Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We've now split the DF Direct Supporter Q+A section into its own show! Want to get involved? Join the DF Supporter Program, support the team, join us in our amazing community: bit.ly/3jEGjvx
In our second spin-off Q+A show, we tackle the gaping hole in DF Direct Weekly #252 - the gigaton news that Phil Spencer is retiring from Xbox, Sarah Bond is leading and Asha Sharma is in as EVP and CEO. The team share their initial reactions to the next and wonder what happens next. Beyond that, Sony's strategies are under the microscope, there's a focus on PS5 Pro's fortunes when PS6 appears and finally, will the RAM crisis go as far as impacting game design?
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00:00 Supporter Q1: What do you make of the sudden departure of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond from Microsoft?
20:09 Supporter Q2: Should Sony change their PC strategy and offer a game launcher?
27:12 Supporter Q3: Will the PS5 Pro prove its worth in the PS6 era?
33:23 Supporter Q4: How will Sony more aggressively monetize their install base?
37:20 Supporter Q5: How will RAMageddon impact game design?
We've now split the DF Direct Supporter Q+A section into its own show! Want to get involved? Join the DF Supporter Program, support the team, join us in our amazing community: bit.ly/3jEGjvx
In our second spin-off Q+A show, we tackle the gaping hole in DF Direct Weekly #252 - the gigaton news that Phil Spencer is retiring from Xbox, Sarah Bond is leading and Asha Sharma is in as EVP and CEO. The team share their initial reactions to the next and wonder what happens next. Beyond that, Sony's strategies are under the microscope, there's a focus on PS5 Pro's fortunes when PS6 appears and finally, will the RAM crisis go as far as impacting game design?
Visit The DF Website: digitalfoundry.net
Go here to check out DF merch! store.digitalfoundry.net
Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: bit.ly/DFSubscribe
00:00 Supporter Q1: What do you make of the sudden departure of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond from Microsoft?
20:09 Supporter Q2: Should Sony change their PC strategy and offer a game launcher?
27:12 Supporter Q3: Will the PS5 Pro prove its worth in the PS6 era?
33:23 Supporter Q4: How will Sony more aggressively monetize their install base?
37:20 Supporter Q5: How will RAMageddon impact game design?
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