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Indie space game boots Linux in-game and runs DOOM

Original: An indie space game ships a full RISC-V emulator inside it that boots stock Linux on an in-game computer, with DOOM runn

The indie space game Against All Odds has shipped with a full RISC-V emulator built in, allowing an in-game computer to boot stock Linux. Players can run real software on it, with DOOM shown working as one of the demos. Developers note that a player's save file now effectively doubles as their OS install, blurring the line between game state and a real computing environment.

Why now: A game shipping a working Linux-capable emulator inside it is an unusual technical feat that fascinates gaming and open-source communities.

Against All OddsRISC-VLinuxDOOM

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