Please don't forget that this certainly has yet another level in the background though:
Technology wars...

From the tech usage perspective, this will definitely mean more DX API and less Vulkan API, as an example...

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Interesting to see, that streaming is of no interest to the devs...
It might have a lot of (mainly technical) complications for sure, but it has one important thing: It provides 100% DRM by design.
So I would expect - especially very big - studios to be quite interested in this delivery mechanism.

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Hmmmm, not sure if I like what I'm hearing.
Only time will tell...:huh:

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F*******ck... :cry:

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Quoting: nenoroBefore this news
EG: there's no player on linux

After this news
EG: let's support linux

What element has changed their mind ?

Well, I guess this might have an impact too....
Maybe - as part of all the above said - Epic are also searching for some new "hunting grounds" for their games...?
Apple scores legal win over Epic in Fortnite lawsuit: What you need to know [External Link]
I know, I know, Valve takes 30% too. But lets not forget that if a game is big enough, they take a smaller percentage...

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I would kill for a good Tuxedo machine with Ryzen + (non-APU) Radeon combo.... :unsure:
So, I will keep on waiting...

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Hello everyone. I have a confession to make:
I'm a total addict to X4: Foundations.
Usually I turn it on just for a few moments, and usually I do not finish before 4am.

Am I a bad person? :unsure:

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I still like Mashinky more... :happy:

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Quoting: KithopAh, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers [External Link] appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?

Quoting: 3zekiel

Quoting: KithopAh, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers [External Link] appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?

For Tuxedo, we do use their computer at Office, and they have AMD options. Quite solid laptops for now. Roughly the same models, but with some adjustments: they tend to use lower power screen, so slightly less brightness, but better battery life, and much much more keyboard options. They also seem to use lightweight magnesium for more models than System76 last time I checked.
And of course, VAT is included and no custom fees.

Thanks guys. Yes, this is a very tempting alternative for the EU; I will be definitely checking with them, once I need a new laptop. Nevertheless, I was also interested about System76's oss firmware, which - AFAIK - nobody else provides.

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Quoting: Kithop

Quoting: BoldosSystem76 is not available directly in EU, is it? :unsure:

Looks like at least Western Europe, actually!
https://system76.com/shipping [External Link]

Apologies, I was not specific enough:
By "available directly in EU" I meant if they are sold directly in EU.
What you confirm is they "ship" into EU, but that technically means "import", so we have to pay VAT and customs fees. And that makes it painfully expensive....

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