Best Digital Foundry Podcasts (2025)

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DF Direct Weekly #222: Oblivion Remaster Fixed? Switch 2 Perf vs PS4/Series S! Nintendo "RT" Patents 1:44:12

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This week, Oblivion Remastered's 1.2 patch "dropped" promising performance improvements - but are its systemic stuttering problems fixed? Alex takes a look at the PC version, both moving to an analysis of Nintendo's recently published "ray tracing" patents - which aren't quite what they seem. Meanwhile, Oliver gets to grips with the Wild Hearts dem…

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A News-apalooza With As Much Sense As A $165 MTG Event - Boards & Swords #267

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No guest this week, just a lot of news to talk about. Like what games does CMON have left? And why is Asmodee hiring their crowdfunding “expert”? Even I can read the tea leaves on why thats a bad idea. Also, would you pay $165 for a Magic the Gathering event? I don’t think I would. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News What d…

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A News-apalooza With As Much Sense As A $165 MTG Event - Boards & Swords #267

3d ago

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No guest this week, just a lot of news to talk about. Like what games does CMON have left? And why is Asmodee hiring their crowdfunding “expert”? Even I can read the tea leaves on why thats a bad idea. Also, would you pay $165 for a Magic the Gathering event? I don’t think I would. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News What d…

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Licensed to Shill IV: Tokenized Securities - Ownership & Rights; Navigating Crypto Transparency | Blockcast 69 32:59

4d ago32:59

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Takatoshi Shibayama, Lisa Jy Tan, and Nikhil Joshi look at a token transparency framework and the responsibilities of disclosure. They also chat about the implications of tokenized securities, the risks associated with tokenized assets and the future of tokenization in the financial ecosystem. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Crypto Transparency 02:5…

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Novanta CIO Sarah Betadam on managing risk around AI 7:51

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Sarah Betadam, CIO at Novanta, joined host Lee Rennick for this episode of CIO Leadership Live recorded at the 60th annual IDC Directions event. They discussed AI governance, data privacy and AI councils, plus the balancing act of staying competitive as a business, while viewing company data in a highly protective way.…

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DF Direct Weekly #221: Disastrous Xbox Cuts, AMD/Sony PS6 Hints, Helldivers 2 Coming To Xbox 1:56:34

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This week, the DF team is reeling after news of disastrous Xbox cuts resulting in untold job losses, the diminishment of celebrated studios and the cancellation of promising games - this follows on from controversy surrounding Xbox hardware strategy and speculation on future consoles. Meanwhile, AMD and Sony re-affirm the Project Amethyst initative…

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DF Direct Weekly #220: Switch 2 Blurry Screen Controversy, HDMI 2.2 Specs, Hellblade 2 60FPS! 2:00:19

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In the wake of criticism of DF's comments on Switch 2's motion blur display issues, independent benchmark data from multiple sources proves out our point, so what can be done? Meanwhile, John and Oliver share their impressions of Fast Fusion's "Pure" aka "DLSS Off" update, while Rich weighs in on the Nvidia RTX 5050 reveal specs. Hellblade 2's 60fp…

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Ripple's Journey: From Payments to Financial Solutions | Blockcast 68 28:28

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In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama interviews Eric van Miltenburg, SVP of Strategic Initiatives at Ripple, discussing the APEX 2025 conference, Ripple's evolution from a payment-focused company to a broader financial solutions provider, and the future of the crypto industry. They explore the similarities between the internet boo…

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Agentic AI, the tech ecosystem, leadership -- all topics covered here with Satya Jayadev, Vice President & CIO, Skyworks Solutions Inc. 8:28

20d ago8:28

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Satya Jayadev, Vice President & CIO, Skyworks Solutions Inc. joins host Lee Rennick at IDC Directions where they discuss building business velocity through Agentic AI and the tech ecosystem.By Foundry

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DF Direct Weekly #219: Xbox/AMD Next-Gen Partnership, Donkey Kong Bananza, Neural Texture Update 1:51:44

21d ago1:51:44

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In a packed new Direct, the team convene to discuss the detail - and lack of it - in Xbox and AMD's next-gen partnership announcement. What is the future of the Xbox console? Are MS/AMD looking to compete in the PC prebuilt market? Is the Xbox Ally X part of this arrangement? Is Windows truly capable of working as a robust console-style OS? Meanwhi…

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Nintendo Switch 2 - DF Hardware Review - A Satisfying Upgrade... But Display Issues Are Problematic 2:04:44

23d ago2:04:44

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It's here - the biggest and most comprehensive Digital Foundry hardware test we've ever done. Across two hours of #content, Oliver Mackenzie, John Linneman and Rich Leadbetter share their data, tests, opinions and impressions of the entire Switch 2 package ranging from hardware analysis, display options, power consumption and efficiency, loading ti…

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The Intersection of AI & Blockchain Technology with Node Foundry's Abhinav Ramesh & Vinay Mohan | Blockcast 67 27:25

26d ago27:25

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This week, host Takatoshi Shibayama explores the intersection of AI and blockchain technology with guests Abhinav Ramesh and Vinay Mohan, co-founders of Node Foundry. The conversation covers their backgrounds in crypto, current adoption challenges, and the potential of decentralized AI infrastructure to address rising compute costs. Central to the …

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IDC's Ryan Reith explains how AI PCs will shape the future of work 7:38

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IDC’s Ryan Reith argues that although there is no criticaluse case for AI PCs today, such devices will bring increased security andefficiency. He says that not everyone will need an AI PC, but they will be keyto the future of work and that education of IT, management and employees willbe key to success. This episode is sponsored by Vasion Print, fo…

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Dirtying Down our Miniatures with Mark Henry from Goblin's Hut - Boards & Swords #266

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CMON has a “Setting Sun” with several of its games, Gundam minis are (surprise) really well put together, and a board game about dating D&D monsters? Also, Mark Henry from the site Goblin’s Hut (https://www.goblinshut.com/) is here to talk about the product “Dirty Down” and how it can make painting your miniatures easier. Join us on Discord! https:…

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Dirtying Down our Miniatures with Mark Henry from Goblin's Hut - Boards & Swords #266

28d ago

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CMON has a “Setting Sun” with several of its games, Gundam minis are (surprise) really well put together, and a board game about dating D&D monsters? Also, Mark Henry from the site Goblin’s Hut (https://www.goblinshut.com/) is here to talk about the product “Dirty Down” and how it can make painting your miniatures easier. Join us on Discord! https:…

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DF Direct Weekly #218: MindsEye Launch Disaster, Next-Gen PS Handheld Specs, Switch 2 Sells 3.5m! 1:46:56

29d ago1:46:56

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The catastrophic launch of MindsEye dominates the Direct this week - but how does the game actually look and run on PS5 Pro and PC? We'll have a more detailed review soon, but there's good and bad with this one. Meanwhile, legit-looking specs emerge for the next-gen PlayStation handheld, Switch 2 sells through 3.5m units in four days and Rich spend…

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Licensed to Shill III: Understanding the MAS's Licensing Requirements | Blockcast 66 36:22

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In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama discusses the recent regulatory changes in Singapore's crypto landscape with guests Hagen Rooke and Lisa J.Y. Tan. They explore the implications of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) new licensing requirements for digital token service providers, the impact on centralized and decentral…

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Khaled Tawfik, CIO, City of San José on the AI Coalition to promote responsible and purposeful AI. 10:54

1M ago10:54

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Khaled Tawfik, CIO/Director, City of San José joinshost Lee Rennick at IDC Directions where they discuss the Government AICoalition to promote responsible and purposeful AI in the public sector. This episode is sponsored by Vasion Print, formerly known as PrinterLogic, which lets customers simplify infrastructure and maximize resources by replacing…

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DF Direct Special: Xbox Showcase Reaction - Xbox Ally Handhelds, Final Fantasy 16 Tested + More! 1:19:54

1M ago1:19:54

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The summer gaming events continue with the arrival of the Xbox Showcase. Microsoft has had a stellar 2025 and has delivered some exceptional events over the last few years - but this one doesn't quite make the grade. Rich, John and Oliver talk Ally handhelds, the pick of the games shown, the 2026 teases and we have capture and analysis of the "shad…

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DF Direct Weekly #217: Summer Game Fest/State Of Play! Black Myth Wukong Xbox! PS5 VRR fixed! 2:09:29

1M ago2:09:29

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Join Rich, Alex and John for their thoughts on two of the major summer events: Sony's State of Play and Geoff's Summer Game Fest. The team share their thoughts on the biggest games of the shows, before moving onto other matters: Rich is happy to see that Sony has fixed the VRR stuttering problem with PlayStation consoles, Alex discusses the team's …

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Regeneron CIO on balancing biotech innovation with regulatory demands 1:01:46

1M ago1:01:46

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Bob McCowan, CIO at Regeneron, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss fostering high-performance tech teams, the benefits of a science-driven company culture, evolving CIO role as business change agents, the vital connection between digital business and data architectures, and more. This episode is sponsore…

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Building Regulated Crypto Infrastructure | Blockcast 65 28:33

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In this episode, Takatoshi sits down with Anastasia Plotnikova, CEO of Fideum, a regulated digital asset infrastructure company operating across Lithuania and Canada. They dive into what it's like to build in Europe under the new MiCA regulation, the practical challenges of regulation, and the global dichotomy between CeFi and DeFi. Anastasia share…

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DF Direct Weekly #216: Switch 2 Retail Units Leak, Xbox 'Sidelines' Handheld, F1 25 Path Tracing! 1:56:29

1M ago1:56:29

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The pre-launch anticipation for Nintendo Switch 2 ratchets up a level as retail units leak ahead of time, revealing the system's boot procedure, a preview of the front end and... not much more. The DF team react to those leaks, reflect on the Switch 2 journey that brought us to this launch and share some initial plans for coverage. Meanwhile, accor…

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Getting Stabbed in the Back with Will Schoonover from Steve Jackson Games - Boards & Swords #265

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Come on and SLAM, and welcome to the Jam that is POGs! Meanwhile, I’ve got new rulebooks to buy, some books maybe I shouldn’t buy, and Will Schoonover is here from Steve Jackson Games to talk about what’s new in the Munchkin world. I better keep an eye on Philip… Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News POGs are back! https://ww…

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Getting Stabbed in the Back with Will Schoonover from Steve Jackson Games - Boards & Swords #265

2M ago

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Come on and SLAM, and welcome to the Jam that is POGs! Meanwhile, I’ve got new rulebooks to buy, some books maybe I shouldn’t buy, and Will Schoonover is here from Steve Jackson Games to talk about what’s new in the Munchkin world. I better keep an eye on Philip… Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News POGs are back! https://ww…

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IDC’s Meredith Whalen reports on accelerating the AI fueled enterprise from new IDC Research 9:29

2M ago9:29

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IDC's Meredith Whalen, Chief Research and Data Officers shares research updates, including the IDC Global Benchmark Study on enterprise AI strategies to build the AI fueled business.By Foundry

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Licensed to Shill II: M&A Mania, Token Launchpads, and the Rise of Bitcoin Corporates | Blockcast 64 25:40

2M ago25:40

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In this episode of Licensed to Shill, the Blockcast crew dives headfirst into the industry's accelerating maturity, turbocharged by eye-popping M&A deals and the convergence of TradFi and crypto. Your host Takatoshi Shibayama is joined by Lisa J.Y. Tan (Economics Design), Nikhil Joshi (Emurgo), and Valentin Fournier (BRN) for a no-holds-barred anal…

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DF Direct Weekly #215: Switch 2 Cyberpunk 2077 Preview, RX AMD 9060 XT Reveal, FSR Redstone! 1:51:51

2M ago1:51:51

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Another packed Direct sees Tom, Rich and Oliver pore over 37 minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 footage, stacking it up against Series S and PS4 with intriguing results. AMD's announcement for the RX 9060 XT promises to be everything RTX 5060 isn't, while the team mull over Mario Kart World developer disclosures! Oliver gets Doom: The Dark Ages' PC…

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Bridging Ethereum to Solana: Scaling Web3 with Neon EVM's Davide Menegaldo | Blockcast 63 31:02

2M ago31:02

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In this episode, Taka sits down with Davide Menegaldo, a true crypto OG, to explore his journey from Bitcoin maximalism to building infrastructure at Neon EVM, which enables EVM-based dApps to run on Solana. Davide shares insights on the evolution of blockchain infrastructure, Ethereum's Layer 2 challenges, Solana’s rapid growth, and the future of …

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From IDC Directions, Ritu Jyoti discusses top research and Agentic AI trends and predictions. 16:04

2M ago16:04

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IDC's Ritu Jyoti, GVP/GM, AI Automation, Data & Analytics shares research highlights on the Agentic AI fueled business from IDC Directions.By Foundry

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DF Direct Weekly #214: No Switch 2 Launch Reviews? Next-Gen Xbox Using ARM + The "Forced RT" Debate! 1:59:36

2M ago1:59:36

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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…

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Digitally Sending Our Characters To Die with Shane from Foundry VTT - Boards & Swords #264

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Apparently the internet is wrong and people wont quit playing Magic from Universes Beyond? Just switch over to Altered, where you can have print on demand cards in your TCG. That just seems weird to me. Also, we’ve got Shane from the Foundry VTT team here with us to talk about what makes their software different from the multitudes of options avail…

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Digitally Sending Our Characters To Die with Shane from Foundry VTT - Boards & Swords #264

2M ago

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Apparently the internet is wrong and people wont quit playing Magic from Universes Beyond? Just switch over to Altered, where you can have print on demand cards in your TCG. That just seems weird to me. Also, we’ve got Shane from the Foundry VTT team here with us to talk about what makes their software different from the multitudes of options avail…

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Singapore's Bitcoin Candidate Jeremy Tan on Disrupting Politics & Finance | Blockcast 62 31:26

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This week we have a special guest, Jeremy Tan, the independent candidate for Mountbatten SMC who garnered a surprising 36% of the vote in Singapore's general election by centering his campaign on, among other things, Bitcoin adoption. Jeremy discusses his motivations for bringing Bitcoin into the political arena, highlighting the need for Singapore…

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Corey Farrell, CTO, Digital & Technology, Pearson from IDC Directions on data and maximizing GenAI 11:45

2M ago11:45

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Join Corey Farrell, CTO, Digital & Technology from IDC Directions on data, innovation and maximizing GenAI with Lee Rennick, VP Tech Envangelist, IDCBy Foundry

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DF Direct Weekly #213: Switch 2 Processor Analysed, GTA 6 'Gameplay', RTX 5060 Controversy 1:45:30

2M ago1:45:30

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Switch 2 mysteries are finally resolved as two independent analyses confirm an 8nm processor... with a twist. Meanwhile, Rich, Alex and Oliver debate the meaning of 'gameplay' with regards to Grand Theft Auto 6, Trailer 2 while the team compares notes on the Asus ROG Ally 2, Xbox Project Kennan leaks. Oliver stacks up Switch 2 Final Fantasy 7 Remak…

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Unveiling Crypto’s Hidden Rates Market With Rho Protocol's Alex Rvykin | Blockcast 61 25:13

2M ago25:13

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In this episode, Takatoshi Shibayama speaks with Alex Ryvkin, founder of Rho Labs, about the launch of Rho Protocol, the first institutional-grade market for crypto interest rates. Alex explains the significance of "crypto-native" rates like staking yields and perp funding rates, highlighting the extreme volatility of the latter and the need for he…

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IDC's Marlanna Bozicevich explains how to build an AI-ready organization 6:30

2M ago6:30

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IDC's Marlanna Bozicevich explains how organizations need to prioritize data management to take advantage of AI as a transformative platform, as well as how AI can support data management. Marlanna proposes what she calls the Enterprise Intelligence Architecture, in which data is considered across four planes, laddering up to business activity.…

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DF Direct Weekly #212: Big Xbox Price Hikes, Doom The Dark Ages Path Tracing, Far Cry 4 60FPS! 2:12:54

2M ago2:12:54

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Microsoft's astonishing price hikes for Xbox Series consoles dominate the discussion this week, before Rich, John and Alex move on to discussing topics as diverse as Doom: The Dark Age's path tracing, Far Cry 4's 60FPS update, along with RTX 5070 Super and 5080 Super rumours. Meanwhile, Alex gets to grips with Oblivion Remastered PC anti-stutter "m…

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Coinbase's Ecosystem Play & Asia's Crypto Landscape | Blockcast 60 32:18

2M ago32:18

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In the latest episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with Hassan Ahmed, the Country Director for Coinbase Singapore, for an insightful conversation that unpacks Coinbase's ambitious plans in the Asia Pacific region and the broader evolution of the crypto industry, providing valuable insights for anyone interested in the future of …

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How Do You Do, Fellow News Peoples with Rowan Zeoli from Rascal News - Boards & Swords #263

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Someone at Hasbro should stop letting their CEO talk. Also, there’s a lot of crappy news out so I decided to talk about some new games announced recently. Speaking of news, we’ve also got Rowan Zeoli on from Rascal News to talk about what its like as an independent news blog in this dumpster fire of a time. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswor…

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How Do You Do, Fellow News Peoples with Rowan Zeoli from Rascal News - Boards & Swords #263

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Someone at Hasbro should stop letting their CEO talk. Also, there’s a lot of crappy news out so I decided to talk about some new games announced recently. Speaking of news, we’ve also got Rowan Zeoli on from Rascal News to talk about what its like as an independent news blog in this dumpster fire of a time. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswor…

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IDC's Katie Norton on how to win at AI: think like a systems designer, not a tech shopper 11:49

3M ago11:49

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In our interview with IDC's Katie Norton, we learn about AI inside vs AI inside, how to build an AI-ready organization, and why success demands rethinking strategy rather than simply selecting the best tools.By Foundry

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How Startale Group is Building "Web3 for Billions of Users" | Blockcast 59 29:23

3M ago29:23

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Ever wondered how Web3 will reach billions? Tune in as we chat with Sota Watanabe, CEO of ⁠Startale Group⁠ about his ambitious vision. Startale's portfolio includes Astar Network and the exciting new Ethereum Layer-2, Soneium, developed in partnership with Sony Group using Optimism's OP Stack for faster and cheaper transactions. We unpack Soneium, …

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DF Direct Weekly #211: Days Gone Remastered Hands-On, Ghost of Yōtei Reaction, Switch 2 Game Keys! 1:53:36

3M ago1:53:36

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Review code delivered on launch day is never a good look, but this week's Direct kicks off with Rich's positive words for Days Gone Remastered with very, very early impressions of the PS5 Pro version of the game. Meanwhile, the team compares notes on Sucker Punch's latest Ghost of Yōtei trailer, while a returning John makes his feelings abundantly …

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The Adepticon Episode We Gave Up On (Free Bonus Bits)

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Remember how I said the adepticon news would be in a separate episode, and then it never came out? That's because a storm knocked out my internet, and the week got so busy we never got around to trying again. There's still some good stuff in the 20 mins that did record.By Chris Renshaw

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The Adepticon Episode We Gave Up On (Free Bonus Bits)

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Remember how I said the adepticon news would be in a separate episode, and then it never came out? That's because a storm knocked out my internet, and the week got so busy we never got around to trying again. There's still some good stuff in the 20 mins that did record.By Chris Renshaw

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TIAA’s CIO Sastry Durvasula on merging the CIO and COO roles 53:59

3M ago53:59

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Sastry Durvasula, TIAA’s Chief Operating, Information & Digital Officer, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss how GenAI and agentic AI "are changing everything," applying a "resilient mindset" to unstable market dynamics, why IT leaders need more stamina than style and more. Find all the recent episodes w…

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The Cutest Apocalypse Ever with Justus & Eric from Doomlings - Boards & Swords #262

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Chris Perkins isn’t at Wizards of the Coast anymore? I might not have to put decals on my minis anymore? I’m just a glass cage of emotions right now. In the meantime, we’ve got Justus and Eric from the card game Doomlings on to talk about their cute little catastrophe game. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News This D&D adven…

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The Cutest Apocalypse Ever with Justus & Eric from Doomlings - Boards & Swords #262

3M ago

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Chris Perkins isn’t at Wizards of the Coast anymore? I might not have to put decals on my minis anymore? I’m just a glass cage of emotions right now. In the meantime, we’ve got Justus and Eric from the card game Doomlings on to talk about their cute little catastrophe game. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News This D&D adven…