alessandro

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I’m taking inspiration from this thread

As you know, the Mac platform has been exclusively ARM for quite some time. Cyberpunk 2077 was recently released for Switch 2, which is also an ARM-based platform. The release of Cyberpunk 2077 seems to be made possible because much of the game’s libraries and binaries have already been ported to ARM; by publishing on Mac (i.e., ARM), CD Projekt appears to be trying to recoup some of their investment. The point I want to raise is whether we’re approaching a paradigm shift where PC gaming genuinely opens up to RISC platforms.

For those unfamiliar, here’s the short version: at the moment, the fundamental pillars of PC gaming are called x86. Globally, only two companies have the right to define this standard: Intel and AMD. Furthermore, the standards that govern graphics (GPUs) on x86 are basically a triopoly: Intel and AMD, with Nvidia—by far the dominant force—added to the mix.

On the ARM side, we have over 10 companies developing CPUs and around 8 developing GPUs (Intel abstains because they profit more from x86, but that’s really an ideological reason).

What’s interesting is that Steam is already, in essence, an ARM store: there’s a native Steam client for ARM that distributes ARM games (for Mac). Valve has historically been slow to innovate consistently (just look at the long wait for Steam Deck/Index 2), but it’s undeniable that the foundations for a PC industry switch towards RISC (ARM or, hopefully, also RISC-V) are all in place. There are already Micro-ATX mainboards with ARM and RISC-V CPUs available on the market.

With Nvidia being “super-hyped” by CryptoCurrency and AI and not appearing interested in supporting the PC gaming industry… am I the only one who thinks that introducing 10–15 new companies into the development of core PC gaming tech (CPU and GPU) is exactly what we need?

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[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 5 points 7 months ago

I bet there are no mention of ps5 (or even Sony) in AMD presentation. PCGamesN usually puts random "big" names in their headlines. They could as well title something like "this incredible AMD is perfect to run GTAVI with and ASSASIN CREED twist while you WORLD this WARCRAFT"

[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

No exceptions to Murphy's law; however, there's difference if something don't work with Linux, on Lenovo hardware, because Lenovo tries a new fancy thing and make it work only on Windows (or a multiplayer game doesn't work because the anticheat is Windows only) and a Microsoft's thing don't working on Microsoft's Windows because is made by Microsoft and nobody else, but Microsoft, has control to fix it.

[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

fixed..., thanks for the report

[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 8 points 7 months ago

I think you may still obtain the game if you have a legit third party steam key for the game.

[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 8 points 7 months ago (2 children)

If you're extra lazy, and don't want to waste extra clicks on EpicGameStore (once account is made): https://github.com/vogler/free-games-claimer

[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 1 points 7 months ago

Windows user asking for help with Windows != Windows user complain about Windows overall.

The first case, ok: you're being an asshole, answer to questions not made just because you want to feel clever.

Second case, well, we need to check the specific wording/complains. But generally speaking, if someone complain about train or how train make them sick, you may as well introduce them to the concept of airplane/bus/carsharing/teleport or whatever.

In Linux case, I'll go with sort of reply: "give it a try with this live [reliable] Linux disrto, if like the experience, you may as well try dual booting"

[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 months ago

Technically you got refund, you got the 0$/€ you spent back, probably even without noticing.

[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 months ago
[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 months ago

It's not about them working on a Linux distro, but a Linux distro's team working on tandem with them.

[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Would be great to see RPCS3 team collaborate with the Linux community to create a Linux distro that replace Android on a narrow range of Android smartphones... it doesn't mean they need to support EVERY android device, just one that has the actual power to emulate the PS3 at decent framerate and price.

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