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Also in regards to Direct X support, DX12Ultimate is a Win 10 update and in the xbox series s & x consoles. "As for gamers, the Windows introduction of 12_2 is set to occur in the next couple of months, when Microsoft ships their next big Windows 10 feature update, Windows 10 version 2004 (also known as 20H1). And while games using the new feature level will be slow to trickle out (like any new feature level launch), it does mean that gamers will need to stick to the latest Windows to use it. Holding back a version or two (as some of us are want to do) means no DX12U for you." and https://www.wepc.com/news/directx-12-supports-next-gen-graphics/

Heh,MY first thought was that there might be some more XBOX exclusives than PS exclusives in the future.Also a better quality of them.? Will still be hard to beat the uncharted games,but these could provide a start....(edit:NOT the fallouts,anything but the last couple of them...)?

Regards Crysis remastered, might want to read this. https://www.overclock3d.net/news/software/crysis_remastered_s_pc_version_is_a_disappointment_-_here_s_why/1

Not sure how the new 3xxx series differences will be, but the gtx 970 had the issue with only 3.5Gb of 4Gb ram running @ the rated speed while the other 1/2 Gig was slower(nvidia lost a class action lawsuit over that) and the 1060's had the same speed memory, but " The memory bandwidth of the GeForce GTX 1060 Asus Dual 6GB and the GeForce GTX 1060 Asus Dual 3GB are the same, which means the GTX 1060 and the GTX 1060 have equal limitations when it comes to graphical data transfer. The GeForce GTX 1060 Asus Dual 6GB has 1280 Shader Processing Units and the GeForce GTX 1060 Asus Dual 3GB has 1152. However, the actual shader performance of the GTX 1060 is 2953 and the actual shader performance of the GTX 1060 is 1969. The GTX 1060 having 984 better shader performance and an altogether better performance when taking into account other relevant data means that the GTX 1060 delivers a slightly smoother and more efficient experience when processing graphical data than the GTX 1060." This is because they have different gpu's Pascal P106-400-A1 vs Pascal P106-300-A1 which they have running @ the same core and boost clocks. Makes it almost impossible to know there's a difference in the cards other than the amount of ram unless you ck'd ahead of time. people who saw the cards on the shelf in stores just figured the price savings was due to lesser ram.Edit: lol, I know about the gtx 970 first hand as it was my FIRST major video card purchase and I got like $30 in the settlement.card is still in my Dell.

Heh,Makes U wonder if it's gonna be a deal like the 3Gb & 6Gb gtx 1060 cards? Remember how they even had different gpu's in them and unless you KNEW the code variants there was no way to tell? Average consumer looking @ the boxes just saw 1 had 3Gb ram & 1 had 6Gb and never guessed that the 3Gb also had a weaker gpu. here's an example of the cards I'm refering to side by side if anyone doesn't remember.https://www.game-debate.com/gpu/index.php?gid=3670&gid2=3657&compare=Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Asus Dual 6GB-vs-Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Asus Dual 3GB They released the smaller 1060 just 1 month after the first one.

and THIS is why I refuse to buy an nvidia card right out of the gate(Wife keeps asking if I don't want a new 1 since they came out & we have the money).They got me with the originol 2070,I'll wait & see what they release after amd releases their cards. ?

@Laithan anyway U still have your results from when U did the GTA V in 4k with the xeon & 980ti's?? I tried to find the link to the video on the other website but since they changed,it's messed up. I figured it would be a neat comparison with todays cards & cpu's!

Again,this falls on the individual developers. They can always turn down the offer of more money from epic for being exclusive and say "No,I'm going to accept less and simply be on other stores also because I feel that my customers are more interested in that." You can only be upset if he's buying rights to 3rd party games for his store to have sole permanent distro of. If you're gonna be upset over the limited exclusive deals, you need to be upset with the developers who are accepting the deals. ROTFL, If you're gonna get upset about exclusives not being available on Steam, Where was the outrage when Destiny 2 was still on Battle.net??? "Bungie announced on Thursday that Destiny 2 will be available on Steam on Sept. 17,2019 and “current PC players will be able to bring all of their progress and purchases with them, including their Guardians, their vaults, and all of their progress – at no cost.” " Or maybe some of the games on Origin that aren't on Steam?? You can't pick and choose who you're gonna be mad @ for keeping your game from you.@ least his way so far it eventually does become available in other stores.Apples way,there IS no other store.? P.S. In case you're not a Destiny 2 player, Bungie left battle.net which is why it suddenly became available on Steam.It pissed people off because they made the base game free and went to a multi season pay to upgrade format. Forgive my rambling. ?

Previous "exclusives" of epics have later launched on other systems in many cases. As an example here are some with the terms of the exclusivity from back in 2019. Borderlands 3- September 13th( six-month Epic exclusive) Beyond Two Souls(one-year Epic exclusive) Close to the Sun Control (now available on Steam*) Detroit: Become Human(one-year Epic exclusive) Heavy Rain(one-year Epic exclusive) Outer Worlds (Available on Steam 1 year after exclusive launch) He's mostly paying for limited exclusives,it seems you can still wait and then go across the street to steam,gog, OR in the case of The Division 2 "exclusive" U can STILL buy the ubi exclusives on uplay. It depends on how the developer cuts the deal.

Here's my results of the built in test on Shadow Of War @ 1080 Maybe try running it @ 4k? P.S. this is with the ryzen 2700k and nvidia RTX 2070 non super.

And NOW Apple is suing back for damages because “Epic’s flagrant disregard for its contractual commitments and other misconduct has caused significant harm to Apple,” the filing reads. “Left unchecked, Epic’s conduct threatens the very existence of the iOS ecosystem and its tremendous value to consumers.” https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/8/21427779/apple-epic-games-breach-of-contract-lawsuit-fortnite-app-store?fbclid=IwAR0KjmJzSvkndT76MI9uZFWs-Kt1SkzqEvQfJ9E-OJKoBQarwkDnbGpNmOk

lol, In another forum,I keep hearing the argument that apple's app store shouldn't be regulated on the grounds that "If U don't like the terms,U can make your own phone & store..." Well, here's HUAWEI's answer to that notion.... They're still adding to the store,but it's supposedly already larger than amazons and now has a map app(Tom Tom Go) they're working on their on maps app. Looking @ THEIR rates,I think regulating the app stores would be a GOOD thing! ? Edit: Make sure to look @ the In App purchase rates in the screen shot!

"We also serve who ect.,ect., .... " Some of us are just here to make the rest of them shine even brighter! Edit: I'm in the US category before anyone starts about swelled heads. lol

Starswarm may be interesting to run on the new cards also. It's the engine that was used for Ashes of The Singularity and uses multiple cpu and gpu cores quite well. My 1st generation RTX2070 with a Ryzen 7 2700x @ 3.9Ghz on all cores gets an average of 70 fps in the test.

https://venturebeat.com/2020/08/18/apples-response-to-epic-threatens-the-future-of-vr-ar-tv-and-films/ "Challenge Apple on iOS payments and it will explicitly threaten to delete your company from not just iOS devices, but also Macs, iPads, Apple TVs, and Apple Watches. That’s not just a bad look for Apple, given that Tim Cook testified under oath to Congress last month that “we do not retaliate or bully people; it’s strongly against our company culture.” The letter is also strong evidence of antitrust practices: Follow all the rules in the walled garden, or we’ll prevent you and everything you make from being used both inside and outside the garden." :eat_popcom:

Apple retaliates and strikes 3rd party developers in the process. They're going to be banning all of Epic's developers accounts which includes their Unreal Engine so other people who've used Unreal for THEIR games on Apple will either have to go with the engine being not updated,or have to redo the game in a new engine. Epic is going for a restraining order. https://gizmodo.com/apple-attempts-to-take-its-toys-away-and-effectively-ba-1844753245

https://9to5mac.com/2019/03/06/micro...revenue-share/ " First and foremost, Microsoft says that in order for developers to lock-in the full 95 percent, the user must have downloaded the app through a direct URL. If the user downloads the app via something like a Microsoft Store search or a Microsoft Store Collection, the developer gets 85 percent and Microsoft gets 15 percent." ALSO U can purchase an xbox game from the creators site (ubisoft 4 example)and enter the code into the xbox to download it without the 30% fee. Microsoft isn't keeping companies like Epic,steam,or even the playstore from being on and installing on their OS without charging a fee. If U want something on a mobile apple device,U pretty much HAVE to go through the store which means they get a fee.

censorship is the same regardless of the reason. torrent sites are the main way illegal files are shared,but they are ALSO the way large LEGAL files are shared(linux mint OS as an example).So,Do we ban all torrent software because it can be used by some people to break the law? Kodi is legal,it's 3rd party addons that allow illegal streaming. Once you start censoring,it's too easy to block anything that doesn't conform to your view. legal files also get shared on pirate bay.

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Further info: "Apple responded by removing Fortnite from the App Store, saying that the new payment feature violated the terms of their agreement. "Today, Epic Games took the unfortunate step of violating the App Store guidelines that are applied equally to every developer and designed to keep the store safe for our users. As a result, their Fortnite app has been removed from the store," an Apple spokesperson said. " The PROBLEM with THAT comment is that Apple worked a deal with Amazon on the Prime Video App and ALSO allows customers to pay their NETFLIX subscription ONLINE @ Netflix.com where the 30% doesn't get taken out. (They don't TELL the Netflix users that,but they ARE able to do it!)I believe Netflix had threatened to pull the app themselves or it wasn't available on the apple devices until that change in billing options became available. Here's the FREE netflix app on the app store Here's the information about it on the store.In app purchases = subscription rates. NOTE the link for the developers website right below the purchase rates? It takes you to netflix. com where U can sign up THERE with your billing info.After signing up,just log into the apple app with your id and apple has been bypassed for billing. Epic is saying THEY and all other developers should have the same right.

I've bought games on steam & they may be charging the 30%, BUT they ALSO allow you to get things direct from the developer and just enter the code on steam to add it to your game.Not every monetary transaction between you and a developer has to occur with steam as a middle man with your bank. I've added many an item to dying light just by adding the code on steam.I've also purchased games from the developer's site & installed it on steam with the code because it was on sale on that site.

My understanding is they're going after them under the anti-trust laws.Especially saying apple has a monopoly on their phones & pads getting anything put on them. https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/14/2...games-payments "“We’re fighting for open platforms and policy changes equally benefiting all developers,” says Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney. “And it’ll be a hell of a fight!” It’s a fight that Epic has prepared for, and its lawsuit specifically alleges that Apple has a monopoly in the form of the iPhone, its iOS ecosystem, and the App Store that binds them all together. Epic has enlisted the counsel of Cravath, Swaine & Moore, which includes Christine Varney, a former US assistant attorney general of the antitrust division for the Obama administration. Varney also served as the Federal Trade commissioner for the Clinton administration. Katherine Forrest, a partner at Cravath, is also part of Epic’s lawsuit. Forrest is a former judge and antitrust litigator, and the Cravath law firm was also part of Qualcomm’s lawsuit against Apple."" Edit: Apple originally launched the App Store as a way to add value to the iPhone and sell more of its handsets. “It costs money to run it,” explained Steve Jobs in a Wall Street Journal interview at the launch of the App Store in 2008. “Those free apps cost money to store and to deliver wirelessly. The paid apps cost money, too. They have to pay for some of the free apps. We don’t expect this to be a big profit generator. We expect it to add value to the iPhone. We’ll sell more iPhones because of it.” Apple’s App Store is now a massive $519 billion developer ecosystem. It’s also a key part of Apple’s growing services business, which is the second biggest revenue driver for the company, behind the iPhone. FYI,the 30% figure hasn't changed in over 10 years,I wonder if it's STILL not a big enough "profit generator".

Sorry about this being kinda confusing.

WHY EPIC Broke from the APP Stores! Every store,sales are generating money. Here's some figures from a different story to give an idea : For one-time purchases Apple charges a 30% fee.In the first year of a subscription, Apple takes a 30% cut of your revenue, so you receive 70% of the subscription price at each billing cycle, monthly or annual, minus applicable taxes.After a year of service, your revenue share increases to 85% of the subscription price, minus applicable taxes, so Apple takes 15% of your revenue. So,if you buy something in an app for $10.00 you just paid apple $3.00, or if you subscribe to say Spotify for $1.99 a month you're paying them .60 cents every month for the first year.But don't worry,if you keep the subscription it'll drop to where U R only paying them .30 cents a month. The exact same terms work on the Google play store. And people wonder where all the money Apple and Google are making comes from? (source of fee information https://www.mobiloud.com/help/knowledge-base/what-are-apple-and-googles-fees-and-revenue-share-percentage-on-in-app-purchases-and-subscriptions/ ) Epic Games Is Officially Suing Both Google & Apple