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June 19, 2025

‘Exciting’ Red Dead Redemption news less exciting than previously thought, says John Marston actor: ‘Rockstar Games makes announcements for Rockstar Games’

Rob Wiethoff, the voice of John Marston from Red Dead Redemption, hinted at "exciting news" related to the game but later clarified that the excitement may have been overblown. He has also been active in fitness content on YouTube. The gaming community is speculating about the nature of his news, which could involve a new project or a revisit to the Red Dead universe.

BetaBeacon

June 19, 2025

Five free phone games you’ll actually play for hours – forget your PS5 and Xbox

- Wild Rift is a mobile version of the PC game League of Legends, a fantasy MOBA where two teams battle to dominate a battleground.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Nexus Mods founder steps down after site “changed hands”

Robin "Dark0ne" Scott, the founder of Nexus Mods, is departing from the platform after it has changed ownership. He started Nexus Mods in 2001 to create a space for modders to share their work. Scott dedicated over two decades to the site, which he described as chaotic and demanding. The platform is now under new ownership by 'Foledinho', who will maintain the commitment to keeping mods free.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

‘Stargazers’ use fake Minecraft mods to steal player passwords

A malware campaign targeting Minecraft players has been identified, utilizing malicious mods and cheats to infect Windows devices with infostealers that steal sensitive information, including credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. The campaign, orchestrated by the Stargazers Ghost Network, has been active on GitHub and has previously infected over 17,000 systems with a new type of malware. Researchers found around 500 GitHub repositories linked to this operation, disguised as Minecraft mods. The malware employs a Java-based loader that downloads a stealer targeting Minecraft account tokens and user data, as well as Discord and Telegram tokens. It also includes a .NET-based stealer called '44 CALIBER,' which collects data from browsers, VPNs, and applications like Steam and Discord. The stolen data is sent via Discord webhooks, indicating a potential Russian origin for the operators. To protect against these threats, players are advised to download mods from reputable sources and use separate accounts for testing.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Malicious Minecraft mods distributed by the Stargazers DaaS target Minecraft gamers

Check Point researchers have discovered a malware campaign targeting Minecraft users, utilizing a distribution-as-a-service model called Stargazers. This malware, disguised as cheat tools, employs Java and .NET stealers to compromise player systems. The attackers have been active since March 2025, using GitHub repositories that appear to offer legitimate mods but contain malicious JAR files. The infection process begins with the installation of a compromised JAR file, which triggers a multi-stage attack that extracts sensitive data from Minecraft and Discord, as well as broader information like browser credentials and cryptocurrency wallet details. The malware is linked to Russian-speaking threat actors, and the Stargazers Ghost Network is identified as the distributor. The report highlights the need for caution when downloading third-party content in gaming communities.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Elon Musk’s latest gaming take is ruthlessly mocked by Bioshock fans: ‘Probably thinks Andrew Ryan was the hero’

Elon Musk attempted to align himself with the No Kings protests in the U.S., which had over five million participants, to enhance his image on X. On June 15, he posted a message interpreted as a reference to protests against Trump, amid a contentious relationship with the former president. Musk had previously claimed credit for Trump's election victory, leading to Trump's threats to withdraw government subsidies for Musk's ventures. Reactions to Musk's post varied, particularly within the BioShock community, where fans noted the character Andrew Ryan's downfall. Musk has faced criticism for previous misinterpretations of gaming culture and was recently criticized for account boosting in Path of Exile 2. Speculation surrounds Musk's understanding of gaming narratives, especially regarding his reference to Andrew Ryan, whose ambitions lead to ruin.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

10 years later, no one has replicated Rocket League’s mojo

Rocket League, launched on July 7, 2015, is approaching its 10th anniversary, prompting Psyonix to celebrate with a dedicated season. The game combines soccer with rocket-powered vehicles and has influenced the gaming landscape. While other titles like Hockey? and Slapshot offer similar physics-based mechanics, they do not capture the essence of Rocket League. A new game, Rematch, is in advanced access on Steam and allows players to control individual characters but lacks the defining elements of Rocket League, such as rockets and cars. The impact of Rocket League is evident in how it shapes perceptions of sports in gaming.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Warner’s ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Continues Month-Long Reign Atop U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart

The Minecraft Movie is set to bring the block-building universe of the game to the silver screen, exploring themes of creativity, adventure, teamwork, exploration, and survival. The film will feature a diverse cast of characters representing different aspects of the game and aims to preserve the game's essence through collaboration with Mojang Studios. Its visual style will reflect the iconic pixelated aesthetic of Minecraft, blending live-action with CGI. Anticipation for the film is high among fans, who are actively discussing potential plotlines and character arcs.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Minecraft cheat tools may actually contain malware

Trojanized cheat tools for Minecraft hosted on GitHub have been found to install malware that extracts sensitive information from players. Check Point Research identified around 500 GitHub repositories involved, potentially compromising about 1,500 devices. This operation, active since March, is linked to Russian-speaking malware developers from the Stargazers Ghost Network. The malware, disguised as cheat tools like Oringo and Taunahi, initiates a multi-stage attack requiring Minecraft to be pre-installed. It first installs a malicious JAR mod that evades detection, then proceeds to steal Minecraft tokens, Microsoft account information, and data from platforms like Discord and Telegram. The final component captures credentials from web browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, VPN applications, and gaming platforms, sending the stolen data to a Discord webhook.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Minecraft now has a photo mode with Vibrant Memories

Minecraft has introduced a new in-game camera feature called Vibrant Memories, available as a free add-on in the Minecraft Marketplace for Bedrock Edition players. This feature allows users to capture snapshots, save camera angles, and customize environmental settings like weather and time of day. The Java version of Minecraft does not support this feature.