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Marvels Spider-Man 2 PS5: Fidelity vs Performance Mode Comparison - Which Mode Works Best?
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:41 PS5 Improvements/Issues
00:04:52 2024 Remake vs 2015 Original Comparison
00:07:44 PC Ray Tracing Option Fixed on Patch 1.05
00:12:08 FSR 3 Frame Gen Tested
00:13:05 Virtual Shadow Maps Tested
00:14:45 PS5 vs PC Comparison
00:16:17 Conclusion
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00:00 Overview
00:59 Performance RT mode comparison
07:57 Fidelity mode comparison
10:48 Performance mode comparison
11:43 Frame-rate and conclusion
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In a rather jovial DF Direct, John returns from Japan having played PS5 Pro and visited a big bunch of developers, there's curiosity around Nintendo Alarmo and mysterious online tests it has in the offing, there's much anticipation for Alien Isolation 2 and some degree of confusion surrounding Intel's Arrow Lake-S CPU line-up.
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:58 Sponsored by MSI QD-OLED
0:01:42 News 1: Red Dead Redemption announced for PC
0:14:42 News 2: Nintendo announces alarm clock, mysterious online playtest
0:27:03 News 3: Alien Isolation 2 announced
0:36:18 News 4: John’s PS5 Pro impressions
0:48:20 News 5: Diablo 4 is getting PS5 Pro enhancements
0:54:23 News 6: Intel Arrow Lake processors revealed
1:13:29 News 7: John Japan trip recap!
1:27:30 Supporter Q1: How powerful will the rumoured PS6 be?
1:34:49 Supporter Q2: What should we make of the rumoured God of War collection?
1:40:25 Supporter Q3: Will the RTX 5080 be priced at $1200 USD or above?
1:45:44 Supporter Q4: Thoughts on the new version of Lollipop Chainsaw?
1:53:39 Supporter Q5: What wishes would you have for a remaster of Assassin’s Creed Unity?
1:58:32 Supporter Q6: Is John building a CRT museum?
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Silent Hill 2's remake for PC is great in many ways - particularly in how it provides meaningful visual upgrades over the PlayStation 5 version of the game. However, graphical issues are widespread and the stuttering in the game is remarkably poor - and not even frame-rate caps or other fixes can fix underlying, foundational problems.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:54 Sponsored by MSI QD-OLED
00:01:38 Scaling above PS5
00:06:05 Visual problems
00:07:58 User mods help
00:08:50 Why does Silent Hill 2 stutter?
00:12:00 PS5 stutters too, but differently
00:14:30 Broken Animations/Delta Time Analysis
00:21:07 Conclusion
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October 11th 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the GeForce 256, the original Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). With cutting edge technologies like hardware-accelerated transformation and lighting (T&L), combined with what was - for the time - brutal performance, GeForce 256 was a game-changer.
In this DF Direct special hosted by Alex Battaglia, we bring together Nvidia staff to discuss why this product was so important. On the panel, we have:
John Montrym, Chief Architect
John Spitzer, VP of Developer and Performance Technologies
Nick Stam, Senior Director of Technical Marketing - and Technical Director of PC Mag in 1999.
Jacob Freeman, GeForce Evangelist
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00:00 Overview
00:27 Sponsored by MSI QD-OLED
01:08 Introductions
07:12 - Why is GeForce 256 Important? What was its impact?
12:51 - GeForce 256 feature uptake
15:28 - Hardware transform and lighting and its importance
18:24 - GeForce 256 development milestones
21:08 - GeForce 256’s initial impact on games
25:11 - Reactions to GeForce 256
31:01 - Environment mapping
35:29 - Reviewing the GeForce 256
40:01 - What the GeForce 256 meant beyond gaming
41:44 - The GeForce 256’s legacy
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Halo is heading in a new direction, with key headlines including a shift away from the Slipspace Engine to Unreal Engine 5, along with a studio rebrand - 343 Industries is now HALO Studios. John and Alex discuss the changes and go into depth on the Project Foundry UE5 demo.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:56 - Sponsored by MSI QD-OLED
02:41 - What's Up With Halo?
04:07 - Halo Infinite's Issues
08:20 - What Benefits Does UE5 Offer?
14:04 - Materials Discussion
17:41 - Halo...on PlayStation?!!
20:17 - Halo's Future
29:10 - Halo Studios
33:50 - Wrap-up
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Eagerly awaited by fans of Atlus' celebrated RPGs, Metaphor ReFantazio is built on the Persona engine with Persona mechanics, with a fantasy edge. In this extensive review, Oliver Mackenzie focuses on the PS5 code (the only review code offered, alas) but brings in comparisons from the PC and Xbox Series demos where appropriate. As expected, the game is terrific, but there are a number of technical problems and performance issues that demand attention.
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00:00 Overview
00:39 Sponsored by MSI QD-OLED
01:22 Visual strengths
08:08 Visual faults
16:02 Xbox Series comparisons
18:08 Gameplay thoughts
20:26 Analysis and conclusion
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:53 News 1: Nintendo takes down Ryujinx
0:17:28 News 2: Until Dawn remake tested!
0:33:20 News 3: Unreal MegaLights tech demoed
0:48:26 News 4: Square Enix wants FF16 on Xbox
0:57:39 News 5: Next Guerrilla game reportedly Horizon online
1:06:04 News 6: God of War Ragnarök gets PC patch boosts
1:14:02 News 7: STALKER 2 documentary shows war torn game development
1:22:20 Supporter Q1: Was Strix Halo designed for a new Steam Machine? Could Steam Machines match the performance of a PS5 Pro at the same price?
1:28:56 Supporter Q2: What is Naughty Dog working on?
1:35:04 Supporter Q3: Will Switch 2 support the newest UE5 features?
1:38:43 Supporter Q4: Can the Switch 2 compete performance wise with the Steam Deck? Does it need to?
1:42:34 Supporter Q5: The PS5 Pro hasn’t sold out, so is this a sign of underperforming sales?
Many thanks to Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson for the pristine PS2 capture, taken using the RetroTink 4K.
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00:00 Introduction
02:45 Original versus remake comparison
09:55 PS5 Mode Comparison/Lumen Differences
13:58 PS5 30FPS Quality Mode Frame-Rate Test
15:54 PS5 60FPS Performance Mode Frame-Rate Test
17:29 Verdict
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00:00 Overview
00:59 Performance mode comparison
04:23 Fidelity mode comparison
08:30 FSR and DLSS comparison
10:41 Frame-rate and conclusion
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:16 News 1: Sony reveals new games in State of Play
0:14:04 News 2: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered analyzed
0:33:17 News 3: New PS5 Pro Enhanced titles announced
0:44:48 News 4: Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed
0:55:07 News 5: Dragon’s Dogma 2: how is patch 9 on PS5?
1:00:44 News 6: Monster Hunter PC specs spark concern
1:14:01 News 7: RTX 5080, 5090 specs reportedly leaked
1:27:48 Supporter Q1: What’s your buying advice for PS5 Pro?
1:35:52 Supporter Q2: Should console generations be extended further?
1:42:44 Supporter Q3: Will the upcoming Microsoft handheld rely on FSR 4?
1:45:57 Supporter Q4: Would the Series S/X divide be fine if the S came with more memory?
1:53:47 Supporter Q5: Is there a difference between analyzing provided footage and footage you captured yourself?
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00:00 Introduction
01:41 Xbox 360 Recap
02:47 Original versus Remaster Visual Comparison
05:16 Series S vs Series X Visual Comparison
07:00 Frame-Rate tests
09:42 Verdict
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:17 Why this port is great
00:03:01 PlayStation vs. PC
00:08:24 Performance Cliffs
00:15:35 Room for Improvement
00:17:03 Optimised Settings
00:21:09 Conclusion
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00:00 - Introduction
01:38 - A Seamless Beginning
02:16 - A Link to the Past?
04:31 - Frame-rate Analysis
08:24 - Image Quality
10:39 - Music Showcase
12:10 - The Wrap-up
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0:00:00 Overview
0:02:07 F1 24
0:08:42 Gran Turismo 7
0:13:46 Horizon: Forbidden West
0:20:34 Hogwarts Legacy
0:24:45 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
0:34:50 The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
0:38:46 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
0:43:21 The Crew Motorfest
0:45:38 Demon’s Souls
0:49:13 Dragon’s Dogma
0:53:53 Is the PS5 Pro worth it?
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:08 News 1: Switch 2 hardware revealed in apparent leak
0:23:07 News 2: Dragon’s Dogma 2 patch boosts PC performance
0:33:04 News 3: Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster tested
0:44:34 News 4: RDNA 4 skips high-end GPUs, FSR 4 to be AI-based
1:00:40 News 5: Intel, AMD battled over PS6 contract
1:07:32 News 6: Horizon, Days Gone remasters rumoured
1:17:50 News 7: John gets a Virtual Boy!
1:27:12 Supporter Q1: How does Sony deliver consistently good PC ports?
1:32:51 Supporter Q2: What do you make of Nintendo suing for Palworld’s alleged patent violations?
1:38:25 Supporter Q3: Would you expect to see a big difference between FSR 2 and PSSR on Pro titles? Is ML-based upscaling powerful enough to keep console prices low?
1:43:59 Supporter Q4: What benefits will PS5 Pro bring to the PlayStation Portal?
1:46:24 Supporter Q5: Will PS5 Pro titles bring back-compat boosts for PS6?
1:49:28 Supporter Q6: How likely is a 40fps PS5 Pro mode for GTA 6?
1:53:57 Supporter Q7: Why have Respawn failed to fix fundamental issues in Jedi: Survivor on PC?
1:59:44 Supporter Q8: Why isn’t there an Ernest-based game?
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00:00 Introduction
01:35 Last-Gen Console Install Sizes/Resolutions
03:08 Loading Times Tested
03:58 The Good News: Visual Settings That Remain
06:12 The Bad News: The Cutbacks/Bugs
08:26 PS4 Frame-Rate Tested
12:29 PS4 Pro Frame-Rate Tested
14:03 Xbox One S Frame-Rate Tested
15:12 Xbox One X Frame-Rate Tested
16:20 Verdict
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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Midrange PC impressions
06:48 High-end PC impressions
12:44 Other issues
15:29 Optimised settings and PS5 settings
20:59 How could FF16 be updated for PS5 Pro?
24:02 Conclusion
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:27 User Experience and bugs
00:03:08 Frame-Rate improvements
00:05:31 Shader Compilation Stutter?
00:06:48 Traversal Stutter?
00:09:24 Animation Issues
00:11:35 Conclusion
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00:00 Overview
01:02 PS5 Pro vs. PS5 Performance Mode
07:17 PS5 Pro vs. PS5 Graphics Mode
12:25 Frame-rates and conclusion
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:47 The Last of Us Part 2
0:11:49 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart
0:23:44 Alan Wake 2
0:33:27 Horizon Forbidden West
0:39:09 Hogwarts Legacy
0:45:48 Gran Turismo 7
0:54:35 Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows
0:57:43 Could PS5 Pro run Elden Ring at 60fps?
1:03:36 Is PS5 Pro a good deal relative to PC?
1:16:48 Supporter Q1: With the Pro reaching $700, what will the PS6 look like?
1:26:42 Supporter Q2: Could PSSR run on the base PS5?
1:33:04 Supporter Q3: Why hasn’t Sony developed machine learning based frame gen tech for PS5 Pro?
1:37:11 Supporter Q4: Will the high price of PS5 Pro drive people to PC?
1:44:13 Supporter Q5: Will low PS5 Pro sales cause development problems?
1:51:46 Supporter Q6: What game reveals would have excited you about PS5 Pro?
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00:00 Introduction
01:30 PS5 vs Series X Graphics Comparison
04:32 Series S Visual Cutbacks
05:41 Xbox Series X Frame-Rate Test
08:16 PS5 Frame-Rate Test
10:04 Xbox Series S Frame-Rate Test
11:37 Verdict
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00:00 - Intro
02:01 - Ambient Occlusion
06:42 - Soft Shadows
10:31 - Lighting Upgrades
11:46 - Grass and Flowers
13:43 - Textures and Shaders
21:40 - Character Rendering
24:18 - Clothes and Equipment
26:43 - Anti-Aliasing
31:45 - DLSS and FSR
35:37 - 120Hz on Consoles
38:55 - 30fps Limiter on Consoles
40:46 - Conclusion
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00:00 Introduction
02:40 Optimised and PS5 Equivalent Settings
03:48 PS5 vs Frankenstein's PC Benchmarking
05:17 Improving Quality Mode: 30FPS Capped
07:33 Improving Balance Mode: 40FPS/120Hz
09:44 Improving Performance Mode: 60FPS - No Frame-Gen
13:37 How PS5 Pro Could Improve Black Myth: Wukong
17:35 Can Xbox Series S Handle Black Myth: Wukong
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0:00:00 Overview
0:01:20 How is Sony marketing the PS5 Pro?
0:09:43 Big three features: larger GPU, machine learning and ray tracing enhancements
0:25:10 The missing disc drive
0:33:12 $700 USD sticker shock: does it make sense?
0:44:23 What do we want to see out of PS5 Pro?
0:49:43 Supporter Q1: Was Microsoft right to skip an enhanced console this generation?
0:54:06 Supporter Q2: Is GT7’s 8K mode as stupid as it sounds?
0:57:26 Supporter Q3: What PC GPU is the best match for PS5 Pro?
1:00:27 Supporter Q4: Will Sony encourage developers to stick to a single PS5 Pro mode, or have multiple?
1:02:58 Supporter Q5: Why doesn’t the PS5 Pro have a larger CPU upgrade?
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:41 News 1: Sony leaks PS5 Pro design
0:13:42 News 2: Concord pulled from sale, servers close
0:37:11 News 3: Astro Bot review reaction!
0:53:23 News 4: RTX 5000 series performance and power rumoured
1:05:51 News 5: Bloodborne PC progresses
1:14:53 News 6: John’s Windows handheld impressions!
1:27:04 Supporter Q1: What should we make of the closure of AnandTech?
1:39:09 Supporter Q2: Where will Microsoft be in 15 years?
1:46:14 Supporter Q3: Could an RTX 6090 equipped Xbox explain Microsoft’s largest generational leap claims?
1:52:44 Supporter Q4: Could Ridge Racer make a return in the near future?
1:57:58 Supporter Q5: If Alan Wake 2 isn’t profitable, what hope do other original single player games have?
2:03:28 Supporter Q6: Will we really see ray tracing on Switch 2?
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00:00 Introduction
00:55 PS5/Series X Mode Comparison
03:27 30FPS Quality Mode/Series S Frame-Rate Tests
04:18 60FPS Speed Mode Frame-Rate Tests
11:29 PC Shader Compilation Issue Re-Tested
14:44 PC Optimised Settings Versus PS5
20:43 Verdict
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00:00 - Intro
02:13 - Resolution and Performance
04:59 - Unbelievable Physics
07:52 - Fluid Simulation
10:38 - Beautiful Graphics
12:46 - The DualSense Experience
16:54 - A Museum of PlayStation
19:11 - Sound and Music
21:57 - Wrap-up
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00:00 Overview
01:03 Mode visual comparisons
05:59 Frame-rate targets and performance
09:52 Analysis and conclusion
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:07 News 1: PS5 Pro name, design possibly leaked
0:27:16 News 2: Why isn’t Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox?
0:41:24 News 3: Astro Bot VR ruled out - but PC could be coming
0:49:53 News 4: MGS Delta: Snake Eater preview!
1:06:53 News 5: Silent Hill 2 hands-on!
1:26:24 News 6: Avowed vows to target 30fps on Xbox Series consoles
1:34:48 Supporter Q1: What games do you most want to see updated for PS5 Pro?
1:41:36 Supporter Q2: How will Microsoft deal with the PS5 Pro?
1:52:24 Supporter Q3: Could Intel GPUs be in the next-gen consoles?
1:56:35 Supporter Q4: Given that the 4090 can no longer sustain native 4K at max settings in a lot of games, are we about to hit a performance wall?
2:04:28 Supporter Q5: Did Sony and Microsoft underestimate the needed console specs this generation?
2:12:19 Supporter Q6: Would DF consider adding a quantitative rating system to their reviews?
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00:00 - Introduction
01:09 - What is Tengo Project?
02:02 - What is Shadow of the Ninja?
02:44 - Let's Compare to the NES
08:51 - Let's Talk Controls
10:15 - The Soundtrack is Awesome
11:21 - How Does it Perform?
12:08 - Gameplay and Wrap-up
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:02 Snowdrop Engine Tech
00:06:47 PC Exclusive RTXDI
00:13:54 PC Exclusive DLSS Ray Reconstruction
00:20:54 Stuff That Is Not So Good
00:24:25 HIdden "Outlaw" Max Settings
00:26:05 Performance Considerations
00:28:30 Conclusion
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:30 Impossible ports: The Witcher 3, Nier Automata, Ace Combat 7, Dragon Quest 11, Hellblade, No Man’s Sky, Ark: Survival Evolved
0:28:49 Doom: Doom, Doom 2, Doom 64, Doom (2016), Doom Eternal
0:39:07 Crysis: Crysis, Crysis 2, Crysis 3
0:45:35 Miscellaneous games: Yooka-Laylee, Team Sonic Racing, Virtua Racing, Ori and The Will of the Wisps
0:59:34 Adding TAA: Alien Isolation, Metro Redux, Dying Light
1:11:16 Seventh gen ports: Burnout Paradise, Grid Autosport, Portal, Portal 2
1:19:37 Rebellion games: Sniper Elite, Zombie Army
1:21:53 Thoughts and conclusion
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00:00 Introduction
01:41 Tech Overview
06:30 Ultrawide versus Fill Screen Comparison
09:33 60/40/30fps Mode Comparison
12:54 Series S vs Series X
14:14 PS5/Series X Frame-Rate tests
18:38 Series S Frame-Rate Test
19:51 Verdict
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:58 News 01: Indiana Jones headed to PS5
0:19:53 News 02: Hands-on with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
0:31:31 News 03: FF16 demo tested on PC!
0:47:13 News 04: Black State impresses
0:57:50 News 05: Gamescom Opening Night Live recap
1:06:45 News 06: Nvidia’s Gamescom announcements
1:19:14 Supporter Q1: Is disabling RT depending on the scene a good idea?
1:27:47 Supporter Q2: Is Series S preventing a Black Myth: Wukong release on Xbox?
1:34:33 Supporter Q3: Why did Wukong on PS5 use FSR and not TSR?
1:38:35 Supporter Q4: Could improved Wukong performance be a good selling point for PS5 Pro?
1:45:06 Supporter Q5: How will Microsoft differentiate the next Xbox?
1:52:21 Supporter Q6: Did Microsoft and Sony focus on the wrong features with PS5 and Xbox Series?
2:01:18 Supporter Q7: Is 12GB enough VRAM for graphics cards this generation?
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00:00 Overview
03:26 RTX 4080 Performance
05:37 How does it play?
09:47 Conclusion
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00:00 Overview
01:09 Can we optimise Full RT?
06:29 Optimised settings for mid-range GPUs
24:38 Traversal stutter on mid-range CPUs
26:45 Shader compilation issues
32:05 Conclusion
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00:00 Overview
01:07 Mode settings differences
08:30 Performance
19:04 High-end PC comparison
26:00 Conclusion: how do we fix Wukong on PS5?
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:39 Fantastic Effects
00:03:15 Environmental Detail + Shadows
00:06:02 Lighting: Software Lumen vs. Full RT
00:10:43 Real-Time Ray Guided Caustics
00:12:31 Other Details
00:14:09 Image Quality Issues
00:15:27 #StutterStruggle
00:19:35 Conclusion
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:48 News 01: Black Myth: Wukong benchmark drops
0:22:35 News 02: Zen 5 launch unravels
0:44:24 News 03: Switch 2 possibly “delayed” further into 2025
0:54:49 News 04: Unannounced game Deadlock hits 18,000 concurrent players
1:06:33 News 05: FF7 Remake trilogy third title to switch to UE5?
1:12:32 News 06: Man connects 444 consoles to one TV
1:20:39 News 07: Tango Gameworks acquired by Krafton
1:24:26 News 08: Forza Horizon 5 potentially headed to PS5
1:34:40 News 09: Valve plans to offer SteamOS to other handhelds
1:44:58 Supporter Q1: As Microsoft increasingly goes multiplatform, what’s the point of Xbox?
1:49:45 Supporter Q2: Should Microsoft be putting older exclusives on Switch?
1:52:10 Supporter Q3: What does the DF audience have to look forward to in 2025?
1:56:12 Supporter Q4: Which graphically intense ports should come to Switch 2?
2:00:10 Supporter Q5: What are some technical annoyances you have with modern gaming?
2:04:34 Supporter Q6: What is the best way to achieve good frame-rates for PS3 titles?
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00:00 Introduction
01:21 Visual features
12:08 High-end PC performance
16:46 "Frankenstein" console-spec PC performance
20:25 What’s up with the press footage?
23:50 Gameplay thoughts
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00:00 Introduction - The Challenge of NUTS.WAD
01:16 Overview
02:18 Current-Gen Consoles vs NUTS.WAD
05:55 Software Rendering!
07:28 Key Improvements
08:04 What About The PC Version?
11:07 Movement Interpolation Issues?
11:36 Decent Menu Options
12:02 Soundtrack Improvements
17:10 Mod System Issues
17:40 Legacy of Rust (Machine Games)
18:17 A Game Of Doom Worth Playing
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:06 What are VRR's benefits?
0:07:20 What are VRR's limitations?
0:16:00 Why can't VRR fix game performance?
0:22:16 Conclusion
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:54 News 01: PS VR2 tested on PC - without an adapter!
0:12:49 News 02: Zen 5 launches to mixed reviews
0:29:57 News 03: Space Marine 2 previewed
0:40:50 News 04: Half-Life 3 confirmed???!!!!
0:50:24 News 05: Jedi: Survivor last-gen screenshots revealed
1:06:32 News 06: Classic Doom games get revised port
1:11:07 News 07: Final Fantasy 16 PC release may be imminent
1:18:51 News 08: Ready at Dawn shut down
1:25:56 Supporter Q1: Why isn’t every new game using DirectStorage?
1:30:56 Supporter Q2: How could a “Stop Killing Games” directive work for online-only titles?
1:39:13 Supporter Q3: Should we be less judgmental about generative AI use?
1:48:18 Supporter Q4: Is the Ryzen 5800X3D one of the greatest ever CPUs?
1:55:35 Supporter Q5: Why does the PS4 refuse to die?
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00:00:00 Introduction/Dark Souls 2 Tech Overview
00:02:49 Volumetric Fog Upgrades
00:05:08 PCSS Shadow Upgrades
00:06:11 Lighting Upgrades
00:07:52 Nvidia's DLAA Support/Terrain Optimisation
00:09:18 Performance/Modding Support
00:11:38 Final Thoughts
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Switching to Unreal Engine 5
03:12 Exploiting Nanite
08:43 Lighting and Lumen
14:55 Visual effects: running water and light flashes
17:54 Game audio and binaural audio
24:54 Wave simulation
26:59 Discrepancies between gameplay demo and final game
29:10 Facial animation
31:15 Photogrammetry
34:00 Time jump sequences
36:19 PC version settings menu
37:18 Console frame-rate target and production scheduling
40:14 Epic’s TSR vs other AA solutions
42:19 Conclusion
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00:00 Introduction
00:49 Not Really Comparable to DLSS
02:53 Weaknesses With Text Elements
03:30 Validating Microsoft Claims
05:21 Image Quality Analysis: Borderlands 3
06:59 Image Quality Analysis: Control
09:04 The DLSS Difference
10:10 Adding Auto SR To Cyberpunk 2077
10:32 Upscaling On Upscaling
12:51 Auto SR Is NOT Direct SR
13:40 Wrap-Up Time + Handheld Viability Tests
14:45 And Now, The Conclusion