[dghlsakjg]

By 2026 my dishwasher is going to have a forced update to run Doom in an effort to be classified as a video game console, isn’t it?

[thrance]

No need for that much effort, just have a horde of lawyers convince lawmakers that dishwashers are actually medical devices, that help relieve wrist pain from doing the dishes. A bit of brib- lobbying might help the lawmakers understand if the arguments aren't enough.

[EndsOfnversion]

I think you’ll find “Hurt me plenty” is sufficient for all but the toughest baked on food stains.

[ourmandave]

It will be a patched Doom that doesn't let you upgrade or fix your armor.

[1970-01-01]

If Samsung gets Doom to do LAN multiplayer with the coffee machine and the refrigerator, then they all deserve the title of video game console.

[sidewndr46]

Anything connected to the internet ought to be a "Security system" and should therefore be exempt as well

[20after4]

I don't know if the assholes behind these restrictions are clever enough to think of that loophole. Thanks for giving them the idea!