Podcast

Digital Foundry Direct Weekly

Author: Digital Foundry
Feed episode count: 356
Official site: https://www.digitalfoundry.net
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Summary

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Sep 21, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #282: 007 First Light Path Tracing, Kingmakers Gameplay, New GPUs Delayed To 2028?

Duration seconds: 3564
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Sep 16, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Hands-On With Steam Frame, Half-Life Alyx Standalone + More

Duration seconds: 3087
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Sep 14, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #281: Kojima's Psyint Canned By Sony, Coming To Xbox, Switch 2 VRR, Ocarina of Time

Duration seconds: 5673
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Sep 11, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Will AMD Deliver Its Own DLSS 5? Will CD Projekt RED Bring Back The RED Engine?

Duration seconds: 2531
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Sep 9, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #280: John on GTA 6, State of Play Disappoints, Helix "Family of Devices"

Duration seconds: 4568
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Sep 6, 2026 · not_requested

DLSS 5 Tested: NBA 2K27 Image Quality + Benchmarks, Mods And More

Duration seconds: 4648
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Aug 31, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #279: The Witcher 3 Remaster Reaction, Xbox Disc To Digital, Best of Gamescom 2026!

Duration seconds: 4661
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Aug 29, 2026 · not_requested

Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look: The Most Impressive Real-Time Game Graphics Yet?

Duration seconds: 4605
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Aug 27, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: What If PlayStation 6 Is Actually The New PS Portable/Handheld?

Duration seconds: 2740
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Aug 24, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #278: Sony Undecided On PS6 Price/Launch Date, Black Myth Zhong Kui Gameplay

Duration seconds: 4513
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Aug 19, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Oblivion Remastered - Can Switch 2 Optimisations Fix PS5/PC/Xbox Versions?

Duration seconds: 3153
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Aug 17, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #277: Crimson Desert Switch 2 Confirmed, Gears E-Day PC Tested, Viture XR Glasses!

Duration seconds: 5046
Source: https://shows.acast.com/digital-foundry-direct-weekly/episodes/df-direct-weekly-277-crimson-desert-switch-2-confirmed-gears

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Aug 12, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Celebrating DF Independence - One Year Since Leaving IGN!

Duration seconds: 3563
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Aug 10, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #276: GTA 6 An Extended Look Reveal Reaction, Quakecon 2026, Xbox 360 On PC

Duration seconds: 5224
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Aug 4, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Sony Finally Responds To End-Of-Disc Backlash - And It's Not Good News

Duration seconds: 3305
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Aug 3, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #275: This Is The Most Performant Console Generation Since 16-Bit 2D

Duration seconds: 5094
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Jul 31, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Too Expensive? No Exclusives? Is Next-Gen Just For Enthusiasts?

Duration seconds: 3204
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Jul 27, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #274: OG Xbox/Xbox 360 PC 'Back Compat', Valve - Memory Crisis "Getting Worse"

Duration seconds: 4846
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Jul 24, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Creation Engine 3 in Elder Scrolls 6/Fallout 5, Is Doom THE Great American Videogame?

Duration seconds: 3061
Source: https://shows.acast.com/digital-foundry-direct-weekly/episodes/df-direct-qa-creation-engine-3-in-elder-scrolls-6fallout-5-i

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Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #273: The Future of Fallout + Elder Scrolls, Xbox Account Deletion, Switch 2 OLED?

Duration seconds: 5875
Source: https://shows.acast.com/digital-foundry-direct-weekly/episodes/df-direct-weekly-273-the-future-of-fallout-elder-scrolls-xbo

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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: How Does The Xbox Reset Impact Project Helix?

Duration seconds: 2842
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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #272: id Software Lay-Offs Damage Control, COD Black Ops PS5, 5 Years Of Steam Deck

Duration seconds: 5139
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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Xbox 'Reset' Worse Than Expected - Huge Job Losses + The End of idTech?

Duration seconds: 3796
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Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #271: The End Of PlayStation Physical Media & True Game Ownership

Duration seconds: 4283
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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: The Big "$1000 Next-Gen Console" Debate + Is GTA 6 Over-Hyped?

Duration seconds: 3648
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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #270: GTA 6 Screens: Are They Real-Time, Xbox Price Jump, FSR 4 on RDNA 3

Duration seconds: 4731
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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Steam Machine - The Big Price/Performance/Form Factor Debate

Duration seconds: 2373
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Jun 21, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #269: GTA 6 News Reaction, UE5 Upgrades, UE6, Gears E-Day Tech Demo

Duration seconds: 4267
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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Xbox Reboot Studio Closure Reports, RTX 50-Series Super Returns? ARM ML Rendering

Duration seconds: 3239
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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #268: Ocarina of Time Remake, Nintendo Direct, Fable Gameplay, RTX 3060 Returns

Duration seconds: 4407
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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: The Big "Xbox Reset" Memo Debate - What Happens Next?

Duration seconds: 2996
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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #267: Resi Evil Veronica, FF7 Revelation, Stellar Blade 2 - The Big SGF Video

Duration seconds: 3971
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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Special: Xbox Showcase 2026: Gears E-Day, Halo, Senua, Metro 2039 Reaction + More

Duration seconds: 4299
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Jun 6, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Special: Nintendo Switch 2 - Year One - The Digital Foundry Verdict

Duration seconds: 3085
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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Can Switch 2 Handle 60FPS Call of Duty? Custom PC vs Steam Machine, Nvidia RTX Spark

Duration seconds: 3003
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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Special: State of Play June 2026 Reaction - Wolverine, God of War Laufey, Tomb Raider, Rayman + More!

Duration seconds: 2821
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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #266: Huge Steam Deck Price Rises, New Witcher 3 Expansion, Switch 2 COD, MGS4!

Duration seconds: 5404
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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: What Is Unreal Engine 6? If Steam Is A Monopoly, Why Do We Like it?

Duration seconds: 3182
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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #265: The End of Destiny 2, Lego Batman Tested, Yoshi Switch 2

Duration seconds: 5109
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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Sony Tightens Grip on Exclusivity, FSR 4 on Xbox? What Is The Immense Engine?

Duration seconds: 2594
Source: https://shows.acast.com/digital-foundry-direct-weekly/episodes/df-direct-qa-sony-tightens-grip-on-exclusivity-fsr-4-on-xbox

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May 17, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #264: PS5 Path Tracing Tested, FSR 4.1 For RDNA 2/3, 007 First Light Hits 60FPS!

Duration seconds: 5025
Source: https://shows.acast.com/digital-foundry-direct-weekly/episodes/df-direct-weekly-264-ps5-path-tracing-tested-fsr-41-for-rdna

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Do We Actually Need Next-Gen Graphics? Can Switch 2 Last 6-7 Years? Switch 2 OLED?

Duration seconds: 3378
Source: https://shows.acast.com/digital-foundry-direct-weekly/episodes/df-direct-qa-do-we-actually-need-next-gen-graphics-can-switc

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #263: Star Fox Returns, Switch 2 Price Hike, Nvidia GTX 10-Series 10th Anniversary!

Duration seconds: 4849
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Is Project Helix A Console Or PC? Will Non-RT Modes Get Worse Over Time? Neo Geo AES+

Duration seconds: 3220
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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #262: PS5 Linux Steam Gaming Tested vs PS5, Oblivion Remastered Still "Broken"

Duration seconds: 4356
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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Will Path Tracing Go Mainsteam? Will Oblivion Remastered Ever Get Fixed?

Duration seconds: 3405
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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #261: F1 25 PS5 Pro Path Tracing Demo, AC Black Flag Resynced, New Xbox Strategy

Duration seconds: 5291
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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Will PSSR Lower Game Resolutions? Starfield Switch 2, Is RTX 5080 OK For Path Tracing

Duration seconds: 2938
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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #260: Metro 2039 Looks Phenomenal, Ryzen 5800X3D Returns, Starfield PS5 Crash Fix?

Duration seconds: 3886
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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: Should Nintendo Make A Switch 2 Home Console? Is Console Gaming Stagnating?

Duration seconds: 3102
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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #259: Pragmata Tested, Forza Horizon 6, Samson Disappointment, Nvidia N1 Leaks

Duration seconds: 5063
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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: The Big PlayStation 6 Pricing Debate + Will It Support Physical Media?

Duration seconds: 3128
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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #258: Crimson Desert Switch 2, New PS6 Leaks, DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame-Gen

Duration seconds: 5260
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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: The $600 PlayStation 5 Debate, PS5 Pro vs PC Pricing, Ocarina of Time Remake

Duration seconds: 2999
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Mar 30, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #257: Fallout 4 Switch 2 DLSS Tested, Forza Horizon 6 RT, Jensen Defends DLSS 5

Duration seconds: 5033
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Mar 24, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: The Future Of PSSR, Crimson Desert Intel Issues, DRS vs Dynamic Frame-Gen

Duration seconds: 2461
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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Weekly #256: Crimson Desert PS5, Cerny Speaks On PSSR, Nintendo Handheld Boost, CP2077 Pro

Duration seconds: 5545
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Mar 18, 2026 · not_requested

DF Direct Q+A: The Big DLSS 5 ML Debate + Why We Should Have Waited With Our Coverage

Duration seconds: 3325
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