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.

    •  makingStuffForFun   ( @makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml ) 
      10•2 months ago

      I just posted a few links to the other person who responded to me and you can follow those and there is more detail there.

      But basically if Microsoft were to try, which they did, try and move to their own app store, which removes win32, then all of Valve’s games ( in the store) will no longer become relevant over time, on the Windows platform.

      You don’t just spend millions and millions and millions of dollars on Linux for no reason at all. It’s not like he’s a fanboy, he’s a businessman, and he’s protecting his business.

        •  xavier666   ( @xavier666@lemm.ee ) English
          2•2 months ago
          • Most games use win32 while developing games
          • it’s a mostly open standard
          • when you develop games using win32, you decide how you want to deliver the game to the customer (Steam,Epic, your OWN website, GoG)
          • Steam can take a cut from your sales but if you don’t like their policy you can deliver the games via other platforms. You have choice
          • enter UWA. Games developed using this platform HAS to be delivered via Windows Store. The devs need to get a key which needs to be purchased from Microsoft.#
          • Microsoft can disable Win32 apps, if they want, and all games (other than which are on Windows store) will stop working
          • games from other platforms won’t work on PC since they are win32. Your choice is removed
          • Microsoft can ban you from the store, removing you ability to install apps