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Direct3D or OpenGL?

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How does one know whether a game is Direct3D or OpenGL?
 
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Direct3D is DirectX, OpenGL is usually used for games that are multi-platform. Direct3D requires graphics hardware, OpenGL can use software or hardware. aside from the upcoming OpenGL specification, there is no comparison in graphics quality, performance, or variety on current versions. OpenGL is just more versatile, but weak.

Read up and learn, both are very important in their own areas:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_OpenGL_and_Direct3D
 
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Most games are using DirectX these days, but if you really need to know ...

1. Download Process Explorer from Microsoft
2. Once you start up ProcessExplorer, hit CTRL+D (Or, View -> Lower Pane View -> DLLs).
3. Start up the game.
4. Switch back to PE using ALT+TAB, then browse through the lower pane to see which DLLs have been loaded by the game. (ie, OpenGL or DirectX libraries)
 
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