Mantle explained a low lvl API and what it maybe will do for future.

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Very good article on Anandtech explaining what MANTLE(AMD'S low lvl API soon for GPU Cards) will do for future of games, hardware and its developers.

 

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7371/understanding-amds-mantle-a-lowlevel-graphics-api-for-gcn

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Mantle maybe DOA?

 

At least not supported by XBOX ONE and also maybe PS4 won't use it.

 

http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/168671-xbox-one-will-not-support-amds-mantle-and-ps4-is-also-unlikely-is-mantle-doa

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MS insisted on using their own technologies, which of course is proprietary and it's like they shot themselves in the foot.