Could Microsoft destroy Linux gaming by using the windows store (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 3 months ago by skymtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.ml

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So as we know Windows Platform Apps and WinUI3 apps do not work on Linux, I keep wondering if Microsoft were to launch a new API let’s say direct X 15 but limit it to Windows Store Apps, and provided a way for the apps to be installed from other stores like steam could they in time kill modern Linux gaming.

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[-] skymtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 months ago

What if they made an API allowing 3rd party stores, but the same security methods. Like MS would do this for the sole reason to kill device like the steam deck

[-] DmMacniel@feddit.org 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

even then Microsoft would not survive the EU as these changes you mention are solely to gatekeep gaming to their platform.

Also given Vulkan being pretty on top of things, HDR FSR/DLSS, Raytracing; Devs could simply opt to use the non-propritary interface.

Also, besides the EU, Microsoft would get A LOT of flak from digital Store Front Vendors like Steam, Epic, Blizzard Activision, EA...

[-] skymtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 months ago

I mean in terms of the reason to kill Linux gaming so devices like the steam deck would need to run windows for most games

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