Show HN: Quake ported to safe Rust, playable in browser

This browser-based Quake port, rewritten in safe Rust from the GPL source and software-rendered with no GPU or dependencies, shows how legacy game engines can be modernized for secure, low-friction delivery in the browser. For CIOs and technology leaders, the strategic takeaway is that Rust can reduce memory-safety risk while extending the lifespan and reach of older codebases, offering a practical model for modernizing proprietary applications, internal tools, or customer-facing platforms without a full rewrite. IT organizations should view this as a proof point that web-native distribution can simplify deployment, maintenance, and compatibility while preserving performance on constrained environments.

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