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DF Direct Weekly #102: Starfield/Suicide Squad 'Delays', The Last Of Us Part 1 PC Spec Analysis
Added 74 Views / 0 LikesA big week of news to discuss, with Oliver, Rich and Alex talking about Starfield's latest announcement and 'delay', plus the story that Suicide Squad will be pushed back in order to address the negative reaction to its State of Play gameplay reveal. Meanwhile, the COD war between Microsoft and Sony continues - and Halo Infinite on PC receives RT support. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early acce
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1:32:12
DF Direct Weekly #110: PC Gaming in Crisis, Redfall Post Mortem, Man of Medan Switch at 24fps
Added 66 Views / 0 LikesDF Direct Weekly returns after a seismic week in gaming, with Oliver, John and Alex discussing the crisis state of PC gaming 'in the here and now', raking over the coals of the deeply disappointing Redfall release, while we had to take a look at Man of Medan on Switch, which targets a cinematic 24fps. Meanwhile, John clues us in on the latest Analogue Pocket firmware update. Find DF Direct Weekly as a podcast on your favourite podcast streaming servic
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1:17:49
Digital Foundry #109: Star Wars Jedi Survivor Drama, MS/Acti Merger Blocked, ROG Ally Benched
Added 76 Views / 0 LikesThis week the team discuss the arrival of Star Wars Jedi Survivor, share first impressions after EA delayed sending review code, then move onto 'The Power of the Cloud' seemingly blocking Microsoft's Activision acquisition. Rich shares a conversation he had with the Xbox Sustainability Team on improving in-game efficiency, while benchmarks finally emerge on the impressive looking Asus ROG Ally handheld. Find DF Direct Weekly as a podcast on your favou
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Digital Foundry - 'Too Big' For Steam Deck? TLOU Part 1, Hogwarts Legacy, Resident Evil 4 + More Tested!
Added 69 Views / 0 LikesOliver's back with another in his regular analysis of the most demanding PC titles and the extent to which you can get a playable experience from them on Steam Deck. There's no holds barred here as the Valve handheld tries to take on nightmare games like The Last of Us Part 1, Hogwarts Legacy, Resident Evil 4, Dead Space Remake and even Redfall. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF R
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Digital Foundry - A Plague Tale Requiem - 60FPS Performance Tested - PS5 vs Xbox Series X
Added 75 Views / 0 LikesLaunching with 30fps and 40fps quality modes, there was much wailing and anguish from console users hoping to experience the latest Plague Tale chapter at 'full fat' 60fps. It's taken months, but Asobo Studio has delivered - albeit with a range of cutbacks and compromises. Also of interest is a fully unlocked 120Hz performance mode. Tom Morgan has all of the details. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content
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Digital Foundry - Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp - Switch Tech Review - Superb Gameplay But Visuals Disappoint
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesAnother classic Nintendo series returns to Switch - and this time it's the Game Boy Advance classics, Advance Wars 1+2. The gameplay truly shines on this one, but unfortunately the tech and the visuals underwhelm. Tom Morgan delivers his review. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much, much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more
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Digital Foundry - Asus ROG Ally Review vs Steam Deck: The Fastest PC Handheld... But Is It The Best?
Added 71 Views / 0 LikesWeeks in the works and delayed owing to BIOS issues, our review of the Asus ROG Ally is finally complete. We're looking at the highest specification PC handheld we've seen yet with the Z1 Extreme processor paired with fast memory and a 1080p 120Hz VRR panel. But we're also looking at Windows 11 - which has traditionally performed poorly in the handheld space. This is clearly the most powerful PC mobile device around - but is it the best? Join the DF S
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Digital Foundry - Atomic Heart - DF Tech Review - PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S vs PC
Added 72 Views / 0 LikesA new FPS action game clearly inspired by BioShock has arrived from newcomer Mundfish. In this DF tech review, Oliver Mackenzie assesses the visuals and performance of the game, which runs on Unreal Engine 4. You'll see how visual features and performance compare across the current-gen consoles, and what the turn-out is on the Xbox One S too. PC? We don't have the bandwidth for a full deep dive, but you'll get to see exactly how the PC code scales aga
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Digital Foundry - Company of Heroes 3 - DF Tech Review + Optimised Settings
Added 73 Views / 0 LikesJoin Alex Battaglia for the tech breakdown of Company of Heroes 3 on PC. How does the game innovate over its venerated predecessors and is the series' legacy of tech innovations maintained into this latest sequel? Settings are a little thin on the ground for this one, but optimised settings for varying performance levels are also included. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro,
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Digital Foundry - Control PC's Stealth Upgrade: HDR Support, Improved RT, Better DLSS!
Added 65 Views / 0 LikesVideo mastered in HDR. Watch on an HDR screen/device for the best experience. Fatigued by the crisis state of PC gaming? Here's a genuine pick-me-up. Remedy's Control was always a fantastic PC game - but behind the scenes, Remedy team member Filippo Tarpini has been working on mods that make the experience even better, with full HDR support, improved fidelity in ray tracing along with the addition of a more recent version of DLSS - and full resolution
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Digital Foundry - Cyberpunk 2077 Ray Tracing: Overdrive Technology Preview on RTX 4090
Added 64 Views / 0 LikesPath tracing on a triple-A videogame? On THE triple-A videogame? Cyberpunk 2077 already pushed visual boundaries with its psycho ray tracing mode, but the RT Overdrive upgrade takes lighting to the next level. So how does the Technology Preview compare to the standard rasterised version of the game? And how are the visuals improved over the already impressive psycho RT mode? This explainer should fill you in - and suffice it to say we've got much more
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Digital Foundry - Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive on RTX 3050? RTX 20/30 Series/RDNA 2 Performance + Optimisation
Added 73 Views / 0 LikesDo you really need to buy an RTX 40-series card to play Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive? More performance means a better experience of course, but strategic settings management - and the arrival of a new mod - means that essentially an older RTX card can get the game running at 30fps or higher. High-end RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 cards can join the party too. Haven't got a GPU at all? We also check out the game at 4K resolution on GeForce Now's RTX 4080 Tier. Note
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Digital Foundry - Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive: A Tour of Night City - 4K 60FPS - RTX 4090
Added 66 Views / 0 LikesOur recent preview of the Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive Technology Preview was relatively short and condensed - and we actually found that we had a lot of leftover b-roll that was simply too good not to share. John Linneman carried out the capturing and editing for this one, using an RTX 4090 in the RT Overdrive mode in 4K DLSS Performance Mode. We're aiming for 60 frames per second here, and we're not using DLSS 3 frame generation to do it... Join the
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Digital Foundry - Dead Island 2 - DF Tech Review - PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S vs ALL Last-Gen Consoles
Added 72 Views / 0 LikesIn this video, Tom Morgan gets to grips with every single console version of Dead Island 2 available, from the lowliest of the low with Xbox One, right up to the latest power juggernauts - PS5 and Xbox Series X. And guess what? There's not a bad version amongst them. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much, much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGj
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Digital Foundry - Dead Island 2 PC - DF Tech Review - Optimised Settings + Performance Tests
Added 64 Views / 0 LikesThe state of PC ports in 2023 is hardly impressive - and we're particularly edgy when a new PC game based on Unreal Engine 4 arrives for testing. But the truth is that in common with its console siblings, Dead Island 2 on PC delivers a solid experience. Here's newcomer Don Allen taking on the port, with optimised settings for mid-range 'console-like' hardware and higher end kit. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the sc
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2:22:09
Digital Foundry - DF Direct Weekly #100: State of Play Disappoints, Can Switch Run Call of Duty?
Added 63 Views / 0 LikesIn a massive 100th Special Edition, DF Direct Weekly delivers the biggest show to date, with all current serving members of Digital Foundry at the mics. John, Alex, Rich and Audi take point on the main news stories of the week, joined by Tom, Will and Oliver for a gigantic supporter Q+A 'AMA' special. Thanks for watching and listening to the show over the last couple of years! Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scen
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1:16:13
Digital Foundry - DF Direct Weekly #101: Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox Parity Challenges, Final Fantasy 16 Reaction
Added 64 Views / 0 LikesBaldur's Gate 3 isn't exclusive to any particular console, but right now, the Xbox versions are facing a unique problem that could impact the future of Series S. Meanwhile, John, Rich and Tom discuss the latest FF16 footage, the fate of Luminous Productions, Nvidia's new video AI upscaler and the impressive Humanity demo on PS5. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro, early acces
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1:17:06
Digital Foundry - DF Direct Weekly #103: The Resident Evil 4 situation, PS5 Pro rumours, Counter-Strike 2?
Added 64 Views / 0 LikesJohn, Alex and Will take to the mics this week to discuss how the launch version of Resident Evil 4 compares to the Chainsaw Demo - and where our coverage is. We also cover some exciting possible iterations on gaming favourites. Do the recent reports of a PS5 Pro make sense? Why can't Valve make a Steam Deck OLED? And if Counter-Strike is so great, why isn't there a Counter-Strike 2? Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind t
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1:29:25
Digital Foundry - DF Direct Weekly #104: Elden Ring RT, Unreal Engine Revolution, RTX Path Tracing Evolves
Added 59 Views / 0 LikesIt's GDC week, with Alex, Rich and John discussing the big news from the latest events, including some exciting new Unreal Engine 5 developments, plus Nvidia's latest innovations in real-time path-traced gaming. Meanwhile, the team isn't that impressed by Elden Ring's RT upgrade, while EA's decision to delete a bunch of excellent Battlefield games doesn't go down particularly well either. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, beh
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1:22:53
Digital Foundry - DF Direct Weekly #105: The Last of Us Part 1 PC Post Mortem, E3 2023 Cancellation Reaction
Added 70 Views / 0 LikesWe're not angry, we're just disappointed. And a touch baffled. Stupefied even. And actually, yeah, maybe a bit angry too. Just how did The Last of Us Part 1 launch on PC in the state it did? John, Rich and Alex discuss their impressions on the game, what went wrong with the port - and whether Sony should have launched it in this state at all. Meanwhile, it's a sad, sad day as E3 2023 is cancelled and the entire future of the Electronic Entertainment E
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1:11:15
Digital Foundry - DF Direct Weekly #106: New PlayStation Handheld? Xbox Blocks Emulation
Added 66 Views / 0 LikesRumours of a new PlayStation portable streaming device dominated the news this week, supplanting the actual reveal of the ultra-powerful Asus ROG Ally, first revealed on - believe it or not - April Fools Day. Meanwhile, John is seriously unhappy about Microsoft blocking emulation on Xbox Series consoles, while the applications of AI tools and the concept of affordable GPUs prompts further debate. And finally... Tekken 8 is on UE5 but is it actually us
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Digital Foundry - DF Direct Weekly #107: Redfall Launches At 30fps, CP2077 RT Overdrive: The Future of Games?
Added 68 Views / 0 LikesRich, Alex and Oliver sit down for the latest DF Direct Weekly, discussing the controversial move for Microsoft to ship Redfall at 30fps with a performance mode to follow, along with confirmation that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justive League is getting a length delay. The team muse over the implications of Cyberpunk 2077's RT Overdrive changing the face of PC graphics in future games, while the third - and last - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer is a
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Digital Foundry - DF Direct Weekly #108: Unrecord's 'Realism' Explained, Horizon Burning Shores Hands-On
Added 66 Views / 0 LikesThis week, Rich is joined by Alex and Oliver to discuss a range of topics, including the Unrecord footage that's gone 'viral', the launch of the first Unreal Engine 5.1 title outside of Fortnite to use Lumen and Nanite, and the arrival of the Horizon Burning Shores DLC - which looks amazing. Meanwhile, discover why Digital Foundry won't be doing another office tour and learn about Rich's 'cone of respectability'. It's all here in this 68 minute show!
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1:24:45
Digital Foundry - DF Direct Weekly #111: Zelda TOTK Reaction, Asus ROG Ally Hands-On, Plague Tale 60fps Patch!
Added 76 Views / 0 LikesOne of the biggest - if not the biggest - games of 2023 launched this week. Nintendo's Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has recently a massively positive reaction. John discusses his review and shares more thoughts on the game, while digging more deeply into the eternal question - is it too big for Switch? Meanwhile, Rich drops in from time off to share his impressions with the Asus ROG Ally and A Plague Tale: Requiem gets a 60fps patch... but what does it
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Digital Foundry - DF Direct Weekly #113: Sony Showcase Special, Project Q Handheld Reaction
Added 78 Views / 0 LikesWith the first of the summer games events done and dusted, it's down to Rich, Oliver and John to shift through the games of the Sony showcase, bemoan trailergeddon, regale Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with praise then to discuss the merits of the Project Q streaming handheld. Meanwhile, the lack of a physical release for Alan Wake 2 upsets John. Find DF Direct Weekly as a podcast on your favourite podcast streaming service. Join the DF Supporter Program for
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1:18:49
Digital Foundry - DF Retro - E3 2002 Time Capsule - Never-Seen-Before Showfloor Footage
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesJoin John Linneman along with Marc and Coury from My Life in Gaming to review some of the MLiG team's never-seen-before 60fps footage taken from the showfloor at E3 2002 - this is the Electronics Entertainment Expo at the height of its pomp. Trade only, packed with crazy booths and big, big games. Note that this video was recorded before E3 2023's cancellation. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, earl
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1:20:12
Digital Foundry - DF Retro Play: Blinx - The Time Sweeper/ Masters of Time & Space Revisted on OG Xbox!
Added 66 Views / 0 LikesJohn Linneman teams up with My Life In Gaming's Marc Duddleson to re-examine Microsoft's attempt at a console mascot character - Blinx! Both the original game and its sequel get the Let's Play treatment in this one. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much, much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly
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Digital Foundry - DF Retro Play: MegaMan X Super NES vs Sony PSP's 'Maverick Hunter' 2.5D Remake!
Added 68 Views / 0 LikesMegaMan X on Super NES is a much-beloved platform game that still holds up well today, but did you know that the Sony PSP actually hosted a full 2.5D remake? In this edition of DF Retro Play, John Linneman and Marc 'Try4ce' Duddelson revisit the game and stack them up side-by-side and head-to-head! Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much,
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1:11:33
Digital Foundry - DF Retro Play: The Legend of Zelda vs... The Legend of DOOM? Mod vs NES Original!
Added 66 Views / 0 LikesThe Legend of Doom is a total conversion of id Software's classic Doom, created by DeTwelve, looking to recreate the original NES classic in its entirety within the Doom engine. So just how close does it get and what's changed in the transition from NES 2D to PC 3D? John Linneman and Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson team up to play the two side-by-side. Find the mod here: https://www.moddb.com/mods/legend-of-doom Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine vide
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Digital Foundry - DF Retro: Gunbuster vs Wolfenstein 3D - How 1992 Revolutionised The FPS
Added 70 Views / 0 LikesHaven't heard of Gunbuster, or Operation Gunbuster? We're not surprised. It's an arcade shooter from 1992 released mere months after Wolfenstein 3D re-architected the first-person shooter on PC. The thing is... there's a lot of commonality here in terms of presentation, movement and control with the key difference coming down to technology. Gunbuster's entire presentation is based on sprites, a dead-end technology for the FPS revolution to come but in
