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.

0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:07 News 1: Steam Machine price: above $500?
0:18:36 News 2: FSR 4 gets Proton support
0:33:00 News 3: Windows update kills gaming performance
0:50:10 News 4: Price hikes incoming: should you buy a GPU right now?
1:05:21 News 5: Red Dead Redemption gets new round of ports
1:11:06 News 6: Horizon Steel Frontiers announced
1:17:52 News 7: Twin-stick shooter Sektori impresses
1:23:00 Supporter Q1: On the system’s 20th anniversary, what are your favourite Xbox 360 games?
1:32:20 Supporter Q2: Why is everyone so excited for Steam Machine?
1:38:19 Supporter Q3: Is there a new sub-PS5 hardware tier developing?
1:43:44 Supporter Q4: Will developers add new Steam Machine graphical presets?
1:50:47 Supporter Q5: Is Switch 2 DLSS superior to FSR 3?
1:55:49 Supporter Q6: Should Sony fret over Steam Machine competition?

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