Next Generation OpenGL (API) to be unveiled at GDC 2015

[Domination]

http://www.pcgamer.com/opengl-successor-to-be-unveiled-at-gdc-session/

The panel, entitled "glNext: The Future of High Performance Graphics (Presented by Valve)" features developers and engineers from Valve, Epic Games, EA, and other companies, and will unveil Khronos' glNext initiative, "the upcoming cross-platform graphics API designed for modern programming techniques and processors."

s*** is getting serious.

 

[VFX_Veteran]

Hmm... are they trying to suddenly enter the fray with DirectX?

 

[TeKPhaN]

Could benefit the PS4 as well and it needs all the benefits it can get.

 

[SpartanDawgX1]

Multi core madness is awaiting.

 

[TOPDAWG]

Could benefit the PS4 as well and it needs all the benefits it can get.

I think it's fine why do you say that?

 

[aliengoat]

"Presented by Valve"

interesting, will they make a new Half-life with this thing? humm...

 

[TeKPhaN]

I think it's fine why do you say that?

Cause PS4 is capable of using these features and needs all the help it can get.

 

[Two Pennys Worth]

This is obviously what Brad Wardell was refering to for the PS4. Great news all round as now all games including multiplatform will hopefully be built for the new API's.
I think there will be some truly stunning looking games coming out for all platforms this gen.

 

[kb]

This is obviously what Brad Wardell was refering to for the PS4. Great news all round as now all games including multiplatform will hopefully be built for the new API's.
I think there will be some truly stunning looking games coming out for all platforms this gen.

But PS4 doesnt use OpenGL.

 

[Two Pennys Worth]

But PS4 doesnt use OpenGL.

Oh, my bad. There is supposed to be something like dx12 supposed to be coming to PS4. What API does PS4 use currently?

 

[TeKPhaN]

But PS4 doesnt use OpenGL.

What

 

[TOPDAWG]

But PS4 doesnt use OpenGL.

I just looked that up seems they is what everyone is saying it's using.

 

[pravus]

What

PS3 used something based on OpenGL: PSGL.

PS4 uses something they developed called GNM(hi-lvl)/GNMX(low-lvl); which is based on D3D11.

 

[Troublegum]

Ubisoft Reflections talked about GNM and GNMX on Eurogamer.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-how-the-crew-was-ported-to-playstation-4

 

[TOPDAWG]

So wait does this news mean good new for PS4 or not? I am confused. Ps4 can use DX12 too can it not? I don't understand any of this s***.

So well the new DX12 and opengl stuff help Sony and PS4 at all?

 

[kb]

So wait does this news mean good new for PS4 or not? I am confused. Ps4 can use DX12 too can it not? I don't understand any of this s***.

So well the new DX12 and opengl stuff help Sony and PS4 at all?

PS4 cannot use DX12 itself but theres nothing stopping Sony implementing the features that there hardware supports.

 

[Troublegum]

So wait does this news mean good new for PS4 or not? I am confused. Ps4 can use DX12 too can it not? I don't understand any of this s***.

So well the new DX12 and opengl stuff help Sony and PS4 at all?

PS4 doesn't use any Direct X API. Or OpenGL.

Unfortunately, this means that PS4 games will now run at 720p with black bars.

 

[jimmyD]

So wait does this news mean good new for PS4 or not? I am confused. Ps4 can use DX12 too can it not? I don't understand any of this s***.

So well the new DX12 and opengl stuff help Sony and PS4 at all?

everything helps the ps4 while @ the same time drains the life essence from xb1

 

[consolewarz]

PS4 already has a low level API for draw call efficiency and other low level things.

Both consoles are going to get API/software updates that max the potential of the hardware. Comparing hardware to hardware is more useful.

 

[Intellivision]

Next gen OpenGL will not help PS4.

 

[Troublegum]

Next gen OpenGL will not help PS4.

Agreed.

PS4 doesn't use OpenGL.