Digital Foundry Direct Weekly

DF Direct Weekly #191: PlayStation Handheld Reaction, Avatar PS5 Pro Issues, Half-Life 2 20th!

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another gigantic edition of DF Direct Weekly sees Rich, Alex and John tackle the PlayStation Handheld rumours (no, it won't run native PS5 games), pro...

DF Direct Weekly #190: PSSR Issues, Silent Hill 2 Pro Fixed? AC Syndicate 60FPS, STALKER 2 Reviews!

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PSSR on PS5 Pro: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - what's actually going on? Rich, Oliver and Alex discuss, before moving on to a look at Silent Hill 2...

DF Direct Weekly #190: PSSR Issues, Silent Hill 2 Pro Fixed? AC Syndicate 60FPS, STALKER 2 Reviews!

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PSSR on PS5 Pro: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - what's actually going on? Rich, Oliver and Alex discuss, before moving on to a look at Silent Hill 2...

DF Direct Weekly #189: Xbox Ports: "No Red Lines", Lego Horizon reaction, Stellar Blade 2 PC

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DF Direct Weekly returns, with Rich, John and Oliver discussing the latest chapter of the Xbox multi-plat transition saga, the release of LEGO Horizon...

DF Direct Weekly #189: Xbox Ports: "No Red Lines", Lego Horizon reaction, Stellar Blade 2 PC

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DF Direct Weekly returns, with Rich, John and Oliver discussing the latest chapter of the Xbox multi-plat transition saga, the release of LEGO Horizon...

DF Direct Weekly #188: God of War Ragnarök PS5 Pro, Death Stranding Xbox, Switch 2 Back Compat!

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's post PS5 Pro clarity in this week's Direct, with Rich, John and Alex discussing No Man's Sky at 8K resolution (tested!), God of War Ragnarök'...

DF Direct Weekly #188: God of War Ragnarök PS5 Pro, Death Stranding Xbox, Switch 2 Back Compat!

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's post PS5 Pro clarity in this week's Direct, with Rich, John and Alex discussing No Man's Sky at 8K resolution (tested!), God of War Ragnarök'...

DF Direct Special - Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Review - The Digital Foundry Verdict

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rich Leadbetter, John Linneman and Oliver Mackenzie combine their impressions and tests to deliver the Digital Foundry verdict on the PlayStation 5 Pr...

DF Direct Special - Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Review - The Digital Foundry Verdict

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rich Leadbetter, John Linneman and Oliver Mackenzie combine their impressions and tests to deliver the Digital Foundry verdict on the PlayStation 5 Pr...

DF Direct Weekly #187: Concord DEAD, Indiana Jones Hands-On, Horizon PC Tested, 'Disaster Remasters'

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even though most of the team are concentrating on PS5 Pro content, we still managed to find the time for another episode of DF Direct Weekly. Tom join...

DF Direct Weekly #187: Concord DEAD, Indiana Jones Hands-On, Horizon PC Tested, 'Disaster Remasters'

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even though most of the team are concentrating on PS5 Pro content, we still managed to find the time for another episode of DF Direct Weekly. Tom join...

DF Direct Weekly #186: Teraflop War OVER, Killzone Dead, Alan Wake 2 PS5 Pro, Silent Hill 2 Patched!

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another bumper Direct sees John, Rich and Oliver discuss Shawn Layden's call for a reset on game development practises and his comments on the console...

DF Direct Weekly #186: Teraflop War OVER, Killzone Dead, Alan Wake 2 PS5 Pro, Silent Hill 2 Patched!

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another bumper Direct sees John, Rich and Oliver discuss Shawn Layden's call for a reset on game development practises and his comments on the console...

DF Direct Weekly #185: Xbox Series 6nm Upgrade, Halo Battle Royale Cancellation, Analogue 3D Reveal!

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's all very Xbox-heavy this week, as Austin Evans reveals that the latest Xbox consoles have finally transitioned to 6nm silicon. There's plenty of ...

DF Direct Weekly #185: Xbox Series 6nm Upgrade, Halo Battle Royale Cancellation, Analogue 3D Reveal!

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's all very Xbox-heavy this week, as Austin Evans reveals that the latest Xbox consoles have finally transitioned to 6nm silicon. There's plenty of ...

DF Direct Weekly #184: Red Dead PC! Nintendo Mystery Tests, Alien Isolation 2, John vs PS5 Pro!

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a rather jovial DF Direct, John returns from Japan having played PS5 Pro and visited a big bunch of developers, there's curiosity around Nintendo A...

DF Direct Weekly #184: Red Dead PC! Nintendo Mystery Tests, Alien Isolation 2, John vs PS5 Pro!

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a rather jovial DF Direct, John returns from Japan having played PS5 Pro and visited a big bunch of developers, there's curiosity around Nintendo A...

DF Direct - Inside GeForce 256 - The First GPU - 25th Anniversary Retrospective

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

October 11th 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the GeForce 256, the original Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). With cutting edge technologies like hard...

DF Direct - Inside GeForce 256 - The First GPU - 25th Anniversary Retrospective

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

October 11th 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the GeForce 256, the original Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). With cutting edge technologies like hard...

DF Direct Weekly #183: Nintendo Ryujinx Takedown, Until Dawn PS5 Tested, UE5 MegaLights, FF16 Xbox?

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another packed Direct sees Oliver, Rich and Alex tackling Nintendo's various takedowns - on the Ryujinx emulator and YouTube emulation content. Oliver...

DF Direct Weekly #183: Nintendo Ryujinx Takedown, Until Dawn PS5 Tested, UE5 MegaLights, FF16 Xbox?

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another packed Direct sees Oliver, Rich and Alex tackling Nintendo's various takedowns - on the Ryujinx emulator and YouTube emulation content. Oliver...

DF Direct Weekly #182: Ghost of Yotei, Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster, New PS5 Pro Titles Revealed

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new State of Play quote-unquote drops, giving Rich, Alex and Oliver much to discuss in this latest edition of DF Direct Weekly. Ghost of Yotei, Hori...

DF Direct Weekly #182: Ghost of Yotei, Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster, New PS5 Pro Titles Revealed

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new State of Play quote-unquote drops, giving Rich, Alex and Oliver much to discuss in this latest edition of DF Direct Weekly. Ghost of Yotei, Hori...

DF Direct Special: PlayStation 5 Pro Hands-On: 11 Games Tested, PSSR and RT Upgrades Revealed, Developers Interviewed!

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal, press had the opportunity to go hands-on with the hardware - and a wide range of games - at an event in S...

DF Direct Special: PlayStation 5 Pro Hands-On: 11 Games Tested, PSSR and RT Upgrades Revealed, Developers Interviewed!

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal, press had the opportunity to go hands-on with the hardware - and a wide range of games - at an event in S...

DF Direct Weekly #181: Major Switch 2 Leak, Intel vs AMD for PS6, FSR 4 Using AI, Days Gone Remaster

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another massive Direct sees Rich, John and Alex convene to discuss the huge Switch 2 prototype leak, the revelation that Intel and AMD battled it out ...

DF Direct Weekly #181: Major Switch 2 Leak, Intel vs AMD for PS6, FSR 4 Using AI, Days Gone Remaster

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another massive Direct sees Rich, John and Alex convene to discuss the huge Switch 2 prototype leak, the revelation that Intel and AMD battled it out ...

DF Direct Weekly #180: The PS5 Pro Breakdown: GT7, TLOUp2, Ratchet, Horizon, Alan Wake 2 + More!

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our DF Direct Special in the wake of the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal, we had much to say about the hardware, the pitch and the price - but not much to...

DF Direct Weekly #180: The PS5 Pro Breakdown: GT7, TLOUp2, Ratchet, Horizon, Alan Wake 2 + More!

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our DF Direct Special in the wake of the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal, we had much to say about the hardware, the pitch and the price - but not much to...

DF Direct Special: PS5 Pro Reveal Reaction - Tech, Specs, Games, Price

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally happened. PS5 Pro is real, announced and detailed by none other than lead system architect, Mark Cerny. John, Rich and Alex sit down to d...

DF Direct Special: PS5 Pro Reveal Reaction - Tech, Specs, Games, Price

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally happened. PS5 Pro is real, announced and detailed by none other than lead system architect, Mark Cerny. John, Rich and Alex sit down to d...

DF Direct Weekly #179: Sony's PS5 Pro Tease, Concord Servers Close, RTX 5080 Perf Leak, Astro Bot!

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The inevitability of Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro increases still further as the firm 'leaks' the new design in a 30th anniversary artwork. Meanwhile, the...

DF Direct Weekly #179: Sony's PS5 Pro Tease, Concord Servers Close, RTX 5080 Perf Leak, Astro Bot!

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The inevitability of Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro increases still further as the firm 'leaks' the new design in a 30th anniversary artwork. Meanwhile, the...

DF Direct Weekly #178: PS5 Pro Incoming? Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Drama, MGS Delta/Silent Hill 2!

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another week of exciting news as reputable sources reveal that PlayStation 5 Pro is incoming - and we've even got a sketch of the (possible!) design. ...

DF Direct Weekly #178: PS5 Pro Incoming? Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Drama, MGS Delta/Silent Hill 2!

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another week of exciting news as reputable sources reveal that PlayStation 5 Pro is incoming - and we've even got a sketch of the (possible!) design. ...

DF Direct Weekly #177: Indiana Jones on PS5, STALKER 2 Xbox Hands-On, FF16 PC Demo, Black State!

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rich returns from Gamescom 2024, bringing with him hands-on impressions of STALKER 2 on Xbox and the incredible Black State on PC. Alex and Oliver sha...

DF Direct Weekly #177: Indiana Jones on PS5, STALKER 2 Xbox Hands-On, FF16 PC Demo, Black State!

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rich returns from Gamescom 2024, bringing with him hands-on impressions of STALKER 2 on Xbox and the incredible Black State on PC. Alex and Oliver sha...

DF Direct Weekly #176: Black Myth Wukong PS5 No-Show, Switch 2 Delay? More Zen 5 Issues

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve of release, the team ponder the dearth of Black Myth: Wukong PS5 reviews - and then some last-minute footage emerges. Will Judd joins the t...

DF Direct Weekly #176: Black Myth Wukong PS5 No-Show, Switch 2 Delay? More Zen 5 Issues

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve of release, the team ponder the dearth of Black Myth: Wukong PS5 reviews - and then some last-minute footage emerges. Will Judd joins the t...

DF Direct Weekly #175: PSVR 2 PC Issues, Zen 5 Controversy, Half-Life 3?! Jedi Survivor Last-Gen!

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another packed edition of DF Direct Weekly sees Rich, Alex and Oliver discussing a range of topics. Why is it so difficult to get PSVR 2 working on PC...

DF Direct Weekly #175: PSVR 2 PC Issues, Zen 5 Controversy, Half-Life 3?! Jedi Survivor Last-Gen!

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another packed edition of DF Direct Weekly sees Rich, Alex and Oliver discussing a range of topics. Why is it so difficult to get PSVR 2 working on PC...

DF Direct Weekly #174: Star Wars Outlaws, EA Sports RT, AMD AFMF 2 Tested, PSVR 2 Discounted!

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With John and Alex either on holiday or otherwise unavailable, Rich is joined by Tom and Oliver for our weekly show discussing the latest gaming and t...

DF Direct Weekly #174: Star Wars Outlaws, EA Sports RT, AMD AFMF 2 Tested, PSVR 2 Discounted!

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With John and Alex either on holiday or otherwise unavailable, Rich is joined by Tom and Oliver for our weekly show discussing the latest gaming and t...

DF Direct Weekly #173: PS5 Pro RT Features, PS5 Pro No Man's Sky Settings, Fallout London Launches!

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once again, the PS5 Pro (which doesn't exist apparently) dominates the news, with RDNA 4 ray tracing features revealed - said to be integrated into th...

DF Direct Weekly #173: PS5 Pro RT Features, PS5 Pro No Man's Sky Settings, Fallout London Launches!

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once again, the PS5 Pro (which doesn't exist apparently) dominates the news, with RDNA 4 ray tracing features revealed - said to be integrated into th...

DF Direct Weekly #172: PS5 Pro Still Coming in 2024? No Man's Sky Mega Update, Intel CPU Instability

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another big DF Direct Weekly sees John, Rich and Alex discussing PS5 Pro release date uncertainties, the unprecedented support from Hello Games on No ...

DF Direct Weekly #172: PS5 Pro Still Coming in 2024? No Man's Sky Mega Update, Intel CPU Instability

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another big DF Direct Weekly sees John, Rich and Alex discussing PS5 Pro release date uncertainties, the unprecedented support from Hello Games on No ...

DF Direct Special: The Best Graphics On Nintendo Switch: The First Party Exclusives Selection

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we begin to approach the tail-end of the Nintendo Switch era, Oliver Mackenzie and John Linneman get together to discuss their personal selection o...

DF Direct Special: The Best Graphics On Nintendo Switch: The First Party Exclusives Selection

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we begin to approach the tail-end of the Nintendo Switch era, Oliver Mackenzie and John Linneman get together to discuss their personal selection o...

DF Direct Weekly #171: Xbox Console Controversy, Xbox Fire Stick Tested, Console Frame-Gen Returns!

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Direct, Microsoft says you don't need an Xbox to play Xbox - but if they're talking about streaming on a Fire Stick 4K, we'd beg to dif...

DF Direct Weekly #171: Xbox Console Controversy, Xbox Fire Stick Tested, Console Frame-Gen Returns!

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Direct, Microsoft says you don't need an Xbox to play Xbox - but if they're talking about streaming on a Fire Stick 4K, we'd beg to dif...

DF Direct Weekly #170: VRR A Crutch For Good Console Perf? Auto SR Tested, Cerny Interview Reaction

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the new DF Direct, the team discuss the growing importance of VRR in console gaming - but are we reaching the point where it's becoming essential f...

DF Direct Weekly #170: VRR A Crutch For Good Console Perf? Auto SR Tested, Cerny Interview Reaction

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the new DF Direct, the team discuss the growing importance of VRR in console gaming - but are we reaching the point where it's becoming essential f...

DF Direct Weekly #169: FSR 3.1 First Look, Dead Rising Remake, Dragon's Dogma 2... Fixed?

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest DF Direct Weekly, we take a very early first look at FSR 3.1's improved spatial upscaling, which 'dropped' just prior to recording. The ...

DF Direct Weekly #169: FSR 3.1 First Look, Dead Rising Remake, Dragon's Dogma 2... Fixed?

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest DF Direct Weekly, we take a very early first look at FSR 3.1's improved spatial upscaling, which 'dropped' just prior to recording. The ...

DF Direct Weekly #168: Starfield Series S 60FPS, New PS2 Emu For PS5, ARM Windows Gaming Disappoints

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some practical tests in this week's episode of DF Direct as Rich examines the modded performance modes cropping up for the Xbox Series S version of St...

DF Direct Weekly #168: Starfield Series S 60FPS, New PS2 Emu For PS5, ARM Windows Gaming Disappoints

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some practical tests in this week's episode of DF Direct as Rich examines the modded performance modes cropping up for the Xbox Series S version of St...

DF Nintendo Direct Special: Metroid Prime 4, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Lego Horizon + More

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just when we thought the summer festival of gaming events was over, Nintendo comes out of nowhere with a brand-new Direct featuring a wide rage of exc...

DF Nintendo Direct Special: Metroid Prime 4, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Lego Horizon + More

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just when we thought the summer festival of gaming events was over, Nintendo comes out of nowhere with a brand-new Direct featuring a wide rage of exc...

DF Direct Weekly #167: Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft Forward, Gears of War 'CG', Sweeney's Prophecy

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John, Alex and a freshly returned Rich deliver a 'come down' Direct that's a little more relaxed after the mania of the summer showcase events. The te...

DF Direct Weekly #167: Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft Forward, Gears of War 'CG', Sweeney's Prophecy

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John, Alex and a freshly returned Rich deliver a 'come down' Direct that's a little more relaxed after the mania of the summer showcase events. The te...

DF Direct Special: Xbox Showcase 2024 - The Best Games Show In Years?

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft's Xbox 2024 Showcase turned out to be an excellent presentation, with banger after banger. In this new DF Direct Special, John Linneman, Ale...

DF Direct Special: Xbox Showcase 2024 - The Best Games Show In Years?

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft's Xbox 2024 Showcase turned out to be an excellent presentation, with banger after banger. In this new DF Direct Special, John Linneman, Ale...

DF Direct Weekly #166: Summer Games Fest, PS5 '8K' Labelling, AutoSR Microsoft Upscaling!

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The summer game showcase events are now in full swing and in this new episode of DF Direct Weekly, it's John, Oliver and Alex at mics, discussing the ...

DF Direct Weekly #166: Summer Games Fest, PS5 '8K' Labelling, AutoSR Microsoft Upscaling!

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The summer game showcase events are now in full swing and in this new episode of DF Direct Weekly, it's John, Oliver and Alex at mics, discussing the ...

DF Direct Weekly #165: State of Play Reaction, Sony PC Strategy, COD Black Ops 6 on Game Pass

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the DF team meeting up with IGN this week, this Direct comes to you straight from IGN's UK studio. Rich, John and Alex talk Sony State of Play, f...

DF Direct Weekly #165: State of Play Reaction, Sony PC Strategy, COD Black Ops 6 on Game Pass

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the DF team meeting up with IGN this week, this Direct comes to you straight from IGN's UK studio. Rich, John and Alex talk Sony State of Play, f...

DF Direct Weekly #164: FSR3 Console Frame-Gen Tested! Hellblade 2 Reaction, IGN Buys Gamer Network

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

FSR3 frame generation comes to consoles and Rich and John have tested it! That's the lead story in a new Direct that covers the controversy surroundin...

DF Direct Weekly #164: FSR3 Console Frame-Gen Tested! Hellblade 2 Reaction, IGN Buys Gamer Network

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

FSR3 frame generation comes to consoles and Rich and John have tested it! That's the lead story in a new Direct that covers the controversy surroundin...

DF Direct Weekly #163: Ghost of Tsushima PC Tested, Big Changes At Sony, GTA 6 'Delay', Red Dead PC!

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another massive episode kicks off with the team sharing initial hands-on impressions of Ghost of Tsushima's impressive PC ports, while big changes are...

DF Direct Weekly #163: Ghost of Tsushima PC Tested, Big Changes At Sony, GTA 6 'Delay', Red Dead PC!

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another massive episode kicks off with the team sharing initial hands-on impressions of Ghost of Tsushima's impressive PC ports, while big changes are...

DF Direct Weekly #162: Xbox Studio Shutdown Crisis, Switch 2 Confirmed, ROG Ally X Specs Reaction

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's anger, bafflement and frustration this week as John, Rich and Alex discuss Microsoft's decision to close one studio that created one of the gr...

DF Direct Weekly #162: Xbox Studio Shutdown Crisis, Switch 2 Confirmed, ROG Ally X Specs Reaction

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's anger, bafflement and frustration this week as John, Rich and Alex discuss Microsoft's decision to close one studio that created one of the gr...

DF Direct Weekly #161: Starfield Performance Upgrade, PS5 Pro GPU Info, New Switch 2 Reports

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest DF Direct Weekly sees Rich, Oliver and Alex at the mics (John returns in the next episode!) discussing Bethesda's unique approach to Starf...

DF Direct Weekly #161: Starfield Performance Upgrade, PS5 Pro GPU Info, New Switch 2 Reports

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest DF Direct Weekly sees Rich, Oliver and Alex at the mics (John returns in the next episode!) discussing Bethesda's unique approach to Starf...

DF Direct Weekly #160: Fallout 4 Upgrade Issues, Avatar 40fps Tested, Paper Mario Switch Preview

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this 160th edition, it's Tom Morgan joining Rich and Alex to discuss the latest gaming and technology news. There's good news and bad news with Fal...

DF Direct Weekly #160: Fallout 4 Upgrade Issues, Avatar 40fps Tested, Paper Mario Switch Preview

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this 160th edition, it's Tom Morgan joining Rich and Alex to discuss the latest gaming and technology news. There's good news and bad news with Fal...

DF Direct Weekly #159: PS5 Pro Ultra Boost Mode, Ghost of Tsushima PC Specs, Kingdom Come 2

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PS5 Pro... ultra boost mode? Rich, Oliver and Alex discuss the possibilities of how Sony's new console can improve existing games, before moving on to...

DF Direct Weekly #159: PS5 Pro Ultra Boost Mode, Ghost of Tsushima PC Specs, Kingdom Come 2

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PS5 Pro... ultra boost mode? Rich, Oliver and Alex discuss the possibilities of how Sony's new console can improve existing games, before moving on to...

DF Direct Weekly #158: Xbox Forward Compatibility, Fallout 4 Upgrade, FSR 3 on Consoles

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's going on with Microsoft's new game preservation team and commitment to forward compatibility? Alex, Rich and Oliver rake over the details - suc...

DF Direct Weekly #158: Xbox Forward Compatibility, Fallout 4 Upgrade, FSR 3 on Consoles

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's going on with Microsoft's new game preservation team and commitment to forward compatibility? Alex, Rich and Oliver rake over the details - suc...

DF Direct Weekly #157: Hellblade 2 Reaction, PS Portal Hack, Ambitious XeSS Improvements

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A wide range of Hellblade 2 previews emerged last week, but what have we learned about the game and is the dynamic resolution 30fps revelation in any ...

DF Direct Weekly #157: Hellblade 2 Reaction, PS Portal Hack, Ambitious XeSS Improvements

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A wide range of Hellblade 2 previews emerged last week, but what have we learned about the game and is the dynamic resolution 30fps revelation in any ...

DF Direct Weekly #156: Xbox's Radical Future, Series X All-Digital, Xbox Handheld

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show is dominated by Xbox news in the wake of a new interview with Phil Spencer strongly indicating a big change in direction for the Xbox...

DF Direct Weekly #156: Xbox's Radical Future, Series X All-Digital, Xbox Handheld

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show is dominated by Xbox news in the wake of a new interview with Phil Spencer strongly indicating a big change in direction for the Xbox...

DF Direct Weekly #155: Marvel 1943, Big FSR 3.1 Upgrades, FF7 Rebirth Perf Mode Patch, PSVR2 on PC!

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rich, John and Alex discuss the stunning Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra debut trailer, potentially big upgrades to FSR via its upcoming 3.1 upgrade, while...

DF Direct Weekly #155: Marvel 1943, Big FSR 3.1 Upgrades, FF7 Rebirth Perf Mode Patch, PSVR2 on PC!

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rich, John and Alex discuss the stunning Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra debut trailer, potentially big upgrades to FSR via its upcoming 3.1 upgrade, while...

DF Direct Special: PlayStation 5 Pro Specs Confirmed, Analysis + New Information

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a brand new, DF Direct Special we find Alex, Rich and Oliver confirming the leaked technical specifications for Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro c...

DF Direct Special: PlayStation 5 Pro Specs Confirmed, Analysis + New Information

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a brand new, DF Direct Special we find Alex, Rich and Oliver confirming the leaked technical specifications for Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro c...

DF Direct Weekly #154: Rise of the Ronin PS5 Preview, Stellar Blade, New Nvidia DLSS Reveals

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rich is still trapped in a white room with two plants, but the Direct discussions continue regardless. Oliver's been checking out Rise of the Ronin on...

DF Direct Weekly #154: Rise of the Ronin PS5 Preview, Stellar Blade, New Nvidia DLSS Reveals

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rich is still trapped in a white room with two plants, but the Direct discussions continue regardless. Oliver's been checking out Rise of the Ronin on...

DF Direct Weekly #153: Nintendo Kills Yuzu, Horizon 2 PC Specs, Xbox Showcase, Dragon's Dogma 2

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trapped in a plain white room with only two plants for company, an on-location Rich dials into the next DF Direct Weekly for salvation. Joining him th...

DF Direct Weekly #153: Nintendo Kills Yuzu, Horizon 2 PC Specs, Xbox Showcase, Dragon's Dogma 2

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trapped in a plain white room with only two plants for company, an on-location Rich dials into the next DF Direct Weekly for salvation. Joining him th...

DF Direct Weekly #152: Industry Lay-Offs Continue, Devs Take Back Control, Yuzu vs Nintendo

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another big DF Direct Weekly sees John, Rich and Alex tackle the massive issue of lay-offs in the industry along with the welcome response from some d...

DF Direct Weekly #152: Industry Lay-Offs Continue, Devs Take Back Control, Yuzu vs Nintendo

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another big DF Direct Weekly sees John, Rich and Alex tackle the massive issue of lay-offs in the industry along with the welcome response from some d...

DF Direct Weekly #151: Switch 2 in 2025, PSVR2 Support For PC, PS Portal Hacked, New Nvidia App

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The news comes thick and fast this week as John, Alex and Rich discuss topics as diverse as the Switch 2's mooted 'delay' until Q1 2025, the fall-out ...

DF Direct Weekly #151: Switch 2 in 2025, PSVR2 Support For PC, PS Portal Hacked, New Nvidia App

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The news comes thick and fast this week as John, Alex and Rich discuss topics as diverse as the Switch 2's mooted 'delay' until Q1 2025, the fall-out ...

DF Direct Weekly #150: Xbox Business Update, Sony Financials Reaction - Is The Future Multi-Plat?

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Xbox finally responded to the rumours and speculations surrounding its multi-platform plans, while Sony boldly announced that we are enteri...

DF Direct Weekly #150: Xbox Business Update, Sony Financials Reaction - Is The Future Multi-Plat?

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Xbox finally responded to the rumours and speculations surrounding its multi-platform plans, while Sony boldly announced that we are enteri...

DF Direct Weekly #149: Xbox Multi-Plat Meltdown, Helldivers 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hands-On

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The week in gaming news was dominated by Xbox Multi-Platform Game debate, outrage and meltdowns - and we can't quite believe what we were seeing. John...