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AppWizard

April 27, 2026

Cancelled The Last of Us Online director says it was ‘the best multiplayer game’ the team had ever played

The Last of Us Online was canceled, disappointing many fans who anticipated it as a significant addition to the franchise. Former game director Vinit Agarwal called it "the best multiplayer game [the team] ever played," a sentiment shared by many ex-colleagues. Initially intended as a mode for the single-player campaign, the project evolved into a standalone multiplayer spin-off. The cancellation decision arose from a choice between continuing TLOU Online or prioritizing the next game directed by Neil Druckmann. Agarwal learned of the cancellation just 24 hours before the public announcement, describing it as "soul-crushing." He expressed a commitment to ensuring future projects do not go unnoticed. The gaming community is now looking forward to Druckmann's next title, speculated to be Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, with hopes that elements of TLOU's multiplayer experience may eventually return.

AppWizard

April 27, 2026

Vampire Survivors dev is working on over 15 ‘projects,’ though that includes DLC and updates

Vampire Survivors has attracted over 27 million players and generated significant revenue since its launch in 2022. The game sold more than one million copies within two to three months of release. Developer Luca Galante reinvested earnings into the game, leading to the free release of the Emerald Beyond DLC. Poncle is developing Vampire Crawlers, a deckbuilding dungeon crawler spinoff, and has plans for additional projects. The studio aims to have small, agile teams working on various projects simultaneously. Future developments include Warhammer Survivors, which is part of the official Survivors franchise. Matteo Sapio expressed a goal of having 40 projects in parallel development globally within five years.

Tech Optimizer

April 26, 2026

CanisterSprawl: pgserve Compromised on npm: Malicious Versions Harvest Credentials and Exfiltrate to a Decentralized ICP Canister

On April 21, 2026, compromised versions of pgserve (1.1.11, 1.1.12, and 1.1.13) were published on npm, containing a 1,143-line credential-harvesting script that executes during the postinstall phase of npm install. The malware functions as a supply-chain worm, reinjecting itself into other packages if it finds an npm publish token. Stolen credentials are encrypted using RSA-4096 and AES-256 and exfiltrated to a decentralized Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) canister. The last legitimate release was v1.1.10, published on April 17, 2026. The malware was detected by StepSecurity AI Package Analyst and Harden Runner, which flagged the compromised versions as Critical / Rejected and confirmed live exfiltration during analysis. The injected script performs operations such as harvesting environment variables, collecting filesystem secrets, encrypting payloads, and propagating to other npm packages and Python packages if a PyPI token is detected. The exfiltration domains have been added to a global block list.

AppWizard

April 26, 2026

With Silent Hill 2’s source code still MIA, a dedicated fan has decided to restore the game’s CGI renders: ‘Takayoshi’ Sato’s work was incredible for its time’

Bloober Team's 2024 remake of Silent Hill 2 has introduced significant changes, leading fans to desire a remastered version of the original game. However, Konami has reportedly lost the source code for the final version, making a remaster challenging. A user from the r/silenthill community, Rashmunchel, is upscaling the game's CGI art, restoring various assets including model renders and cutscene stills. They confirmed the use of a generative AI upscaler but emphasized the importance of manual editing to maintain the original aesthetic. Rashmunchel's project aims to preserve the legacy of Silent Hill 2 in the absence of official efforts.

AppWizard

April 26, 2026

I don’t understand how Final Fantasy 14 can do a crossover with acclaimed anime Neon Genesis Evangelion and I’m scared to find out

Final Fantasy XIV is introducing a new alliance raid titled "Ghosts of Desire," developed with input from the filmmakers of the Evangelion series. This collaboration aims to merge the lore of both franchises. The game's popularity has grown significantly since its early days in 2014, particularly following successful expansions. The announcement of "Ghosts of Desire" has generated interest among both gamers and Evangelion fans. Comments on the teaser trailer have been disabled, possibly to manage speculation about the project. The new expansion, Evercold, is set to be released next year, but players may need to wait several years for "Ghosts of Desire" to fully unfold.

AppWizard

April 25, 2026

Best Minecraft Music Discs and Why Players Love Them

Minecraft features 13 unique music discs that players can collect, each with its own sound and style, which can be played on virtual jukeboxes. These discs can be found in various locations such as hidden chests, unexpected drops, and dungeons. Notable discs include “otherside,” “Pigstep,” “cat,” “stal,” and “11,” each offering distinct musical experiences that contribute to the game's atmosphere. As of 2023, Minecraft has 62 million monthly players. The original soundtrack, composed by C418, enhances the emotional essence of the game. Players often create dedicated jukebox rooms, and the mechanics of acquiring discs involve specific strategies, such as using skeletons to defeat creepers. The “otherside” disc is found in castle and dungeon chests, while “Pigstep” is exclusive to Bastion Remnants in the Nether.

AppWizard

April 25, 2026

With Silent Hill 2’s source code still MIA, a dedicated fan has decided to restore the game’s CGI renders: ‘Takayoshi’ Sato’s work was incredible for its time’

The remake of Silent Hill 2 by Bloober Team has sparked renewed interest in the classic game, but fans desire a remastered version of the original. However, Konami has lost the source code for the final version of Silent Hill 2, making a remaster challenging. A fan named Rashmunchel from the r/silenthill community is working on restoring the game's CGI artwork, originally created by Takayoshi Sato. This restoration includes model renders, in-game images, cutscene stills, and animation frames, with a focus on a close-up of protagonist James Sunderland. Rashmunchel used a generative AI upscaler to enhance the low-quality images but refined the results in Photoshop to maintain authenticity. This grassroots effort aims to preserve the legacy of Silent Hill 2 in the absence of an official remaster.

Winsage

April 25, 2026

Linux and Windows 95 running side by side? This dev made it happen.

Open-source developer "Hailey" has introduced the Windows 9x Subsystem for Linux (WSL9X), which allows users to run both Windows and Linux applications simultaneously on classic versions of Windows, including Windows 95, 98, and Me. WSL9X operates by running a modern Linux kernel (6.19) alongside the Windows 9x kernel, enabling features such as paging, memory protection, and pre-emptive scheduling. It is neither emulation nor virtualization and does not require hardware virtualization. WSL9X is available for download, but users must build it from the source provided by Hailey. It allows access to a genuine Linux terminal alongside classic Windows applications, enabling various tasks without compromising system stability.

AppWizard

April 25, 2026

Former PlayStation Exec Wonders How Sony Will Maintain Investment in First-Party Games Without Releasing Them

Shuhei Yoshida, the former executive of PlayStation, raised concerns about the sustainability of large budgets for AAA games, noting that the industry has shifted since the PS4 era. He suggested that releasing games on PC after console exclusivity helps recoup costs, but cautioned against launching new AAA titles on multiple platforms simultaneously. Reports indicate that upcoming titles like Ghost of Yotei and Saros will remain exclusive to PlayStation 5, contrasting with Microsoft's multiplatform strategy. There are also rumors of potential delays in the PS6 release, possibly pushing it to 2028 or 2029 due to challenges related to the AI-driven chip crisis.

AppWizard

April 25, 2026

Shuhei Yoshida Says PS5 Games Coming To PC On Day One Isn’t ‘A Good Strategy For A Platform Holder Like…

Shuhei Yoshida, former head of PlayStation's indie division, expressed skepticism about launching PS5 titles on PC simultaneously with console releases during the Powerhouse Museum ALT. Games Festival. He noted that Sony typically releases first-party PS5 games on PC after a delay, which has included titles like Horizon Zero Dawn and Ghost of Tsushima. Yoshida believes this staggered approach helps recover investments in high-budget projects. He indicated that releasing games on PC after a couple of years allows for reinvestment in future projects and raised concerns about the implications of day-one releases for triple-A titles on other platforms. Recent reports suggest that Sony may be reconsidering its strategy, with major titles like Ghost of Yotei and Saros remaining exclusive to the console. Yoshida also revealed he was dismissed from his position at SIE Worldwide Studios for not following directives from Jim Ryan.