"Controversial Microtransactions Infest New OG Doom Mod"

A modder created a version of the original Doom filled with microtransactions as an entry into the "Boston Stupid Shit No One Needs & Terrible Ideas Hackathon," where dumb tech hacks are celebrated. In this version, the game pauses every time an in-game item is picked up, displaying a QR code that requires a small fee to continue playing. The modder modified the game by adding internet access and a web server. This serves as a cautionary example of how classic retro games could potentially be exploited by large publishers for microtransactions.