Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
Episodes
DF Direct Weekly #265: The End of Destiny 2, Lego Batman Tested, Yoshi Switch 2
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John, Oliver and Rich sit down to discuss the latest gaming and technology news, kicking off with the end of the road for Destiny 2. It's had a fantas...
DF Direct Q+A: Sony Tightens Grip on Exclusivity, FSR 4 on Xbox? What Is The Immense Engine?
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The show kicks off with the news that Sony is no longer bringing its single-player narrative-driven games to PC before moving on to supporter question...
DF Direct Weekly #264: PS5 Path Tracing Tested, FSR 4.1 For RDNA 2/3, 007 First Light Hits 60FPS!
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
PS5 Linux continues to yield dividends as Rich tests path tracing on PS5 with Quake 2 RTX, Portal RTX and Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive (!) on Sony's co...
DF Direct Q+A: Do We Actually Need Next-Gen Graphics? Can Switch 2 Last 6-7 Years? Switch 2 OLED?
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another packed Direct Q+A show sees Oliver, Rich and Alex getting to grips with high-end graphics: are they actually worth it and are technological ad...
DF Direct Weekly #263: Star Fox Returns, Switch 2 Price Hike, Nvidia GTX 10-Series 10th Anniversary!
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Direct, Oliver, John and Rich get to grips with the reveal of Nintendo's Star Fox remake for Switch 2, there's justified concern over t...
DF Direct Q+A: Is Project Helix A Console Or PC? Will Non-RT Modes Get Worse Over Time? Neo Geo AES+
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new Q+A show sees John, Rich and Alex tackle a number of big questions. Is Project Helix a console or PC? What's the difference nowadays anyway? Wil...
DF Direct Weekly #262: PS5 Linux Steam Gaming Tested vs PS5, Oblivion Remastered Still "Broken"
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Exploited PS5s can now run Linux - so obviously we had to check it out, running Steam versions of Crimson Desert, Black Myth Wukong and Pragmata on Li...
DF Direct Weekly #262: PS5 Linux Steam Gaming Tested vs PS5, Oblivion Remastered Still "Broken"
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Exploited PS5s can now run Linux - so obviously we had to check it out, running Steam versions of Crimson Desert, Black Myth Wukong and Pragmata on Li...
DF Direct Q+A: Will Path Tracing Go Mainsteam? Will Oblivion Remastered Ever Get Fixed?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some excellent questions from Digital Foundry Supporters this week. Does the F1 25 PS5 Pro path tracing demo and ReSTIR optimisations mean that path t...
DF Direct Q+A: Will Path Tracing Go Mainsteam? Will Oblivion Remastered Ever Get Fixed?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some excellent questions from Digital Foundry Supporters this week. Does the F1 25 PS5 Pro path tracing demo and ReSTIR optimisations mean that path t...
DF Direct Weekly #261: F1 25 PS5 Pro Path Tracing Demo, AC Black Flag Resynced, New Xbox Strategy
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new DF Direct arrives and with it, some remarkable news that failed to emerge from this year's GDC - namely that Codemasters has a demo of path trac...
DF Direct Weekly #261: F1 25 PS5 Pro Path Tracing Demo, AC Black Flag Resynced, New Xbox Strategy
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new DF Direct arrives and with it, some remarkable news that failed to emerge from this year's GDC - namely that Codemasters has a demo of path trac...
DF Direct Q+A: Will PSSR Lower Game Resolutions? Starfield Switch 2, Is RTX 5080 OK For Path Tracing
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Q+A show sees Rich, Oliver and Alex discussing a range of topics. If PSSR2 looks good at lower resolutions than the standard PS5 version, s...
DF Direct Q+A: Will PSSR Lower Game Resolutions? Starfield Switch 2, Is RTX 5080 OK For Path Tracing
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Q+A show sees Rich, Oliver and Alex discussing a range of topics. If PSSR2 looks good at lower resolutions than the standard PS5 version, s...
DF Direct Weekly #260: Metro 2039 Looks Phenomenal, Ryzen 5800X3D Returns, Starfield PS5 Crash Fix?
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The new Direct sees Alex, Rich and Oliver reacting to the reveal of Metro 2039 - and it looks like another technical showcase from the brilliant 4A Ga...
DF Direct Weekly #260: Metro 2039 Looks Phenomenal, Ryzen 5800X3D Returns, Starfield PS5 Crash Fix?
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The new Direct sees Alex, Rich and Oliver reacting to the reveal of Metro 2039 - and it looks like another technical showcase from the brilliant 4A Ga...
DF Direct Q+A: Should Nintendo Make A Switch 2 Home Console? Is Console Gaming Stagnating?
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of the DF Direct Q+A show, we tackle the question of whether Switch 2 and the upcoming Sony handheld should spawn cheaper "micro...
DF Direct Q+A: Should Nintendo Make A Switch 2 Home Console? Is Console Gaming Stagnating?
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of the DF Direct Q+A show, we tackle the question of whether Switch 2 and the upcoming Sony handheld should spawn cheaper "micro...
DF Direct Weekly #259: Pragmata Tested, Forza Horizon 6, Samson Disappointment, Nvidia N1 Leaks
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's another BIG Direct! The embargo for Pragmata lifts today and John and Rich share their thoughts on the PC version ahead of a look at all of the c...
DF Direct Weekly #259: Pragmata Tested, Forza Horizon 6, Samson Disappointment, Nvidia N1 Leaks
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's another BIG Direct! The embargo for Pragmata lifts today and John and Rich share their thoughts on the PC version ahead of a look at all of the c...
DF Direct Q+A: The Big PlayStation 6 Pricing Debate + Will It Support Physical Media?
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of pricing discussion at the end of DF Direct Weekly #258, Rich opens up the question to the audience: how much would you pay for PlayStat...
DF Direct Q+A: The Big PlayStation 6 Pricing Debate + Will It Support Physical Media?
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of pricing discussion at the end of DF Direct Weekly #258, Rich opens up the question to the audience: how much would you pay for PlayStat...
DF Direct Weekly #258: Crimson Desert Switch 2, New PS6 Leaks, DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame-Gen
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pearl Abyss has started research into a Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, but warns that there may be cutbacks and changes - so what would they be? Ric...
DF Direct Weekly #258: Crimson Desert Switch 2, New PS6 Leaks, DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame-Gen
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pearl Abyss has started research into a Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, but warns that there may be cutbacks and changes - so what would they be? Ric...
DF Retro Super Show #011 - The Big Q+A Special - Holy Grail Games, Arcade Hardware, Sega CD + More!
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With ten episodes of the DF Retro Super Show under their belts - 11 if you want to include the Analogue 3D review - John, Coury and Marc hand over the...
DF Direct Q+A: The $600 PlayStation 5 Debate, PS5 Pro vs PC Pricing, Ocarina of Time Remake
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Q+A show kicks off with the news we just missed from the last Direct - Sony raising prices for PlayStation 5. The machine you could buy for...
DF Direct Q+A: The $600 PlayStation 5 Debate, PS5 Pro vs PC Pricing, Ocarina of Time Remake
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Q+A show kicks off with the news we just missed from the last Direct - Sony raising prices for PlayStation 5. The machine you could buy for...
DF Direct Weekly #257: Fallout 4 Switch 2 DLSS Tested, Forza Horizon 6 RT, Jensen Defends DLSS 5
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A brace of goodies for Switch 2 owners this week, as Tom returns triumphantly with a detailed look at Fallout 4's DLSS upgrade, while Oliver takes a l...
DF Direct Weekly #257: Fallout 4 Switch 2 DLSS Tested, Forza Horizon 6 RT, Jensen Defends DLSS 5
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A brace of goodies for Switch 2 owners this week, as Tom returns triumphantly with a detailed look at Fallout 4's DLSS upgrade, while Oliver takes a l...
DF Direct Q+A: The Future Of PSSR, Crimson Desert Intel Issues, DRS vs Dynamic Frame-Gen
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The arrival of a dramatically improved PSSR prompts many questions about the future of Sony ML features and the relationship with AMD. Meanwhile, the ...
DF Direct Q+A: The Future Of PSSR, Crimson Desert Intel Issues, DRS vs Dynamic Frame-Gen
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The arrival of a dramatically improved PSSR prompts many questions about the future of Sony ML features and the relationship with AMD. Meanwhile, the ...
DF Direct Weekly #256: Crimson Desert PS5, Cerny Speaks On PSSR, Nintendo Handheld Boost, CP2077 Pro
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another big Direct! John talks base PlayStation 5 Crimson Desert mere hours after its launch, the team talk PSSR based on a new interview with Mark Ce...
DF Direct Weekly #256: Crimson Desert PS5, Cerny Speaks On PSSR, Nintendo Handheld Boost, CP2077 Pro
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another big Direct! John talks base PlayStation 5 Crimson Desert mere hours after its launch, the team talk PSSR based on a new interview with Mark Ce...
DF Direct Q+A: The Big DLSS 5 ML Debate + Why We Should Have Waited With Our Coverage
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a wild few days. When we posted about DLSS 5, we were impressed with the technology and what it was doing - but we posted too soon. When gen...
DF Direct Q+A: The Big DLSS 5 ML Debate + Why We Should Have Waited With Our Coverage
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a wild few days. When we posted about DLSS 5, we were impressed with the technology and what it was doing - but we posted too soon. When gen...
DF Direct Weekly #255: Xbox's Big Helix Reveal, Witcher 4 Path Tracing, Crimson Desert Specs
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After months - no, years - of speculation, we finally have proper information from Microsoft on the nature of its next generation Project Helix consol...
DF Direct Weekly #255: Xbox's Big Helix Reveal, Witcher 4 Path Tracing, Crimson Desert Specs
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After months - no, years - of speculation, we finally have proper information from Microsoft on the nature of its next generation Project Helix consol...
DF Direct Q+A: The Big Project Helix Discussion, Helix vs PS6, Dynamic PSN Pricing
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth Q+A show, the team dive deeper into Xbox Project Helix and share their thoughts on potential performance vs PS6 along with hopes for wha...
DF Direct Q+A: The Big Project Helix Discussion, Helix vs PS6, Dynamic PSN Pricing
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth Q+A show, the team dive deeper into Xbox Project Helix and share their thoughts on potential performance vs PS6 along with hopes for wha...
DF Direct Weekly #254: Xbox Project Helix, Sony Exiting PC? Starfield PS5, Crimson Desert Console!
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the run-up to GDC, Microsoft has given the new Xbox a codename - Project Helix - and there's confirmation that it'll run PC games too, but what els...
DF Direct Weekly #254: Xbox Project Helix, Sony Exiting PC? Starfield PS5, Crimson Desert Console!
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the run-up to GDC, Microsoft has given the new Xbox a codename - Project Helix - and there's confirmation that it'll run PC games too, but what els...
DF Direct Q+A: The Big "PSSR2" Discussion - What Happens Next & What Should We Expect?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the third Q+A show, the DF team have lots to discuss - there's a bunch of big questions on the "PSSR2" reveal and we can share what we think about ...
DF Direct Q+A: The Big "PSSR2" Discussion - What Happens Next & What Should We Expect?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the third Q+A show, the DF team have lots to discuss - there's a bunch of big questions on the "PSSR2" reveal and we can share what we think about ...
DF Direct Weekly #253: Xbox Post-Spencer Aftermath, Should MS Hire Bluepoint? Mario Wonder Switch 2!
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Direct, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma tells us that "the plan's the plan until it's not the plan" - so is there actually a new strategy at a...
DF Direct Weekly #253: Xbox Post-Spencer Aftermath, Should MS Hire Bluepoint? Mario Wonder Switch 2!
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Direct, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma tells us that "the plan's the plan until it's not the plan" - so is there actually a new strategy at a...
DF Direct Q+A: Phil Spencer Retires From Xbox... So What Happens Next?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our second spin-off Q+A show, we tackle the gaping hole in DF Direct Weekly #252 - the gigaton news that Phil Spencer is retiring from Xbox, Sarah ...
DF Direct Q+A: Phil Spencer Retires From Xbox... So What Happens Next?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our second spin-off Q+A show, we tackle the gaping hole in DF Direct Weekly #252 - the gigaton news that Phil Spencer is retiring from Xbox, Sarah ...
DF Direct Weekly #252: Sony Kills Bluepoint, PS6 Delayed? Xenoblade Switch 2 Issues, DLSS IQ Champ!
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This Direct was recorded pre-Phil Spencer retirement news, but we'll be on that imminently. In the meantime, Rich, John and Alex talk Bluepoint Games,...
DF Direct Weekly #252: Sony Kills Bluepoint, PS6 Delayed? Xenoblade Switch 2 Issues, DLSS IQ Champ!
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This Direct was recorded pre-Phil Spencer retirement news, but we'll be on that imminently. In the meantime, Rich, John and Alex talk Bluepoint Games,...
DF Direct Q+A: The Big Unreal Engine 5 Image Quality/Performance Debate
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our first spin-off Q+A show, it's pretty clear what the community is discussing: what's going on with Unreal Engine 5 games in terms of image quali...
DF Direct Q+A: The Big Unreal Engine 5 Image Quality/Performance Debate
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our first spin-off Q+A show, it's pretty clear what the community is discussing: what's going on with Unreal Engine 5 games in terms of image quali...
DF Direct Weekly #251: God of War Trilogy, MGS 4, Control Resonant, Silent Hill Townfall!
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big State of Play reaction video as Sony spills the beans on a colossal range of games across a 72 minute magnum opus. John, Oliver and Rich sh...
DF Direct Weekly #251: God of War Trilogy, MGS 4, Control Resonant, Silent Hill Townfall!
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big State of Play reaction video as Sony spills the beans on a colossal range of games across a 72 minute magnum opus. John, Oliver and Rich sh...
DF Direct Weekly #250: Steam Machine Delay, Next-Gen Xbox SoC in 2027, Nintendo Direct Reaction!
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a slightly extended 250th episode, Rich is joined by Oliver, Alex and John for a huge discussion across a range of topics. Valve's still not able t...
DF Direct Weekly #250: Steam Machine Delay, Next-Gen Xbox SoC in 2027, Nintendo Direct Reaction!
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a slightly extended 250th episode, Rich is joined by Oliver, Alex and John for a huge discussion across a range of topics. Valve's still not able t...
DF Direct Weekly #249: Ryzen 9850X3D Review, Handheld PS4, Kingdom Come Deliverance Console Upgrade!
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of a quiet week, where even the launch of the new CPU gaming champion doesn't quite live up to its billing. Rich talks 9850X3D, John talks 9800X...
DF Direct Weekly #249: Ryzen 9850X3D Review, Handheld PS4, Kingdom Come Deliverance Console Upgrade!
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of a quiet week, where even the launch of the new CPU gaming champion doesn't quite live up to its billing. Rich talks 9850X3D, John talks 9800X...
DF Direct Weekly #248: Forza Horizon 6, Fable, FF7R Xbox, Switch 2 Game Boosts, Saturn Ray Tracing!
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The best gaming showcase event returns - Xbox Developer_underscore_Direct has a proven track record of delivering excellent presentations of impressiv...
DF Direct Weekly #248: Forza Horizon 6, Fable, FF7R Xbox, Switch 2 Game Boosts, Saturn Ray Tracing!
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The best gaming showcase event returns - Xbox Developer_underscore_Direct has a proven track record of delivering excellent presentations of impressiv...
DF Direct Weekly #247: Monster Hunter PC Perf Drama, Mario 64 Dreamcast Port, RE Requiem Looks Hot!
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another controversy surrounding Monster Hunter Wilds PC performance - but perhaps this time we're looking at more of a silly bug than a ...
DF Direct Weekly #247: Monster Hunter PC Perf Drama, Mario 64 Dreamcast Port, RE Requiem Looks Hot!
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another controversy surrounding Monster Hunter Wilds PC performance - but perhaps this time we're looking at more of a silly bug than a ...
DF Direct Weekly #246: The BIG CES Special - Hardware Highlights, Crimson Desert, Intel, Nvidia, AMD
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Direct from Las Vegas, A Redbull-powered Alex Battaglia and Oliver Mackenzie share their thoughts on everything they saw at the Consumer Electronics S...
DF Direct Weekly #246: The BIG CES Special - Hardware Highlights, Crimson Desert, Intel, Nvidia, AMD
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Direct from Las Vegas, A Redbull-powered Alex Battaglia and Oliver Mackenzie share their thoughts on everything they saw at the Consumer Electronics S...
DF Direct Special: Digital Foundry's Best Gaming Hardware 2025
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the last DF Direct video of the year, Rich, Oliver and Alex join forces to discusses their experiences of the best gaming hardware of 2025. Handhel...
DF Direct Special: Digital Foundry's Best Gaming Hardware 2025
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the last DF Direct video of the year, Rich, Oliver and Alex join forces to discusses their experiences of the best gaming hardware of 2025. Handhel...
DF Direct Special: Digital Foundry's Best Game Graphics of 2025
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Need we saw more? As we draw to the end of another remarkable year in video games, the Digital Foundry team sit down to pore over the technological sh...
DF Direct Special: Digital Foundry's Best Game Graphics of 2025
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Need we saw more? As we draw to the end of another remarkable year in video games, the Digital Foundry team sit down to pore over the technological sh...
DF Direct Weekly #245: Half-Life 3 Steam Machine Launch Game? Skyrim Switch 2 Lag Patch, Marathon!
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A critical mass of rumours is strongly suggesting that Half-Life 3 will be a launch title for Steam Machine - but how does that work when the RAM cris...
DF Direct Weekly #245: Half-Life 3 Steam Machine Launch Game? Skyrim Switch 2 Lag Patch, Marathon!
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A critical mass of rumours is strongly suggesting that Half-Life 3 will be a launch title for Steam Machine - but how does that work when the RAM cris...
DF Direct Weekly #244: The Game Awards Reaction, First PS3 Emu on PS5, FSR Redstone First Look!
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of the year! The Digital Foundry team discuss the big reveals and the games that caught their eye at The Game Awards, with the traditio...
DF Direct Weekly #244: The Game Awards Reaction, First PS3 Emu on PS5, FSR Redstone First Look!
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of the year! The Digital Foundry team discuss the big reveals and the games that caught their eye at The Game Awards, with the traditio...
DF Direct Weekly #243: Metroid Prime Switch 1 vs 2, The Witcher 4-6, Crucial RAM Dead, 32-bit PhysX!
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nintendo didn't release Metroid Prime 4 Switch 1 review code to journalists, so how does it stack up against Switch 2? Rich does some digging. Meanwhi...
DF Direct Weekly #243: Metroid Prime Switch 1 vs 2, The Witcher 4-6, Crucial RAM Dead, 32-bit PhysX!
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nintendo didn't release Metroid Prime 4 Switch 1 review code to journalists, so how does it stack up against Switch 2? Rich does some digging. Meanwhi...
DF Direct Weekly #242: Ghost of Yōtei Big Upgrades, AC Shadows Switch 2, Death Stranding 2 PC Coming
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Direct, Rich gets to grips with Ghost of Yōtei's unlocked frame-rate and balanced mode upgrades, discovering some excellent results. T...
DF Direct Weekly #242: Ghost of Yōtei Big Upgrades, AC Shadows Switch 2, Death Stranding 2 PC Coming
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Direct, Rich gets to grips with Ghost of Yōtei's unlocked frame-rate and balanced mode upgrades, discovering some excellent results. T...
DF Direct Weekly #241: Steam Machine Price Concerns, Win 11 Update Kills Perf, Proton FSR 4, RDR1!
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A meaty new episode of DF Direct Weekly kicks off with a Valve double-header - reaction to news that Steam Machine may be heading for PC pricing, plus...
DF Direct Weekly #241: Steam Machine Price Concerns, Win 11 Update Kills Perf, Proton FSR 4, RDR1!
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A meaty new episode of DF Direct Weekly kicks off with a Valve double-header - reaction to news that Steam Machine may be heading for PC pricing, plus...
DF Direct Weekly #240: Steam Machine - Pricing, Specs, VRAM, ARM Ambitions + More
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valve's reveal of the Steam Machine has proven phenomenally popular to the point where our coverage is by far and away the biggest DF video of the yea...
DF Direct Weekly #240: Steam Machine - Pricing, Specs, VRAM, ARM Ambitions + More
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valve's reveal of the Steam Machine has proven phenomenally popular to the point where our coverage is by far and away the biggest DF video of the yea...
DF Direct Special: Valve's Steam Frame VR Headset - Hands-On + Impressions, Specs + Tech Breakdown
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While the new Steam Machine PC/console hybrid has taken centrestage, it's not the only major hardware launch revealed by Valve today. Steam Frame is a...
DF Direct Special: Valve's Steam Frame VR Headset - Hands-On + Impressions, Specs + Tech Breakdown
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While the new Steam Machine PC/console hybrid has taken centrestage, it's not the only major hardware launch revealed by Valve today. Steam Frame is a...
DF Direct Special: Hands-On With Steam Machine: Valve's Beautiful PC/Console - Specs, Impressions And More
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the hardware we've been waiting for. Built on SteamOS, Valve's brand-new Steam Machine runs the same games that Steam Deck does, with 6x the grap...
DF Direct Special: Hands-On With Steam Machine: Valve's Beautiful PC/Console - Specs, Impressions And More
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the hardware we've been waiting for. Built on SteamOS, Valve's brand-new Steam Machine runs the same games that Steam Deck does, with 6x the grap...
DF Direct Weekly #239: GTA 6 Delayed, Silent Hill 2 Xbox, Switch 2 Biggest Console Launch Ever?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aside from the monumental release of our brand new website, it was looking like a quiet week until the gigaton news that Grand Theft Auto 6 was delaye...
DF Direct Weekly #239: GTA 6 Delayed, Silent Hill 2 Xbox, Switch 2 Biggest Console Launch Ever?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aside from the monumental release of our brand new website, it was looking like a quiet week until the gigaton news that Grand Theft Auto 6 was delaye...
PlayStation 5 Pro: Year One - Was It Worth It? The Best/Worst Games, PSSR + More - DF Direct Special
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of uploading this video, it has been one year to the day since PlayStation 5 Pro was available to buy. In a DF Direct Special, John, Olive...
PlayStation 5 Pro: Year One - Was It Worth It? The Best/Worst Games, PSSR + More - DF Direct Special
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of uploading this video, it has been one year to the day since PlayStation 5 Pro was available to buy. In a DF Direct Special, John, Olive...
DF Direct Weekly #238: MGS Delta Fixed? Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, AC Shadows Switch 2!
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new patch has "dropped" for Metal Gear Solid Delta and there are big performance and feature improvements in some areas, but is the game actually fi...
DF Direct Weekly #238: MGS Delta Fixed? Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, AC Shadows Switch 2!
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new patch has "dropped" for Metal Gear Solid Delta and there are big performance and feature improvements in some areas, but is the game actually fi...
DF Direct Weekly #237: Halo Campaign Evolved Reaction, "Premium" Next-Gen Xbox, New DF Retro Show!
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A gigantic new episode of DF Direct Weekly sees the team's reaction to the big Halo Campaign Evolved reveal - and some unfortunate Unreal Engine 5 iss...
DF Direct Weekly #237: Halo Campaign Evolved Reaction, "Premium" Next-Gen Xbox, New DF Retro Show!
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A gigantic new episode of DF Direct Weekly sees the team's reaction to the big Halo Campaign Evolved reveal - and some unfortunate Unreal Engine 5 iss...
DF Direct Weekly #236: Xbox Ally X Review-In-Progress, Next-Gen Spec Leak Comparisons, New PS5 Pro!
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ROG Xbox Ally X is "in the house" and Rich describes his first couple of days in the review process. Alex answers the big question as to whether new P...
DF Direct Weekly #236: Xbox Ally X Review-In-Progress, Next-Gen Spec Leak Comparisons, New PS5 Pro!
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ROG Xbox Ally X is "in the house" and Rich describes his first couple of days in the review process. Alex answers the big question as to whether new P...
DF Direct Weekly #235: Microsoft Re-Confirms Next-Gen Xbox, Red Dead 2 Remaster Heavily Rumoured
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's DF Direct, Microsoft deny rumours that its next-gen console has been cancelled - but to what extent are its statements credible in the ...
DF Direct Weekly #235: Microsoft Re-Confirms Next-Gen Xbox, Red Dead 2 Remaster Heavily Rumoured
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's DF Direct, Microsoft deny rumours that its next-gen console has been cancelled - but to what extent are its statements credible in the ...
DF Direct Special: Sony/AMD Project Amethyst Update - Next-Gen Tech Revealed + Mark Cerny Q&A
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could this be the foundational GPU technology for the PlayStation 6? Mark Cerny's latest Project Amethyst update describes the building blocks of futu...
DF Direct Special: Sony/AMD Project Amethyst Update - Next-Gen Tech Revealed + Mark Cerny Q&A
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could this be the foundational GPU technology for the PlayStation 6? Mark Cerny's latest Project Amethyst update describes the building blocks of futu...
DF Direct Weekly #234: Huge Game Pass Price Hike Causes Outrage, New PS5 Teardown
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest DF Direct is dominated by discussion of Microsoft's gigantic price hikes for Game Pass - proof positive that the previous prices were unsus...
DF Direct Weekly #234: Huge Game Pass Price Hike Causes Outrage, New PS5 Teardown
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest DF Direct is dominated by discussion of Microsoft's gigantic price hikes for Game Pass - proof positive that the previous prices were unsus...
DF Direct Weekly #233: Wolverine Gameplay, Forza Horizon 6, Xbox ROG Ally X Pricing, Saros!
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it's another episode of DF Direct Weekly and yes, once again it's two hours of content discussing the latest gaming and technology news. Marvel's...