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 t...
DF Direct Weekly #203: AMD RDNA 4 Reveal, Fable Delayed To 2026, Forza Horizon PS5, Pokémon Legends
AMD's long awaited RDNA 4 reveal is assessed by the team and the verdict? AMD's latest looks seriously impressive. Meanwhile, the team reacts to the news that Microsoft's Fable has slipped to 2026, La Quimera from 4A off-shoot Reburn intrigues, while John gets seriously excited about Terminator 2D: No Fate. Beyond that, enhancements for Forza Horizon PS5 Pro are discussed and no, Pokémon Legends: Z-A wasn't shown running on Switch 2. And if it was, we'd be worried.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:46 News 1: AMD RDNA 4 graphics cards unveiled
0:24:17 News 2: Fable delayed to 2026
0:33:38 News 3: La Quimera impresses in debut trailer
0:41:28 News 4: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds beta tested!
0:49:39 News 5: Terminator 2D: No Fate revealed
0:56:15 Supporter Q1: What do you make of Forza Horizon 5’s modes on PS5 and PS5 Pro?
1:00:51 Supporter Q2: Was Pokémon Legends: Z-A actually exhibited running on Switch 2?
1:07:28 Supporter Q3: Will we see FSR 4 in handhelds soon?
1:11:35 Supporter Q4: Could you do a video comparing top-end PC experiences versus consoles?
1:23:31 Supporter Q5: Why have PS5 Pro sales dropped behind PS4 Pro?
1:34:07 Supporter Q6: Could a Steam Deck 2 release in 2025?
1:42:15 Supporter Q7: Should prospective PC gamers just buy a PS5 Pro, given the high price of new GPUs?
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DF Direct Weekly #202: GTA5 PC Gets RT Enhancements, Cyberpunk 2 News, Nvidia 5070 Ti Launch Chaos
Rich, John and Alex are back in the Direct hotseats for our 202nd edition, discussing the range of enhancements coming (for free) to the PC version of Grand Theft Auto 5. Meanwhile, clues start to emerge about the make-up of CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk sequel, while Alex talks about Microsoft's MUSE AI game generation research. Finally, there's disappointment with Nvidia as the 5070 Ti launch is accompanied by entirely predictable chaos, while Alex demonstrates starkly how the deprecation of 32-bit CUDA support impacts legacy PC PhysX games for even the most powerful RTX 50-series cards.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:04 News 1: GTA 5 slated for PC upgrade
0:15:32 News 2: Microsoft announces game generating AI
0:32:49 News 3: Cyberpunk 2 job listing suggests ultra realistic crowds
0:44:53 News 4: 5070 Ti launches to price hikes and scalping
1:06:35 News 5: Nvidia deprecates 32-bit PhysX on 50 series GPUs
1:19:16 Supporter Q1: Couldn’t frame extrapolation solve input lag for PC games?
1:24:20 Supporter Q2: Why are so many people underwhelmed with current-gen graphics?
1:36:32 Supporter Q3: If Microsoft is giving up on console market share, where does Sony’s primary competition come from in the future?
1:42:45 Supporter Q4: With FSR 4 delivering good results, why should Sony continue to develop PSSR?
1:47:53 Supporter Q5: How can we prevent digital licensing issues when PSN is offline?
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DF Direct Weekly #201: State of Play Verdict, Crysis 4 "On Hold", Astro Bot PS5 Pro Tested!
It's a gigantor-scale DF Direct Weekly as Oliver, Alex and Tom deliver a 155-minute show kicking off with the verdict to Sony's latest State of Play, followed up by the sad news of layoffs at Crytek and a highly uncertain future for Crysis 4. Beyond that, Alex shares his thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows PC specs, while Oliver tests out the PS5 Pro patch for Astro Bot. And in the background, a flu-stricken Rich does nothing much except to write this description.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:11 News 1: State of Play: Tides of Annihilation
0:09:37 MindsEye
0:16:38 Days Gone Remastered
0:22:28 Saros
0:29:12 Dreams of Another
0:36:59 Lost Soul Aside
0:41:39 Other games: Borderlands 4, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Onimusha, Midnight Walk
0:59:34 Overall impressions of the State of Play
1:06:43 News 2: Crysis 4 put “on hold” as Crytek lays off employees
1:16:24 News 3: Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC specs revealed
1:36:32 News 4: Astro Bot gets PS5 Pro upgrade
1:42:59 Supporter Q1: After 3 months, what do you think of the PS5 Pro and PSSR?
1:52:53 Supporter Q2: Why don’t more developers use CryEngine?
1:59:40 Supporter Q3: Will Nvidia “gate” new AI features to their most recent hardware?
2:09:17 Supporter Q4: Does RTX Mega Geometry eliminate the need for proxy geometry for RT?
2:15:17 Supporter Q5: Could Oliver address some of the recent state of the art AI tech?
2:26:52 Supporter Q6: How much do you need to spend on a GPU to have a good experience?
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DF Direct Weekly #200! Switch 2 Pricing, The NEW Battlefield, Monster Hunter Wilds Perf Concerns!
Through a combination of the passing of time and regularly turning up every week to do the same thing, DF Direct Weekly 'celebrates' its 200th edition! We reminisce over the creation of the show before moving onto the news at hand - Switch 2 pricing and some intriguing new Nintendo patents, along with our first look at the new Battlefield. Meanwhile, we're not particularly enthused with Monster Hunter Wilds performance, Star Wars Outlaws on PS5 Pro gets a PSSR upgrade and the RTX 5080's overclocking prowess plays havoc with RTX 4090/4080 Super performance differentials.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:07 News 1: DF Direct celebrates episode 200!
0:32:01 News 2: Nintendo sets Switch 2 price expectations
0:46:17 News 3: Next Battlefield shown in brief teaser
0:55:45 News 4: Monster Hunter Wilds beta, benchmark tested
1:09:05 News 5: RTX 5080 overclocking tested
1:26:52 News 6: Epic admits Unreal Engine has a #StutterStruggle problem
1:34:17 News 7: Star Wars Outlaws updated with new PSSR version
1:41:07 Supporter Q1: Could you test the 5090 with no AI features vs. the 5080 with all AI features?
1:47:23 Supporter Q2: Could DF establish a latency rating system?
1:54:41 Supporter Q3: Would increasing resolution and AA quality be enough for Nintendo Switch 2 games?
1:57:53 Supporter Q4: Is a Bloodborne remaster imminent?
2:03:32 Supporter Q5: Could 1080p actually be preferable to 4K for Switch 2 games?
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DF Direct Weekly #199: Forza Horizon PS5, Next-Gen Xbox Hints, Spider-Man 2 PC, Nvidia Smooth Motion
Join Rich, Alex and Oliver for another huge Direct, covering off the 'no red lines' Xbox news and the Forza Horizon 5 PS5 announcement, hints from Phil Spencer about next-gen Xbox, along with early impressions on Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC. Meanwhile, the team field questions about the controversial RTX 5080 release, while Alex tests out the surprise new feature - Nvidia Smooth Motion. Finally, Oliver is very, very excited about DeepSeek - but does it spell the end of Nvidia's AI dominance?
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:00 News 1: Forza Horizon 5 headed to PS5
0:12:04 News 2: Phil Spencer: Xbox hardware will be the differentiator
0:30:37 News 3: Spider-Man 2 PC disappoints
0:44:44 News 4: RTX 5080 review reaction
1:11:48 News 5: Nvidia Smooth Motion adds frame gen on all games
1:18:46 News 6: DeepSeek R1 LLM impresses!
1:32:51 Supporter Q1: Does AMD have a big opportunity with the RX 9070 series?
1:40:31 Supporter Q2: Is there a risk in shipping console hardware ML acceleration too early?
1:45:00 Supporter Q3: What kind of techniques do you think will be accelerated by ML in the future?
1:51:02 Supporter Q4: Should GPU reviewers test different upscalers at “equivalent image quality” settings?
1:55:28 Supporter Q5: What would Apple need to do to compete in AAA gaming?
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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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