When AAA game developers block entire GPU brands, PC gaming loses its biggest advantage
… The initial backlash likely caught the developers off guard, but it was certainly loud enough to change things. …
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The implications of a developer doing something like this can be a problem for the broader PC ecosystem. Intel Arc only recently crossed 1% market share in the discrete GPU market, which is a modest milestone, but meaningful in a market that has been a two-horse race for many years. Moves like this have very real potential to push that number back down before Intel gets the chance to grow in a competitive retail space. It's also important to note here that Arc GPUs have a specific space in the market. They're budget-friendly options that appeal mainly to cost-conscious buyers, and across forum
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