Level 5 returns with a superb JRPG outing, reprising its hallmark Studio Ghibli style. A PC version is up for grabs this time, giving plenty of options for enhancing the experience over console - t...
So what does the PC version of Sea of Thieves offer over and above the console versions and what kind of hardware do you need to hit 60 frames per second? Alex has you covered...
Here's a look at the new enhancements made for the Dunia Engine in Far Cry 5, along with a first look at PS4 and PS4 Pro graphics comparisons and performance metrics.
We've not done a full 4K HDR video for a while, but after playing Sea of Thieves we thought it was worth it! Regular YouTube viewers get a tonemapped SDR video, but if you have an HDR capable YouTu...
Rare's first non-Kinect game since 2008 is pretty awesome! Join John for a complete technical breakdown of the game, tested on both Xbox One X and Xbox One (we'll have PC to follow soon).
One of the most overlooked games in the series gets a current-gen revival. While not as ambitious as Assassin's Creed Unity - also released in 2014 - Rogue still hands in beautiful visuals today. T...
What happens when the biggest game in the world is compared running on the most powerful smartphone and Microsoft's six teraflop console beast? The results may surprise you...
Sony Santa Monica has a reputation for extremely good technology - and it's safe to say that the new God of War hits the spot quite nicely. Here's a look at the 4K output of the game running on PS4...
So what would happen if we got a brand new 2018 game built on the classic 3D Realms Build Engine? That's exactly what Ion Maiden is - and it's awesome.
Better picture quality is promised when using this HDMI cable, adding contextual anti-aliasing to anything passing through it - plus other image enhancements. From our tests it absolutely delivers,...
It's been three months now since PUBG was first released - in a pretty shocking state - on Xbox One and Xbox One X. So, just how has the game improved after a multitude of patches? It's still not g...
A super early look at one of Nintendo Switch's most anticipated remasters. Even with limited trailer footage to analyse, evidence here suggests several interesting technical points on Switch's reso...
So what would happen if we got a brand new 2018 game built on the classic 3D Realms Build Engine? That's exactly what Ion Maiden is - and it's awesome.
It is one of the most infamous console reveals of all-time and the arrival of the 'target render'. But how much of PS3's initial reveal was actually faked? And what was actually running in real-tim...
DF Retro takes a look at two genuine Sega Saturn classics - Panzer Dragoon and the phenomenal Panzer Dragoon Zwei. The technology, the ports, the art direction - these games are wonderful pieces of...
Our comparison of the original Secret of Mana on Super NES vs the new remake running on PS4 Pro, PS4, PC and - yes! - PlayStation Vita! Every version stacked up with some fascinating results!
This week, DF Retro tackles Analogue's Super Nt - an FPGA based console designed to play Super NES games via HDMI. Analogue boasts perfect accuracy but is that really the case? We put the system to...
The 2018 season for DF Retro kicks off this year with a look at Exhumed or PowerSlave, as it was known in the US. Created by Lobotomy Software, this remarkable game combines the fast paced action o...
DF Retro levels up with a full analysis of Donkey Kong Country and Killer Instinct, along with behind-the-scenes stories on the making of these key games from the developers that worked on them.
Sonic Mania propelled the franchise back to greatness, but did you know that its creator - Christian Whitehead - began as a community developer? Turns out that the Sonic community has some amazing ...
A brilliant 21-game package, but just how close does the SNES mini match original hardware? John Linneman presents the definitive breakdown of the Supes NES Classic mini!
id software’s Doom played a key part in gaming’s transition from two to three dimensions, and its legacy of technical innovation continues to this day. On this episode of DF Retro, John explores it...
A collection of our most recent performance analysis videos. We specialise in frame-rate analysis - covering the performance of PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC games, patch updates, and also the state of work-in-progress titles.
Presented in full 4K and HDR for those with compatible displays, devices and phones (and standard SDR for everyone else), here's John's complete tech analysis of the beautiful Frozen Wilds DLC for ...
Gran Turismo Sport is due imminently! We took a look at this week's demo and were impressed with the improvements over prior betas. Performance is improved and the HDR implementation is so good, we...
Capture of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy taken from the PS4 Pro's 4K HDR output in slow-motion mode, then played back at 200% speed for 60fps action. This is not real-time gameplay. Native resolution ...
Presented in full HDR for those with compatible devices and displays, here's our complete analysis of the Xbox One X version of Final Fantasy 15. Is this the best console version yet for this excel...
Io Interactive has revamped Hitman's visuals on all platforms, and released an Xbox One X patch. This was a great title on PS4 Pro, but can Microsoft's new system improve the game still further?
Yes, we can finally start talking about Xbox One X, so why not show one of the most impressive 4K ultra HD titles on the system - Gears of War 4. And hey, why not do the whole video in HDR too? Get...
To view in HDR, access via the YouTube app on a 2016/17 Samsung 4K TV, or stream to your HDR display via Chromecast Ultra. Digital Foundry Patreon supporters can download a pristine offline version...
A three-way of 4K HDR footage from Forza 7, grabbed from all versions of the game. Note that right now, to see HDR content on YouTube, you'll need a Chromecast Ultra connected to an HDR screen, or ...
We're a couple of weeks into our Xbox One X experience now, so John and Rich decided to put together a compilation video of our favourite HDR titles for the new console.
With Pro and X upgrades, often the DLC upgrades are overlooked in our work. The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine upgrade boasted some really impressive visuals, so we thought we'd show the Xbox One X ren...
More on this amazing remake soon - much more! But for now, here's a look at Shadow of the Colossus running its 4K output mode (1440p native with impressive TAA) with HDR engaged, via review code su...
Square Enix has just released a gameplay loop for Final Fantasy 15 on PC, enabling users to benchmark their hardware. Here's a look at the game running at 4K, locked as best as we can to 30fps, wit...