Update includes “Performance Enhanced Graphics,” promising massive improvements to gaming potency Frame rate improvements of 40%, 60%, or even more...
SAINT PAUL, Minn (November 12, 2013) — CodeWeavers, Inc.,
developer of CrossOver software which enables Mac and Linux users to run
Windows software on their computers without the need of a Microsoft
license, announced today the release of its new software,
CrossOver 13.
The centerpiece of release 13 is a dramatic improvement in graphics
performance, particularly for games. According to CodeWeavers’ CEO
Jeremy White, “Even though it’s been shown in many studies that frame
rate isn’t the only measure of game play satisfaction, the truth is that
many gamers do measure their success by their frame rate. With
Performance Enhanced Graphics, now they can play their games any time
the moment’s right.”
The reaction from
CodeWeavers beta testers has been euphoric. Though
user’s mileage may vary depending on their individual… hardware, frame
rate increases of between 40-60% (or more) have been noted on titles
such as Torchlight 2. One tester noticed a 2x-3x improvement in
StarCraft 2. According to another, "With CrossOver 13, I can re-live all
of the greatest moments of my misspent gaming youth, with excellent,
near-native performance. I can once again be a nano-augmented
resurrected Viking warrior working for the NSA, while mowing down
innocent civilians in a four-wheeled death machine! Thanks,
CodeWeavers!”
The key to CrossOver 13 is a new series of technical enhancements
referred to internally as “The Command Stream.” The Command Stream
allows CrossOver’s underlying open-source technology, Wine, to process
graphical commands separately from CPU-related commands. “This means
there’s no waiting around for the GPU to finish what it’s doing,” said
White. “Command Stream passes redraws to the GPU just the way it likes
it—hard and fast. And everybody gets instant gratification as a result.”
White cautions that Performance Enhanced Graphics is not yet a magic
(blue) pill for every game out there. “I can’t promise you that the
Command Stream will work miracles on every title. Every GPU’s needs and
physiology are slightly different, and not all of them will react as
passionately to the Command Stream as others. But for many titles, even
middle-aged titles, we’ve been very pleased by what we’ve seen. Many
folks will notice that Performance Enhanced Graphics gives them the
confidence they need to be ready to play their favorite games. So, if
you haven’t tried CrossOver for a while, now is a great time to give it a
whirl again.”
CrossOver 13 is immediately available at CodeWeavers. Ask your computer doctor if CrossOver 13 is right for you, or download a free trial from CodeWeavers and try it in the privacy of your own home.
Wondering if your favorite Windows software title will run under CrossOver?
About CodeWeavers
Founded in 1996 as a general software consultancy, CodeWeavers
focuses on the development of Wine –the core technology found in all of
its CrossOver products. The company’s goal is to bring expanded market
opportunities for Windows software developers by making it easier,
faster and more painless to port Windows software to Linux. CodeWeavers
is recognized as a leader in open-source Windows porting technology, and
maintains development offices in Minnesota, the United Kingdom and
elsewhere around the world. The company is privately held. For more
information about CodeWeavers, log on to
www.codeweavers.com.
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