An American living in Germany, John has been gaming and collecting games since the late '80s. John's keen eye for and obsession with high frame-rates have earned him the nickname "The Human FRAPS" in some circles.
Feature Death Stranding 2, One Year On: A Technical Philosophy That Continues to Impress
A retrospective and mini-interview with Kojima Productions.
Preview Halo: Campaign Evolved Is a Fascinating Preview of the Series' Unreal Engine Future
Testing two iconic levels on PC and Xbox Series X.
News Star Fox 64 Remake For Switch 2 Announced, Arrives Next Month
Our initial reaction to the surprise reveal.
Review Super Mario Bros Wonder's 4K Upgrade For Switch 2 Shines
But the lack of a 120fps option feels like a missed opportunity.
Feature Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro: This Is How Good It Looks And How Well It Runs
Near-final code is in impressive shape.
Review Resident Evil Requiem: Excellent On All Systems But Brilliant on PS5 Pro
Sony's enhanced console delivers stunning image quality and excellent RT effects.
Feature Games of the Year 2025: The John Linneman Collection
Tons of side-scrolling action - including John's #1 pick.
Feature Donkey Kong Bananza is a technically ambitious Switch 2 showcase, despite some rough edges
The DF tech review for one of Nintendo's best 3D platformers in years
Feature Death Stranding 2 tech review: one of the best-looking games of this console generation
But how well does it run, how sharp does it look, and how does PS5 compare to PS5 Pro?
DLSS problems apart, it's another winner from Shin'en Multimedia
Feature Creating Doom: The Dark Ages - ray tracing, load times and optimisation in id Tech 8
The DF tech interview with director of engine technology Billy Khan
A deep dive into the new id Tech 8 engine
Feature Wreckfest 2: a robust overhaul that showcases phenomenal soft-body physics
Hands-on with the early access build
Feature Doom: The Dark Ages hands-on tech preview - idTech 8 impresses hugely on PC
This looks like the best modern Doom yet
A bittersweet moment and an extraordinary game
Feature Split Fiction is simply brilliant: PS5, PS5 Pro, PC and Xbox Series X/S tested
Inventive co-op gameplay with slick visuals and great performance on all platforms
Feature Avowed is Obsidian's technical triumph - despite the typical heft of UE5
Xbox Series X, Series S and PC compared
Feature Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: a solid Switch port with some unexpected failings
A tasteful remaster with technical chops - yet the Wii original is better in some respects
Feature The new Grand Theft Auto 3 Dreamcast port is an astonishing achievement
But how does it stack up against the original PS2 version?
