At the time of publication, it has been one year and one day since Nintendo launched the Switch 2 console - so, as is DF tradition, it's time to look back over the last year and assess the system's track record so far. Strong back compat, impressive first and third party support, actual ray tracing and game-changing DLSS results - has Nintendo managed to put a foot wrong at all?

00:00 Overview

01:10 Is Switch 2 a generational leap over Switch 1?

11:40 What are the worst and best Switch 2 ports?

21:46 Has Nintendo extracted the most from Switch 2 in their own games?

27:34 Have we accepted Switch 2’s hardware flaws?

33:27 What do we make of GameChat, GameShare, and mouse controls?

37:51 How do we rate Switch 2’s backwards compatibility?

44:08 Concluding thoughts

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With the welcome announcement of Call of Duty coming to Switch 2, the question is... can the hardware handle the series' signature 60fps? Meanwhile, what does Nvidia aim to achieve with its new RTX Spark processor? In the wake of the shock Steam Deck price rises, could a self-built PC potentially offer superior value? What's the fate of Xbox Series S in the Helix era? All this and more in the new DF Direct Q+A show.

00:00 Introduction

00:40 Supporter Q1: Do you think Modern Warfare 4 will be good on Switch 2?

09:38 Supporter Q2: Is the Nvidia N1X an expensive, niche chip?

24:25 Supporter Q3: Is a custom PC a better deal than Steam Machine?

31:00 Supporter Q4: Are review embargoes becoming more strict?

37:50 Supporter Q5: Will Microsoft ditch Series S when Project Helix arrives?

42:07 Supporter Q6: Are high hardware prices a boon for game optimization?

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The summer games showcase event season is upon us and Sony is first off the mark with an excellent showing. God of War Laufey and Marvel's Wolverine are the highlights of the event, but there's plenty more that caught our eye here. John and Oliver share their thoughts on the event.

00:00 Introduction

01:13 God of War Laufey

08:44 Marvel’s Wolverine

16:46 Rayman Legends Retold

20:50 Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

25:09 Stuntman Hollywood

28:55 Until Dawn 2

32:24 Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

35:30 Kemuri

37:45 Omimusha: Way of the Sword

43:07 Concluding thoughts

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