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GXVK Brings 3Dfx Glide API Back Via Vulkan

Original: GXVK: 3Dfx Glide API Implemented Atop Vulkan For Modern Usage

A new project called GXVK implements the 3Dfx Glide graphics API on top of Vulkan, allowing classic games originally built for 3Dfx hardware to run on modern systems. The news was reported by Phoronix. Retro gaming enthusiasts are likely interested, as Glide titles have long required workarounds to play on contemporary GPUs.

Why now: Retro gaming fans are excited that classic 3Dfx-era games can now run natively on modern graphics hardware

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• GXVK: 3Dfx Glide API Implemented Atop Vulkan For Modern Usage · Phoronix

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