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Digital Foundry

When it comes to video games and the hardware and tech we play them on, the team at Digital Foundry are unparalleled experts. Each week, DF Direct breaks down the latest breakthroughs in video game visuals, sound, and performance happening on PlayStation, Xbox, the most powerful PC setups, and more. If you’re a geek for graphics, GPUs, or just video games in general, DF Direct will help you get the most out of your gaming setup.

Digital Foundry Direct Weekly

In this week's gigantic DF Direct, Alex shares first impressions of Borderlands 4 PC performance, Oliver pops up for a guest appearance as the team summarise Nintendo's latest Direct, Rich enthuses about GeForce Now's new 5080 tier, while cloud coverage continues with a hands-on look at Microsoft xCloud's new 1440p streaming. Meanwhile, there's a cautious welcome for reports that PS6 will features a detachable, optional Blu-ray drive.

0:00:00 Introduction 
0:01:09 News 1: Borderlands 4 suffers PC performance issues
0:25:11 News 2: Nintendo Direct: Mario Galaxy, Mario Wonder, Mario Tennis Fever, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 
0:33:11 Resident Evil Requiem 
0:41:03 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Persona 3 Reload 
0:52:20 Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, NSO Virtual Boy 
1:05:43 News 3: GeForce Now RTX 5080 tested! 
1:19:33 News 4: PS6 reportedly features detachable disc drive 
1:30:18 News 5: 1440p streaming added to XCloud 
1:40:28 Supporter Q1: Which two games would you combine to create gaming perfection? 
1:46:33 Supporter Q2: Does Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 prove the RT haters wrong? 
1:55:36 Supporter Q3: Is the future looking bright for demanding RT titles on Switch 2? 
2:01:36 Supporter Q4: How should Sony handle game licenses on their portable PlayStation? 
2:07:47 Supporter Q5: Is it too little, too late for Intel’s GPU efforts? 
2:13:31 Supporter Q6: Will Alex review Jedi: Survivor on Switch 2?

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DF Direct Weekly #231: Borderlands 4 Perf Issues, Nintendo Direct, PS6 BD Drive, GeForce Now 5080!

In the latest DF Direct, we finally get some idea of Switch 2's ray tracing capabilities via Star Wars Outlaws - and the team likes what they see. Meanwhile, details emerge of just how much slower Switch 2 carts are compared to internal storage and MicroSD Express - and it's a touch concerning. A reported storage downgrade for PlayStation 5 isn't exactly great news, and neither is the final death of Perfect Dark - but 007 First Night and Hollow Knight: Silksong have much to commend them.

0:00:00 Introduction 
0:01:06 News 1: Star Wars Outlaws impresses on Switch 2!
0:23:58 News 2: Switch 2 carts are too slow for Star Wars Outlaws
0:34:43 News 3: Report: PS5 Digital to get storage downgrade 
0:44:19 News 4: 007 First Light gameplay debuts 
1:00:10 News 5: Take-Two fails to buy Perfect Dark
1:06:58 News 6: Hollow Knight: Silksong packs good PC tech
1:13:02 Supporter Q1: Has YouTube changed its video algorithms? 
1:23:51 Supporter Q2: What’s up with HDR support in recent games? 
1:30:16 Supporter Q3: Is software quality the real bottleneck for good performance? 
1:38:52 Supporter Q4: Could Prey 2 get a Nightdive revival? 
1:45:06 Supporter Q5: Why does Battlefield 6 scale oddly with higher core count CPUs?
1:50:41 Supporter Q6: Could DF hold an anniversary special to commemorate independence?

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DF Direct Weekly #230: Switch 2 Ray Tracing - Finally! Hollow Knight: Silksong, 007 First Light!

In the latest DF Direct, Rich and Alex share their hands-on experiences of the Xbox/Asus ROG Ally X and non-X, while the team react to Epic's Tim Sweeney seemingly laying the blame on developers for sub-optimal Unreal Engine 5 games. Alex discusses a couple of his favourite SIGGRAPH graphics presentations. Finally, John's massively enthused by Shader Glass and is here to tell you why.

0:00:00 Introduction 
0:00:55 News 1: Hands-on with the ROG Xbox Ally + Ally X
0:36:26 News 2 Tim Sweeney: devs to blame for poor UE5 performance
0:49:17 News 3: Alex’s SIGGRAPH selections 
1:10:30 News 4: ShaderGlass enables CRT-inspired retro shaders 
1:21:47 Supporter Q1: How much of #StutterStruggle is Microsoft’s fault? 
1:26:37 Supporter Q2: With AMD purportedly targeting high-end GPUs next gen, will enthusiast GPUs become more competitive? 
1:34:02 Supporter Q3: Should Arkham Knight be remastered for current-gen hardware? 
1:39:37 Supporter Q4: Is frame-rate testing on fixed refresh displays still relevant? 
1:45:32 Supporter Q5: What new video ideas should we introduce?

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DF Direct Weekly #229: Xbox Ally X Hands-On, Sweeney Defends UE5, id Software Doom TDA Deep Dive!

With Rich unable to escape infection at #gamescom2025, it's down to John and Alex to share their impressions from the show, with Oliver completing the panel. The team share their thoughts on the Switch 2 ports of Elden Ring and Final Fantasy 7 Remake in the wake of very negative and very positive reactions from the showfloor. Alex is optimistic about Microsoft's proposed fix for StutterStruggle, while intriguing specs emerge of what may well be a Valve home console. Beyond that, there's more Gamescom reaction, plus thoughts on Kirby Air Riders.

0:00:00 Introduction 
0:01:13 News 1: Elden Ring and FF7 Rebirth showcased on Switch 2!
0:11:11 News 2: Microsoft preps shader comp fix for Windows 
0:27:21 News 3: Valve “Fremont” console-like device leaks
0:36:49 News 4: Upcoming Capcom titles tested on PS5 Pro 
0:49:26 News 5: Gamescom Opening Night Live impressions
1:00:02 News 6: Kirby Air Riders Direct reaction!
1:05:02 News 7: Gamescom hands-on impressions
1:20:30 Supporter Q1: What needs to happen to improve UE5 performance? 
1:28:49 Supporter Q2: Should reviewers more heavily critique technical issues in games? 
1:32:21 Supporter Q3: Should Microsoft have created a more console-focused Xbox handheld? 
1:36:28 Supporter Q4: What are some great games to show off surround sound? 
1:42:10 Supporter Q5: Bubsy 4D = GOTY?

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DF Direct Weekly #228: Elden Ring/FF7R Switch 2! #StutterStruggle Fixed? Valve Console Specs!

In the calm before the storm of Gamescom 2025, gaming and technology news is thin on the ground - and there's some degree of disappointment beyond the brilliance of the Battlefield 6 open beta. Drag x Drive on Switch 2 underwhelms, AMD releases an RX 9060 that you can't buy - and isn't really that much different to the 9060 XT. Light relief comes in the form of a monstrous modded RTX 4090 "handheld", while OneXPlayer's 120W Strix Halo tablet does - admittedly - look quite intriguing. Meanwhile, what would it take to get Tekken 8 running on Switch 2?

0:00:00 Introduction 
0:01:50 News 1: Battlefield 6 tested on PC!
0:19:25 News 2: Drag x Drive launches on Switch 2
0:30:35 News 3: Tekken 8 director mulls Switch 2 release 
0:38:56 News 4: RX 9060 non-XT benched 
0:45:20 News 5: AMD discontinues 5700X3D, ending widespread X3D availability on AM4 
0:54:57 News 6: New tablet integrates 120W Strix Halo 
1:03:42 News 7: Modder crams RTX 4090 laptop GPU into PC handheld 
1:11:37 Supporter Q1: How will next-gen Xbox systems pull PC gamers away from Nvidia? 
1:18:45 Supporter Q2: If AI profits grow, could Nvidia stop producing gaming GPUs? 
1:27:15 Supporter Q3: How will the Z1 Extreme be supported in the future? 
1:33:47 Supporter Q4: What will a Steam Deck 2 look like? 
1:38:52 Supporter Q5: What Switch 2 ports do you want to see? 
1:47:58 Supporter Q6: Is a Series X or One X a better choice for Xbox 360 and Xbox One games?
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DF Direct Weekly #227: Battlefield 6 PC is Superb, Drag x Drive Switch 2, RTX 4090 Handheld!

Many, many thanks for an amazingly positive reaction to our news that we've parted ways with IGN in favour of full independence! Rich spends some time talking about the reaction and answering Supporter questions on the changes, with actual gaming and technology news discussing nascent PS6 spec leaks, Apex Legends tested on Switch 2 and misconceptions on Sony's multi-platform plans. Meanwhile, Alex clues us in on AMD's Dense Geometry Format and excitement mounts on the news that Ashes of the Singularity is getting a sequel. 

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DF Direct Weekly #226: Are PS6 Spec Leaks Accurate? Is Sony Going Multi-Plat? Apex Legends Switch 2!

Amazing news! Digital Foundry has parted ways with IGN and we've bought their shareholding in the business. What this means is that from now on, all aspects of DF are decided upon by DF. We answer to nobody but you, the audience. We are fully independent, we’re proud of that, we think it’s the future of games media - but how far we push, how ambitious we want to be... well, that's where YOU come in. Rich, John and Alex discuss the news in this brand new episode of DF Direct.

00:00:00 Introduction 
00:01:01 Digital Foundry’s change in ownership and what we want to do differently 
00:07:54 Why is independence important and what does it mean?
00:13:21 We want to make a new Digital Foundry website
00:16:28 What's happening now behind the scenes?
00:18:10 Let's talk Retro
00:22:10 How we can make a difference in PC gaming
00:27:14 Concluding thoughts

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DF Direct Special: Digital Foundry Leaves IGN, Now Fully Independent - So What Happens Next?

A new, gigantic Direct sees John, Rich and Oliver mull over what might be next generation Xbox silicon, bringing together consumer CPU and GPU parts into custom APUs that could genuinely shake up the PC market. The team react to the excellent-looking Battlefield 6 reveal, while there's a mixed reception to the latest Nintendo Direct. Meanwhile, John raves about a brand new Genesis/Mega Drive game from an industry legend while Oliver and Rich are staggered at the concept of AMD's huge Strix Halo APU slated to appear in not one but two gaming handhelds. 

0:00:00 Introduction 
0:00:54 News 1: AMD “Magnus” APU reportedly leaks 
0:22:12 News 2: Battlefield 6 multiplayer footage impresses 
0:35:54 News 3: Nintendo Direct: Star Wars Outlaws 
0:42:29 The Adventures of Elliot, Octopath Traveller 0 
0:46:26 Persona 3 Reload 
0:51:51 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment 
0:55:30 Final thoughts on the Direct and the Switch 2 rollout 
1:06:29 News 4: Upcoming gaming handhelds feature AMD’s Strix Halo
1:20:08 News 5: Earthion blasts away on Sega Genesis 
1:30:08 Supporter Q1: Will Switch 2 get clock bumps over time? 
1:35:57 Supporter Q2: Is the PS5 power saving mode intended to be used as the default for less-demanding games? 
1:40:00 Supporter Q3: Why do people downplay the need for graphical improvements? 
1:45:39 Supporter Q4: Could FSR 3 Frame Generation be used on Switch 2 to reach 120fps? 
1:48:51 Supporter Q5: Did prior rendering advances provoke gamer backlash like ray tracing has? 
 2:00:28 Supporter Q6: Does John have any cable draping tips for Switch 2?

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DF Direct Weekly #225: Battlefield 6 Reveal, Next-Gen Xbox Silicon Leaked? Nintendo Direct Reaction!

The previously leaked PlayStation 5 Power Saving mode enters beta firmware, stoking rumours that it lays the groundwork for Sony's next generation portable. Meanwhile, Cyberpunk 2077's VRR "no show" on Xbox Series X gets official comment from CD Projekt RED and the team are enthused by an amazing "Fallout Bakersfield" teaser trailer. Oblivion Remastered 1.2 on consoles is tested, and as expected, shows virtually no improvement. Moving on, the team are fascinated by 8K ray-traced balls and celebrations begin for Crytek's 25th anniversary. 

0:00:00 Introduction 
0:00:51 News 1: Sony introduces power saving mode for PS5 
0:18:30 News 2: Cyberpunk Xbox VRR is "working" as intended
0:24:12 News 3: Oblivion Remastered 1.2 update has little effect on console performance 
0:41:21 News 4: Pure Pool Pro delivers native 8K balls on PS5 Pro 
0:48:07 News 5: Fallout: Bakersfield trailer shows off GZDoom visuals 
0:57:54 News 6: Crytek releases 25 year anniversary video 
1:14:27 Supporter Q1: Are there any meaningful differences with windowed, windowed borderless, and fullscreen modes in Windows? 
1:20:36 Supporter Q2: Will GTA 6 have a 60fps mode only on PS5 Pro? 
1:28:08 Supporter Q3: Why is Microsoft getting rid of video purchases on Xbox?
1:33:24 Supporter Q4: What will the Switch 2 die shrink look like? 
1:36:19 Supporter Q5: Is Nintendo institutionally opposed to TAA/DLSS? 
1:42:27 Supporter Q6: Does the convergence of console design and decline of exclusives spell the end of the console war? 
1:51:36 Supporter Q7: Have you been getting any unsolicited dock pics?

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DF Direct Weekly #224: PS5 Low Power Mode=PS6 Handheld? Fallout Bakersfield, Crytek 25th Anniversary

The latest DF Direct Weekly sees Rich get to grips with Cyberpunk 2077's console VRR - putting our work-in-progress VRR capture tools to the test. Meanwhile, Alex checks out the ray traced ambient occlusion that's been added to Space Marine 2 and investigates odd reports of broken UE4 ray tracing on RDNA 4 graphics cards. John shares more on Donkey Kong Bananza and tells us all about Limited Run Games' amazing new Doom SNES cartridge with upgraded SuperFX technology, courtesy of development legend, Randy Linden.

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DF Direct Weekly #229: Xbox Ally X Hands-On, Sweeney Defends UE5, id Software Doom TDA Deep Dive!

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