DF Direct Special: Sony/AMD Project Amethyst Update - Next-Gen Tech Revealed + Mark Cerny Q&A
Could this be the foundational GPU technology for the PlayStation 6? Mark Cerny's latest Project Amethyst update describes the building blocks of future graphics technology, with a strong focus on ray tracing and machine learning capabilities, along with bandwidth-enhancing features designed to reduce the need on massive memory controllers. John, Rich and Oliver discuss the tech and share more information from Mark Cerny via an email Q&A conducted in the wake of the video's publication.
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DF Direct Weekly #234: Huge Game Pass Price Hike Causes Outrage, New PS5 Teardown
The latest DF Direct is dominated by discussion of Microsoft's gigantic price hikes for Game Pass - proof positive that the previous prices were unsustainable, or a greedy cash grab from Xbox? And who exactly wants the new content added to the top-end tier? Meanwhile, the team share their thoughts on the new Austin Evans PS5 teardown video, while Rich reports on a brace of native Steam Deck ports: Baldur's Gate 3 and Cronos. The former shows big improvements, but there's confusion surrounding Cronos. Meanwhile, John's back with plenty of stories from his latest visit to Japan.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:27 News 1: Game Pass hit by massive price hikes
0:32:39 News 2: New PS5 Slim disassembled, examined
0:43:54 News 3: Native Steam Deck versions of Cronos, Baldur’s Gate 3 arrive
0:55:52 News 4: New DualSense reportedly features replaceable battery
1:02:14 News 5: John reports back from Japan
1:22:04 Supporter Q1: What do you think of the Panzer Dragoon Zwei remake?
1:30:12 Supporter Q2: Will the PlayStation handheld produce better visual results than Strix Halo handhelds?
1:36:32 Supporter Q3: What lessons can PC handhelds take from Switch 2 and its DLSS?
1:48:04 Supporter Q4: How do you think the PS6 will be initially received?
1:54:04 Supporter Q5: Do Wii games look good on a flatscreen with a typical remastering treatment?
1:58:41 Supporter Q6: What did everyone’s retro PC setups look like?
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DF Direct Weekly #233: Wolverine Gameplay, Forza Horizon 6, Xbox ROG Ally X Pricing, Saros!
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 Wolverine, Saros, Flight Sim 2024 and Deus Ex Remastered cover off what we want to talk about from the latest Sony State of Play, while there's reaction to what was essentially the non-reveal of Forza Horizon 6. We catch up with the state of Silent Hill f on Xbox following the late arrival of review code and - finally - the last minute indefinite delay to the release of Borderlands 4 on Switch 2 had to be addressed.
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DF Direct Weekly #232: Dying Light: The Beast, Intel/Nvidia Partnership, Borderlands 4 Controversy
In the latest exciting episode of DF Direct Weekly, Alex and Oliver share impressions on the PC and PS5 versions of Dying Light: The Beast in the wake of review code problems stopping us from delivering a full review. Meanwhile, the shocking news of an Intel/Nvidia partnership demands attention from the team, before Rich shares his experiences of testing the leaked FSR4 INT8 version on RDNA 3 hardware. There's eyebrow-raising disbelief around the Gearbox CEO's reactions to Borderlands 4 performance critiques, while pricing for the Strix Halo-equipped GPD Win 5 confirms that the most powerful handheld ever made will arrive with an elevated price-point to match.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:02 News 1: Dying Light: The Beast shows great PC, PS5 performance
0:20:28 News 2: Intel, Nvidia form chip partnership
0:32:58 News 3: Version of FSR 4 runs across wide range of GPUs
0:51:27 News 4: Combative Gearbox boss addresses Borderlands critics
1:10:17 News 5: GPD Win 5 arrives with hefty price tag
1:22:37 Supporter Q1: Can you explain Virtual Shadow Maps?
1:28:16 Supporter Q2: Shouldn’t you praise PSSR more for looking sharp in motion?
1:34:20 Supporter Q3: Do next-gen consoles need 50GB of RAM for AI?
1:40:15 Supporter Q4: Why do you think AMD Redstone is built to run without discrete AI hardware?
1:44:08 Supporter Q5: Could Intel and Nvidia produce their own console?
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DF Direct Weekly #231: Borderlands 4 Perf Issues, Nintendo Direct, PS6 BD Drive, GeForce Now 5080!
In this week's gigantic DF Direct, Alex shares first impressions of Borderlands 4 PC performance, Oliver pops up for a guest appearance as the team summarise Nintendo's latest Direct, Rich enthuses about GeForce Now's new 5080 tier, while cloud coverage continues with a hands-on look at Microsoft xCloud's new 1440p streaming. Meanwhile, there's a cautious welcome for reports that PS6 will features a detachable, optional Blu-ray drive.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:09 News 1: Borderlands 4 suffers PC performance issues
0:25:11 News 2: Nintendo Direct: Mario Galaxy, Mario Wonder, Mario Tennis Fever, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
0:33:11 Resident Evil Requiem
0:41:03 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Persona 3 Reload
0:52:20 Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, NSO Virtual Boy
1:05:43 News 3: GeForce Now RTX 5080 tested!
1:19:33 News 4: PS6 reportedly features detachable disc drive
1:30:18 News 5: 1440p streaming added to XCloud
1:40:28 Supporter Q1: Which two games would you combine to create gaming perfection?
1:46:33 Supporter Q2: Does Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 prove the RT haters wrong?
1:55:36 Supporter Q3: Is the future looking bright for demanding RT titles on Switch 2?
2:01:36 Supporter Q4: How should Sony handle game licenses on their portable PlayStation?
2:07:47 Supporter Q5: Is it too little, too late for Intel’s GPU efforts?
2:13:31 Supporter Q6: Will Alex review Jedi: Survivor on Switch 2?
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