DLSS 5 Is DIVIDING The Gaming Community

DLSS 5 Is DIVIDING The Gaming Community

Author: Spawn On Me LLC March 18, 2026 Duration: 1:03:05

We're back from GDC and I've got A LOT to unpack. This week on Spawn On Me. I'm diving deep into everything that had the internet buzzing coming out of the Game Developers Conference.

First up: Project Helix. Xbox finally confirmed the name, the hardware direction, and what their partnership with AMD really means for the future — FSR Next, machine learning integration, a custom AMD SOC, and yes… it IS a console.Then I get into the DLSS 5 controversy that has the gaming community split right down the middle. Is NVIDIA's latest AI upscaling tech a game-changer or a line that shouldn't have been crossed?

Plus — GDC sleeper hit alert. I got hands-on with a 90's nostalgia brawler that nobody saw coming, and it might be one of the most exciting indie games of the year. Think Double Dragon meets Scott Pilgrim with Demolition Manenergy.

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For over a decade, Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams has been a vital voice in gaming conversations, long before such discussions entered the mainstream. Founded by Kahlief Adams in 2013, this award-winning podcast established itself as an essential space for exploring how video games intersect with race, diversity, and broader culture. Rather than focusing solely on reviews or news, the dialogue here digs into the people and perspectives that shape the industry. You’ll hear genuine, in-depth conversations with game developers, journalists, scholars, and other creators who are often left out of the typical narrative. These discussions have consistently helped to frame and advance critical conversations about representation and inclusion, examining both the art we play and the community that surrounds it. Tuning into this podcast means joining a long-running, thoughtful examination of gaming’s impact and its potential, guided by a host who has been at the forefront of this specific and necessary dialogue since its inception. The result is a consistently insightful listen that challenges assumptions and highlights voices that truly matter.
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