DF Direct Weekly #149: Xbox Multi-Plat Meltdown, Helldivers 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hands-On

Digital Foundry Direct Weekly

The week in gaming news was dominated by Xbox Multi-Platform Game debate, outrage and meltdowns - and we can't quite believe what we were seeing. John, Rich and Alex share their views before moving to other topics: we go hands-on with Helldivers 2, check out the FF7 Rebirth demo and John shares his excitement over Penny's Big Breakaway. Meanwhile, DF Supporters strike gold once again with a range of questions and discussion points.

0:00:00 Introduction

0:00:52 News 01: Is Microsoft embracing multiplatform gaming?

0:43:52 News 02: Hands-on with Helldivers 2

0:54:41 News 03: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth impressions!

1:05:03 News 04: Penny’s Big Breakaway preview

1:11:42 Supporter Q1: What’s the minimum advisable frame-rate when using frame gen with a controller?

1:17:50 Supporter Q2: Is Nvidia purposefully limiting frame gen to the RTX 4000 series to increase sales?

1:27:18 Supporter Q3: Given that the Series S is the best-selling current-gen Xbox, should we consider it the baseline experience this gen?

1:34:14 Supporter Q4: Has the use of FSR been good or bad for console gaming?

1:43:14 Supporter Q5: Why doesn’t AMD often pioneer new graphics techniques like Nvidia?

1:51:44 Supporter Q6: Can John recommend any 3D Sonic titles?

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