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2 clusters · 2 sources · 11 days · First seen 12 days ago · Last updated 1 day ago

Browser-based PlayStation 2 game recreations

Overview

Unofficial fan projects have emerged to enable the play of classic PlayStation 2 titles directly within web browsers using artificial intelligence and modern web technologies.

Initial efforts by a developer known as “Slayoner” produced browser-based versions of FIFA Street 2 and Need for Speed Underground 2. These versions utilized AI to facilitate gameplay in browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, though technical testing noted issues such as slow loading times and graphical instabilities. The developer indicated a willingness to respect copyright regulations held by Electronic Arts.

Subsequent developments in the “Underground 2 Revived” project, developed by th0mk, utilized WebAssembly and WebGPU to run Need for Speed Underground 2. This iteration focused on technical improvements, including higher-resolution rendering, frame rates up to 120 FPS, and the restoration of online multiplayer and free roam via community-operated servers.

Entities

Electronic Arts · Slayoner · Talha Müderrisoğlu · th0mk · Google Chrome

Timeline

1 day ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Need for Speed Underground 2 playable in web browsers via fan project
A fan-made project called Underground 2 Revived allows players to play Need for Speed Underground 2 in web browsers, featuring restored online multiplayer and shared free roam.
12 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
PlayStation 2 classics recreated for browser play via AI
A developer has used AI to recreate PlayStation 2 classics FIFA Street 2 and Need for Speed Underground 2, allowing them to be played for free directly in web browsers.

Sources

gameslatestnews.com · somosjujuy.com.ar