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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

WoW: Forever offers a host of visual upgrades to Blizzard's aged MMO, modernizing the Classic client while respecting its core artwork. youtu.be/hNkvZN2Cn80?...

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World of Warcraft Forever: Classic WoW Gets A Massive Tech Upgrade!

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Control Resonant is a very good looking exhibition for Remedy's internal engine. But the game's expanded scope demands certain visual compromises, at least on consoles. youtu.be/tl7JkmXM39Q?...

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Control Resonant - DF Tech Review - PlayStation 5/PS5 Pro/Xbox Series X|S

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Wolverine is a polished action game that delivers a solid experience on both PS5 and PS5 Pro. youtu.be/RLY7thhC2-0?...

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Marvel's Wolverine - PlayStation 5/PS5 Pro - Digital Foundry Tech Review

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Apple's latest iPhone squares off surprisingly well against Nintendo's new hybrid - but not every game takes full advantage of the platform. youtu.be/UGHK98sDNdg?...

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Switch 2 vs iPhone Pro 17 - Mobile Gaming Performance Head-To-Head

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

DLSS 5 isn't perfect, but it is a compelling and promising technology. Here's our thoughts on the initial DLSS 5 rollout in NBA 2K27, plus a variety of game mods. youtu.be/XAt63dB1hdI?...

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DLSS 5 Tested: NBA 2K27 Image Quality + Benchmarks, Mods And More

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Grand Theft Auto 6's key lighting tech seems to appear in the PC Enhanced Edition of GTA 5. But two generations' worth of art and asset improvements make GTA 6 look vastly improved. youtu.be/Dge00vH-NWE?...

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Grand Theft Auto 6 Graphics vs GTA 5 Enhanced Edition PC Maxed - The Rage Engine Upgraded

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Grand Theft Auto VI is shaping up to be a visual tour de force and one of the most exciting game projects ever made. In this Direct special, we break down the game's latest Extended Look trailer in depth. youtu.be/ca1GIOBPI6w?...

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Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look: The Most Impressive Real-Time Game Graphics Yet?

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a good Switch 2 Edition - but Nintendo's 4K60 claims don't quite hold water. youtu.be/ipfQrO3ABoM?...

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition: A Substantial Upgrade?

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Campaign Evolved is a graphical showcase on all console platforms, with boundary-pushing visual features at a smooth 60 FPS. youtu.be/WsDRmbnSHMs?...

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Halo Campaign Evolved - The BIG Console Face-Off - Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS5 Pro Review

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The excellent new Shader Injector mod addresses a broad swath of FF7 Rebirth’s lighting issues. Compared to the stock game, it’s a revelation. youtu.be/zBFViJCICUA?...

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC Shader Injector Mod: Lighting Transformed!

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The latest Assassin’s Creed offers an excellent visual experience on all consoles. For the discerning user though, PS5 Pro is a step above. youtu.be/Qs4rAV91tfQ?...

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Review: Great On All Consoles- But Best On PS5 Pro

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Black Flag Resynced is an unexpected technical triumph and one of the most impressive remakes I’ve seen. Here’s my video, based on an interview with key members of the development staff.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Devil May Cry 5 is a good port on Switch 2, with reasonable image quality and great performance. There are a couple odd decisions in the mix though, and resolution figures seem a bit aggressive.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I've been playing more MTG recently after a long break and did pretty well in the Arena qualifier weekend. 4-0 in the only play-in I tried yesterday and 5-3 during the qualifier today playing mono green stompy.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This year’s Xbox Showcase was thoroughly high quality - and the Persona reveals were a personal standout.

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Nintendo Switch 2, Year One - the Digital Foundry verdict: www.digitalfoundry.net/features/nin...

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Nintendo Switch 2 - Year One: The Digital Foundry Verdict

A true generational leap - and the best is yet to come.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

First Light on Xbox Series is fine enough, and Series S endures less compromise than usual.

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey headlined Sony's big summer State of Play, but there were plenty of great games to enjoy. @dark1x.bsky.social and @oliemack.bsky.social share their thoughts: youtu.be/OxIot1NRpyo

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State of Play June 2026 Reaction - Wolverine, God of War Laufey, Tomb Raider, Rayman + More!

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The new DF Direct Weekly is live, discussing the Steam Deck price shock, 007 First Light PC, Call of Duty on Switch 2 and much, much more: youtu.be/NGfL5TiKdi4

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DF Direct Weekly #266: Huge Steam Deck Price Rises, New Witcher 3 Expansion, Switch 2 COD, MGS4!

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Aside from some image quality faults, the PS5 version of 007 First Light is in great shape - but PS5 Pro offers the premium experience.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Apple’s MacBook Neo can’t quite outrun its limited specs - but it proves a surprisingly versatile computer in typical use. youtu.be/WOGwpt5IkiE?...

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Apple MacBook Neo Review: A Brilliant Budget Laptop... But How Well Does It Game?

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Do we actually need next-gen path traced visuals? How much of an upgrade are they? Will Switch 2 ports have issues when next-gen consoles arrive? Just two of the questions in this week's Q+A show: youtu.be/acafE6oCifk

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DF Direct Q+A: Do We Need Next-Gen Graphics? Can Switch 2 Last 6-7 Years? Switch 2 OLED?

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

DF Direct Weekly #263 is now live, discussing the Switch 2 price hike, Star Fox, COD dropping last-gen support and Nvidia's GTX 10-series Pascal 10th anniversary! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvYO...

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DF Direct Weekly #263: Star Fox Returns, Switch 2 Price Hike, Nvidia GTX 10-Series 10th Anniversary!

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Control for iPhone is remarkable. This AAA game with advanced ray tracing, upscaling, and frame gen pushes out the boundaries of mobile tech. youtu.be/1UKEavpN-R0?...

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Control Ultimate Edition iOS/MacOS Review: Ray Tracing, Frame-Gen + MetalFX Upscaling... On A Phone!

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Valve’s Steam Controller is a great all-purpose PC gamepad - and a revelation for some mouse and keyboard games.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

This looks super cool! A good chance to catch up as I am a few expansions behind at this point 😅 Only messy thing is the separate sub which I'm not a huge fan of but platform compliance with MMOs can be weird.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Saros is a superb combat experience and one of the most visually exciting games in recent memory. Pulse-pounding particles and pristine PSSR round out this PS5 exclusive. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYQx...

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Saros Review - PlayStation 5/PS5 Pro - Beautiful Visuals, Polished And Approachable

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

There's a fairly desperate shortage of desktop Macs at the moment. Many Mac Studio configurations - and most Mac Mini configurations - are flat-out unavailable, and the configs that are orderable are listed as having 2-3 month delivery times. apple.com/shop/buy-mac...

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Buy Mac Studio

Get a new Mac Studio desktop with M4 Max or M3 Ultra from only $166.58 per month. Select a model or customize your own. Buy now at apple.com.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Switch 2’s rendition of Pragmata hits solid marks in most respects. Unfortunately, an unlocked frame-rate will make it a hard recommendation for many discerning players.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

I can't help but think Starfield on PS5 is a disappointment. Lingering performance woes, new configuration quirks, and frequent crashes conspire to make this a surprisingly troubled AAA port.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Cyberpunk 2077's legendary run of support continues with its long-awaited PS5 Pro patch. Advanced ray tracing and PSSR combine to make this quite the upgrade.

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

In the latest DF Direct Q+A show, the team grapple with the concept of a $600 PlayStation 5 and the PS5 Pro vs PC price comparison questions emerge once more. Plus: Ocarina of Time remake and much more: youtu.be/T-yqMN_gqb4

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

DF Direct Weekly #247 is live, testing Fallout 4's new DLSS upgrade on Switch 2, the games that caught our attention at the Xbox Partner Preview, Kena Bridge of Spirits Switch 2 mini-review, Forza Horizon 6 RT and much, much more: youtu.be/otRnMhwMvg8

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The new PSSR provides a substantial boost for existing PS5 Pro software, with great image quality wins and scant regressions. A PC-quality upscaler is finally available on home console hardware.

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The latest episode of the DF Direct Q+A show is out, fielding questions on the future of PSSR, Crimson Desert launching without Intel support, dynamic res and multi-frame gen, plus what's going on with Xbox coverage: youtu.be/9hf4yx7lK6Q

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DF Direct Q+A: The Future Of PSSR, Crimson Desert Intel Issues, DRS vs Dynamic Frame-Gen

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Here's some of the DLSS 5 material we saw in the demos but didn't get a chance to film. Here I think you can see the strengths of DLSS 5 - reflections become much more attractive. Starfield doesn't have great lighting to begin with, so the differences can be profound.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Alan Wake 2 with the upgraded PSSR has smooth, clean imagery. Aggressive upscales are very doable with Sony’s new tech.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

More thoughts on DLSS 5 from myself, Rich, and Alex.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Nvidia's new DLSS infers incredible new lighting detail into games - and it may represent the future of game visuals.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The upgraded PSSR is a huge improvement over the original - and it will have a profound impact on PS5 Pro software going forward.

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

DF Direct Weekly #255 goes live a day early, with reaction to Microsoft's GDC reveals, Crimson Desert console chat, Oliver's new Apple display, Intel's value-driven Core Ultra 200S Plus chips and The Witcher 4's path tracing: youtu.be/bTWwlpphEGo

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

DF Direct Weekly #254 is live, looking ahead to the Project Helix Xbox GDC disclosures! We're also discussing the Sony/PC reports, Marathon impressions and Pearl Abyss's comments on Crimson Desert on consoles! youtu.be/ddiqHSD1DSU

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Switch 2 lands another quality pair of AAA ports. With a couple of tweaks to ensure consistent performance, there would be little to complain about.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Very cool Apple announcements today. I’m completely in on the new Studio Display XDR, which has everything I want - high brightness, loads of dimming zones, 120Hz, perfect integration with MacOS. Thankfully the 90Hz rumours have not proven to be true. www.apple.com/newsroom/202...

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Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR

Apple today announced a new family of displays, Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, that takes pro workflows to the next level.

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The new Xbox leadership speaks in a @WindowsCentral interview, but what exactly have we learnt from it? This, plus more Bluepoint discussion, Mario Wonder on Switch 2 and reactions to our RE Requiem coverage are found in DF Direct Weekly #253! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_6B...

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I've seen a lot of speculation online that the unpatched disc version of RE Requiem uses PSSR 1. As far as I can tell, this isn't the case. In a variety of shots the image treatment on the pre-patch and post-patch versions look very similar.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Sony’s upgraded PSSR is seriously impressive. Early impressions suggest much higher-grade imagery than its problematic predecessor.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Requiem is an audacious, highly impressive Switch 2 port that makes few graphical concessions. But an uncapped frame-rate leaves it less pleasant to play than it could be.

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