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Cracking Open a Classic DOS Game

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Explore the technical intricacies of reverse-engineering The Lawnmower Man, a quirky full-motion video DOS CD-ROM game, in this 26-minute conference talk. Discover the specialized tools and methodologies used to dissect and understand the game's architecture, learn about the technical construction methods employed in classic DOS gaming, and witness a live demonstration running on original hardware. Gain insights into retro gaming archaeology and the process of uncovering how vintage computer games were built during the early CD-ROM era.

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Cracking Open a Classic DOS Game - Cprossu (Andrew Lewton)

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