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 the most out of your gaming setup.

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340 episodes
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Friday · 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.
Monday · 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?
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?
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.
July 7 · 1 hr 3 min
DF Direct Q+A: Xbox 'Reset' Worse Than Expected - Huge Job Losses + The End of idTech?
One part necessary re-organisation, one part liberation for key developers, one part vandalism of Xbox studios.
July 6 · 1 hr 11 min
DF Direct Weekly #271: The End Of PlayStation Physical Media & True Game Ownership
Sony will end PlayStation disc production - and the ramifications are huge.
July 1 · 1 hr
DF Direct Q+A: The Big "$1000 Next-Gen Console" Debate + Is GTA 6 Over-Hyped?
In the wake of Steam Machine pricing and sharp Xbox MSRP increases, are we looking at the prospect of a $1000 next-gen console?
June 29 · 1 hr 18 min
DF Direct Weekly #270: GTA 6 Screens: Are They Real-Time, Xbox Price Jump, FSR 4 on RDNA 3
Are the 63 new GTA 6 screenshots indicative of actual gameplay? What about the "code in a box" situation? Are the latest PS5 Pro rumours plausible?
June 26 · 39 min
DF Direct Q+A: Steam Machine - The Big Price/Performance/Form Factor Debate
Rich and Will tackle a range of Supporter questions on the price, value and design of the Steam Machine, the ability of Valve to supply it - and the future of SteamOS in general.
June 21 · 1 hr 11 min
DF Direct Weekly #269: GTA 6 News Reaction, UE5 Upgrades, UE6, Gears E-Day Tech Demo
GTA 6 news, new footage, Unreal Engine 5 upgrades plus a Gears E-Day trailer dominate this week's discussion.
June 17 · 53 min
DF Direct Q+A: Xbox Reboot Studio Closure Reports, RTX 50-Series Super Returns? ARM ML Rendering
The team are left reeling after a brilliant Xbox showcase is followed up by reports of studio closures.
June 15 · 1 hr 13 min
DF Direct Weekly #268: Ocarina of Time Remake, Nintendo Direct, Fable Gameplay, RTX 3060 Returns
The DF team assess the latest Nintendo Direct, check out some Fable gameplay and then... somehow the RTX 3060 returns.
June 12 · 49 min
DF Direct Q+A: The Big "Xbox Reset" Memo Debate - What Happens Next?
Asha Sharma says that Xbox isn't healthy and needs a reboot - so what happens next?
June 9 · 1 hr 6 min
DF Direct Weekly #267: Resi Evil Veronica, FF7 Revelation, Stellar Blade 2 - The Big SGF Video
In DF's last major summer games event podcast, the team choose the best games from Geoff Keighley's killer line-up in Summer Game Fest.
June 8 · 1 hr 11 min
DF Direct Special: Xbox Showcase 2026: Gears E-Day, Halo, Senua, Metro 2039 Reaction + More
John, Rich and Oliver share their thoughts on a highly impressive Xbox presentation - but what's the deal with exclusivity?
June 6 · 51 min
DF Direct Special: Nintendo Switch 2 - Year One - The Digital Foundry Verdict
12 months on, John, Tom and Oliver offer up their verdict on Nintendo's console hybrid.
June 5 · 50 min
DF Direct Q+A: Can Switch 2 Handle 60FPS Call of Duty? Custom PC vs Steam Machine, Nvidia RTX Spark
Can Switch 2 handle Call of Duty MW4? Is Nvidia RTX Spark an expensive, niche chip? John, Rich and Oliver discuss.
June 3 · 47 min
DF Direct Special: State of Play June 2026 Reaction - Wolverine, God of War Laufey, Tomb Raider, Rayman + More!
The summer games showcase event season is upon us and Sony is first off the mark with an excellent showing. John and Oliver share their thoughts.

Digital Foundry Direct Weekly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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