{
  "id": 16426077,
  "title": "Someone turned their monitor into a laser pointer firing range game using Claude Code",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/someone-turned-their-monitor-into-a-laser-pointer-firing-range-game",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-25T04:13:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/someone-turned-their-monitor-into-a-laser-pointer-firing-range-game-using-claude-code/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A user on the ClaudeAI subreddit has developed a novel gaming concept called ScreenPlink, which transforms a monitor into a digital firing range using a red laser. Over the course of two weeks, the individual utilized Claude Code to create this unique experience. The game operates by employing a webcam placed beside the monitor to track the laser's path on the screen. Whenever the pixel hit is detected, the app marks the corresponding location on the screen as a bullet hole, simulating a hit on the target. The app even supports multiplayer mode, allowing for an immersive gaming experience reminiscent of using a light gun on a PlayStation console. The project, open-source and free to play, encourages users to repurpose their laser pointers and enjoy a nostalgic gaming session. The ScreenPlink project can be found on the GitHub repository for those interested in exploring or contributing to the development.",
  "summary": "It's like a light gun game, but with lasers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Someone hacked the Switch 2 by using an old game and AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/someone-hacked-the-switch-2-by-using-an-old-game-and-ai",
        "published": "2026-10-22T17:21:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}