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John Linneman

Senior Video Producer, Digital Foundry

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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.

Username: john-linneman
Articles: 475 (1 reviews)
First Article: Sat 27th, July 2013
Avg. Review Score: 10.0
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Feature Death Stranding 2, One Year On: A Technical Philosophy That Continues to Impress

A retrospective and mini-interview with Kojima Productions.

6
- Fri 26th Jun 2026
- Features
- PC
- PS5
Preview Halo: Campaign Evolved Is a Fascinating Preview of the Series' Unreal Engine Future

Testing two iconic levels on PC and Xbox Series X.

5
- Thu 11th Jun 2026
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- PC
- Previews
News Star Fox 64 Remake For Switch 2 Announced, Arrives Next Month

Our initial reaction to the surprise reveal.

6
- Thu 7th May 2026
- News
- Nintendo Switch 2
Review Super Mario Bros Wonder's 4K Upgrade For Switch 2 Shines

But the lack of a 120fps option feels like a missed opportunity.

6
- Wed 25th Mar 2026
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
Feature Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro: This Is How Good It Looks And How Well It Runs

Near-final code is in impressive shape.

15
- Thu 12th Mar 2026
- Features
- PS5 Pro
- Crimson Desert
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.

7
- Thu 26th Feb 2026
- Face-Off
- Xbox Series X
- PS5
- Xbox Series S
- PS5 Pro
Feature Games of the Year 2025: The John Linneman Collection

Tons of side-scrolling action - including John's #1 pick.

13
- Wed 24th Dec 2025
- Features
- Best of 2025
- Absolum
- DF Retro
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

0
- Wed 16th Jul 2025
- Features
- Nintendo Switch 2
Feature Don't buy Anti-Gravity Racing on the Xbox Store, it seems to be an emulated version of WipEout on the PS1

Sigh-gnosis

0
- Thu 10th Jul 2025
- Features
- Face-Off
- iOS
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
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?

0
- Mon 23rd Jun 2025
- Features
Feature Fast Fusion may be the most technically impressive Switch 2 launch title - but image quality is an issue

DLSS problems apart, it's another winner from Shin'en Multimedia

0
- Wed 11th Jun 2025
- Features
- Nintendo Switch 2
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

0
- Wed 21st May 2025
- Features
- Interviews
Feature Doom: The Dark Ages - id Software's latest is a defining moment for current generation technology

A deep dive into the new id Tech 8 engine

0
- Tue 13th May 2025
- Features
- PS5
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- PC
Feature Wreckfest 2: a robust overhaul that showcases phenomenal soft-body physics

Hands-on with the early access build

0
- Fri 2nd May 2025
- Features
- PC
Feature Doom: The Dark Ages hands-on tech preview - idTech 8 impresses hugely on PC

This looks like the best modern Doom yet

0
- Tue 1st Apr 2025
- Features
Feature Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition brings one of the most visually impressive Wii U titles to Switch

A bittersweet moment and an extraordinary game

0
- Fri 28th Mar 2025
- Features
- Face-Off
- Nintendo Switch
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

0
- Thu 6th Mar 2025
- Features
- Face-Off
- PC
- Hazelight Studios
- PS5 Pro
Feature Avowed is Obsidian's technical triumph - despite the typical heft of UE5

Xbox Series X, Series S and PC compared

0
- Thu 13th Feb 2025
- Features
- Face-Off
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- PC
Feature Ninja Gaiden 2 Black isn't perfect - but it's the best version yet

And it's targeting 120fps

0
- Tue 4th Feb 2025
- Features
- Face-Off
- PS4
- PS5
- Xbox One
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

0
- Wed 15th Jan 2025
- Features
- Face-Off
- Nintendo Switch
Feature The new Grand Theft Auto 3 Dreamcast port is an astonishing achievement

But how does it stack up against the original PS2 version?

0
- Sun 12th Jan 2025
- Features
- SEGA Dreamcast
- PC
Feature Indiana Jones and the Great Circle tech review: an incredible achievement

The best Indy game ever made

0
- Fri 6th Dec 2024
- Features
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- PC
- Narrative
Feature Gran Turismo 7: Polyphony Digital delivers the most comprehensive PS5 Pro upgrade we've seen

8K, more RT, better VR, new image quality options and faster frame-rates

0
- Wed 27th Nov 2024
- Features
- Face-Off
- Sony
- PS4
- PS5
Feature Stellar Blade on PS5 Pro: a simple but hugely effective upgrade

It's a great time to revisit this gorgeous game

0
- Fri 22nd Nov 2024
- Features
- Face-Off
- PS5
- PS5 Pro