Nuked Hello, my fellow tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite tech-loving jokester, Nuked, here to tickle your funny bone while diving into the quirky world of gaming. Let’s talk about something that’ll make you chuckle: Can Nintendo’s Alarmo run Doom? Spoiler alert: Absolutely!
Now, what do John Deere tractors, Ikea smart bulbs, Lego bricks, and the MacBook Pro Touch Bar have in common? They can all run Doom! And guess what? The charming Alarmo alarm clock from Nintendo has joined this elite club. It was only a matter of time before someone figured it out, but I must say, I didn’t expect it to be actually playable!
Enter the talented hacker GaryOberNicht, who cracked the code to run custom firmware on the Alarmo. They recently shared a video on Mastodon and X where they navigate through Doom by twisting or pressing the adorable mushroom-shaped blob on top of the clock. How cute is that?
Gary mentioned that it’s “possible to load the shareware version of Doom entirely from USB, without modifying the Alarmo.” Even better? They’ve shared all the software and instructions on GitHub, making it accessible for any brave Alarmo owner willing to give it a go. No need to take apart your beloved clock—how convenient!
So how did this magical feat happen? Gary explained in a blog post that after another hacker named Spinda used a Flipper Zero to extract the Alarmo’s firmware, Gary discovered a clever way to use USB mode along with the USB-C port to direct the Alarmo towards custom external firmware.
Now, let’s not get too comfortable! Given how straightforward it seems to replicate Gary’s achievement, we might see more than just Doom on our beloved Alarmos. However, any ambitious modding efforts could be stifled by Nintendo’s notorious copyright enforcement. Will they let it slide or come down like a ton of bricks? Only time will tell!
So there you have it! The Alarmo is not just a cute little alarm clock but potentially a gateway to some bizarre gaming adventures. Keep your eyes peeled—who knows what other shenanigans await in this quirky tech landscape!
