AMD just put RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards into “maintenance mode,” cutting off future game optimizations for hardware that still drives a massive part of the gaming world. From PC GPUs to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, RDNA 2 is everywhere. So why call it legacy? Join Matthew as he dives deep into AMD’s confusing decision, explores the history of the GPU wars, and explains why this move could hurt AMD’s reputation while NVIDIA keeps strengthening its lead.
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AMD just put RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards into “maintenance mode,” cutting off future game optimizations for hardware that still drives a massive part of the gaming world. From PC GPUs to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, RDNA 2 is everywhere. So why call it legacy? Join Matthew as he dives deep into AMD’s confusing decision, explores the history of the GPU wars, and explains why this move could hurt AMD’s reputation while NVIDIA keeps strengthening its lead.
Episode 135 - The Rise and Fall of the Luminous Engine
Meta Beta Gaming Podcast
21 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 135 - The Rise and Fall of the Luminous Engine
Today we're diving into the story of one of the most overhyped and underwhelming game engines in recent memory Square Enix’s Luminous Engine. This is the tech that powered Final Fantasy XV and Forspoken, two games that looked amazing in trailers but hit major roadblocks during development. We’ll walk through how this engine started, why Square Enix thought it could rival Unreal, and how it ended up holding back the very games it was supposed to elevate. From flashy tech demos to real-world de...
Meta Beta Gaming Podcast
AMD just put RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards into “maintenance mode,” cutting off future game optimizations for hardware that still drives a massive part of the gaming world. From PC GPUs to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, RDNA 2 is everywhere. So why call it legacy? Join Matthew as he dives deep into AMD’s confusing decision, explores the history of the GPU wars, and explains why this move could hurt AMD’s reputation while NVIDIA keeps strengthening its lead.
