
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 th... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 321 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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The summer games showcase event season is upon us and Sony is first off the mark with an excellent showing. God of War Laufey and Marvel's Wolverine are the highlights of the event, but there's plenty more that caught our eye here. John and Oliver sh... more
The shock news of +40% price rises for Steam Deck kicks off a BIG Direct this week, swiftly followed by the team's first impressions of the PC version of 007 First Light - and its ker-azy upscaling issues. The new Call of Duty coming to Switch 2 is a... more
The team sit down once more to discuss the latest questions from DF Supporters. What do we make of Unreal Engine 6's debut in Rocket League of all places? Has Epic delivered a version of Lumen that is performant enough for lower spec kit? Is Sony's q... more
John, Oliver and Rich sit down to discuss the latest gaming and technology news, kicking off with the end of the road for Destiny 2. It's had a fantastic long run, but where does that leave Bungie? Following that, it's a - dare we say it - Unreal Fes... more
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Hi and welcome to this, my brief review of the DF Weekly podcast.
Originally, I was led to this show from John’s guest appearance on another gaming podcast I regularly enjoy. I love hearing each host’s perspective on various gaming and technology news, and I’ve found myself looking forward to spending time listening to this show each week.
While there is plenty of high level discussion on games and the games industry, my favorite aspect of this podcast is the technical deep dive they frequen... more
Picture a podcast where Marjorie Taylor Greene was reviewing bills and Democratic candidates, but she was supposed to be talking about Democrats like she was a part of them. While she’s talking, she’s choking on her own farts that is basically the summary of these guys making video games seem like an awful hobby for some reason.
This is absolutely the best gaming podcast about the tech side of things, but 2 stars off because of Alex B. He should only ever be on PC only episodes. If there was a picture in a dictionary of a PC master r*** person it would be him. He’s totally condescending about any other platform. Listening to him is dreadful.
As a tech newb, this has been an amazing listen and I’ve learned so much!
One small nitpick: please stop describing things as interesting. It’s the least interesting thing to say about a subject.
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A tech-forward conversation focused on graphics, hardware, and performance across consoles and PC. Episodes often examine real-time rendering tech (path tracing, upscaling, ray tracing), game engines, platform strategies, and upcoming hardware like Switch 2 or PS6. Hosts provide deep dives, hands-on testing, and industry context, with lively debates about cost, performance, and compatibility. The show frequently highlights practical hardware analysis, developer tooling, and the evolving balance between traditional consoles and PC ecosystems, making it a prime resource for engineers, designers, and tech enthusiasts seeking granular insights beyond standard game reviews.
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