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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly

Digital Foundry
Grand Theft Auto 6
Cyberpunk 2077
Playstation 5
Alan Wake 2
Ray Tracing
Rockstar Games
Graphics Of the Year Award
Xbox
Open World Games
Microsoft
PC Gaming
Digital Foundry
Video Game Graphics
Senua's Saga Hellblade 2
Xbox Series S
Game Development
Palworld
Xbox Series X
The Last Of Us Online
The Last Of Us Part II

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

The best gaming showcase event returns - Xbox Developer_underscore_Direct has a proven track record of delivering excellent presentations of impressive games, and the latest is no exception. Rich, John and Oliver discuss Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Beast... more

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Another week, another controversy surrounding Monster Hunter Wilds PC performance - but perhaps this time we're looking at more of a silly bug than a game-breaking issue. John clues us in on a remarkable port of Super Mario 64 for the Sega Dreamcast ... more

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Direct from Las Vegas, A Redbull-powered Alex Battaglia and Oliver Mackenzie share their thoughts on everything they saw at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026, while also discussing all of the big announcements. Nvidia, AMD and Intel announcements, t... more

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In the last DF Direct video of the year, Rich, Oliver and Alex join forces to discusses their experiences of the best gaming hardware of 2025. Handhelds dominate, and while Switch 2's mega sales cannot be denied, Rich makes the case for the crazy GPD... 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

Rich
Host with expertise in gaming technology and performance analysis, providing insights into visual and hardware developments.
John Linneman
Co-host and gaming expert focusing on technical discussions and gaming industry trends.

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 States4 months 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 States7 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 States8 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 Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great podcast, also love the new cover image!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rainb0wDash13
    United Statesa year ago

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Some feedback notes occasional frustration with the hosts' perspectives, indicating that not all opinions resonate with listeners.
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DF Direct Weekly #248: Forza Horizon 6, Fable, FF7R Xbox, Switch 2 Game Boosts, Saturn Ray Tracing!
Q: Is the gameplay system for Fable going to be similar to its predecessors?
Fable seems to be taking a different approach this time by incorporating a more systems-driven gameplay mechanic rather than the earlier installment's pie-in-the-sky promises.
DF Direct Weekly #248: Forza Horizon 6, Fable, FF7R Xbox, Switch 2 Game Boosts, Saturn Ray Tracing!
Q: What do you think about the graphics technology used in Forza Horizon 6?
Forza Horizon 6 demonstrates very impressive graphical fidelity, focusing on reflections, detail, and the use of advanced technologies like ray tracing and SSR.
DF Direct Weekly #244: The Game Awards Reaction, First PS3 Emu on PS5, FSR Redstone First Look!
Q: Should I expect to see more gaming-focused features added to Windows 11?
There is hope for improvements, but skepticism remains due to Microsoft's previous performance in this area.
DF Direct Weekly #242: Ghost of Yōtei Big Upgrades, AC Shadows Switch 2, Death Stranding 2 PC Coming
Q: What has defeated you the most this month?
I didn't get a chance to enjoy Thanksgiving at all this year, sadly.
DF Direct Weekly #241: Steam Machine Price Concerns, Win 11 Update Kills Perf, Proton FSR 4, RDR1!
Q: How concerned should Sony be about the Steam Machine potentially affecting their console sales?
Sony's console isn't directly threatened by the Steam Machine's appeal, as it can't run PlayStation games and offers a different experience compared to consoles.

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