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Half-Life tourne à 30 fps sur un Nokia N95 de 2007

Un Nokia N95 qui fait tourner Half-Life à 30 images par seconde, avec la campagne solo complète, le son, les armes et même un clavier Bluetooth, voilà ce que montre la dernière démonstration de Dante Leoncini, un développeur argentin visiblement très patient.

Pour resituer, Half-Life, c'est le jeu de tir culte que Valve a sorti en 1998, celui qui a lancé Gordon Freeman et accessoirement donné naissance à Counter-Strike. À l'époque, il réclamait au minimum un Pentium à 133 MHz et 24 Mo de mémoire vive pour tourner sur PC.

Le N95, lui, c'était le téléphone star de Nokia juste avant l'arrivée de l'iPhone : un coulissant sous Symbian, le système maison de la marque, avec GPS, appareil photo de 5 mégapixels et une puce Texas Instruments OMAP 2420. Dedans, un processeur ARM11 à 332 MHz, une partie graphique PowerVR MBX et 128 Mo de mémoire sur la version 8 Go, le tout derrière un écran de 240 par 320 pixels.

Autant dire qu'on est très loin d'une console portable moderne. Et c'est justement ce qui rend l'exercice amusant : ce téléphone a bientôt vingt ans, et il encaisse un jeu de tir complet.

Pas d'émulation ici. Leoncini a recompilé le jeu en natif pour Symbian en s'appuyant sur Xash3D FWGS, un moteur open source qui réécrit celui de Half-Life pour le porter sur des plateformes que Valve n'avait jamais prévues. Le code cause donc directement à la puce ARM, et c'est quand même mieux qu'une émulation qui aurait transformé la traversée de Black Mesa en diaporama.

La vidéo est à voir ici, sur X, il vous suffit de cliquer sur ce lien .

Ce moteur, la communauté du rétroportage s'en sert d'ailleurs depuis des années pour faire atterrir le jeu de Valve un peu partout, d'Android à la Switch en passant par la PS Vita. Par contre, du natif Symbian, un système que Nokia a laissé mourir au début des années 2010 et dont presque plus personne ne maîtrise les outils, ça ne s'était jamais fait.

Dans la vidéo mise en ligne au début du mois, on voit la campagne solo avancer sans broncher. Le compteur oscille autour des 30 images par seconde avec quelques creux, mais Leoncini affirme en avoir déjà trouvé la cause et bosse dessus.

Tout le chantier est documenté sur son site personnel, captures à l'appui. On y découvre au passage un clavier et une souris appairés en Bluetooth, de quoi jouer sur ce coulissant avec les mêmes contrôles que sur le PC d'origine, les touches du téléphone dépannant les plus courageux.

Il prévoit encore de corriger les bugs restants et d'améliorer le rendu. Un mode multijoueur en réseau local puis en ligne devrait suivre, de quoi imaginer des parties entre Nokia ressortis du tiroir.

Une bidouille parfaitement inutile, donc indispensable, et qui vaut si vous voulez mon avis tous les remasters du monde.

Source : Tom's Hardware

Weird Bug Stops M1 Mac Users From Downloading iOS Apps

Par : Tyler Lee
To help combat the lack of native apps available for the M1 platform, Apple has allowed M1 Mac users to download iOS apps assuming that the developer has made the option available for their app. However, it seems that some users are encountering issues with this where they are unable to download iOS apps from the Mac App Store.According to these users, it seems that when they try to download […]

Apple Silicon Powered Mac Pro Could Look Like A Bigger Mac Mini

Par : Tyler Lee
With Apple slowly updating its Mac computers and introducing new Apple Silicon powered variants, it did not come as a surprise to learn that Apple could be planning something similar for the Mac Pro as well. We heard rumors that the use of the Apple Silicon meant that Apple could shrink down the computer.As to what such a device could look like, Jon Prosser of FrontPageTech recently published a video […]

M1 Macs Are Apparently Wearing Out SSDs Faster Than Expected

Par : Tyler Lee
One of the main reasons people choose SSDs over regular HDDs apart from speed is durability. This is because unlike regular HDDs that rely on spinning platters, SSDs have no moving components which means that technically, they should last longer than regular HDDs, but that might not be the case for Apple’s M1 computers.According to user reports, it seems that Apple’s M1 Macs are wearing out their SSDs at a […]

Apple Investigating External Display Issues When Connected To M1 Mac Mini

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple’s M1 Mac mini can be thought of as the company’s first M1 powered desktop computer. However, it’s not necessarily a complete system as you would need to provide your own monitor, but now it seems that some M1 Mac mini users are experiencing some weird display glitches when they do.There have been reports that M1 Mac mini users are seeing weird pink squares appearing on their external displays when […]

A Professional Photographer Puts Apple’s M1 Chipsets To The Test

Par : Tyler Lee
With Apple’s new M1 chipsets, many professionals are wondering how it holds up compared to Intel’s processors. After all, Intel has been more or less the industry standard for a while, and changing to a brand new platform could have the potential to negatively impact a professional’s workflow.To that end, CNET’s Andrew Hoyle, a professional photographer, decided to put the M1 to the test by running some tasks in apps […]

First Malware Targeting The M1 Chipset Has Been Discovered

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple’s M1 chipset is relatively new and as such, it could be considered “safe” from malware, or at least that’s what we thought. According to security researcher Patrick Wardle, it seems that he has discovered that there are at least two different strains of malware that are targeting the M1 chipset.For those unfamiliar, the M1 chipset is the new chipset that Apple is using for their Mac computers as they […]

Possible M1X Chipset Spotted On Benchmark Site

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple’s M1 chipset was used in some of last year’s Mac computers. We expect that the company will most likely introduce a new version this year, kind of like how they’ve been doing with the iPhone and iPad’s A-series chipsets, but what could the new model be? What kind of specs are we talking about?According to a listing on CPU Monkey, a benchmarking website, it seems that the new chipset […]

Intel Fires Back At Apple With A Bunch Of Benchmarks

Par : Tyler Lee
When Apple’s M1 Mac computers were launched, many were quick to run the computer through its paces to see whether or not the new M1 chipsets could deliver as promised. To everyone’s delight, Apple’s M1 chipset not only delivered, but in some instances seemed to perform better than advertised.Many made comparisons to Intel and their processors, so it doesn’t come as a surprise to learn that Intel has since fired […]

iOS Users Should Probably Stop Syncing Their Devices With M1 Macs, At Least For Now

Par : Tyler Lee
One of the upsides of buying into Apple’s ecosystem is that you can sync your devices across the board, copy items from one device and paste it into another, and so on. However, if you happen to own an iPhone or iPad and an M1 Mac computer, you might want to hold off on syncing your devices for now.This is because according to user complaints made in Apple’s Support Community […]

NVIDIA’s GeForce Now Updated With M1 Mac Support

Par : Tyler Lee
If you’re one of the early adopters of Apple’s new M1 Mac computers, you might be interested to learn that NVIDIA has recently updated its GeForce Now game streaming app where it will now be officially supported on the M1 chipset.NVIDIA previously released a macOS app that allowed gamers to stream games through their GeForce Now service, but now with the M1 chipset support, more Mac gamers will be able […]

Someone Got Linux Up And Running On An M1 Mac Mini

Par : Tyler Lee
Not a fan of Apple’s macOS operating system but like the new M1 hardware that accompanies it? Then maybe installing a different operating system could be the answer, and no, we’re not talking about Windows. Thanks to the team at Corellium, it appears that they have managed to get Linux up and running on the M1 powered Mac mini.According to Corellium’s Chief Technology Office Chris Wade, this is a full […]

Redesigned iMac Could Sport Slimmer Bezels And Ditch The Massive Chin

Par : Tyler Lee
For a while now, we have been hearing rumors that Apple could finally give the iMac a brand new design. While there’s nothing wrong with the new design, it does feel a bit dated, especially with the massive bezels and the huge chin at the bottom. The good news, for those who are a bit sick of this design, is that Apple will be making some drastic changes soon.Mark Gurman […]

M1 Macs Will No Longer Be Able To Sideload Unsupported iOS Apps

Par : Tyler Lee
To help deal with the initial shortage of native apps developed for the M1 chipset, Apple has allowed users to install iOS apps on M1 Mac computers. Even though iOS apps aren’t necessarily optimized for laptops or computers, it still helps to fill a void, even if it is temporary.However, for those users out there who might have been sideloading unsupported iOS apps, you might be disappointed to learn that […]

A Smaller, More Compact M1 Mac Pro Could Be In The Works

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple is expected to make a transition away from Intel to its M1 chipsets over the next year or so. We’ve already seen that happen with the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro and Mac mini, but what about Apple’s higher-end computers, like the Mac Pro? It turns out that Apple might have a slightly different approach with that.A report from Bloomberg claims that Apple is working on two Mac Pro […]

Apple Silicon iMac Could Be Launched In March

Par : Tyler Lee
Now that Apple has given its MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini the M1 chipset, this leaves the iMac, iMac Pro, and Mac Pro. While we can’t speak for the latter two devices, it  seems that the iMac could be getting an M1 refresh in the near future, or at least that’s what leakster L0vetodream seems to imply.According to a mysterious tweet, L0vetodream posted the number “3” accompanied by […]

Future iPads Could Come With Desktop Class Performance

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple’s iPads typically use the same A-series of chipsets that the iPhone uses, except with some tweaks that make it slightly more powerful. However, it seems that in the future moving forwards, Apple’s iPads could get a massive boost in performance as they might end up using the M-series chipsets that Apple is using for their ARM-based Mac computers.This is according to a report from Taiwan’s Economic Daily News who […]

Nintendo Switch Games Successfully Emulated On M1 Macs

Par : Tyler Lee
The Nintendo Switch is powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra chipset, which unlike Intel processors, is based on the ARM architecture. This means, at least in theory, that games playable on the Switch should also be playable on other ARM-based devices, like Apple’s new M1 Mac computers, right?Yup, that would be correct because according to developer Sera Tonin Brocious, it seems that she has successfully managed to emulate Switch games on an […]

Adobe Premiere Pro Beta Now Available On Apple’s M1 Macs

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple’s Mac computers are typically favored by video editors which is why when Apple announced their transition away from Intel processors, there was a bit of concern regarding support for future software, and if there will be software ready in time. The good news is that it looks like Adobe is here to save the day.The company has announced that its video editing software Premiere Pro is now available on […]

Parallels Preview Now Available For Apple’s M1 Macs

Par : Tyler Lee
Shortly after Apple’s announcement of their M1 Mac computers, Parallels announced that they will be working on an M1 compatible version of their software. The good news is that Parallels has since reached out to customers informing them that the latest version of the app that is compatible with the M1 chipset is now available through the Mac Technical Preview Program.For those unfamiliar, the Technical Preview program is basically like […]

Benchmarks Show How Far Behind Windows ARM Devices Are Compared To Apple’s M1

Par : Tyler Lee
The concept of an ARM-based computer isn’t new and we’ve actually see quite a few examples in the past where there have been laptops powered by Qualcomm’s chipsets. Microsoft even has something of their own in the form of the Surface Pro X which is powered by Microsoft’s SQ1 chipset.So when Apple announced their ARM-based M1 chipsets, it wasn’t like they were the first to the market, but it seems […]

Firefox Updated With Apple M1 Support

Par : Tyler Lee
One of the chief concerns about Apple ditching Intel to make their own processors is app support. After all, developers have gotten used to developing apps for x86 platforms, which means that they’ll now need to spend more time and resources creating it for the M1 chipset, which is based on ARM.However, it seems that support for the new M1 chipsets are coming along rather nicely. In fact, if you’re […]

Microsoft Office 365 Updated With Apple Silicon Support

Par : Tyler Lee
Thanks to Apple’s Rosetta 2 translation software, it is possible to run x86 apps on the M1 Mac computers. It might not necessarily be ideal since these apps weren’t coded for the ARM-based M1 chipset, but for the most part, it works. However, for those who prefer native solutions, you’re in luck, at least if you’re an Office 365 user.Microsoft has announced that they have updated its Office 365 suite […]

Adobe Updates Lightroom With Support For ARM Chipsets

Par : Tyler Lee
When Apple finally unveiled their first M1 computers, Adobe also announced support for the new chipsets by saying that they will be bringing an M1 compatible version of some of their popular apps like Photoshop and Lightroom to these computers. The good news is that one Adobe app has arrived and it comes in the form of Lightroom.In an announcement on Adobe’s blog, the company has launched a new version […]

Apple Could Be Working On A 32-Core M-Series Chipset

Par : Tyler Lee
With the Apple M1 chipsets, Apple has proven that they are able to compete with Intel on computers, and in some of the benchmarks we’ve seen, even outperform Intel. However, to be fair, computers like the Mac mini and MacBook Air weren’t exactly designed for high-performance usage, which begs the question of how Apple will handle its higher-end computers like the 16-inch MacBook Pro, iMac Pro, and Mac Pro.It turns […]

M1 Mac Mini Running ARM Windows Outperforms Microsoft’s Surface Pro X

Par : Tyler Lee
Right now, Apple’s M1 Mac computers do not support the running of virtualization software like Parallels or Boot Camp, which means that those looking to run Windows alongside macOS are out of luck, at least for now, and as far as official support is concerned. However, developer Alexander Graf managed to get the ARM version of Windows up and running.His solution inspired others to make similar attempts, like YouTuber Martin […]

M1 Mac Mini Helps Apple Nab Number One Spot In Japanese Desktop PC Market

Par : Tyler Lee
Last time when it came to choosing an Apple computer, there were so many factors to consider such as which Intel processor to get, which GPU to get, how much RAM do you need, and so on. This was further complicated by Apple’s lineup where not all models had similar specs, like if you wanted a discrete GPU and a desktop form factor, you could only choose between the iMac, […]

Apple’s Upcoming Redesigned MacBooks Will Still Feature Intel Processors

Par : Tyler Lee
According to a recent rumor, it was suggested that in 2021, Apple could finally introduce redesigned MacBook laptops. It was speculated that this would be the M1 (or M2) based MacBooks, but it turns out it will also apply to Intel based MacBooks. This is according to @L0vetodream who has in the past been pretty accurate with their leaks.To be fair, this actually makes complete sense. When Apple initially announced […]

M1 Mac Mini Users Are Experiencing Bluetooth Connectivity Issues

Par : Tyler Lee
Many praises have been heaped upon Apple’s new M1 computers, but that doesn’t mean that it is completely immune to problems. In fact, according to multiple user reports, it appears that some M1 Mac Mini users are having some connectivity issues when it comes to Bluetooth devices pairing with the computer.This issue has been documented on various platforms like Reddit, where the thread starter says, “I am using the Logitech […]

Apple’s New M1 Macs Can Unofficially Support Up To 6 Displays

Par : Tyler Lee
According to the official specs listed by Apple, Apple’s new M1 powered Mac mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro will only support anywhere between 1-2 external displays. This is versus the Intel-powered variants that can support more, but is the limit of 1-2 displays true? It turns out not really.According to a video uploaded to YouTube by Ruslan Tulupov, he has managed to connect as many as six external displays […]

Someone Took Apple’s M1 MacBook Air And Turned It Into The World’s Largest Tesla Key

Par : Tyler Lee
In order to help deal with the lack of native apps, Apple allows macOS Big Sur users on its M1 computers to run iPhone and iPad apps. While it might not necessarily be optimized for a laptop’s dimensions and UI, the idea is that it will bring about functionality and usability until more native apps arrive for the M1 chipset.Of course, this has led to some creative uses of the […]

M1 MacBook Pro With 8GB RAM VS 16GB RAM

Par : Tyler Lee
With Apple’s new M1 Mac computers, users can choose between 8GB or 16GB of RAM. Now obviously RAM plays a role in determining the performance of a computer, but the question is, is it worth spending that extra $200 to upgrade from 8GB to 16GB? In a video uploaded by Max Tech, he shows the difference between the two RAM configurations on the 13-inch MacBook Pro.This will hopefully answer questions […]

Apple Says Ball In Microsoft’s Court For M1 Compatible Version Of Windows

Par : Tyler Lee
Right now, Apple’s M1 Mac computers do not support Windows, which means that virtualization software like Parallels or dual booting tools like Boot Camp will not let Mac users run Windows. However, it seems that Apple isn’t completely closed to the idea of an M1 native version of Windows to make its way onto their new Macs.Speaking to ArsTechnica in an interview, Apple’s software engineering chief Craig Federighi said that […]

Check Out How Apple’s M1 Chips Handle Games

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple’s computers have typically never really been known for their gaming capabilities. While they do play games just fine, Mac users probably can’t really expect to run games at the same higher level settings that PC gamers can, so the question is, with the new M1 chips that ditches Intel and AMD, how will Apple’s computers handle games?It turns out that for the most part, it handles games just fine. […]

M1 13-inch MacBook Pro VS Intel 13-inch MacBook Pro In Speed Test

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple made huge claims when they announced their new M1 chipset. While “impressive”, many initial reactions all suggested that these claims were rather vague as Apple did not really dive into specifics and showed off graphs and charts that did not really have any context, leading many to wonder if the new M1 chipsets could live up to the company’s claims.We’ve seen benchmarks that seem to suggest that they can, […]

M1 Optimized Version Of Google Chrome Now Available

Par : Tyler Lee
With Apple taking a huge gamble and ditching Intel and its x86 processors, the company is really banking on developers to start developing apps that are native and optimized for their M1 chipsets. This is because without a solid ecosystem, no matter how powerful the chipsets are, no one would want to adopt them.The good news for early adopters of the M1 chipset is that if you prefer Google Chrome […]

Apple’s M1 Battery Claims Are Living Up To The Marketing Hype

Par : Tyler Lee
With the new M1 chipsets that Apple has introduced to its computer lineup, apart from the promise of high-performance, one of the things that really stood out during the presentation was Apple’s claims of insane battery life. The company touted anywhere between 15-20 hours on the new 13-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.Is this all just marketing hype? We wouldn’t blame you if you thought that it was, but it […]

Blizzard Updates World Of Warcraft With Apple’s M1 Chipset Support

Par : Tyler Lee
While Macs aren’t exactly known for gaming, some developers do choose to create Mac versions of their games in addition to Windows. Blizzard is one those developers where the company has been known to create Mac versions of their games alongside Windows, and not just as an afterthought.However, with Apple shifting to M1 ARM-based chipsets and ditching Intel’s x86 processors, some gamers are wondering what this could mean for future […]

Adobe Photoshop Beta Released For Apple’s New M1 Macs

Par : Tyler Lee
The reviews of Apple’s M1 computers are in and for the most part, they are extremely positive where many are praising the performance of these computers. However, one common thread that all these reviews have is that for now, there aren’t many apps that have been optimized for the new M1 chipset.Adobe was one of the companies that announced that they would be developing a native version of Photoshop and […]

Apple’s M1 GPU Has Managed To Beat Out Some AMD And NVIDIA GPUs

Par : Tyler Lee
With Apple’s new M1 SoCs, Apple pretty much ditched using discrete GPUs that are found on some of their previous Mac models, like AMD. While we under that Apple wants to become more self-reliant, there is the question of how good Apple’s own GPUs are in the M1, and how it might hold up against the competition.It turns out that it seems to perform just fine, where based on benchmarks, […]

M1 MacBook Air Emulating x86 Processors Beats Out Some Macs On Benchmarks

Par : Tyler Lee
To help deal with the fact that there won’t be a ton of native M1 compatible apps available right out the gate, what Apple has done is reintroduce its Rosetta translation software, which comes in the form of Rosetta 2. Basically what this does is that it helps “translate” and emulates x86 apps so that they can run the new M1 chipset.Apple does note that in some cases, it could […]

Apple Says They’re Not Remotely Considering Touchscreen Macs

Par : Tyler Lee
With every iOS and macOS update, it feels like Apple is one step closer to marrying the two operating systems, resulting in a series of devices that blend together the technology of the iPhones and Mac computers. With the launch of the M1 chipset, a chipset that’s based on the A-series found in the iPhone and iPad, it certainly feels that way.This has led to some speculating that this could […]

Another Patent Suggests That Face ID Could Come To Macs

Par : Tyler Lee
Ever since Face ID was introduced to the iPhone, many have been wondering if the day could come that Apple might bring it to the Mac. After all, they did bring Touch ID to MacBook laptops, so why not Face ID, right? Now that the M1 MacBook laptops have been released, it seems that we could be one step closer.Of course, it’s hard to predict exactly what Apple plans to […]

Even Apple Is Surprised By The M1’s Performance

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple has made a lot of claims about the new M1 chipsets that they’re using in the new 13-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. We have no idea how they’ll perform in real-world tests, but benchmarks have shown that they are crazy powerful and even beat out Apple’s own Intel Core-i9 16-inch MacBook Pro.In fact, the M1’s performance has not just surprised many of us, but even the folks at […]

macOS Big Sur Will Let Users Run iPhone And iPad Apps

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple has announced that its next major update to its macOS operating system, Big Sur, is now available for the general public. For the most part, it is a rather typical update with various improvements and new features, but what makes this version of macOS so important is that it is the first macOS to support the new Apple M1 chipsets.What it also means for Mac users is that in […]

Apple’s M1 MacBook Air Beats The 16-inch MacBook Pro In Benchmarks

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple made some pretty bold claims when they announced their new M1-powered MacBook laptops. These claims were rather vague and left many wondering what Apple meant when they said that it outperforms other computers. While we’re eagerly anticipating the reviews of these laptops, it appears that benchmarks could have validated some of Apple’s claims.According to GeekBench benchmarks of the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air, it seems that it has managed to […]

Redesigned M1 14-inch, 16-inch MacBook Pros In The Works

Par : Tyler Lee
At Apple’s event yesterday, the company unveiled a brand new M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro. While the internals have changed, the exterior design of the laptop seems to have remained the same, where it sports the same keyboard and also the inclusion of a fingerprint sensor and the Touch Bar.For those who might be bored with the current design, you’ll probably want to hold off on your purchase. This is because […]

Apple’s M1 MacBooks Will Only Support Single External Displays

Par : Tyler Lee
A popular setup used by MacBook owners is to dock their laptops on a stand and attach one or two monitors to it. However, with the new M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, users can still attach external displays to the laptops, but unfortunately the number of displays have been reduced to just one.According to Apple, the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro will only support a single 6K 60Hz […]

Microsoft Working On Universal Office App For Apple’s M1 Chipset

Par : Tyler Lee
Developing for two separate platforms like macOS and Windows presents its own sets of challenges, but at least in the past, both platforms did share similar hardware in the sense that it still used x86 processors, but with Apple shifting to its own custom M1 chipset, things got a little more tricky.This has led to concerns about the support and availability of apps for the M1 chipset, but the good […]
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