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Arma 3 Compared On SteamOS & Windows

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This isn't something done by us, but it impressed me so much I felt the need to give this video some credit. Arma 3's performance using Virtual Programming's eON tech is rather amazing.

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I really hope they update it to the latest versions, and promote it as an official port. I did a livestream of it and found it to be really quite good myself. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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tobiushirogeri Sep 7, 2015
Pertty sweet!

I remember testing out Borderlands 2 on SteamOS (Ubuntu) and WIndows 7 and it ran smoother on Ubuntu by something like 5-10 fps, constantly. Great to se another game running smoother on SteamOS!
MayeulC Sep 7, 2015
Actually very surprised by the performance figures. Good job, VP guys :)


Now, if only this could work on my 6870 :'(
kalin Sep 7, 2015
I always buy VP games coz i believe in those techniques
codyaj1995 Sep 7, 2015
VP is getting good at this! Performance is great!
Avehicle7887 Sep 7, 2015
I remember when VP released Witcher 2 last year, they've made a lot of progress since then. I like what I'm seeing and if this turns out to be a cost effective way to deliver not-too old Windows games to Linux then I say bring it on. :D
Yasser Sep 7, 2015
Waiting for a promotion to buy Arma 3
Keyrock Sep 7, 2015
Damn, that is impressive, I'm still intimidated as hell by ARMA 3, but if this becomes official, I may get it.
1mHfoksd1Z Sep 7, 2015
Great performance. I was always pro-VP as long as the performance is good and now it seems VP performance will not be an issue. I hope they will bring many more games to Linux, games that otherwise would not get a port.

I also hope they will bring Arma 2 as well but I don't think this will happen.
Nyamiou Sep 7, 2015
Hey! It's not just the video, this is a channel full of SteamOS vs Windows comparaison just like this one. I hope this one will shut up those people that pretend that Linux ports are doomed to have worst performance than Windows.
Mountain Man Sep 8, 2015
Impressive performance. Up to now, virtual programming always seemed like a bit of a hack and a poor alternative to a native port, but if we can consistently see results like this then I'm all for it.
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