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tomshardware
4 months ago

Doom ported to a standalone Microsoft Word document — plays well but there's no sound

➀ A software engineer named Wojciech Graj has successfully ported the classic game Doom into a standalone Microsoft Word document.

➁ The document, which is 6.6MB in size, can be run on x86 systems with modern Microsoft Office installations.

➂ Despite the successful port, there is currently no sound in the game, and users need to bypass security warnings to enable the VBA macro in the document.

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tomshardware
5 months ago

Blur Busters releases authentic CRT simulator shader for high refresh OLED and LCD screens— 240 Hz+ OLED recommended for the best experience

➀ Blur Busters has released an open-source CRT filter as a GPU shader, simulating CRT beams for modern displays. ➁ The shader aims to improve motion fidelity on LCD and OLED screens, especially OLEDs, by mimicking the smoothness of CRTs at higher refresh rates. ➂ The effect is expected to reduce motion blur and enhance the visual experience of retro games.
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liliputing
8 months ago

DigiPort: A Raspberry Pi-Powered HDMI Stick for TV PC Conversion and More (Crowdfunding)

➀ DigiPort is a Raspberry Pi-powered HDMI stick designed to transform any TV into a PC for retro gaming, video streaming, and more. It is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. ➁ The DigiPort is a carrier board for a user-replaceable Raspberry Pi Compute Module, initially compatible with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. ➂ It offers various kits, including a DigiPort dongle, Raspberry Pi CM4 Lite, heatsink, and 64GB microSD card, with optional gaming and all-in-one kits.
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tomshardware
10 months ago

Raspberry Pi powered Picade Max brings two-player retro gaming to Pimoroni's Picade family

❶ Pimoroni, a UK-based Raspberry Pi reseller, has announced the beta release of the Picade Max, a two-player arcade cabinet with a 19-inch IPS display. ❷ The Picade Max is designed for the Raspberry Pi 5 and includes add-on boards for sound, controls, and power. ❸ The cabinet features a 19-inch IPS screen and is compatible with high-speed NVMe SSDs, allowing for quick loading of large ROMs.
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