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

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (3 children)

@skymtf Well yes and no. Technically they probably could, but they'd likely incur the wrath of the EU doing so. That said if they were interested in a locked environment, they could have just never started porting Xbox games to PC.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month 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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