Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
Episodes
DF Direct Q+A: Hands-On With Steam Frame, Half-Life Alyx Standalone + More
Digital Foundry reviews the new Valve Steam Frame, praising its comfort and standalone Half-Life: Alyx performance while noting battery limitations and niche market positioning.
DF Direct Weekly #281: Kojima's Psyint Canned By Sony, Coming To Xbox, Switch 2 VRR, Ocarina of Time
The hosts discuss Sony's cancellation of Kojima's Fizzint, which has now moved to Xbox, analyzing the strategic implications for both brands.
DF Direct Q+A: Will AMD Deliver Its Own DLSS 5? Will CD Projekt RED Bring Back The RED Engine?
Hosts Johnny, Oliver, and Rich discuss the implications of DLSS 5, debating whether AMD and Intel will mimic Nvidia’s AI-driven approach or integrate…
DF Direct Weekly #280: John on GTA 6, State of Play Disappoints, Helix "Family of Devices"
Digital Foundry reviews Sony’s State of Play, noting a lack of new reveals but praising Metro Exodus’s 60fps performance and Man Eater 2’s chaotic gameplay.
DLSS 5 Tested: NBA 2K27 Image Quality + Benchmarks, Mods And More
Digital Foundry examines NVIDIA's DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27, its first real-world implementation, alongside guests John Linneman and Oliver McKenzie.
DF Direct Weekly #279: The Witcher 3 Remaster Reaction, Xbox Disc To Digital, Best of Gamescom 2026!
Digital Foundry’s John Linneman reports from Gamescom 2026, covering CD Projekt Red’s free Witcher 3 remaster and Switch 2 port.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look: The Most Impressive Real-Time Game Graphics Yet?
Digital Foundry analyzes the 26-minute GTA 6 gameplay reveal, praising its unprecedented visual fidelity, particularly in hair and skin rendering.
DF Direct Q+A: What If PlayStation 6 Is Actually The New PS Portable/Handheld?
The Digital Foundry team debates whether Sony’s rumored handheld could serve as the PS6, concluding it is likely a separate, less powerful device due to technical and cost constraints.
DF Direct Weekly #278: Sony Undecided On PS6 Price/Launch Date, Black Myth Zhong Kui Gameplay
Digital Foundry Direct Weekly features Thomas Morgan and John Linnman discussing Sony’s undecided PS6 release date amid high memory costs and potential $1000 pricing.
DF Direct Q+A: Oblivion Remastered - Can Switch 2 Optimisations Fix PS5/PC/Xbox Versions?
Digital Foundry hosts Tom Morgan and Oliver McKenzie analyze the technical performance of *Oblivion Remastered* on Switch 2, noting persistent…
DF Direct Weekly #277: Crimson Desert Switch 2 Confirmed, Gears E-Day PC Tested, Viture XR Glasses!
The hosts discuss the Gears of War E-Day multiplayer beta, noting impressive visuals but criticizing CPU bottlenecks and latency on PC.
DF Direct Q+A: Celebrating DF Independence - One Year Since Leaving IGN!
Digital Foundry celebrates its first year of independence from IGN, discussing new tools, the DF Retro podcast, and improved team stability.
DF Direct Weekly #276: GTA 6 An Extended Look Reveal Reaction, Quakecon 2026, Xbox 360 On PC
Digital Foundry hosts John Linneman and Oliver McKenzie discuss Rockstar’s upcoming Netflix-exclusive extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6, analyzing the hype and potential technical details.
DF Direct Q+A: Sony Finally Responds To End-Of-Disc Backlash - And It's Not Good News
Digital Foundry discusses Sony’s recent earnings call comments regarding the discontinuation of physical media, analyzing the company's dismissal of player concerns and potential market risks.
DF Direct Weekly #275: This Is The Most Performant Console Generation Since 16-Bit 2D
DF Direct Q+A: Too Expensive? No Exclusives? Is Next-Gen Just For Enthusiasts?
Digital Foundry hosts Rich, Oliver, and John discuss the uncertain future of next-gen consoles, questioning if iterative upgrades justify high prices amid rising component costs.
DF Direct Weekly #274: OG Xbox/Xbox 360 PC 'Back Compat', Valve - Memory Crisis "Getting Worse"
Digital Foundry discusses the launch of original Xbox backward compatibility on PC, noting technical bugs in the emulation layer.
DF Direct Q+A: Creation Engine 3 in Elder Scrolls 6/Fallout 5, Is Doom THE Great American Videogame?