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In 1997 id Software released the source code for their landmark game DOOM (1993), making it free for use by anyone. The elegant simplicity and low hardware requirements of the code means that it runs on an extremely wide range of technology.
At Game Worlds you can see the work of graphics engineer James Brown, who got DOOM running on a tiny 3D-printed toy block. Brown’s device is powered not by a battery, but by conductive bricks which were first designed for LEGO’s monorail set!
In 1997 id Software released the source code for their landmark game DOOM (1993), making it free for use by anyone. The elegant simplicity and low hardware requirements of the code means that it runs on an extremely wide range of technology.
At Game Worlds you can see the work of graphics engineer James Brown, who got DOOM running on a tiny 3D-printed toy block. Brown’s device is powered not by a battery, but by conductive bricks which were first designed for LEGO’s monorail set!
![Godzilla – Global Pop Culture Icon [FULL TALK]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vzj82iq0xz0/mqdefault.jpg "Godzilla – Global Pop Culture Icon [FULL TALK]
Track Godzilla’s massive cultural footprint, from 1954 to today.
With a film franchise spanning eight consecutive decades, Godzilla is one of the world’s most recognisable screen icons.
Referenced by The Simpsons and Spielberg alike, and popping up in videogames, literature and lexicon (suffix “-zilla” as anything monstrous), the king of monsters has captured the imaginations of creators across eras and mediums with his distinctive roar, thunderous gait and penchant for destroying miniature and CGI cityscapes.
From Japanese cautionary tale to global blockbuster, we unpack the cultural phenomenon that is Godzilla, and the continuing evolution of the franchise, with Andrew Lynch and Silvi Van-Wall.
Our thanks to The Japan Foundation & Academic consultant Jessica Balanzategui
This talk was presented on Sun 3 Nov 2024 at ACMI
https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/godzillafest/godzilla-pop-culture/
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