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DF Direct Weekly #109: Star Wars Jedi Survivor Drama, MS/Acti Merger Blocked, ROG Ally Benched
DF Direct Weekly #109: Star Wars Jedi Survivor Drama, MS/Acti Merger Blocked, ROG Ally Benched
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Length:
79 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week the team discuss the arrival of Star Wars Jedi Survivor, share first impressions after EA delayed sending review code, then move onto 'The Power of the Cloud' seemingly blocking Microsoft's Activision acquisition. Rich shares a conversation he had with the Xbox Sustainability Team on improving in-game efficiency, while benchmarks finally emerge on the impressive looking Asus ROG Ally handheld.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:45 News 01: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor impressions!
00:23:57 News 02: Microsoft Activision purchase hits roadblock
00:34:30 News 03: Microsoft pushes for Xbox energy sustainability
00:48:21 News 04: ASUS ROG Ally chips benchmarked
00:55:50 Supporter Q1: If RT becomes a big rendering focus, could future GPUs regress in rasterization performance?
01:00:36 Supporter Q2: Are 8GB GPUs DOOMED to muddy textures on PC?
01:07:33 Supporter Q3: How did Don feel about his first video?
01:11:15 Supporter Q4: Will you make a GTA V retro time capsule video when the title hits its 10th anniversary later this year?
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:45 News 01: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor impressions!
00:23:57 News 02: Microsoft Activision purchase hits roadblock
00:34:30 News 03: Microsoft pushes for Xbox energy sustainability
00:48:21 News 04: ASUS ROG Ally chips benchmarked
00:55:50 Supporter Q1: If RT becomes a big rendering focus, could future GPUs regress in rasterization performance?
01:00:36 Supporter Q2: Are 8GB GPUs DOOMED to muddy textures on PC?
01:07:33 Supporter Q3: How did Don feel about his first video?
01:11:15 Supporter Q4: Will you make a GTA V retro time capsule video when the title hits its 10th anniversary later this year?
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Released:
May 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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