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. DF Direct is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
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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. DF Direct is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
DF Direct Weekly #225: Battlefield 6 Reveal, Next-Gen Xbox Silicon Leaked? Nintendo Direct Reaction!
Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
2 hours 7 minutes
1 week ago
DF Direct Weekly #225: Battlefield 6 Reveal, Next-Gen Xbox Silicon Leaked? Nintendo Direct Reaction!
A new, gigantic Direct sees John, Rich and Oliver mull over what might be next generation Xbox silicon, bringing together consumer CPU and GPU parts into custom APUs that could genuinely shake up the PC market. The team react to the excellent-looking Battlefield 6 reveal, while there's a mixed reception to the latest Nintendo Direct. Meanwhile, John raves about a brand new Genesis/Mega Drive game from an industry legend while Oliver and Rich are staggered at the concept of AMD's huge Strix Halo APU slated to appear in not one but two gaming handhelds.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:54 News 1: AMD “Magnus” APU reportedly leaks
0:22:12 News 2: Battlefield 6 multiplayer footage impresses
0:35:54 News 3: Nintendo Direct: Star Wars Outlaws
0:42:29 The Adventures of Elliot, Octopath Traveller 0
0:46:26 Persona 3 Reload
0:51:51 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
0:55:30 Final thoughts on the Direct and the Switch 2 rollout
1:06:29 News 4: Upcoming gaming handhelds feature AMD’s Strix Halo
1:20:08 News 5: Earthion blasts away on Sega Genesis
1:30:08 Supporter Q1: Will Switch 2 get clock bumps over time?
1:35:57 Supporter Q2: Is the PS5 power saving mode intended to be used as the default for less-demanding games?
1:40:00 Supporter Q3: Why do people downplay the need for graphical improvements?
1:45:39 Supporter Q4: Could FSR 3 Frame Generation be used on Switch 2 to reach 120fps?
1:48:51 Supporter Q5: Did prior rendering advances provoke gamer backlash like ray tracing has?
2:00:28 Supporter Q6: Does John have any cable draping tips for Switch 2?
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
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. DF Direct is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
