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Arguably the best PS4 launch title gets a Pro patch - it runs at native 4K and it matches performance of the 1080p original point for point.…
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Two identical versions of Diablo 3, running with the same visual feature set. But out of PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, which console better holds…
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A direct 4K, 60 frames per second feed of the Dying Light 2 reveal at Microsoft's E3 2018 presser!…
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Hey everyone, fancy a 68mbps 4K video download of the latest Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay trailer? Here's the source asset in pristine qua…
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Everything about the current-gen consoles represented a generational leap over PS3 and Xbox 360... except storage and more importantly, CPU.…
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Patreon Exclusive: Anthem E3 Trailer Download
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4K HDR! Far Cry 5 PC at 60fps!
You've seen Far Cry on Xbox One X and Pro, but you've not seen it at 60 frames per second in full HDR! Rich takes the conn for the capture,…
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Dave dives into four different versions of Resident Evil 7. It's consoles vs PC, with all the visual comparison points and frame-rate metric…
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Crash Bandicoot NSane Trilogy - the Complete Analysis
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Patreon Exclusive: 11 Minutes of Killer Instinct 4K Xbox One X Gameplay
663 seconds of action from the first 4K60 console fighting game, spliced together for our Patreon supporters.…
4K HDR! The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine on Xbox One X!
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We've been waiting for a Burnout sequel - or spiritual successor - for years now. Three Fields Entertainment are on the job, but the journey…
Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti 1080p Benchmarks
You're wasting a lot of GPU power by gaming with the Ti at 1080p...…
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Battlefield 5 PC First Look: Frostbite Evolved?
Alex takes a look at the closed alpha, offering a look at the PC ultra experience along with suggestions for the final game.…
Watch Dogs 2 PS4 Pro First Look
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Destiny 2 PS4 vs PS4 Pro Beta First Look
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Forza Horizon: Xbox One X Back-Compat Analysis at 4K!
It still plays like a dream. Amazingly, this Xbox 360 title looks gorgeous even today, with resolution boosted by 9x thanks to this Xbox One…
More direct feed capture straight from the media riser at the MS presser. This time, a pristine capture of the Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer! Loo…
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Snake Pass: Complete Tech Analysis + Xbox One vs Switch/PS4/PC Comparison
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Skylake-X: Core i9/Core i7 Gaming Benchmarks
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Core i7 8700K/ i5 8600K/ i5 8400/ i7 7700K Benchmarks
A look at how the most interesting Coffee Lake processors stack up against the last-gen flagship - the Core i7 7700K.…
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The latest Call of Duty engine meets a classic World War 2 theme - nine years after the series last took to the trenches. The game shares a…
Quantum Break Xbox One X: Smoother Performance - But At What Cost?
When we looked at Quantum Break during the Xbox One X previews, the game impressed visually but performance was a worry. The final release i…
Resident Evil 7 on Xbox One X vs PS4 Pro: Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Test
Another big game got an Xbox One X enhancement! Here's how Resident Evil 7 on X improves over the standard console, along with some intrigui…
Nier Automata Xbox One X Gameplay!
15 minutes taken from the E3 build. Its 4K support is... interesting, to say the least.…
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Hellblade PC vs PS4 Comparison + 1080p60 Tweak Guide
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remaster gets a resolution boost to circa 2880x2160 on PS4 Pro. This works out as 125% lift in pixel output ove…
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Dave and Tom convene to test out every single PS4 Pro game *reported* to run at native 4K at 60fps. Do they actually deliver? It's been a lo…
Patreon Exclusive: Crash Bandicoot 1/2 PS4 Pro vs PS1 Comparison
Just the comparison clips - and it's quite remarkable how closely John managed to synchronise these extended captures!…
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Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Pro Early Analysis: Gameplay Demo Tech Breakdown!
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Let's Play Ratchet and Clank on PS4 Pro at 4K
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Native 4K, pristine version of the Cyberpunk 2077 episode at the E3 2018 Microsoft press conference, captured from a 4K60 feed supplied by t…
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Watch Dogs 2: GTX 1060 vs RX 480 Frame-Rate Test
A vast improvement over the wonky PC version of the original Watch Dogs, Nvidia seems to command a small performance lead here.…
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We may not have been looking for a sequel to Knack but spend some time with it and you may find that it's a pleasant, fun package - and the…
Fallout 4: Xbox One X Upgrade Analysis
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Red Dead Redemption on Xbox One X - The 4K Remaster You've Been Waiting For!
A refresher before Rockstar's sequel releases this Winter - Red Dead Redemption gets the 4K treatment on Xbox One X. It's the first time thi…
Nier Automata Xbox One X First Look Analysis!
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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Beta: PS4/Pro/Xbox One Analysis
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Blizzard's classic 1998 RTS makes a grand return with spruced-up textures supporting 4K screens, improved lighting and upgraded shadows. The…
PlayStation 4 Pro Review: The First 4K Games Console?
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For Honor Beta: PS4 vs PS4 Pro Analysis
For Honor's Beta produces great results on both PS4 and PS4 Pro. Here's a look at graphical differences and performance.…
Patreon Exclusive: Crash Bandicoot 3 PS4 Pro vs PS1 Comparison
More exclusive footage for Patreon supporters - our raw comparison clips for the Crash Bandicoot 3 comparison!…
Gran Turismo Sport is HDR's Killer App
Gran Turismo Sport is due imminently! We took a look at this week's demo and were impressed with the improvements over prior betas. Performa…
Metal Gear Survive: Early PS4 Pro Campaign Analysis - Better Performance at 1080p!
The Fox Engine returns. A public multiplayer beta is live, but what about Metal gear Survive's campaign mode? We attended a Konami preview e…
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Dying Light 2 First Look + Dev Interview
We had a chance to see Dying Light 2 at E3, and to discuss the game with Techland - this is our report.…
Dirt 4: PS4/Pro/Xbox One/PC - The Complete Analysis
Dirt 4 aims to combine the super-realism of Dirt Rally with the older arcade-style thrills of other series entries. Here's your complete loo…
Intel Coffee Lake: Core i7 8700K Review
It's fast. Sometimes brutally fast. A hushed awe please for the new i7 - faster for gaming than the 7700K, faster than six, eight and ten-co…
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Alex takes an extended look at the No Man's Sky Next update on PC. It looks beautiful but there are a range of performance problems and issu…
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John takes a look at Uncharted 4 on PS4 Pro. It's still the most technologically advanced game on the PlayStation 4 - but can the same be sa…
[4K] Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 HD Remix - The Ultimate Version on PS4 Pro?
To mark the 15 years since its first release, we pit the original PS2 version of Kingdom Hearts (rendering at 512x384, and then upscaled to…
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The first patch shipped with resolution and performance that could drop below the standard set by PlayStation 4 Pro. Does the new patch solv…
PUBG Xbox Performance Is Still Not Good Enough
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 gam…
The Division 2: Xbox One X at E3 2018!
Yeah, this is looking hot! The Division 2 on Xbox One X, captured directly from Microsoft's uncompressed feed at the media briefing!…
Call of Duty Black Ops 4: Xbox One/Xbox One X Beta Test - The Most Demanding Call of Duty Yet?
Tracking back to this month's multiplayer beta, Black Ops 4 is shaping up best on Xbox One X. It relies on a dynamic resolution going up to…
Bayonetta on PC: A Superb New Way to Play
The game's almost eight years now so this PC port is well overdue - but thankfully, it's a great conversion and the gameplay is still golden…
Dolby Atmos for Headphones Tested on Plantronics Rig 400
The next generation of surround sound is coming to PC and Xbox One. Dolby Atmos adds a height component to surround, but how does it work on…
Destiny 2: PC vs PS4 Graphics Comparison - A Big Upgrade Over Console?
What does PC bring to the table? Vicarious Visions delivers a superb PC rendition of Destiny 2, bearing clear enhancements in frame=rate, s…
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: PC Tech Analysis
Join Alex for a detailed breakdown of the PC version of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, complete with Xbox One X comparisons - plus some RTX.…
Knack PS4 Pro vs PS4 Live Graphics Comparison!
John and Rich sit down to carry out a bit of a first - a completely live PS4 Pro vs PS4 graphics comparison. Three consoles, one controller,…
9 Minutes of Forza Motorsport 7
Want to see this game the way it was meant to be seen? Here's a look at Forza 7 as only we can show it.…
Halo Wars 2 on Xbox One X: Enhanced Title First Look
We've covered lots of Xbox One X software, but so far, three-way comparisons with base hardware and PC have eluded us. Until now.…
Star Ocean 4: Full PC Settings In A Console Game?
What if a console game gave users the complete range of quality presets available to PC users? Well, that's exactly what developer Tri-Ace d…
God of War: The Complete Tech Analysis
John presents a Digital Foundry deep-dive into the phenomenal visual technology delivered by Sony Santa Monica in the new God of War.…
The Crew 2: A Multi-Platform Forza Horizon? All Consoles Tested
It stakes a claim to being one of the largest explorable areas in a racing game - and that translates to all formats. Tom leafs through ever…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 PS4 Pro First Look
One of our highlights from Gamescom 2017 was Star Wars Battlefront 2 at the EA booth, with a really cool space battle demo. Rich played it t…
Core i3 7350K Review: Faster Than An i5?
Intel's made an overclockable i5! How fast is it? Can it beat a standard i5 for gaming? How does it compare to the other Kaby Lake K chips?…
Graphics comparisons and performance tests prove one thing: Arkane Austin's epic really is a PC game first and foremost and if you have the…
AMD RX Vega 64 1080p Benchmarks
Here's the outlook for 1080p gamers with the new Vega 64 - in truth, this is way too much GPU power for what is a meagre resolution judged b…
Intel Hades Canyon NUC with Radeon Graphics! Full Review
This tiny form-factor PC combines Core i7 CPU technology with a custom AMD Radeon RX Vega GPU! Rich discusses the technology, reviews the NU…
Mantis Burn Racing PS4 Pro 4K Analysis
Can PS4 Pro really handle native 4K at 60fps? Well, it all depends on the game. VooFoo Studios' Mantis Burn Racing is the first game to tota…
Let's Play: Nioh on PS4 Pro at 4K - Live!
So how does Nioh actually look and play when using Movie Mode on the PS4 Pro. And precisely what does Nioh have in common with Quake? Find o…
What are 4K Assets and Why Do We Need Them?
So, Microsoft is talking about 4K assets - but what do they actually mean? What are they? How do they make gaming visuals look better? Do yo…
Shadow of War: PS4 Pro vs PS4/Xbox One Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Analysis
Monolith Productions is back with this sequel and weaves in better 4K support on PS4 Pro than the original. A '4K cinematics' add-on is avai…
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter: Xbox One X Analysis
The Astronauts bring their superb debut release to Xbox One and Xbox One X... finally! Here's John with the complete analysis and the inevit…
Gears of War 2 Xbox One X Enhanced + UE3/Gears Retrospective
Join John and Alex for a look at how Gears of War 2 runs in its X-enhanced flavour on Xbox One X and learn about the evolution of Unreal Eng…
Anthem EA Play Gameplay Trailer
Here's the source file quality asset of the big 20-minute Anthem gameplay demo! It's 6.2GB of high bitrate action - but we've provided a hig…
Ryzen 7 1800X Review: Good for Gaming?
Rich presents his analysis on Ryzen 7's gaming credentials. It's not as competitive to Intel as we hoped, but there are signs that Ryzen cou…
Sea of Thieves: Xbox One vs PC First Look
An initial look at Sea of Thieves based on the recent beta, with a look at how the PC and Xbox One versions compare, observations on the tec…
InFamous First Light PS4 Pro Analysis
It's another Sony first party exclusive with a Pro patch - and it's not bad at all. Rich offers up the lowdown on the enhancements Sucker Pu…
Lets Play Gran Turismo Sport Beta on PS4 Pro!
We gained access to the Gran Turismo Sport closed beta - and of course, we had to bring you footage of the PS4 Pro's 4K output. 1800p checke…
Dragon Quest 11: PS4/Pro - JPRG Meets Unreal Engine 4
Japanese developers are getting some great results from Unreal Engine 4. Dragon Quest 11 follows suit! It's available now in Japan and comin…
4K HDR! Final Fantasy 15 Xbox One X Analysis!
Presented in full HDR for those with compatible devices and displays, here's our complete analysis of the Xbox One X version of Final Fantas…
God of War PS4 Pro 4K Preview!
Your first look at God of War running on PS4 Pro via its 4K checkerboarding output. It's Sony Santa Monica, it's God of War, so - yes - exp…
Halo Infinite Trailer Analysis
Join Rich for a forensic look at the Halo Infinite trailer. What makes the Slipspace engine so special? Is it an actual generational leap an…
Devil May Cry 5 Xbox One X First Look!
Join John and Alex for a look at Devil May Cry 5 running in its 4K output mode on Xbox One X, as seen at Gamescom last week. Seemingly runni…
Core i5 7600K vs 6600K vs 2500K Benchmarks
Stock and 4.2GHz overclocks compared between three generations of Core i5 processor.…
Radeon RX 580/ RX 570 1080p Benchmarks
The new AMD hardware up against RX 480 and the Nvidia rivals.…
Ryzen 5 1600/1600X vs Core i5 7600K Review
Ryzen brings out the big guns for its mainstream CPUs - six cores, 12 threads. Up against that, the Core i5 holds up well - but given the ch…
Destiny 2 PC: Can You Play on Intel Integrated Graphics?
Destiny 2 PC is super-optimal, but just how low can you go? We test i5 integrated graphics, the Pentium G4560's inbuilt GPU and we even take…
GeForce RTX Unboxing + Turing Performance Tech Explained!
Rich sits down quickly to unbox some Nvidia RTX Founder's Edition GPUs and to talk about new enhancements to the Turing architecture, design…
Rise of the Tomb Raider PS4/Pro: Patch 1.06 Analysis
So, after complaints from us and many others, Rise of the Tomb Raider has been patched once again - and it's back to its best.…
Patreon Exclusive: Metro Exodus 4K30 Trailer
The very best 4K version of this asset available. Enjoy.…
Destiny 2: The Complete Tech Analysis
Everything you need to know about Destiny 2: how it improves over the original, how the different versions compare visually and which system…
Skyrim Special Edition: Xbox One X vs PS4 Pro
Xbox One X has an on-paper compute advantage of around 42 per cent compared to PlayStation 4 Pro. So, to what extend does Bethesda tap into…
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare - Xbox One X Delivers Again!
Rockstar's horror expansion pushed Xbox 360 hard at the time - with engine changes to support a new zombie apocalypse twist. But does that a…
Budget CPU Face-Off: Pentium G4560 vs Core i3 6100 vs FX 6300 Benchmarks
The Pentium G4560: two cores, four threads. It's a cheap i3 and it's GREAT for budget rigs. How great? Well, here's a full benchmark breakdo…
The Surge: The Complete Analysis
Deck 13 is back, with the Surge offering a huge improvement over its last game - Lords of the Fallen - and one of the best PS4 Pro implement…
AMD RX Vega 64 1440p Benchmarks
1440p - whether it's the 16:9 or 21:9 flavour - really is the sweetspot for the Vega 64.…
Digital Foundry's Best Gaming Tech of 2017
John presents his rundown of the most impressive innovations in gaming tech in 2017.…
Tech Focus - Anti-Aliasing: What Is It And Why Do We Need It?
What is anti-aliasing? Is it just about smoothing off the jaggies or is there more to it? Join Alex as we isolate what the problems of alias…
Let's Play Skyrim on PS4 Pro [4K Mode]
Dave's been tasked with checking out Skyrim on the PlayStation 4 Pro - and guess what? It is indeed running at native 4K with no visual down…
Kingdom Hearts 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue PS4/Pro vs 3DS Analysis
A complete comparison of Kingdom Hearts 2.8. This package includes a remaster of Dream Drop Distance, boosting the resolution from 240p on 3…
FREE DOWNLOAD: Gran Turismo Sport HDR Sampler
Thinking of supporting our Patreon? Worried about 4K HDR compatibility with your screen? This free download is for you to test out our video…
Metal Gear Survive Beta: PS4/Pro vs Xbox One/X Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Test
Is it a true 4K on Xbox One X? And which version has the best frame-rate? Tom gives a rundown of how this early beta build of Meta Gear Surv…
Dark Souls Remastered Network Test: Best Played on Xbox One X?
All console versions are tested in this small segment of the Dark Souls Remastered - and the enhanced consoles each come on top at 3200x1800…
Anthem E3 2018 Trailer Analysis!
Alex dives deeply into the recently revealed 20-minute gameplay demo for Anthem and presents this technical report!…
Facing off against Core i7 7700K and i7 6900K, along with Windows 7/10 and SMT on/off metrics.…
DF Retro Extra: Sonic 2 HD/Sonic 2006 Remake Analysis!
Sonic Mania propelled the franchise back to greatness, but did you know that its creator - Christian Whitehead - began as a community develo…
Core i9 9900K: Why We Need A Leap In CPU Power
Just how much CPU power do we really need? With the Core i9 9900K set to deliver eight cores and 16 threads, will games actually make use of…
What Does The Overwatch PS4 Pro Patch Actually Do?
Full analysis of PS4 Pro's upgrade vs PS4 and PC.…
Outlast 2: PS4/Pro vs Xbox One Analysis
Looks like you get a technically sound game regardless of which console you own.…
Lawbreakers PS4/Pro vs PC Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Test
The complete graphics showdown between all versions of Lawbreakers. We've had a lot of fun with this Unreal Engine 4 shooter, but the peckin…
The Best 4K HDR Games for Xbox One X [Sponsored]
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 HD…
God of War PS4 Pro Extended: Patreon Exclusive
A bonus treat for our Patreon supporters. Sony provided a huge 107GB ProRes file of God of War goodness. Much of it was used in our recent e…
Cyberpunk 2077: Complete E3 2018 Technical Analysis!
Among the most richly detailed trailers of the show, CD Projekt Red's latest takes advantage of an updated engine - building on the team's e…
Forza Horizon 4 Gamescom Demo: Third-Person Gameplay
A run through the Gamescom demo, using Forza Horizon 4's standard third-person viewpoint.…
Core i5 7600K Stock vs Overclock Benchmarks
See how i5 performance scales according to clock speed - and memory bandwidth.…
Radeon RX 570/580 1440p Benchmarks
Here's a look at how AMD's latest compares to the outgoing RX 480 and its Nvidia competitors.…
Ryzen 5 1600/1600X Gaming Benchmarks
A collection of games and hardware comparison points for AMD's excellent Ryzen 5 1600 and 1600X.…
Sea of Thieves PC Performance Guide
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 fram…
Subor Z-Plus Hands-On: First Look + Benchmarks
Last month, Zhongshan Subor announced a new China-only console featuring a Ryzen CPU with Radeon Vega graphics in a brand-new AMD SoC! We we…
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection PS4 Pro Analysis
Tom and Rich sit down to check out all three games in the Ezio Collection on PS4 Pro, stacking them up quickly against the PS4 version. It's…
Super Lucky's Tale on Xbox One X: True 4K at 60fps?
We hunted high and low for true 4K software for Xbox One X at E3 2017, but in the end we turned up just Forza Motorsport 7 and this Unity en…
Project Cars 2 Console Performance/Resolution Tests
Dave has everything you need to know about Project Cars 2 image quality and performance across all three relevant consoles. And yes, PS4 Pro…
Visually, this is a massive upgrade over PlayStation 4 Pro but what about performance? Well, that all seems to depend on which mode you're p…
The Division - Xbox One X vs PS4 Pro: Another Powerhouse Upgrade
It may be two years old, but The Division's still an impressive tech showcase - and it's now received a highly impressive Xbox One X upgrade…
Pentium G4560 Review: The New Budget CPU King
Holy crap, this thing is stupidly fast for a budget processor. The Pentium G4560 is a dual-core CPU with hyper-threading. It's basically an…
You'll need to choose settings wisely to use Vega 64 at 4K, but it can still deliver a pleasing experience.…
PC CPU Review 2017: A True Generational Leap... Finally?
Rich singles out the Core i7 8700K, Ryzen 5 1600 and the Pentium G4560 as the standout products of an excellent year for PC CPU technology.…
PC Gaming: Do You Really Need Ultra Settings?
Alex returns with a new Tech Focus and the question is this. Do you really need ultra settings to get the very best out of your PC games? Wh…
Let's Play The Last of Us Remastered on PS4 Pro at 4K
Tom and Dave sit down to discuss The Last of Us on PS4 Pro. Is it really native 4K in the 30fps mode? What resolution does it run at with th…
Fallout 4: PS4 Pro Patch Analysis + Boost Mode Frame-Rate Tests
The time has come. Fallout 4 finally gets PS4 Pro support with a 1440p native resolution, enhanced draw distances and higher-grade lighting.…
Shadow of War: Early Xbox One X vs PS4 Pro Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Test
Is it a true 4K on console? An initial look at this early Xbox One X build of Shadow of War shows it's shaping up nicely ahead of launch. Co…
Dragon Ball FighterZ: Every Console Tested
Xbox One X takes on PlayStation 4 Pro, with everything you also need to know about how this game looks and runs on base console hardware too…
Detroit: Become Human - The Complete Tech Analysis
Quantic Dream has delivered its best game yet with Detroit: Become Human. John dissects the title's technology, realising that this game is…
Death Stranding Early Analysis - Horizon's Technology Evolved?
The Decima engine - of Horizon Zero Dawn fame - returns in Hideo Kojima's latest creation. It's an entirely new direction for the technology…
What's Up With Nier Automata on PC?
Yes we've got Nier Automata graphics comparisons with the PS4 and Pro versions, but the real story here is how the PC version is sub-par and…
Cuphead: Taking Retro to the Cutting Edge
Cuphead is a truly remarkable release, combining retro-style gameplay with unique vintage visuals. Here's the complete tech breakdown along…
Final Fantasy 15 PC Benchmark Analysis!
So how does Final Fantasy 15 run on PC, based on the recently released benchmark? What do the GameWorks features actually do and how much pe…
New AMD Console Tech: Ryzen CPU+Vega Graphics!
Oh - and it's not just a console, it's a Windows PC too! Rich takes a look at the specs of AMD's collaboration with Zhongshan Subor - with a…
Rise of the Tomb Raider: The Complete PS4 Pro Analysis
It's been a while coming, but here's John's complete tech analysis of the PS4 Pro version of Rise of the Tomb Raider. Just a shame that the…
Injustice 2 PS4/PS4 Pro vs Xbox One - Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Test
Consoles clash in this face-off between PS4 (running at a native 1080p), PS4 Pro (1440p) and Xbox One (900p). NetherRealm Studios puts its c…
Hellblade PS4 vs Pro Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Test
Ninja Theory is back with a beautiful-looking game - and it's got a really interesting PS4 Pro implementation. Can a game that looks this go…
4K Xbox 360 Games Tested on Xbox One!
Microsoft is enhancing Xbox 360 games to run at 4K on the X - but what resolutions are you actually getting, how well do they run, and what…
4K HDR! Sea of Thieves on Xbox One X!
We've not done a full 4K HDR video for a while, but after playing Sea of Thieves we thought it was worth it!…
Gears of War E3 2018 Presentation
All three Gears titles here, with a full-on 4K60, high bitrate presentation, direct from the E3 media riser.…
Forza Horizon 4 Gamescom Demo: First-Person Gameplay
A run through the Gamescom demo for Forza Horizon 4, this time with the dashboard viewpoint enabled.…
Call of Duty Infinite Warfare GTX 1060 vs RX 480
Dave sits down with the PC version of Call of Duty Infinite Warfare. We had some issues getting decent performance from BLOPs 3, but this is…
Here's Rich's overview of the RX 580. Is it really anything more than overclocked 480?…
Metro Exodus RTX Ray Tracing: The Next Level in Lighting?
Join Alex and John for a detailed discussion of Metro Exodus, focusing on the game's beautiful ray tracing implementation! It's early in dev…
Shadow of Mordor PS4 Pro vs PS4 Analysis
Tom and Rich sit down to discuss the rather excellent improvements made to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on PS4 Pro. 1080p quality and 4K r…
Patreon Exclusive: Shadow of War 4K Gameplay
Check out Microsoft's E3 briefing for Shadow of War, running at native 4K. Our super high quality download shows off the ultra HD presentati…
Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox One X HDR Gameplay
Enjoy this beautiful 4K HDR presentation of the Xbox One X Rise of the Tomb Raider Gamescom demo.…
Ghost Recon Wildlands Xbox One X Analysis
A bit of a surprise package this one - 56 per cent of extra resolution over PS4 Pro, plus a range of visual upgrades.…
Morrowind Xbox One Back Compat Analysis!
It's all about the performance. Morrowind on Xbox One X almost doubles frame-rate over the original game, while increasing resolution by 16x…
The Last of Us Part 2 E3 2018 Trailer
The Last of Us Part 2's demo was running on PlayStation 4 Pro and we've got the 4K download you've been looking for.…