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Valve has struggled to get multiplayer game publishers to support anti-cheat on Linux/SteamOS.
- Linux has ~5% market share on Steam (per a Steam survey), and while it’s growing, it’s still comparatively small.
Publishers worry about extra support costs and anti-cheat ticket handling for Linux users.
Key example: Rocket League (owned/acquired via Psyonix, now under Epic Games) was updated to include Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat while keeping Linux support.
The speaker argues this is unusually important because:
- Epic typically doesn’t support Steam ecosystems the way Valve/Steam do (Fortnite is cited as an example of Linux being blocked).
- If Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat now works on Linux, it may encourage other anti-cheat-using publishers to follow.
Takeaway: This could reduce the number of games that currently can’t run on Steam Deck / SteamOS due to anti-cheat limitations.

Microsoft has made AutoSR available for testing via the Xbox Insiders program (referenced from The Verge).
What AutoSR is: a resolution upscaling feature similar in concept to DLSS / XESS / FSR—render lower resolution and upscale so the image appears higher resolution.
Where it’s being tested: Xbox Series/handheld device “Ally X” for docked mode, targeting blurry/pixelated visuals on larger TVs.
The speaker’s framing:
- Handheld play can tolerate lower resolution due to the small screen.
- Docked play makes upscaling quality more noticeable, so AutoSR is intended to help preserve image quality (and FPS stability).
Constraints/notes mentioned:
- Microsoft says AutoSR is built into Windows and can apply super resolution without game-by-game integration, unlike native DLSS/FSR implementations.
- It’s unclear how well it works across all games, but the speaker expects it to behave similarly to FSR.
Comparison mentioned: On Steam Deck, FSR can be enabled, but it’s not as good as DLSS (based on the speaker’s experience). AutoSR is positioned as a breakthrough for Windows gamers—especially those who can’t or don’t want to play on Linux due to anti-cheat.

The video addresses fears that Sony introduced DRM requiring an online license refresh every 30 days.
Sony’s response (via Insider Gaming) clarifies:
- Players can still access and play purchased games normally.
- A one-time online check confirms the license after purchase; no further check-ins are required.
The speaker contrasts this with worst-case fears:
- If repeated check-ins were required and servers shut down, it could break access to games people already bought.
The discussion includes broader preservation concerns and the idea that long-term server reliance undermines digital ownership.
Steam comparison:
- Steam checks ownership on game launch when online, but offers offline mode for ongoing play after initial verification.

The video warns Switch 2 owners to be careful where they buy physical cartridges.
Reported case (Twisted Voxil):
- A user bought a resale cartridge on Amazon that was fake.
- The fake cartridge got stuck when trying to eject it, and removing it damaged their console.
The speaker recommends safer purchasing options:
- Retailers like GameStop or local options where the item can be tested.
Emphasis: Switch 2 hardware cost (~$450 mentioned) makes cartridge reliability particularly important.

Speaker/host: “Bill” (from Nerd Nest)
Sources cited in the video:
- Gaming on Linux (Rocket League Linux + Easy Anti-Cheat update)
- The Verge (Microsoft AutoSR / Xbox Insiders testing)
- Insider Gaming (Sony DRM clarification about license checks)
- Twisted Voxil (fake Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge resale incident)