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The AI revived a 1997 game on modern Windows in 30 minutes, then started remastering it

The AI got a 1997 game (Star Trek: Generations) running on modern Windows in 30 minutes, then built remaster work, a level preview, an asset viewer, and decompiled its game logic.

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How it works

  1. The AI gets the 1997 game running on modern Windows in 30 minutes
  2. Then builds remaster work, a level preview and an asset viewer
  3. And decompiles its game logic

Why it’s worth knowing

Running was the start; he kept it in the shop for the full restoration.

Where it’s from

Summarized from a public post on news.ycombinator.com. See the original ↗

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