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90 minutes, 30 questions, GO! Audi and John are back with another Retro Q&A, answering all of you retro supporters' most burning questions. And we run the whole gamut here, Atari Jaguar, CRT, Yoda impressions, PC Engine and even a little romance. All this and so much more in this feature length episode of Retro Q&A Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another packed Direct sees Tom, Rich and Oliver pore over 37 minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 footage, stacking it up against Series S and PS4 with intriguing results. AMD's announcement for the RX 9060 XT promises to be everything RTX 5060 isn't, while the team mull over Mario Kart World developer disclosures! Oliver gets Doom: The Dark Ages' PC performance meters working on both Xbox consoles while there's some bafflement surrounding Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 PS5 announcement...0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:39 News 1: 37 minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 footage released!0:18:51 News 2: AMD introduces 9060 XT0:31:43 News 3: AMD teases “FSR Redstone” 0:44:15 News 4: Doom has hidden performance metrics on Xbox 0:53:38 News 5: Mario Kart World originally planned for Switch 11:02:49 News 6: Hellblade 2 coming to PS5 1:11:29 Supporter Q1: What do you make of the Nvidia/Gamers Nexus controversy? 1:19:41 Supporter Q2: If Microsoft is working on an Xbox emulator for Windows, does that signal the end for traditional Xbox consoles? 1:28:56 Supporter Q3: Should Nintendo release a non-portable, home-only Switch 2? 1:35:32 Supporter Q4: Could Switch 2 become a dumping ground for last-gen games? 1:40:29 Supporter Q5: What are your hopes and concerns for Switch 2? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's Direct, Rich, John and Alex discuss the strongly rumoured plans for NO Switch 2 launch reviews, along with apparent news that the next-gen Xbox will use ARM-based Snapdragon processors. Rich tests out our in-development VRR capture/analysis tools with Days Gone Remastered, measures the ongoing PS5 VRR stutter effect while Alex shares his excitement for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows disclosures. Finally, John's excited about the new Backbone Pro controller - which is much more than just a mobile controller peripheral.0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:57 News 1: Nintendo reportedly not sending early Switch 2 review units0:11:52 News 2: Should we criticize “forced ray tracing”? 0:32:03 News 3: Next-gen Xbox to use Snapdragon ARM chips? 0:43:03 News 4: Assassin’s Creed Shadows devs spill ray tracing revelations0:59:11 News 5: Days Gone patch brings balanced modes, VRR support 1:13:35 News 6: John tests the Backbone Pro 1:23:31 Supporter Q1: Are we reaching the end of the home console era? 1:29:54 Supporter Q2: Should Halo run on id Tech? 1:38:46 Supporter Q3: Could Doom: The Dark Ages get a PS4 version? A Switch 2 version? 1:42:03 Supporter Q4: What happened to the review of Spider-Man 2 on PC? 1:48:41 Supporter Q5: What are your favourite memories of the Sega Saturn? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Switch 2 mysteries are finally resolved as two independent analyses confirm an 8nm processor... with a twist. Meanwhile, Rich, Alex and Oliver debate the meaning of 'gameplay' with regards to Grand Theft Auto 6, Trailer 2 while the team compares notes on the Asus ROG Ally 2, Xbox Project Kennan leaks. Oliver stacks up Switch 2 Final Fantasy 7 Remake footage against the PS5 performance mode, while Nvidia's plan to launch RTX 5060 without any accompanying reviews does not go down particularly well with the team. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:09 News 1: Switch 2 SoC examined under a microscope! 0:22:00 News 2: Rockstar claims GTA 6 trailer is half gameplay0:40:06 News 3: ROG Ally 2 and Project Kennan handhelds leak 0:53:15 News 4: New FF7 Remake Switch 2 footage analyzed! 1:05:30 News 5: Nvidia holding back RTX 5060 drivers until launch 1:23:01 Supporter Q1: Should AMD continue to work on FSR 3? Will we get FSR 4 quality upscaling in GTA 6 on PS5 Pro?1:28:10 Supporter Q2: Could we get a Switch 2 version of GTA 6? 1:35:07 Supporter Q3: How will GTA 6 scale to Switch 2? 1:42:24 Supporter Q4: What do you think of viewers using DF Direct as a sleeping aid? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Microsoft's astonishing price hikes for Xbox Series consoles dominate the discussion this week, before Rich, John and Alex move on to discussing topics as diverse as Doom: The Dark Age's path tracing, Far Cry 4's 60FPS update, along with RTX 5070 Super and 5080 Super rumours. Meanwhile, Alex gets to grips with Oblivion Remastered PC anti-stutter "mods", trying to figure out if any of them work. Meanwhile, John is not particularly happy with Nintendo's virtual game cards stripping out a key game sharing feature.0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:54 News 1: Microsoft hiking Xbox prices0:21:55 News 2: Doom: The Dark Ages screenshot shows off path tracing0:35:40 News 3: Oblivion anti-stutter mods tested!0:54:24 News 4: Switch update strips some online game sharing1:03:49 News 5: 60 FPS update released for Far Cry 4 on PS51:16:27 News 6: RTX 5070 Super, 5080 Super reportedly pack VRAM boost1:30:48 Supporter Q1: Why are prominent games journalism sites being hollowed out? 1:44:02 Supporter Q2: Will we see a lot of fully-featured UE5 games on Switch 2? 1:49:32 Supporter Q3: Why does Switch 2 have RT cores? 1:55:16 Supporter Q4: Is 8K TV tech pointless? 2:00:32 Supporter Q5: Are high end CPUs necessary for 4K60 PC gaming? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Review code delivered on launch day is never a good look, but this week's Direct kicks off with Rich's positive words for Days Gone Remastered with very, very early impressions of the PS5 Pro version of the game. Meanwhile, the team compares notes on Sucker Punch's latest Ghost of Yōtei trailer, while a returning John makes his feelings abundantly clear about Nintendo's Game Key card initiative. Sticking with Switch 2, the varying pricing level for Switch 2 Editions causes some concerns, while the release of Sony's PS5 Pro teardown arrives in lock-step with the arrival of Rich's Pro motherboard. And finally, just who gets to decide who guests on each episode of DF Direct Weekly?0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:01 News 1: Days Gone Remastered tested!0:15:33 News 2: Ghost of Yōtei release date trailer drops0:28:59 News 3: Switch 2 Edition upgrades vary in price0:41:21 News 4: Game Key Cards dominate early Switch 2 software0:52:43 News 5: Clarifying Switch 2 game resolutions1:07:55 News 6: Sony publishes PS5 Pro teardown1:17:04 Supporter Q1: How do you manage personnel on DF Direct? 1:21:56 Supporter Q2: Will Elder Scrolls 6 use Unreal Engine for rendering? 1:27:04 Supporter Q3: What’s with the poor FMV quality in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? 1:37:19 Supporter Q4: Is PS5 VRR stutter proof that most gamers don’t care about stutter?1:44:47 Supporter Q5: Can you raise awareness of the current Game Pass driver issues on PC? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Rich, Oliver and Alex for discussion on the latest leaks surrounding the all-but-confirmed PlayStation handheld and the mystery of docked VRR support suddenly going missing from Switch 2 PR. There's exciting news from CD Projekt RED, confirming DLSS support for Cyberpunk 2077 on the new Nintendo hybrid, while Alex shares his thoughts on some of the GDC 2025 presentations that have started to emerge. Oh yes, and that ad/trailer video post explained - put simply, we tried something new and we got it very, very wrong.0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:39 News 1: Next-gen portable PlayStation allegedly detailed 0:20:16 News 2: Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 uses DLSS!0:31:30 News 3: Switch 2 docked VRR support in question 0:39:18 News 4: Alex explains Nvidia’s GDC 2025 presentations0:56:50 News 5: Star Wars Outlaws looks questionable on Switch 21:04:49 News 6: Mario Kart World Direct impressions!1:11:11 Supporter Q1: What would a potential Switch Pro have looked like? 1:15:57 Supporter Q2: What is the Switch 2’s true GPU performance, absent “flopflation”?1:23:23 Supporter Q3: Should Indiana Jones use more ray tracing features on PS5 Pro? 1:27:51 Supporter Q4: What could the NPU in the Z2 Extreme do for gaming? 1:31:54 Supporter Q5: Could the PlayStation Portal connect to the upcoming PlayStation handheld? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rich returns from the Nintendo Switch 2 live event in London with hands-on impressions - and footage - of Cyberpunk 2077, while Alex shares his impressions of the Metal Eden demo on PC. Oliver weighs in with his thoughts on the Asus teaser for its upcoming Xbox handheld collaboration, while there's general bemusement at Microsoft's AI 'version' of the classic Quake 2.0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:11 News 1: Cyberpunk 2077 tested on Switch 2! 0:16:54 News 2: Metal Eden PC demo has issues0:31:04 News 3: Asus teases Xbox PC handheld0:37:59 News 4: RTX 5060 Ti prices allegedly leak 0:51:46 News 5: Microsoft launches Muse AI Quake 2 experience 1:04:53 News 6: Switch 2 portable mode simulated! 1:20:42 Supporter Q1: What will future Nvidia and AMD handhelds look like? 1:27:37 Supporter Q2: What will PhysX development look like after being made open source?1:32:00 Supporter Q3: Why doesn’t Switch 2 support 4K120?1:36:16 Supporter Q4: Should Nintendo unlock higher Switch 1 clocks? 1:40:43 Supporter Q5: Will Switch 2 run Switch 1 games in their docked configurations in portable mode? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following on from our DF Direct Special on Switch 2, it's Rich, Oliver and Alex at the mics this week for the latest Direct, talking more about the new Nintendo hybrid, breaking down specs, how much more capable the new machine is vs Switch 1 and Steam Deck, and lots, lots more on how the games are running based on the available media.0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:11 News 1: Nvidia reveals Switch 2 tech0:24:24 News 2: Switch 2 follow-up: display and streaming0:34:09 News 3: Switch 2 comparisons and highlights: Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Hogwarts Legacy, Elden Ring0:43:02 Metroid Prime 4, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild0:53:19 Fast Fusion, Hyrule Warriors, Star Wars Outlaws1:04:13 Supporter Q1: Is Switch 2 game and console pricing justified? 1:14:34 Supporter Q2: Is the Switch 2 a Steam Deck killer?1:21:26 Supporter Q3: Why is there such a disparity between Metroid Prime 4 and many third party Switch 2 games? 1:25:14 Supporter Q4: Will developers often target 40fps on Switch 2? 1:31:52 Supporter Q5: What’s the Switch 2’s CPU performance? 1:39:20 Supporter Q6: What processor node shrink will be needed for a Switch 2 Lite? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a rare Rich-less Direct, John, Alex and Oliver compare notes on the latest, news-packed Nintendo Direct - which raises plenty of discussion points and controversy despite no showing of Switch 2. Meanwhile, there are hints that The Witcher 4 and Intergalactic may well be cross-gen/next-gen titles, Alex vents on the quality of recent Nvidia drivers, while John shares impressions of his first ever GDC.0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:17 News 1: Nintendo Direct - Metroid Prime 40:11:02 Pokémon Legends: Z-A0:22:08 Patapon, Everybody’s Golf, Tomodachi, Dragon Quest, Witchbrook, Shadow Labyrinth, Gradius, Marvel Cosmic Invasion0:33:02 Switch 2 C button leak and Nintendo Today app 0:40:01 News 2: Nintendo introduces Virtual Game Cards0:54:01 News 3: Switch 2 game rollout revealed? 1:00:33 News 4: Witcher 4, Intergalactic to arrive after 20261:09:51 News 5: Alex’s Nvidia driver woes 1:19:36 News 6: John’s GDC thoughts 1:32:44 Supporter Q1: What’s your favourite GPU of all time? 1:39:07 Supporter Q2: Will Valve release a Steam Deck 2 soon? 1:44:31 Supporter Q3: Should PC settings be changed to improve branding?1:52:02 Supporter Q4: Could Xbox One have succeeded if it had been better introduced? 2:00:12 Supporter Q5: Is disc degradation a concern with Blu-ray media? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another week, another DF Direct Weekly, with Rich, Alex and Oliver tackling a range of topics including the unfortunate (for Microsoft) Xbox/Steam leak and the reveal of Microsoft's DXR 1.2 - which essentially standardises key features from Nvidia's RTX 40-series to all GPU vendors. Meanwhile, Alex isn't particulary impressed by the recommended specs for The Last of Us Part 2, while Rich is probably even less taken by the PC port of Rise of the Ronin. However, the levels of disappointment here can't compare with Oliver's reaction to the Mac port of Assassin's Creed Shadows...0:00:00 Introduction0:00:58 News 1: Xbox App Steam mock-up leaks0:14:03 News 2: Assassin’s Creed Shadows disappoints on Mac + Supporter Shadows questions!0:37:56 News 3: DXR 1.2 announced0:49:02 News 4: The Last of Us Part 2 PC specs drop 0:58:56 News 5: Rise of the Ronin PC tested!1:08:56 Supporter Q1: Should developers include a console settings preset in their PC versions? 1:19:38 Supporter Q2: Will Switch 2 have a 120Hz, VRR, HDR capable screen? 1:23:30 Supporter Q3: How long will it take for handhelds to have PS5-level power? 1:28:56 Supporter Q4: Should reviewers test PC gaming in multitasking-heavy scenarios? 1:35:24 Supporter Q5: If consoles were to disappear, would developers be able to more closely optimize their games for PC? 1:40:27 Supporter Q6: What’s Alex’s recovery regimen after reviewing a bad PC port? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another packed DF Direct sees Rich, Alex and Oliver at the mics, discussing topics as diverse as the Project 'Kennan' Xbox handheld, the brilliant Death Stranding 2 trailer, the mooted Oblivion UE3 remake and Sony's AI character demo. Meanwhile, Rich gets scalphed on the Ryzen 9 9950X - buit look at those benchmarks! Plus: can PS5 Pro actually run FSR 4? Is cross-gen gaming here forever? And will Xbox Series X become the definitive Xbox back-compat console?0:00:00 Introduction0:00:38 News 1: Xbox-branded Windows handheld reportedly in development0:19:36 News 2: Death Stranding 2 gets release date, new trailer0:30:23 News 3: 9950X3D launches with impressive performance0:46:43 News 4: Elder Scrolls Oblivion remake rumoured0:55:51 News 5: AI Aloy prototype debuts in leaked footage1:09:19 Supporter Q1: Have we underestimated PS5 Pro’s ML performance? 1:19:31 Supporter Q2: Is Nvidia betting on a big gaming performance increase for the 60 series? 1:26:47 Supporter Q3: Could the PS4 survive indefinitely as a platform? 1:31:30 Supporter Q4: How should we understand generational leaps for PC gaming? 1:36:10 Supporter Q5: Will the Series X become a sought-after retro console? 1:40:55 Supporter Q6: Could you produce videos showing carefully tailored experiences for certain graphics cards? 1:46:56 Supporter Q7: Is Nvidia’s focus on proprietary tech helping or hurting PC gaming? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new DF Direct sees the team discuss comments from Mark Cerny on Project Amethyst, and how a version of FSR 4 is in development for PS5 Pro. Beyond that, we rake over the coals following the RDNA 4 release - has AMD made major strides in competing against Nvidia? What about FSR 4 upscaling? What about RT and path tracing? Meanwhile, Rich tests out Lossless Scaling's dynamic frame generation technology, while John joins us to discuss the potential of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 along with his experiences with the remarkable Scalable Video Switch!0:00:00 Introduction0:00:48 News 1: Version of FSR 4 planned for PS5 Pro 0:13:46 News 2: RDNA 4 review reaction!0:39:28 News 3: RDNA 4 exhibits mixed path tracing performance0:49:23 News 4: Lossless Scaling introduces adaptive frame gen1:01:01 News 5: Apple releases new Mac Studio… with last gen chip1:09:36 News 6: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes announced1:18:20 News 7: Scalable Video Switch offers hassle-free analog gaming1:30:04 Supporter Q1: What CPU should you pair with a 5090?1:36:53 Supporter Q2: Should AMD or Nvidia release driver-level ML upscaling tech?1:42:53 Supporter Q3: Why don’t PCs move towards unified RAM setups like Macs?1:48:56 Supporter Q4: Is Nvidia going to neglect their gaming audience?1:55:07 Supporter Q5: This gen, are we going to be able to build a console-like PC for a console-like price? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AMD's long awaited RDNA 4 reveal is assessed by the team and the verdict? AMD's latest looks seriously impressive. Meanwhile, the team reacts to the news that Microsoft's Fable has slipped to 2026, La Quimera from 4A off-shoot Reburn intrigues, while John gets seriously excited about Terminator 2D: No Fate. Beyond that, enhancements for Forza Horizon PS5 Pro are discussed and no, Pokémon Legends: Z-A wasn't shown running on Switch 2. And if it was, we'd be worried.0:00:00 Introduction0:00:46 News 1: AMD RDNA 4 graphics cards unveiled0:24:17 News 2: Fable delayed to 20260:33:38 News 3: La Quimera impresses in debut trailer0:41:28 News 4: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds beta tested!0:49:39 News 5: Terminator 2D: No Fate revealed0:56:15 Supporter Q1: What do you make of Forza Horizon 5’s modes on PS5 and PS5 Pro?1:00:51 Supporter Q2: Was Pokémon Legends: Z-A actually exhibited running on Switch 2?1:07:28 Supporter Q3: Will we see FSR 4 in handhelds soon?1:11:35 Supporter Q4: Could you do a video comparing top-end PC experiences versus consoles?1:23:31 Supporter Q5: Why have PS5 Pro sales dropped behind PS4 Pro?1:34:07 Supporter Q6: Could a Steam Deck 2 release in 2025?1:42:15 Supporter Q7: Should prospective PC gamers just buy a PS5 Pro, given the high price of new GPUs? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a gigantor-scale DF Direct Weekly as Oliver, Alex and Tom deliver a 155-minute show kicking off with the verdict to Sony's latest State of Play, followed up by the sad news of layoffs at Crytek and a highly uncertain future for Crysis 4. Beyond that, Alex shares his thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows PC specs, while Oliver tests out the PS5 Pro patch for Astro Bot. And in the background, a flu-stricken Rich does nothing much except to write this description.0:00:00 Introduction0:01:11 News 1: State of Play: Tides of Annihilation0:09:37 MindsEye0:16:38 Days Gone Remastered0:22:28 Saros0:29:12 Dreams of Another0:36:59 Lost Soul Aside0:41:39 Other games: Borderlands 4, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Onimusha, Midnight Walk0:59:34 Overall impressions of the State of Play1:06:43 News 2: Crysis 4 put “on hold” as Crytek lays off employees1:16:24 News 3: Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC specs revealed1:36:32 News 4: Astro Bot gets PS5 Pro upgrade1:42:59 Supporter Q1: After 3 months, what do you think of the PS5 Pro and PSSR?1:52:53 Supporter Q2: Why don’t more developers use CryEngine?1:59:40 Supporter Q3: Will Nvidia “gate” new AI features to their most recent hardware?2:09:17 Supporter Q4: Does RTX Mega Geometry eliminate the need for proxy geometry for RT?2:15:17 Supporter Q5: Could Oliver address some of the recent state of the art AI tech?2:26:52 Supporter Q6: How much do you need to spend on a GPU to have a good experience? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Through a combination of the passing of time and regularly turning up every week to do the same thing, DF Direct Weekly 'celebrates' its 200th edition! We reminisce over the creation of the show before moving onto the news at hand - Switch 2 pricing and some intriguing new Nintendo patents, along with our first look at the new Battlefield. Meanwhile, we're not particularly enthused with Monster Hunter Wilds performance, Star Wars Outlaws on PS5 Pro gets a PSSR upgrade and the RTX 5080's overclocking prowess plays havoc with RTX 4090/4080 Super performance differentials.0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:07 News 1: DF Direct celebrates episode 200!0:32:01 News 2: Nintendo sets Switch 2 price expectations0:46:17 News 3: Next Battlefield shown in brief teaser0:55:45 News 4: Monster Hunter Wilds beta, benchmark tested1:09:35 News 5: RTX 5080 overclocking tested1:27:21 News 6: Epic admits Unreal Engine has a #StutterStruggle problem1:34:47 News 7: Star Wars Outlaws updated with new PSSR version 1:41:37 Supporter Q1: Could you test the 5090 with no AI features vs. the 5080 with all AI features? 1:47:53 Supporter Q2: Could DF establish a latency rating system? 1:55:11 Supporter Q3: Would increasing resolution and AA quality be enough for Nintendo Switch 2 games? 1:58:23 Supporter Q4: Is a Bloodborne remaster imminent? 2:04:02 Supporter Q5: Could 1080p actually be preferable to 4K for Switch 2 games? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Rich, Alex and Oliver for another huge Direct, covering off the 'no red lines' Xbox news and the Forza Horizon 5 PS5 announcement, hints from Phil Spencer about next-gen Xbox, along with early impressions on Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC. Meanwhile, the team field questions about the controversial RTX 5080 release, while Alex tests out the surprise new feature - Nvidia Smooth Motion. Finally, Oliver is very, very excited about DeepSeek - but does it spell the end of Nvidia's AI dominance?0:00:00 Introduction0:01:00 News 1: Forza Horizon 5 headed to PS50:12:04 News 2: Phil Spencer: Xbox hardware will be the differentiator0:30:37 News 3: Spider-Man 2 PC disappoints0:44:44 News 4: RTX 5080 review reaction 1:11:48 News 5: Nvidia Smooth Motion adds frame gen on all games1:18:46 News 6: DeepSeek R1 LLM impresses!1:32:51 Supporter Q1: Does AMD have a big opportunity with the RX 9070 series? 1:40:31 Supporter Q2: Is there a risk in shipping console hardware ML acceleration too early? 1:45:00 Supporter Q3: What kind of techniques do you think will be accelerated by ML in the future? 1:51:02 Supporter Q4: Should GPU reviewers test different upscalers at “equivalent image quality” settings? 1:55:28 Supporter Q5: What would Apple need to do to compete in AAA gaming? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As we close in on the 200th edition of DF Direct Weekly - where we currently have no special plans whatsoever - Alex, Oliver and Rich discuss Microsoft's brilliant Xbox Developer_underscore_Direct, and get highly excited about Doom: The Dark Ages, before moving on to discuss the reaction to the RTX 5090 reviews, the problems of GPU reviewing, Sony's baffling live services strategy - and the mysterious delay of AMD's RDNA 4 cards.0:00:00 Introduction0:00:56 News 1: Developer Direct 2025 - Doom: The Dark Ages0:17:36 Ninja Gaiden 40:22:54 Clair Obscur: Expedition 330:27:55 South of Midnight0:32:38 News 2: RTX 5090 review reaction1:14:39 News 3: Radeon 9070 cards arriving in March1:27:53 News 4: Sony cancels Bluepoint and Bend Studios live service games 1:36:27 Supporter Q1: Could the Switch 2 pack unanticipated custom hardware?1:42:18 Supporter Q2: Will GTA 6 cost $100 US?1:48:11 Supporter Q3: Should the PS5 Pro be supported with new games for longer than the PS5? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been revealed in a somewhat detail-light two minute presentation, showcasing renders of the new hardware, some details on backwards compatibility and a teaser for what may well be Mario Kart 9. John, Rich and Oliver sit down after the reveal and discuss the reveal - along with some intriguing leaks about the clock speeds of the main processor.0:00:00 Introduction0:01:12 Switch 2 hardware 0:16:42 New Mario Kart analysis 0:28:32 Only partial backwards compatibility? 0:36:44 Rumoured Switch 2 clockspeeds0:47:52 Supporter Q1: Can Switch 2 use transformer model DLSS?0:50:32 Supporter Q2: Can DLSS salvage Switch 2’s output on 4K screens? 0:52:19 Supporter Q3: Will Nintendo release performance patches for Switch 1 games on Switch 2? 0:58:21 Final Switch 2 thoughts and impressions Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yes, it's true - not only do Oliver and Alex have full torsos and legs but they have now actually met in person at CES 2025! The duo discuss their reactions to the Nvidia keynote and the RTX demos that excited them the most before moving on sharing further impressions on their AMD, Intel, Asus and Razer visits. Also, the pair's critical eyes land upon the latest generation of displays showcased at the show.0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:47 Nvidia CES demos - RTX Mega Geometry0:14:25 RTX Neural Materials 0:21:24 RTX Neural Faces and RTX Hair0:31:37 ReStir Path Tracing + Mega Geometry 0:36:49 Black State with DLSS 4 0:42:47 Alan Wake 2 with DLSS 4 0:46:01 Reflex 2 in The Finals 0:53:22 AMD at CES: AI denoiser demo, Lenovo Legion Go handhelds1:03:51 Razer at CES: Laptop Cooling Pad, new Razer Blade 1:11:30 Asus and Intel at CES 1:17:29 CES displays: Mini-LED, Micro-LED, OLED + monitor sins! 1:30:07 Supporter Q1: Will Switch 2 support DLSS 4? 1:32:22 Supporter Q2: Did you see the Switch 2 mockups at CES? 1:33:56 Supporter Q3: Could you test DLSS against an ultra high-res “ground truth” image? 1:37:52 Supporter Q4: Why would a developer use Nvidia-developed rendering techniques over their UE5 equivalents? 1:40:38 Supporter Q5: Will multi frame gen solve game stutters? 1:42:05 Supporter Q6: Will multi frame gen make VRR obsolete? 1:44:27 Supporter Q7: Is Sony regretting sticking with AMD for their console business?1:49:49 Supporter Q8: What do you think of the FF7 Rebirth PC specs? 1:52:37 Supporter Q9: What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen on the show floor at CES? Get early access to DF Direct Weekly Podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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