DF Direct Weekly #205: Xbox 'Kennan' Handheld, Death Stranding 2, Oblivion UE5, Ryzen 9 9950X3D!

Another packed DF Direct sees Rich, Alex and Oliver at the mics, discussing topics as diverse as the Project 'Kennan' Xbox handheld, the brilliant Death Stranding 2 trailer, the mooted Oblivion UE3 remake and Sony's AI character demo. Meanwhile, Rich gets scalphed on the Ryzen 9 9950X - buit look at those benchmarks! Plus: can PS5 Pro actually run FSR 4? Is cross-gen gaming here forever? And will Xbox Series X become the definitive Xbox back-compat console? 0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:38 News 1: Xbox-branded Windows handheld reportedly in development 0:19:36 News 2: Death Stranding 2 gets release date, new trailer 0:30:23 News 3: 9950X3D launches with impressive performance 0:46:43 News 4: Elder Scrolls Oblivion remake rumoured 0:55:51 News 5: AI Aloy prototype debuts in leaked footage 1:09:19 Supporter Q1: Have we underestimated PS5 Pro’s ML performance? 1:19:31 Supporter Q2: Is Nvidia betting on a big gaming performance increase for the 60 series? 1:26:47 Supporter Q3: Could the PS4 survive indefinitely as a platform? 1:31:30 Supporter Q4: How should we understand generational leaps for PC gaming? 1:36:10 Supporter Q5: Will the Series X become a sought-after retro console? 1:40:55 Supporter Q6: Could you produce videos showing carefully tailored experiences for certain graphics cards? 1:46:56 Supporter Q7: Is Nvidia’s focus on proprietary tech helping or hurting PC gaming? Eat smart with Factor. Get started at factormeals.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices