DF Retro

tv show

poster for DF Retro

100 total episodes

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6 seasons

First Aired May 30, 2016

Overview

DF Retro explores the technology, innovation and history of video games from the past, giving them a modern re-evaluation while exploring just how even the most simple video games helped pave the way for the most advanced current generation blockbuster. Hosted and produced by Digital Foundry's John Linneman.

DF Direct Retro! Nintendo's Famicom Disk System: 'Mass Storage' Gaming in 1986? poster unavailable

DF Direct Retro! Nintendo's Famicom Disk System: 'Mass Storage' Gaming in 1986?

Season 4 - Episode 15 - 1h 38m

Air Date

July 27, 2019

Overview

DF Direct goes retro. John Linneman sits down Sekai Games' boss - and game historian - Audi Sorlie to talk about the Famicom Disk System, a Japan-only 1986 release that aimed to make gaming cheaper - and better. It's a fascinating insight into a little-known area of Famicom gaming.