
00:02:32 Fable, South of Midnight
00:11:32 Star Wars Outlaws, 33 Immortals
00:17:30 Payday 3, Persona 3 Reload
00:25:35 Avowed, Sea of Thieves
00:31:31 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
00:42:12 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
00:47:27 Forza Motorsport, The Elder Scrolls Online, Overwatch 2
00:56:35 Jusant, Still Wakes the Deep
01:01:09 Dungeons of Hinterberg, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
01:08:13 Cities: Skylines 2, Metaphor ReFantazio
01:12:24 Towerborne, Clockwork Revolution
01:18:04 Series S 1TB
01:20:58 Starfield first impressions
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DF Direct Weekly #115: Summer Game Fest 2023 - Hit or Miss? An Unreal Extravaganza
11 juni 2023 · 1 uur 46 min
Geoffcon aka Keigh3 aka Summer Games Fest is back, kicking off with a mammoth show crammed with new games of varying quality, Nicolas Cage and a big bunch of obvious ads. In this DF Direct special, John, Rich and Alex mull over the various reveals and wurld prm'ears, debate the inclusion of the letter 'i' in 'mobile', dive deeply into Spider-Man's symbiote lore, get excited about the new Sonic game and ponder the big question - how many of the games in the show were running on Unreal Engine? Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:08 News 01: Summer Games Fest 2023 reaction! Prince of Persia, Mortal Kombat 1
00:10:48 Path of Exile 2, Exoprimal, Dead by Daylight, Witchfire, Crossfire: Sierra Squad, Remnant 2
00:18:22 Sonic Superstars, Lies of P, Sand Land
00:27:27 Throne and Liberty, Party Animals, Crash Team Rumble,
00:31:51 Alan Wake 2, Space Marine 2, Yes Your Grace, Toxic Commando
00:42:42 Baldur’s Gate 3, Palworld, Black Desert Online, LOTR: Return to Moria
00:51:44 Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
00:55:51 Like a Dragon Gaiden, Under the Water, Fae Farm
01:04:18 King Arthur, Stellaris Nexus, Star Trek Infinite, Lysfanga
01:09:47 Immortals of Aveum, Fortnite, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
01:24:19 Supporter Q1: Will DLSS 3 evolve in the same way DLSS 2 did?
01:28:14 Supporter Q2: What’s up with DF getting Diablo 4 code late?
01:29:22 Supporter Q3: Is there an ideal frame-rate target for games?
01:32:41 Supporter Q4: Do recent PC gaming woes stem from the relative strength of console hardware this generation?
01:41:09 Supporter Q5: What old console or graphics technology would you like to see get a few years of active development?
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DF Direct Weekly #114: Ratchet & Clank - Can PC Handle It? Redfall Post Mortem, Nvidia AI NPCs
6 juni 2023 · 1 uur 32 min
The news of a PC port from Nixxes for Rachet and Clank raises the question: can PC handle the extreme storage demands of the Insomniac PS5 showcase? Alex weighs in with his thoughts on how the port will work. Meanwhile, Nvidia demos AI-driven conversations with NPCs, Redfall's development woes make the news again, while John's concerned about Nintendo's views towards emulation. Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:08 News 01: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart coming to PC!
00:19:38 News 02: Nvidia demos AI-generated NPC conversations
00:37:54 News 03: Dolphin emulator blocked from Steam release
00:44:41 News 04: Redfall’s development issues detailed
00:54:56 News 05: HDMI 2.1 capture cards announced - but there’s a catch!
01:02:27 Supporter Q1: What are your predictions for next week’s Xbox showcase?
01:07:52 Supporter Q2: Does XMP make a big difference on DDR5 RAM?
01:10:36 Supporter Q3: Are plasma TVs viable for high-quality retro gaming?
01:14:54 Supporter Q4: Why doesn’t the Switch support HDR? Could it be included in a “Switch 2”?
01:16:32 Supporter Q5: Are we in a downwards spiral of declining developer output and GPU stagnation?
01:22:34 Supporter Q6: If a game runs at a locked 30fps or 60fps, is there any benefit to setting your console to 120Hz output?
01:25:55 Supporter Q7: Has Jensen’s prophecy been fulfilled already? Is Gran Turismo 7 ever going to hit PCs?
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DF Direct Weekly #113: Sony Showcase Special, Project Q Handheld Reaction
29 mei 2023 · 1 uur 33 min
With the first of the summer games events done and dusted, it's down to Rich, Oliver and John to shift through the games of the Sony showcase, bemoan trailergeddon, regale Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with praise then to discuss the merits of the Project Q streaming handheld. Meanwhile, the lack of a physical release for Alan Wake 2 upsets John - and Rich makes him talk about Marathon. Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:15 News 01: Sony showcase recap!
00:40:02 News 02: Alan Wake 2 impresses, but why is it digital-only?
00:52:06 News 03: “Project Q” streaming handheld revealed
01:05:45 Supporter Q1: Nvidia’s server GPUs seem in heavy demand, so might the company shift resources away from gaming?
01:14:09 Supporter Q2: What’s the best way to measure and communicate the concept of frame-time stability?
01:23:44 Supporter Q3: Isn’t the 4060 Ti a lot more impressive when you bring DLSS 3 into the picture?
01:27:10 Supporter Q4: Could John make a video on running modern games on consumer grade CRT displays?
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DF Direct Weekly #112: Jedi Survivor PC Fixed? Day One Gaming Issues, RTX 4060/4060 Ti Reaction
25 mei 2023 · 1 uur 35 min
This week on the show, Alex gets to grips with the latest patch for Jedi Survivor, testing to see whether the game's profound tech issues have been resolved. Meanwhile, the team discusses Nvidia's RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti announcements, while John has much to say about the poor state of day one console launches. Meanwhile, the buzz surrounding mid-gen console refreshes continues - but do we actually need them? Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:52 News 01: Jedi Survivor PC performance update!
00:17:04 News 02: RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti GPUs announced
00:48:20 News 03: Contemporary gaming in difficult territory?
01:00:48 Supporter Q1: Is there really a need for enhanced consoles when we have so few proper current-gen games?
01:07:17 Supporter Q2: Do you think games like The Callisto Protocol or Jedi Survivor would benefit from a 40fps mode?
01:12:32 Supporter Q3: Any thoughts on the UE5-powered Layers of Fear demo on PC?
01:16:51 Supporter Q4: Has Rich got any new thoughts on how to approach CPU video reviews?
01:25:32 Supporter Q5: Has the workflow for capturing and producing HDR gaming videos improved over the past few years?
01:32:25 Supporter Q6: John’s room tour. When?
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DF Direct Weekly #111: Zelda TOTK Reaction, Asus ROG Ally Hands-On, Plague Tale 60fps Patch!
15 mei 2023 · 1 uur 25 min
One of the biggest - if not the biggest - games of 2023 launched this week. Nintendo's Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has recently a massively positive reaction. John discusses his review and shares more thoughts on the game, while digging more deeply into the eternal question - is it too big for Switch? Meanwhile, Rich drops in from time off to share his impressions with the Asus ROG Ally and A Plague Tale: Requiem gets a 60fps patch... but what does it actually do? Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:04 News 01: Tears of the Kingdom launches!
00:26:05 News 02: Sharp producing next-gen Switch LCD?
00:34:49 News 03: ASUS ROG Ally reviews drop + our impressions
00:50:20 News 04: A Plague Tale: Requiem gets 60fps patch
00:56:36 News 05: John gets a new CRT!
01:02:53 Supporter Q1: With low sales and poor software support, where does the PS VR2 go from here?
01:07:36 Supporter Q2: Could DF revisit some of the recent troubled PC ports and see how they run now after patches?
01:11:23 Supporter Q3: Why does DLSS 3 produce a smoother experience in games with high CPU load?
01:15:47 Supporter Q4: Developers like to blame specific PC configurations for user issues. Could DF emphasize that PC performance issues are often common to all configurations?
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DF Direct Weekly #110: PC Gaming in Crisis, Redfall Post Mortem, Man of Medan Switch at 24fps
8 mei 2023 · 1 uur 32 min
DF Direct Weekly returns after a seismic week in gaming, with Oliver, John and Alex discussing the crisis state of PC gaming 'in the here and now', raking over the coals of the deeply disappointing Redfall release, while we had to take a look at Man of Medan on Switch, which targets a cinematic 24fps. Meanwhile, John clues us in on the latest Analogue Pocket firmware update. Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:58 News 01: PC gaming in crisis
00:24:12 News 02: Redfall reaction and follow-up
00:54:38 News 03: Man of Medan hits Switch at 24fps!
01:01:11 News 04: Analogue Pocket gets big firmware update
01:04:46 Supporter Q1: If a game developer is under the influence when implementing RTGI, could that be “baked” lighting?
01:05:37 Supporter Q2: Need for Speed (2015) still looks great today. What are some other early last-gen games that still look fantastic?
01:10:29 Supporter Q3: Could you tell the difference between DLSS 3 and regular rendering at high frame-rates?
01:14:05 Supporter Q4: Can we have an award ceremony for the worst PC ports of the year?
01:16:08 Supporter Q5: What are the possible incentives for publishers to release games in a decent state?
01:18:53 Supporter Q6: I’m worried that FF16, Starfield, and Zelda will release in a poor state. How can we make companies more aware of game issues?
01:22:47 Supporter Q7: Are Jedi Survivor’s image quality issues related to using an older version of FSR 2?
01:28:33 Supporter Q8: Do you prefer a higher resolution with less detail, or a lower resolution with more detail?
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DF Direct Weekly #109: Star Wars Jedi Survivor Drama, MS/Acti Merger Blocked, ROG Ally Benched
2 mei 2023 · 1 uur 18 min
This week the team discuss the arrival of Star Wars Jedi Survivor, share first impressions after EA delayed sending review code, then move onto 'The Power of the Cloud' seemingly blocking Microsoft's Activision acquisition. Rich shares a conversation he had with the Xbox Sustainability Team on improving in-game efficiency, while benchmarks finally emerge on the impressive looking Asus ROG Ally handheld. Lees meer
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:45 News 01: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor impressions!
00:23:57 News 02: Microsoft Activision purchase hits roadblock
00:34:30 News 03: Microsoft pushes for Xbox energy sustainability
00:48:21 News 04: ASUS ROG Ally chips benchmarked
00:55:50 Supporter Q1: If RT becomes a big rendering focus, could future GPUs regress in rasterization performance?
01:00:36 Supporter Q2: Are 8GB GPUs DOOMED to muddy textures on PC?
01:07:33 Supporter Q3: How did Don feel about his first video?
01:11:15 Supporter Q4: Will you make a GTA V retro time capsule video when the title hits its 10th anniversary later this year?
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