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June 4, 2026

Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear And More Classics Are Getting Remastered

Digital Eclipse is set to release a remastered collection titled Toy Story: Retro Roundup on October 15, featuring 11 games, including nine from the Toy Story series and two from A Bug’s Life, for consoles and PC. The collection includes titles such as Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! (1999), and A Bug’s Life (1998). Enhanced features will include improved rendering, gameplay rewind, and cheats, along with exclusive developer interviews and behind-the-scenes content. Additionally, Toy Story 3: Complete Edition will be released, offering updated visuals and new gameplay options. The collection will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2, and PC, with a bundle option for most platforms. There will be no physical release for Xbox.

AppWizard

June 3, 2026

Over 116,000 Mincraft systems infected in WeedHack malware campaign

A malware operation called WeedHack has targeted Minecraft players since January, compromising over 116,000 systems with daily infections between 2,000 and 3,000. It primarily distributes malware through malicious mods, clients, cheats, and utilities promoted on YouTube, utilizing SEO poisoning to reach victims. The campaign features polished YouTube videos with embedded download links and targets keywords related to popular Minecraft clients. WeedHack operates as a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) model, offering a free tier that steals Minecraft session IDs, cookies, and passwords across various platforms, and a premium tier with enhanced capabilities. The operation's Telegram channel has over 800 members, mostly teenagers or young adults. Minecraft players are advised to trust only official sources for mods and verify download links to protect against these threats.

AppWizard

June 3, 2026

Fake ‘Minecraft’ Mods Bring Malware to as Many as 116,000 Players

The "Minecraft" community is facing a cybersecurity threat from a malware operation called WeedHack, which disguises itself as fake mods to lure players into downloading it. This operation, run by a teenager, has affected over 116,000 players and uses social engineering tactics to distribute malicious mods, cheats, and clients. WeedHack spreads through trusted channels, including YouTube, and employs search engine optimization poisoning to mislead users. The malware operates by disseminating malicious Java Archive files that appear legitimate, compromising devices to extract sensitive information such as session IDs, browser cookies, and cryptocurrency wallet data. It can also steal credentials for applications like Discord, Steam, and Telegram, and includes remote control features for surveillance and keylogging. Approximately 2,000 new infections occur daily, primarily affecting users in the United States, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, and Italy. The low cost of access to this malware has led to its use by teenagers for online bullying and harassment.

AppWizard

May 27, 2026

Paralives players are getting jumpscared by a naked chap called Charlie glitching into their games and now I too have been Charlie’d

Players of the early access life simulation game Paralives are experiencing various bugs in Live Mode, including glitched menus and failed interactions. A notable glitch involves a character named Charlie, who first appeared on the game's launch day and has since been reported by players to have infiltrated their save files. Players have shared experiences of Charlie appearing in their households, often in strange contexts, such as replacing adopted children or occupying spaces left by other characters. Charlie is speculated to be a debug character that appears when the game encounters errors. The community is engaged in discussions about Charlie, and some players are considering integrating this character into their gameplay.

AppWizard

May 25, 2026

9 cool things about Paralives you won’t find in The Sims

Paralives has entered early access and offers several innovative features that distinguish it from The Sims 4. Key features include: - The ability to resize objects, allowing for customization in design. - A snap-free decorating system that enables free placement of items. - A color wheel for customizing clothing, hair, and furniture colors, with the option to save swatches. - Height sliders for creating characters of varying heights, enhancing realism and diversity. - A vegetarian toggle that does not consume a trait slot, simplifying character traits. - A needs-dependent skill progression system that requires characters' needs to be met for leveling up. - Special mood meters that provide unique emotional states based on characters' actions. - Townie requests inspired by farming simulators, offering daily tasks for rewards. - A museum feature for donating found items, encouraging exploration and collection.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

Riot Games Says It ‘Would Not and Cannot’ Use Vanguard Anti-Cheat to Brick PCs After Rumors Spread

Riot Games has clarified that its Vanguard anti-cheat system does not have the capability to damage players' PCs or disable their devices. The company stated that the "paperweights" referenced in a social media post were cheat devices that had been rendered ineffective by updates to the Vanguard system, which enforces security features on accounts using Direct Memory Access (DMA) cheating devices. While cheaters may experience hardware faults when using these cheats, this is a consequence of their actions, and only those using DMA-based cheats would encounter issues. Riot Games reassured players that their PCs would not be "bricked" due to Vanguard's operations.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

Valorant’s new Vanguard update seems to be bricking cheaters’ PCs. Riot’s response? “Congrats on your $6k paperweights”

Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat system, introduced with Valorant and later integrated into League of Legends in 2024, operates at a kernel level, raising concerns about potential damage to players' PCs. Issues arose when streamer Nick 'LS' De Cesare experienced computer problems after a Vanguard update. The latest version of Vanguard reportedly made some cheaters' computers inoperable, requiring a complete operating system reinstall. Players must have Vanguard installed to access Riot's games, and the system now blocks most DMA firmware, which is used to mask cheats. Vanguard can activate even without Valorant installed, and if it detects DMA firmware, the only solution is a Windows reinstall. Riot Games acknowledged the complaints humorously, highlighting the frustrations of affected users. The kernel-level operation of Vanguard raises concerns about the risk of damaging personal computers due to misidentification, and legal discussions about its implications are ongoing. Players who do not want to use Vanguard cannot access Riot's games.

AppWizard

May 10, 2026

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess finally gets a fan-made PC port, and I can’t wait to see what modders do with the GameCube classic

Fans have successfully ported The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess to PC and mobile platforms, creating a PC port named Dusk. This port includes features like higher resolutions, uncapped frame rates, gyro aiming options, multiple bloom presets, improved shadow details, access to the Wii U version's free cam, achievements, and customizable difficulty modifiers. Quality-of-life improvements allow for faster climbing of ladders and text skipping. The port also includes cheats that alter gameplay dynamics and opens up possibilities for mods. The decompilation project began in August 2020 and involved contributions from the zeldaret/GC decomp community.

AppWizard

May 2, 2026

Minecraft PvP scandal claims top player is a catfishing fraud

Marlow, a top player in the Minecraft PvP community, faces serious allegations of faked gameplay, manipulated proof videos, and misleading practices. Accusations suggest that Marlow's rise in the MC Tiers rankings was based on deceit, with investigative journalist Karl Jobst highlighting the lack of live-streamed gameplay and unedited footage. A handcam response video released by Marlow showed discrepancies between match logs and the footage, leading to claims that the fights were fabricated. Marlow admitted that many montages were staged. Investigations linked Marlow to another player, Danger Mario, who allegedly helped create Marlow's YouTube presence and used cheats. A face reveal video raised further skepticism about Marlow's identity, as the individual did not engage in gameplay and had a different voice. Initially banned by MCT for being suspected as Danger Mario, Marlow was reinstated after a face reveal and alleged verification, causing backlash and staff resignations. Claims emerged that the face reveal individual was linked to MCT staff member The Randomizer, who admitted to paying someone to impersonate Marlow. The MCT Discord was reportedly transferred to Minecraft YouTuber DrDonut, with ongoing discussions about new ownership involving Dream. The controversy raises significant questions about the integrity of the Minecraft competitive scene.

AppWizard

April 30, 2026

Brazilian LofyGang Resurfaces After Three Years With Minecraft LofyStealer Campaign

A Brazilian cybercriminal group known as LofyGang has re-emerged after three years, targeting Minecraft players with malware called LofyStealer, also known as GrabBot. This malware is disguised as a Minecraft hack named 'Slinky' and uses the official game icon to attract young users. The group has been active since late 2021 and previously leaked thousands of Minecraft accounts. The attack begins with the 'Slinky' hack, which deploys LofyStealer (identified as "chromelevator.exe") to harvest sensitive information from web browsers, including cookies, passwords, and credit card information, sending this data to a command-and-control server. ZenoX reports a shift in LofyGang's tactics from JavaScript supply chain attacks to a malware-as-a-service model, offering both free and premium tiers. Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting trusted platforms like GitHub to distribute malware through bogus repositories and various deceptive tactics, including fake security alerts and counterfeit accounts. This trend highlights a strategy focused on volume targeting rather than precision, prompting cybersecurity experts to prioritize threats from GitHub-hosted downloads that appear legitimate.