glNext: The Future of High Performance Graphics (Presented by Valve)

[tommybhoy]

glNext: The Future of High Performance Graphics (Presented by Valve)

Johan Andersson | Technical Fellow, Electronic Arts, Frostbite Engine Team
Pierre-Loup Griffais | Developer, Valve Software
John McDonald | Developer, Valve Software
Niklas Smedberg | Senior Engine Programmer, Epic Games
Dan Baker | Graphics Architect, Oxide Games
Aras Pranckevicius | Graphics Architect, Unity Technologies

Join us for the unveiling of Khronos' glNext initiative, the upcoming cross-platform graphics API designed for modern programming techniques and processors. glNext will be the singular choice for developers who demand peak performance in their applications. We will present a technical breakdown of the API, advanced techniques and live demos of real-world applications running on glNext drivers and hardware.

http://schedule.gdconf.com/session/glnext-the-future-of-high-performance-graphics-presented-by-valve

The choice of Valve comes as no surprise, given that it’s one of the API’s strongest proponents. After all, it’s what SteamOS is based on and Valve has always said that the future of PC gaming is a Windows-free, DirectX-free one.

This, along with the expected large presence of Steam Machines at the conference, could mean very interesting announcements are on the horizon for Valve’s Steam Machines and PC gamin as a whole.

GDC 2015 takes place March 2-6 in San Francisco.

http://www.vg247.com/2015/02/03/valve-to-unveil-khronos-glnext-at-gdc-next-month/

 

[Mei]

lol they really hate what microsoft is doing with next windows
im not a huge steam fan but a lot are so i dont think they should be so worried
still wish them luck

 

[D.P.]

Exciting stuff. Valve could really kick OGL yo the backside.

 

[Martini1991]

I have no enthusiasm for this.

 

[Jarrastafari]

Good stuff! Here come thebMantle doomers...

 

[humbug]

Fantastic

 

[Dicehunter]

If it means better graphics and better performance then I'm all for it

 

[randal]

Tip of the spear with this one, but I wish them every success. Personally I feel like Mantle has lost momentum, so I'm all about an open cross-platform (and cross vendor) solution. It's the logical next step evolution for APIs.

Now. More importantly. Valve are at GDC 2015.

GDC finishes on March 6th... 2nd API to come to come into the frame...

6/2 = 3

3 provide my mobile phone... coincidence? I think not.

 

[layte]

Tip of the spear with this one, but I wish them every success. Personally I feel like Mantle has lost momentum, so I'm all about an open cross-platform (and cross vendor) solution. It's the logical next step evolution for APIs.

Now. More importantly. Valve are at GDC 2015.

GDC finishes on March 6th... 2nd API to come to come into the frame...

6/2 = 3

3 provide my mobile phone... coincidence? I think not.

I beli3ve.

 

[Martini1991]

Valves Steam OS lark needs some steam.

 

[Muz333]

Oh Gabe, who art at Valve
Hallowed be thy name
Thy steam box come
Thy games be fun
On Steam as it is at Valve
Give us this day our daily sales
And forgive us our peasantries
As we forgive those who commit peasantry against us
Lead us not into consoles
But deliver us from next gen
For thine is the market, the power, and the glory
For ever and ever
GabeN

 

[Dicehunter]

Oh Gabe, who art at Valve
Hallowed be thy name
Thy steam box come
Thy games be fun
On Steam as it is at Valve
Give us this day our daily sales
And forgive us our peasantries
As we forgive those who commit peasantry against us
Lead us not into consoles
But deliver us from next gen
For thine is the market, the power, and the glory
For ever and ever
GabeN

Made my own

 

[Gregster]

Just give me HL3 ffs

 

[The Mad One]

Explains why Valve have been quiet as late, hope it pans out to be an awesome api. Crossplatform support is just what we need.

 

[LambChop]

Just give me HL3 ffs

+1

 

[LtMatt]

Personally speaking, I'm very much looking forward to glNext.

 

[RichIbizaSport]

They can never release HL3, it's been hyped too much. It'll never meet expectations.

 

[FoxEye]

They can never release HL3, it's been hyped too much. It'll never meet expectations.

Daikatana was released, eventually. As was Duke Nukem Forever.

We just need Valve to run out of money

 

[randal]

Or Valve to have a sufficiently big step change they need to underpin with a AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA title release...

I thought it was SteamOS/Steam Machines, but now I wonder if this is it. Simultaneous cross-platform, API touting HL3 gloriousness running on SteamOS on a Steam Machine.

 

[pete910]

Made my own

Love it

Personally speaking, I'm very much looking forward to glNext.

Gotta ask as to why?

Hope they improve the performance! their OpenGL perf is pants compared to Nvidia's