DF Direct Weekly #69: Horizon Forbidden West VRR/40Hz Tested, Red Dead/GTA4 Remasters Cancelled?

Hitting the 69th episode milestone, Rich gets to grips with Horizon Forbidden West's excellent VRR/40Hz date, while Alex and Tom join him to discuss topics as diverse as the apparent cancellation of GTA4 and Red Dead Redemption patches, more heavy-handed Take Two legal threats, and yet more issues with Capcom PC ports - this time with a furless DLSS patch. Meanwhile, is it really wise for Rich's gaming hardware to be situated next to a big radiator? And do Alex and Tom assess the rendering features of reality itself?   00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:55 News 01: Horizon: Forbidden West patch brings VRR, 40Hz support 00:11:25 News 02: GTA IV and RDR remasters cancelled? 00:20:15 News 03: Take-Two issues VR mod takedowns 00:32:36 News 04: DLSS patch removes fur in MH: Rise 00:44:48 News 05: Biomutant PS5, Series S/X update incoming! 00:47:49 DF Content Discussion: FSR 2.0 deep dive 00:54:23 DF Supporter Q1: Why are we still seeing reduced-rate animations on distant characters? 01:01:07 DF Supporter Q2: Do you ever ponder the rendering features of reality itself? 01:04:59 DF Supporter Q3: Can developers use unrealistic RT implementations to create surreal environments in games? 01:08:45 DF Supporter Q4: Can bad frame-pacing occur with 60fps games set to 120Hz output? 01:12:26 DF Supporter Q5: Console showdown: Sega Genesis or Super Nintendo? 01:16:45 DF Supporter Q6: What does Rich aim to achieve by overclocking a PS3? 01:17:45 DF Supporter Q7: Does Rich have a custom radiator cooling setup for his Switch? 01:19:11 DF Supporter Q8: If Rich is taking a vacation, that must mean Microsoft will be announcing new studio acquisitions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices