Digital Foundry Direct Weekly

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? Rich, John and Alex discuss before moving onto a brace of new Nvidia technologies. DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame-Gen feels like it isn't quite finished, while Auto Shader Compilation also feels early - failing to address the main #StutterStruggle problem. John shares his impressions of Daytona USA on MAME, the team assess the latest PS6 leaks, while unearthing original Assassin's Creed Unity E3 2014 trailers raises a lot of questions...0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:50 News 1: Crimson Desert Switch 2 has begun R&D0:12:08 News 2: DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Gen tested! 0:32:55 News 3: Nvidia Auto Shader Compilation aims to smooth driver updates 0:45:25 News 4: Daytona USA finally in great shape on MAME 0:56:28 News 5: PS6 leaks: Handheld CPU spec, BoM cost, online infrastructure 1:12:49 Content discussion: E3 2014 Assassin’s Creed Unity demos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After last week's get-together, the DF Team are back in their boxes, talking Starfield reviews, how Larian and Microsoft resolved the Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox impasse and the unfortunate closure of Volition. John's excited about Sonic Superstars and Armored Core 6, while Rich and Alex decide that there needs to be an intervention and some level of expectation management when it comes to FSR 3 frame generation's deployment on the consoles. All this and more in this special 'go on lads!' edition of DF Direct Weekly.0:00:00 Introduction0:01:14 News 01: Starfield: reviews and reactions0:44:09 News 02: Baldur’s Gate 3 to hit Xbox this year, without Series S split-screen0:49:45 News 03: PSA: FSR 3 won’t fix console performance1:00:39 News 04: Volition closes after 30 years1:08:30 News 05: Sonic Superstars impressions!1:12:52 News 06: Armored Core 6 is good on PC1:20:49 Supporter Q1: Did you see Switch 2 at Gamescom? And do you think the Switch 2 in portable mode could run Switch 1 software with docked mode settings?1:25:15 Supporter Q2: Do you think running games designed for CRTs at super high resolutions makes sense?1:29:49 Supporter Q3: Should DF give medals for technically accomplished games?1:35:14 Supporter Q4: What games would you like to see remastered by Nightdive Studios? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A massive week for news. PlayStation ends decades of partnership with Hideo Kojima as Physint is cancelled by Sony - but picked up by Microsoft, meaning it's coming to Xbox. The team take a look at the surprise-but-a-welcome-one reveal of VRR coming to Switch 2 docked mode, while there's commentary and analysis on the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and a brand new Nintendo Direct. John and Oliver compare notes on Marvel's Wolverine, Rich takes us back to the PS4 Pro reveal on its tenth anniversary while John tells us about the co-op fun he's been having with Big Walk.The DF Supporter Program gives you early access to DF Direct, an ad-free private RSS feed, high quality video downloads and more: https://patreon.com/digitalfoundry0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:28 News 1: Kojima’s Physint dropped by Sony, picked up by Microsoft0:24:57 News 2: VRR finally available in Switch 2 docked mode 0:34:17 News 3: Ocarina of Time remake shown at Nintendo Direct 0:46:15 News 4: Nintendo Direct highlights: Kirby, Metroid, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, Stellar Blade, Persona 1:02:00 Content discussion: have reviewers been too harsh on Wolverine?1:13:45 Retrospective: PS4 Pro announcement 1:26:32 John recommends Big Walk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Digital Foundry panel convene to talk about Sony's disappointing State of Play, John shares his thoughts on the Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look and there are more hints about Xbox's next-gen strategy as Asha Sharma discusses a family of devices - amongst other things - in an interview with the BBC. For an ad-free DF Direct Weekly with a private RSS feed and high quality video downloads, support us here: https://patreon.com/digitalfoundry0:00:00 Introduction0:01:43 News 1: Sony releases disappointing State of Play0:25:49 Supporter Q1: What does John think of the GTA 6 Extended Look?0:41:59 Supporter Q2: Is Microsoft pivoting to a more mainstream “family” of next-gen Xboxes?0:57:18 Supporter Q3: Will Microsoft regret their disc-to-digital program?1:04:49 Supporter Q4: Will the PSP 3 actually be able to play PS5 games?1:09:43 Supporter Q5: Should Nintendo implement a global frame-rate cap option for Switch 2? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Grand Theft Auto 6's gameplay reveal somewhat overshadowed proceedings, it was indeed Gamescom 2026 this week and with Rich's legs giving out, it was down to John to represent us at the show. So, after dispensing with some gaming and technology news, John delivers his own "best of" tour of Gamescom, discussing the titles he loved.Looking to enjoy DF Direct Weekly ad-free? Gain access to a private RSS feed and video downloads on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/digitalfoundry0:00:00 Introduction0:02:01 News 1: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered revealed0:12:52 News 2: Xbox disc to digital program officially announced0:23:18 Gamescom demos: Fable0:30:46 Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve0:38:01 Capcom: Mega Man: Dual Override, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen0:46:51 Sega: Alien Isolation 2, Stranger than Heaven0:54:48 Konami: Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall1:10:20 State of Decay 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.