Early Access to DF Retro's Sony PlayStation Launch Episode! (Patreon)

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2021-05-30 15:00:25

Imported:

2023-06

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Hi everyone - well this is it, the first episode of DF Retro we've put together since our Patreon relaunched as the Digital Foundry Supporter Program and this one pushes the boundaries further than anything we've done in the past. John Linneman and Audi Sorlie revisit the original Sony PlayStation launch - not just from its December 1994 beginnings in Japan, but across all three major territories: Japan, North America and Europe.

Not only that, but every launch game in every territory is covered, plus where there are competing console or PC releases, *those* are covered too - and certainly in comparison to Sega Saturn, there are some interesting surprises here. This is an absolutely monstrous episode, only possible thanks to your support - and of course John and Audi's extreme dedication to their craft! We hope you enjoy it!

UPDATE: The error-corrected version of this video is now embedded above and available for download.

In the meantime, watch via the embed, or grab the download here: http://digitalfoundry.net/2021-05-30-df-retro-sony-playstation-revisited-every-launch-game-tested-compared-jpuseu

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DF Retro: Sony PlayStation Revisited: Every Launch Game Tested + Compared - JP/US/EU!

It's DF Retro's BIGGEST episode yet. John Linneman and Audi Sorlie revisit the launch of the Sony PlayStation from its origins in Japan to its eventual rollout across the globe - and in the process, assess every single launch title in all three territories, stacking them up against other versions on other systems. It's coverage without compromise. This is DF Retro. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:33 Chapter 1: Interactive Origins (Making of PlayStation) 00:09:05 Chapter 2: PlayStation arrives in Japan (Japanese launch games) 00:12:18 Ridge Racer 00:18:56 Gokujyou Parodius Da! Deluxe Pack 00:26:19 TAMA: Adventurous Ball in Giddy Labyrinth 00:29:39 Crime Crackers 00:35:33 A IV Evolution 00:38:09 Nekketsu Oyako 00:43:50 Mahjong Madness 00:48:52 Chapter 3: Journey to the West (Launching PlayStation in North America) 00:52:28 Chapter 4: The American Dream (North American launch games) 00:54:43 Total Eclipse Turbo 01:00:19 Battle Arena Toshinden 01:06:27 Rayman 01:17:00 Street Fighter: The Movie 01:26:21 The Raiden Project 01:30:53 NBA Jam T.E. 01:43:35 Power Server 3D Tennis 01:46:17 ESPN Extreme Games 01:51:55 Kileak: The DNA Imperative 01:57:47 Chapter 5: To a New World (Launching PlayStation in Europe) 02:05:06 Chapter 6: Your European PAL (European launch games) 02:07:45 Wipeout 02:15:08 Air Combat 02:17:20 Rapid Reload/Gunner's Heaven 02:25:24 Novastorm 02:32:03 Jumping Flash! 02:38:35 Lemmings 3D 02:42:54 Ending 02:44:41 Credits Thank you for supporting DF Retro - backing us via the Digital Foundry Supporter Program is what makes content like this possible!