A meaty new episode of DF Direct Weekly kicks off with a Valve double-header - reaction to news that Steam Machine may be heading for PC pricing, plus news of Linux FSR 4 support via Proton... including old GPUs. Meanwhile, Angry Alex is back and he's measured just how bad Windows performance in AC Shadows is impacted by a rogue update. Red Dead Redemption 1 returns once again, Oliver has opinions on Horizon Steel Frontiers and let's just say that we really think you should check out Sektori.
Introduction
News 1: Steam Machine price: above $500?
News 2: FSR 4 gets Proton support
News 3: Windows update kills gaming performance
News 4: Price hikes incoming: should you buy a GPU right now?
News 5: Red Dead Redemption gets new round of ports
News 6: Horizon Steel Frontiers announced
News 7: Twin-stick shooter Sektori impresses
Supporter Q1: On the system’s 20th anniversary, what are your favourite Xbox 360 games?
Supporter Q2: Why is everyone so excited for Steam Machine?
Supporter Q3: Is there a new sub-PS5 hardware tier developing?
Supporter Q4: Will developers add new Steam Machine graphical presets?
Supporter Q5: Is Switch 2 DLSS superior to FSR 3?
Supporter Q6: Should Sony fret over Steam Machine competition?
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