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The video discusses recent advancements in gaming on M1 Macs, particularly focusing on multiplayer games and the integration of anti-cheat software like Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC). Epic Games has announced updates to EAC that improve compatibility with Wine and Proton, which are used in software like Crossover and Parallels, facilitating better gaming experiences on M1 Macs. This collaboration, involving Valve, CodeWeavers, and Epic Games, is set to enhance the gaming library on macOS, including titles like "Halo Master Chief Collection" and "Fall Guys." The speaker anticipates substantial growth in Mac gaming due to these enhancements and also mentions ongoing efforts to support other anti-cheat software like BattleEye. There are additional resources available, such as the Apple Gaming Wiki's M1 compatible games list and advanced tutorials for running Windows games on M1 Macs.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses significant developments in M1 Mac gaming, particularly concerning multiplayer games and anti-cheat software. Epic Games, the owner of Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software, has announced changes benefiting Mac and Linux gaming. Previously, EAC would prevent Windows versions of games from running on M1 Macs through compatibility layers like Crossover and Parallels. However, Epic Games now supports EAC for developers using Wine and Proton compatibility layers, enabling better multiplayer gaming experiences on these platforms. This update marks a notable improvement for running Windows games on Mac, especially for the upcoming Steam Deck running on Linux, thanks to Proton.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the role of Proton and Crossover in enhancing game compatibility on macOS, particularly on M1 Apple Silicon Macs. They highlight the recent collaboration between Valve, CodeWeavers, and Epic Games to make Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) work with Wine and Proton. This development is expected to be ported to macOS soon, enabling popular games like “Halo Master Chief Collection” and “Fall Guys” to run on M1 Macs. The speaker predicts significant growth in Mac gaming with EAC compatibility and mentions other anti-cheat software, such as BattleEye, being worked on for similar support. They invite viewers to check out resources like the Apple Gaming Wiki’s M1 compatible games list and their advanced tutorial for running Windows games on M1 Macs.