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Doom runs on Microsoft Paint in latest 'Can It Run Doom?' challenge

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A recent trend involves running the classic video game Doom on various unexpected platforms, with the latest instance being Microsoft Paint. While not a direct port, a programmer managed to execute Doom within Paint by leveraging its drawing capabilities and a clever exploit. This demonstration highlights the surprising versatility of seemingly unrelated software. AI

RANK_REASON This is a novelty demonstration of running a game on an unrelated application, not a significant industry development.

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Doom runs on Microsoft Paint in latest 'Can It Run Doom?' challenge

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes)

    Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes)

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes) Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes) 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com/2230268/can-m

    📰 Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes) Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes) 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com/2230268/can-ms-paint-run-doom-yes/ # AI # ArtificialIntelligence

    LINKS engadget.com/…/can-ms-paint-run-doom-yes
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Today in Can It Run Doom?: Microsoft Paint! And the answer is... yes! Sort of! https:// gizmodo.com/today-in-can-it-ru n-doom-microsoft-paint-2000793927 # Tech

    Today in Can It Run Doom?: Microsoft Paint! And the answer is... yes! Sort of! https:// gizmodo.com/today-in-can-it-ru n-doom-microsoft-paint-2000793927 # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity # Apple # Google # Microsoft # Startup # OpenSource # …

    LINKS gizmodo.com/today-in-can-it-run-doom-micr…

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