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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 the most out of your gaming setup.

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Monday · 1 hr 34 min
DF Direct Weekly #281: Kojima's Psyint Canned By Sony, Coming To Xbox, Switch 2 VRR, Ocarina of Time
Sony parts ways with Hideo Kojima and Xbox steps in - and we'll admit it, we didn't see that coming.
Friday · 42 min
DF Direct Q+A: Will AMD Deliver Its Own DLSS 5? Will CD Projekt RED Bring Back The RED Engine?
DLSS 5 is everywhere - so will AMD and indeed Intel respond?
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September 9 · 1 hr 16 min
DF Direct Weekly #280: John on GTA 6, State of Play Disappoints, Helix "Family of Devices"
GTA 6: An Extended Look - the John Linneman verdict. Plus thoughts on State of Play and Asha Sharma's big BBC interview
September 6 · 1 hr 17 min
DLSS 5 Tested: NBA 2K27 Image Quality + Benchmarks, Mods And More
Nvidia's controversial neural renderer has launched - so how does it land with the DF panel?
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August 31 · 1 hr 17 min
DF Direct Weekly #279: The Witcher 3 Remaster Reaction, Xbox Disc To Digital, Best of Gamescom 2026!
John's back from Gamescom 2026 - and the positive "vibes" are real.
August 29 · 1 hr 16 min
Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look: The Most Impressive Real-Time Game Graphics Yet?
Finally, gameplay. And technologically, it's an event.
August 27 · 45 min
DF Direct Q+A: What If PlayStation 6 Is Actually The New PS Portable/Handheld?
Is Sony planning a lateral mobile move for its next-gen console? We don't think so but it's an interesting idea.
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August 24 · 1 hr 15 min
DF Direct Weekly #278: Sony Undecided On PS6 Price/Launch Date, Black Myth Zhong Kui Gameplay
Sony's playing its cards close to its chest re PS6 pricing and launch date - but is that a smokescreen for its handheld?
August 19 · 52 min
DF Direct Q+A: Oblivion Remastered - Can Switch 2 Optimisations Fix PS5/PC/Xbox Versions?
Oblivion Remastered: Bethesda is promising to port Switch 2 optimisation to other platforms - but will it fix the game?
S1 · E277
August 17 · 1 hr 24 min
DF Direct Weekly #277: Crimson Desert Switch 2 Confirmed, Gears E-Day PC Tested, Viture XR Glasses!
A potentially miraculous Switch 2 port and the impressive Gears E-Day headline the latest DF Direct.
August 12 · 59 min
DF Direct Q+A: Celebrating DF Independence - One Year Since Leaving IGN!
The DF team look back on a dramatic 12 months since becoming a fully independent media outlet.
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August 10 · 1 hr 27 min
DF Direct Weekly #276: GTA 6 An Extended Look Reveal Reaction, Quakecon 2026, Xbox 360 On PC
Our first proper look at the biggest game in years is coming... but what should we expect?
August 4 · 55 min
DF Direct Q+A: Sony Finally Responds To End-Of-Disc Backlash - And It's Not Good News
An investor Q+A session reveals that Sony won't back down on its plans to end PlayStation discs - so what happens next?
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August 3 · 1 hr 24 min
DF Direct Weekly #275: This Is The Most Performant Console Generation Since 16-Bit 2D
After months of bad news in the gaming space, perhaps it's time to count some blessings.
July 31 · 53 min
DF Direct Q+A: Too Expensive? No Exclusives? Is Next-Gen Just For Enthusiasts?
Microsoft and Sony face unprecedented challenges for their next generation consoles.
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July 27 · 1 hr 20 min
DF Direct Weekly #274: OG Xbox/Xbox 360 PC 'Back Compat', Valve - Memory Crisis "Getting Worse"
Xbox console emulation coming to PC, Halo Campaign Evolved and a worsening memory crisis form the backbone of the latest episode.
July 24 · 51 min
DF Direct Q+A: Creation Engine 3 in Elder Scrolls 6/Fallout 5, Is Doom THE Great American Videogame?
What should we expect from the upgraded Bethesda Game Studios technology?
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July 20 · 1 hr 37 min
DF Direct Weekly #273: The Future of Fallout + Elder Scrolls, Xbox Account Deletion, Switch 2 OLED?
Bethesda tweets out its current Fallout/Elders Scrolls plans... but why? Meanwhile, digital accounts and draconian anti-consumer limitations come into focus.
July 16 · 47 min
DF Direct Q+A: How Does The Xbox Reset Impact Project Helix?
The fallout from the Xbox Reset continues as more questions are raised: does Xbox's recent pivots change the plan for Project Helix?
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July 13 · 1 hr 25 min
DF Direct Weekly #272: id Software Lay-Offs Damage Control, COD Black Ops PS5, 5 Years Of Steam Deck
In the wake of the outcry against the decimation of id Software, Microsoft and seemingly id itself try to downplay the damage and reassure the audience - but what do we think of this - and indeed John Carmack's statements on the issue? Meanwhile Oliver has some bad news about Call of Duty Black Ops on PS5 or rather, the "Just There" edition as Rich dubs it. Beyond that, the petition against the end of PS5 physical media crosses the 250,000 threshold and there's further evidence that RTX 50 Series Super is happening. Finally, after wading through a bunch of bad news, the team find something to celebrate as we hit the five year anniversary of the Steam Deck reveal. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:32 News 1: Doom: The Dark Ages DLC arrives, while id layoffs linger 0:35:23 News 2: “Don’t kill the disc” petition crosses 250,000 signatures 0:55:07 News 3: Black Ops 1 & 2 launch on PS4, PS5 1:02:53 News 4: PSU maker drops RTX 50 Super series info 1:13:18 Retrospective: 5 years of Steam Deck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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