For a long, long time PC gamers were used to DirectX 9 but over the last few years after the announcement of Windows Vista, DX 10 was the buzzword. Now chip major AMD has sent word that leading game developers including Sega and Electronic Arts are working with them to make a new generation of games that make use of Microsoft DirectX 10.1.
These new games are expected to not only deliver features and performance that are enhanced but also an overall better game experience. Forthcoming games such as Battleforge from Electronic Arts Phenomic Studio, Cloud 9 from NHN Games and Stormrise from Sega will be using DirectX 10.1 as well as offer visual realism and advanced gaming performance.
Dirk Ringe, VP, EA Phenomic says, “With Battleforge, EA is pushing the boundaries of the real-time strategy genre introducing social and community technologies to deliver a whole new online experience. It only makes sense that we leverage the latest technology such as DirectX 10.1 supported by the new ATI Radeon HD 4800 series of graphics cards from AMD to deliver an amazing experience for gamers. We’re working hard to deliver a new fantasy RTS experience never seen before. Using DirectX 10.1 and AMD’s graphics technology will enable Battleforge to look its absolute best.”
Kevin Unangst, Global Director, Microsoft Games for Windows explains, “We welcome AMD’s broad support for DirectX 10.1 compliant hardware and we’re pleased to see our newest technology brought to market so soon. One of the great advantages of PC gaming is the rapid pace at which the experiences evolve and improve. The ATI Radeon HD 3000 series and now the ATI Radeon HD 4800 series hardware delivers on the promise of DirectX 10 gaming with significantly improved visuals and enhanced performance.”
Chris Southall, CTO Europe, SEGA comments, “SEGA welcomes the chance to deliver one of next year’s most technologically advanced titles, Stormrise. AMD’s enthusiastic commitment to new standards such as DirectX 10.1 in the ATI Radeon HD 4800 series is helping us develop a game which looks better and runs faster than was possible on previous platforms. SEGA is delighted to team up with AMD on one of our forthcoming games. AMD’s firm commitment to cutting-edge technology makes them a natural partner for us on Stormrise.”
The AMD graphic cards, ATI Radeon HD 3000 series and the new ATI Radeon HD 4800 series provide top-to-bottom DirectX 10.1 support. AMD has also come up with a real-time 3D demo called Ping Pong that showcases the technological prowess of DirectX 10.1 technology. Well, as the years pass, the technology also moves forward!