80 LEVEL·20wEngineer Plays DOOM on Labubu
Engineer Hairo Satoh created a custom gaming device by embedding PlayStation hardware into a Labubu doll, complete with a screen for a face and hand-squeeze controllers. The creation successfully runs DOOM, controlled by squeezing the doll's hands to navigate and shoot. This joins a growing list of unconventional devices capable of running the classic game, from Blender icons to PDF files.
80 LEVEL·17wDownload & Use IKEA Models In 3D Software
A browser script by apinanaivot adds a download button to IKEA product pages, allowing users to save furniture and decoration models as GLB files for use in 3D software like Blender. The tool automatically names files using product name and color, works across all IKEA site languages, and is intended for personal home planning and visualization rather than commercial use.
80 LEVEL·19wFan-Made Bully Online Mod Shuts Down Month After Release
Bully Online, a fan-made multiplayer mod for Rockstar's Bully game, was shut down one month after its December release. The developers removed all servers, code, and scripts within 24 hours, citing external pressure without explicit details. Despite requiring an original game copy, the mod's extensive features including new mechanics, minigames, roleplay, and racing likely triggered action from Rockstar Games. The team promised further explanation on January 21.
80 LEVEL·19wCall of Duty Sales Down 60%, Former Activision CEO Says
Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick claims Call of Duty sales have dropped over 60% year-over-year, citing intense competition from titles like Battlefield. He defends the $69 billion Microsoft acquisition, arguing that investors should be grateful given the franchise's declining performance and all-time low console sales. While Kotick's claims lack official confirmation from Activision, they align with previous reports of $300 million in lost potential sales due to Xbox Game Pass availability and Black Ops 7's poor Steam performance.
80 LEVEL·19wNVIDIA CEO Doesn't Want "Well-Respected People" to Criticize AI
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang criticized well-respected tech leaders for expressing concerns about AI, calling their warnings a "doomer narrative" that could lead to regulations stifling startups. He questioned the intentions of PhDs and CEOs who warn governments about dystopian AI scenarios. The comments appear directed at figures like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who has supported AI regulations and warned about potential job displacement. The article questions Huang's own motivations, noting NVIDIA's position as a major AI boom beneficiary with military ties.