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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 th... more

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Latest Episodes

At the time of uploading this video, it has been one year to the day since PlayStation 5 Pro was available to buy. In a DF Direct Special, John, Oliver and Tom compare notes on a massive range of Pro-enhanced titles, putting them into buckets: succes... more

A new patch has "dropped" for Metal Gear Solid Delta and there are big performance and feature improvements in some areas, but is the game actually fixed? Meanwhile, Oliver gets to grips with Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 and comes away disapp... more

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A gigantic new episode of DF Direct Weekly sees the team's reaction to the big Halo Campaign Evolved reveal - and some unfortunate Unreal Engine 5 issues already coming into view. Meanwhile, what does Microsoft actually mean by its "very premium, ver... more

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ROG Xbox Ally X is "in the house" and Rich describes his first couple of days in the review process. Alex answers the big question as to whether new PC games stutter more than older ones, while Oliver gets to grips with Black Myth Wukong's latest pat... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Cerny
Lead system architect for PlayStation 5 Pro
Sony
Episode: DF Direct Special: Mark Cerny's PlayStation 5 Pro Deep Dive - Tomorrow's Tech Today?
Mike Fitzgerald
Director of Core Technology at Insomniac
Insomniac
Episode: DF Direct Special: Mark Cerny's PlayStation 5 Pro Deep Dive - Tomorrow's Tech Today?

Hosts

Alex Batalia
Panel member and primary speaker
John Linneman
Panel member and technical analysis expert
Rich
Panel member and primary speaker
Oliver McKenzie
Panel member and Nintendo specialist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • My favorite tech podcast!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    metalheadtundra
    United Statesa month ago
  • Snooty

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Darkbroccoli
    United States5 months ago
  • The best video game tech podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    bert-cam
    United States5 months ago
  • 5 Stars

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigGoudaLTC
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great podcast, also love the new cover image!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rainb0wDash13
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the detailed and technical insights offered by the hosts, viewing them as industry experts.
Many praise the engaging discussions and the quality of analysis, referring to it as a must-listen for gaming enthusiasts.
Some express frustration with perceived bias, especially regarding opinions about different gaming platforms.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a reliable and informative source for understanding gaming technology.

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DF Direct Weekly #236: Xbox Ally X Review-In-Progress, Next-Gen Spec Leak Comparisons, New PS5 Pro!
Q: What is the difference between how Sony and Xbox partner with AMD for hardware development?
Sony seems to have deeper involvement in the co-development of their console hardware with AMD, while Xbox is more reliant on AMD's designs, which leads to differences in customization and collaboration.
DF Direct Weekly #236: Xbox Ally X Review-In-Progress, Next-Gen Spec Leak Comparisons, New PS5 Pro!
Q: What can you tell us about the upcoming power of the Xbox Magnus compared to the PlayStation 6?
The upcoming Xbox Magnus APU is expected to be significantly larger than the PlayStation 6's APU, suggesting potential higher performance, though there are concerns about cost and actual performance benefits.
DF Direct Weekly #235: Microsoft Re-Confirms Next-Gen Xbox, Red Dead 2 Remaster Heavily Rumoured
Q: John, take it away.
The positive story is about Halo and the VR technology that allows you to experience Halo Combat Evolved in a standalone headset.
DF Direct Weekly #235: Microsoft Re-Confirms Next-Gen Xbox, Red Dead 2 Remaster Heavily Rumoured
Q: Do you think Microsoft should essentially just tear the band-aid off and just tell us what's going on?
Yes, the kind of drip feed is damaging to their credibility.
DF Direct Weekly #234: Huge Game Pass Price Hike Causes Outrage, New PS5 Teardown
Q: What are your thoughts on the massive price hike announced for Game Pass?
John Linneman critiques it as Microsoft's way of taking fans to the proverbial woodshed, indicating it might alienate subscribers due to a perceived decline in value.

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