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DF Direct Weekly #214: No Switch 2 Launch Reviews? Next-Gen Xbox Using ARM + The "Forced RT" Debate!
1 hour 59 minutes Posted May 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
Introduction
News 1: Nintendo reportedly not sending early Switch 2 review units
News 2: Should we criticize “forced ray tracing”?
News 3: Next-gen Xbox to use Snapdragon ARM chips?
News 4: Assassin’s Creed Shadows devs spill ray tracing revelations
News 5: Days Gone patch brings balanced modes, VRR support
News 6: John tests the Backbone Pro
Supporter Q1: Are we reaching the end of the home console era?
Supporter Q2: Should Halo run on id Tech?
Supporter Q3: Could Doom: The Dark Ages get a PS4 version? A Switch 2 version?
Supporter Q4: What happened to the review of Spider-Man 2 on PC?
Supporter Q5: What are your favourite memories of the Sega Saturn?
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Show notes
In this week's Direct, Rich, John and Alex discuss the strongly rumoured plans for NO Switch 2 launch reviews, along with apparent news that the next-gen Xbox will use ARM-based Snapdragon processors. Rich tests out our in-development VRR capture/analysis tools with Days Gone Remastered, measures the ongoing PS5 VRR stutter effect while Alex shares his excitement for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows disclosures. Finally, John's excited about the new Backbone Pro controller - which is much more than just a mobile controller peripheral.
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