Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
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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. DF Direct is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
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Mar 22, 2021 • 1h 42min
DF Direct Weekly #3: FPS Boost, Xbox Wireless Headset, PSVR2, AMD Super Resolution + More!
In this week's DF Direct Weekly, Rich is joined by Alex Battaglia and the #FreeWillJudd campaign reaches its inevitable conclusion with Will's first appearance on the show. Topics discussed are listed below, but also look out for Rich not knowing the difference between a wireless controller and a headset, along with more details on the brutal demise of Alex's power supply. John and Audi couldn't make the shoot yet still somehow managed to get some Retro stuff in!00:00:00 Introduction00:01:11 FPS Boost00:08:22 PSVR Controller00:11:50 Nvidia vs. AMD low thread/lower IPC driver overhead00:23:29 Radeon 6700 XT - reaction to the reaction00:32:15 AMD FidelityFX SuperResolution FSR00:40:10 Xbox Wireless Headset00:51:06 Alex Aniel Interview: Resident Evil book01:02:22 Content Discussion: Avengers01:09:55 Intel Rocket Lake CPU testing begins01:14:57 Digital Foundry Supporter Q+A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2021 • 1h 35min
DF Direct Weekly #2: Bethesda/Xbox Deal, Apex Legends Switch, 120Hz Games, Does Resolution Matter?
Welcome to the second Digital Foundry Direct Weekly! This time, Rich Leadbetter, John Linneman, Tom Morgan and Audi Sorlie convene to discuss the topics of the week, including the big Bethesda/Microsoft deal, more on our thoughts on what the new Switch could actually be - along with the latest questions from our beloved Patreon supporters!00:00:00 Intro00:01:56 Bethesda joins Microsoft00:13:38 Switch Pro/Switch OLED follow-up discussion00:18:09 First impressions on Apex Switch00:22:53 High frame-rate updates (Overwatch, Samurai Shodown)00:31:41 Does resolution really matter - and why focus on it?00:47:14 Retro Corner: TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, NeoGeo Pocket screen mod, Tokyo Game Music Show01:01:06 DF coverage from last week + Supporter Q+A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 8, 2021 • 1h 26min
DF Direct Weekly #1: New OLED Switch/ RX 6700 XT/ Next-Gen PSVR Discussed + More!
Welcome to the new weekly Digital Foundry Direct - a discussion show where the DF team convene to talk about the topics of the week, answer questions from our Patreon supporters and share some behind the scenes gossip! In future, the plan is to release this show early to Patreon supporters, but bear with us during the piloting phase as we refine the workflow on this one :) Please let us know what you think!00:01:30 OLED Nintendo Switch rumors discussed00:09:42 PSVR on PS5 / Doom 3 VR00:17:10 Reveal of Radeon RX 60700XT00:31:15 Retro Pickups / New Game Expo+00:41:16 Pentium 300:48:41 Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Reaction00:56:00 DF Retro - Dinosaur Planet00:59:10 Horizon Zero Dawn PC Revisit01:02:00 Patreon Supporter Program Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
