China may have reverse-engineered an EUV machine, a big step toward chip self-sufficiency
Secretive project could bring Beijing closer to semiconductor independence, once thought a decade away
Reverse engineering articles
Classic 3D Maze screensaver from Windows 95 is now fully playable
For the first time, 3D Maze can be played with most of its original code
Analogue 3D delivers the most authentic Nintendo 64 experience yet
Analogue's new retro console recreates original Nintendo 64 hardware rather than emulating it, scaling classic titles for modern displays. Reviewers say it feels like a true time machine for purists seeking an authentic experience, though for most the Switch's N64 emulation may already be sufficient.
Fans attempt to resurrect Sony's shooter Concord, but lawyers are already shooting off takedowns
Reverse engineering server code is hard, fighting Sony lawyers is likely impossible
Hackers are saving Google's abandoned Nest thermostats with open-source firmware
"No Longer Evil" project gives older Nest devices a second life
Reverse-engineered PlayStation 1 motherboard runs original chips without emulation
Replacement motherboards enable retro console repairs
Modders use reverse engineering to bring Nintendo GameCube games to PC
Mario Party 4 is the first decompilation, Metroid Prime may be next
The first-ever portable Xbox is here, thanks to one very dedicated modder
The full power of the original Xbox on a portable format
Diablo can be played on any web browser, again
Holy Satan: First released by Blizzard North in 1997, Diablo kicked off a video game series that continues to be popular today. Activision Blizzard released Diablo IV in 2023, but dedicated fans of the saga can now play the original game on almost any internet-connected device.
How to play PS1 Doom on PC (and why you might want to)
Preserving a unique piece of the franchise's history
TL;DR: The original Doom received numerous console ports during the 1990s, but the PlayStation version stood out. While it didn't perfectly replicate the original PC experience, some fans still prefer its unique visual style and music. Fortunately, modders have brought the PS1 editions of Doom and Final Doom to PC with modern quality-of-life features, multiplayer, and mod support.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past recreated on PC from reverse-engineered code
SNES Zelda masterpiece tailored for modern gaming systems
Reverse engineer executables with the NSA's GHIDRA disassembler
The agency is adding it to its growing list of publicly available open-source software
Avast launches open-source decompiler for machine code
Improved tools for reverse engineering malware
