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Let's say you're a bunch of tech journalists producing a weekly show based on gaming and technology news... and there's not really any worthwhile gaming or technology news to speak of? In an ideal world, we'd give ourselves the week off but #content never sleeps... and to be fair, we've managed to pull something out of the bag here.

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DF Direct Weekly #56: Minecraft Xbox Ray Tracing Leak, Unreal Engine 5 Release, Max Payne Remake!

Let's say you're a bunch of tech journalists producing a weekly show based on gaming and technology news... and there's not really any worthwhile gaming or technology news to speak of? In an ideal world, we'd give ourselves the week off but #content must never sleep. And to be fair, we think we've managed to deliver a decent show nonetheless. Enjoy! Join the DF Patreon for EARLY ACCESS to every DF Direct Weekly, pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content and much, much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Podcast RSS Feed: https://digitalfoundry.podbean.com/ Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Want some DF-branded tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies or pullovers? Check out our store: https://bit.ly/2BqRTt0 00:00:00 Introductions 00:01:23 News 01: Minecraft RT leaks onto Xbox Series, promptly removed. 00:05:27 DF Supporter Q: Why do you think MICROSOFT seemingly doesn't care about Minecraft on its own console? 00:09:46 News 02: Remedy to remake Max Payne 1 & 2 00:18:14 News 03: Unreal Engine 5 out of early access 00:36:36 DF Content Discussion: DF Retro Motorstorm 00:45:49 DF Content Discussion: Doom RT 00:54:14 DF Supporter Q1: How do you feel about the Steam Deck LCD display after some regular use now? 00:58:17 DF Supporter Q2: What's your thoughts on the potential of the Analogue Pocket 4 months on since release? 01:02:18 DF Supporter Q3&4: How long do you give it before owning a VRR display for current gen consoles becomes a necessity? / Do you have any thoughts as to why it took so long for Sony to implement VRR? 01:10:23 DF Supporter Q5: Jurassic Park Trespasser DF Retro WEN? 01:12:32 DF Supporter Q6: Can variable rate shading replace dynamic resolution scaling? 01:16:21 DF Supporter Q7: If my geforce 1070 ti dies, what do I get to replace it? Assume a $500ish budget. 01:18:24 DF Supporter Q8: Is there ever a conflict about who gets to review a certain game?

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Anonymous

Was anyone else a little saddened when they announced that 48% of announced upcoming games are using Unreal? While it's definitely impressive, I share the concerns that beautifully bespoke engines that are tailor made for projects are becoming more of a rarity. It just felt a little gross to be celebrating that. It's certainly compelling technology though.

Mark Smith

Thank you, guys!

Mark Smith

Excellent ending song choice!

Anonymous

Happy to hear Arctic Edge will feature in the Motorstorm retrospective- I love all the PS3 games until RC, and I strongly feel AE is just as good as they are. Just a shame it never made the jump from PSP or PS2 to PS3 so more could have experienced it- and even more of a shame that none have been remastered for the following PS generations. Last year I asked Paul Rustchynsky, Game Designer on all the PS3 games &amp; Lead on the later entries &amp; also DriveClub, his perspective on if a remastered collection was possible- hopefully the whole twitter thread will link- https://twitter.com/pp13533d/status/1389932185646342148?fbclid=IwAR0jJj2IszJpHo6bIakbuicAKZRGdWhGqAa9cKIFlib7AcjS7zgshmcGAXo