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Oliver Mackenzie

@oliemack.bsky.social

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Video producer/writer, contributor at Digital Foundry. Past work at various news companies and nonprofits.

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 20h

You didn't end up liking Riverside? I am curious about the AI tools but I have found that I am faster/better just cutting multicams (IE DF Direct) in Final Cut by hand.

Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I'm still not certain. Stills look very similar, and the Pro is running at a much higher resolution which explains at least some of the difference in motion. It would take more work to be sure. But if I was doing the video again, I would be more neutral.

Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

After looking over my PS5 Pro captures again, I'm less confident about leaning TSR on the PS5 Pro upscaler. In particular, there's one shot that shows a known PSSR issue, with disappearing rain.

Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a triumphant return for arcade racers - and a surprisingly polished Unreal Engine 5 game. youtu.be/UNDCEDpMxVw?...

Star Wars: Galactic Racer DF Tech Review - PS5/Pro/Xbox Series X|S - This One's Special!

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thank you!

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Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sony has created a version of PSSR for the base PS5 - and the early results look promising. youtu.be/FQW6K7TLvQA

Hands-On with QSSR - AI Upscaling For Standard PS5 - Image Quality, PSSR Comparisons + More

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

E-Day isn't perfect, but it does offer some of the best visuals in contemporary gaming - and it advances the state of the art with MegaLights and other novel tech. Review code provided by Xbox. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yCF...

Gears of War: E-Day - Xbox Series X|S Review + The Big Technology Deep Dive

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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?...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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?...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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?...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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?...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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?...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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?...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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?...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

E-Day looks great on Xbox - but performance issues reflect a game still in development. youtu.be/mKzsFB_V0fs?...

Gears of War E-Day Multiplayer Beta: Tech Breakdown + Impressions - Xbox Series X|S Tested

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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?...

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition: A Substantial Upgrade?

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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?...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We may do that! But I think David has implemented most of what he wants from a visual perspective. The remaining wins are primarily performance related and bug fix related.

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?...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Personally I would go with the Legion Go S for a PC device or Switch 2 for a console. But Ally X works well with Bazzite so that's not a bad option.

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

I should have made this more clear, but not really. The balanced modes are similar to the fidelity modes on all platforms, and internal res is similar to PS5 balanced mode.

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

I don’t have the time or expertise to cover PC in my videos. We will have a PC video on the game soon.

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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?...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I aim to include basically everything relevant I was told across the two videos I am doing. We also have a written piece on our website based on the interview.

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.

Oliver Mackenzie @oliemack.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Yes I would buy sooner rather than later!

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

I would yeah.

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.

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

I got knocked out by Nathan Steuer (2x pro tour winner) which makes failing to hit day 2 hurt a bit less. Not the best deck in the format or anything but simple and fun to play, with good matchups against a lot of the meta. Still learning this standard and making some mistakes for sure.

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.

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.

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

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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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

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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

Post launch I believe.

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

I use a very cheap set grip that I bought off AliExpress, it's my favourite one - and I've sampled a bunch (probably 7 or 8 at this point). The logo on the back of mine says DOBE but I've seen them branded differently elsewhere.

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.

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?...

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

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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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...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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?...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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Digital Foundry @digitalfoundry.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The big Steam Controller interview. @oliemack.bsky.social talks tech with Valve: www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/04...

digitalfoundry.net

"We've Heard About Stick Drift and We've Experienced It Ourselves": The Big Steam Controller Interview

Oliver talks to Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais and Jeff Mucha.

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.

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.

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

Amazing !!!!

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

Could be, for me it is June.

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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...

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

YouTube video by Digital Foundry

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

I think those should be fine, they use a different memory spec and I am sure Apple has secured supply for a long time to come... it's possible they could exhaust supply towards the end of the model retail lifespan though who knows.

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

Good call!