DF Direct Weekly #241: Steam Machine PC Pricing Concerns, Win 11 Update Kills Perf, Red Dead Returns

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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.

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0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:45 News 1: Steam Machine price: above $500?
0:19:14 News 2: FSR 4 gets Proton support
0:33:38 News 3: Windows update kills gaming performance
0:50:48 News 4: Price hikes incoming: should you buy a GPU right now?
1:05:59 News 5: Red Dead Redemption gets new round of ports
1:11:44 News 6: Horizon Steel Frontiers announced
1:18:30 News 7: Twin-stick shooter Sektori impresses
1:23:38 Supporter Q1: On the system’s 20th anniversary, what are your favourite Xbox 360 games?
1:32:58 Supporter Q2: Why is everyone so excited for Steam Machine?
1:38:57 Supporter Q3: Is there a new sub-PS5 hardware tier developing?
1:44:22 Supporter Q4: Will developers add new Steam Machine graphical presets?
1:51:25 Supporter Q5: Is Switch 2 DLSS superior to FSR 3?
1:56:27 Supporter Q6: Should Sony fret over Steam Machine competition? Receive SMS online on sms24.me

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