
Technology Editor, Digital Foundry
Rich has been a games journalist since the days of 16-bit and specialises in technical analysis. He's commonly known around Eurogamer as the Blacksmith of the Future.
Digital Foundry: Hands-on with Oculus Rift
Exciting new display technology or the beginning of a revolution in gaming?
The inside story of what it's like working with Sony's powerful handheld
Digital Foundry's take on the final confirmed spec, the capabilities of the hardware - and the surprise 8GB announcement.
Increased resolution, lower lag, new IR sensor for better low-light performance
Layout diagrams and part details uncovered for Microsoft's Durango console
Orbis unmasked: what to expect from the next-gen PlayStation
Digital Foundry presents hard data on the technology inside Sony's new console... and its upcoming Xbox rival
What's inside the Piston Steam Box prototype?
Digital Foundry on what to expect from the Valve-funded mini games machine
Wii U blitzes PS3 and 360 as the "greenest" console
Digital Foundry assesses the power consumption of Nintendo's new home console
Does the next-gen start now? Digital Foundry reviews the US Wii U
Digital Foundry gets to grips with the iPad mini to assess build, performance and gaming prowess
Tech Focus: The New PlayStation 3 Hack
Digital Foundry analyses the latest assault on Sony's console security protocols.
Tech Focus: iPad Mini and the Fourth Gen iPad
Digital Foundry's take on the latest brace of Apple tablets
Tech Focus: Extreme Resolution Gameplay
Digital Foundry on the arrival of Retina screens and next-gen 4K HDTVs - is the graphics power there to run cutting-edge gameplay on these phenomenal displays?
The OS Factor and the Rise of Transmedia Gaming
Digital Foundry on why Wii U dedicates 1GB to its background operating system - and how Durango could see that double
Tech Evolution: How Devs Pushed Consoles To Their Limits
Digital Foundry on major tech advances this generation, and how it will transition into the next
Is Wii U Too Expensive? And What Happened to the PS3 Price-Cut?
Digital Foundry on console build costs and the decisions facing the platform holders this holiday season.
Whatever happened to the iPad mini?
Why the new iPod Touch is a better bet than a downsized iPad, plus the Digital Foundry take on the iPhone 5 reveal
Spec Analysis: The New Kindle Fire HD Tablets
Digital Foundry's assessment of the new Amazon slates' gaming prowess
Tech Focus: The Evolution of Steam and the "Windows 8 Catastrophe"
Digital Foundry on why Valve is embracing Linux as a hedge bet against the new Microsoft OS.
Tech Focus: Can Sony Make a £99 PlayStation 3?
Digital Foundry breaks down the challenges facing Sony with its upcoming console revision
Ouya, Surface and Nexus 7: The Rise of Tegra 3
Is NVIDIA's processor the best fit for a new tablet or console launch? Digital Foundry investigates
Digital Foundry looks at the challenges Apple faces with the arrival of the Google Nexus 7 and Microsoft Surface.
Sony's Cloud Platform: The New Gaming Frontier
Digital Foundry on why the Gaikai acquisition goes beyond simply streaming PlayStation games
Tech Focus: Second Screen Gaming
Digital Foundry takes a look at SmartGlass, the Wii U GamePad and the PS3/Vita connection.
The Xbox 720 Leak: Fact or Fantasy?
Digital Foundry presents its assessment of the controversial document