
Adam Hales
Adam is a Psychology Master’s graduate passionate about gaming, community building, and digital engagement. A lifelong Xbox fan since 2001, he started with Halo: Combat Evolved and remains an avid achievement hunter. Over the years, he has engaged with several Discord communities, helping them get established and grow. Gaming has always been more than a hobby for Adam—it’s where he’s met many friends, taken on new challenges, and connected with communities that share his passion.
Latest articles by Adam Hales

You can play Gears Reloaded free on Xbox this weekend
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Gears of War: Reloaded, High on Life 2, Dying Light, and more are available through this weekend's Xbox Free Play Days event.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a physical release, and Xbox is included
By Adam Hales published
Xbox Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a physical Xbox release, complete with a manual and poster, giving collectors something worth celebrating.

A new Crash Bandicoot trademark points to movies, TV, and animation
By Adam Hales published
Gaming A new Activision trademark filing for Crash Bandicoot covers television, movie, and animated productions.

Subnautica 2 devs receive $250 million payout after months of legal drama
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Following months of legal disputes and controversy, reports now claim Krafton has agreed to pay Unknown Worlds the $250 million bonus tied to Subnautica 2’s success.

Game Pass cuts improved retention, Xbox CEO says, but the work is not done
By Adam Hales published
XBOX XBOX CEO Asha Sharma says Game Pass price cuts improved retention, but warns the company still has a long road ahead.

Banjo‑Kazooie tops Xbox Player Voice requests (again)
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Banjo-Kazooie has emerged as the top game-related request on Xbox’s Player Voice feedback forum, reigniting discussion around forgotten Xbox franchises and community demand for a revival.

Forza Horizon 6 community stats reveal crazy number of miles driven so far
By Adam Hales published
FORZA Forza Horizon 6’s first 10 days have produced some staggering player statistics, including over 20 billion miles driven, 35 trillion credits earned, and more than 141 million hours played.

Backrooms just shadow‑dropped on Xbox Game Pass
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Escape the Backrooms has surprise launched on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium, bringing the viral internet horror phenomenon and four-player co-op gameplay to Xbox players.

Former Bungie lead says Halo is a missed opportunity for Microsoft
By Adam Hales published
HALO Former Bungie Experience Design Lead Niles Sankey believes Microsoft is overlooking a major opportunity with Halo by not creating smaller-scale games inspired by the Halo 3 era.

Forza Horizon 6 loses its top Metacritic spot to an indie hit
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Mina the Hollower has overtaken Forza Horizon 6 as the highest-rated game on Metacritic, with Yacht Club Games’ upcoming indie release earning widespread praise from critics.

LEGO Batman sells big as Xbox beats Steam
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Alinea Analytics reports that LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight has sold around 1.2 million copies and generated roughly $83 million in revenue, with Xbox reportedly outperforming Steam in sales.

Outer Worlds delisted, but you can continue in Spacer’s Choice Edition
By Adam Hales published
Outer Worlds Obsidian has clarified how save transfers, Game Pass access, and upgrades will work as The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition replaces the original release on modern storefronts.

Crash Bandicoot is now playable in Spyro through an impressive fan mod
By Adam Hales published
Spyro + Crash A fan-made Unreal Engine 5 project called Sprash combines Crash Bandicoot and Spyro into one playable experience, featuring upgraded visuals, co-op multiplayer, and classic Spyro levels.

Halo fans have a new anthology to dive into, complete with 30 narrated stories
By Adam Hales published
HALO Halo: Waypoint Chronicles – Volume One is out now, bringing together over 30 narrated Halo stories spanning the Forerunners, the Banished, and decades of Halo lore.

Former Forza Horizon devs tease their new narrative racing game
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Creative director Mike Brown and more developers have teased a reveal for their new narrative-led open-world racing game.

The Witcher 3 expansion drops Windows 10 & Xbox One support
By Adam Hales published
Witcher 3 CD Projekt Red has revealed updated minimum PC requirements for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, while also ending support for Xbox One and Windows 10 as hardware standards continue to evolve.

Xbox Showcase games appear early on Game Pass tab
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox’s “Coming Soon to Game Pass” page may have revealed several games ahead of the upcoming Xbox Showcase, including Fable, Clockwork Revolution, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.

Fan recreates Xbox 360 Metro dashboard on PC
By Adam Hales published
XBOX 360 A fan project called DashX360 recreates the classic Xbox 360 Metro dashboard experience on PC, complete with Steam integration, social features, and a functional Xbox Guide.

Former Halo director pleads for outside investigation
By Adam Hales published
HALO Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel is calling for a third-party investigation into alleged ethics violations and hiring concerns.

Stream another heap of your own games from the cloud thanks to Xbox Game Pass
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox has added nearly 70 more titles to its Stream Your Own Game feature for Xbox Cloud Gaming, including Forza Horizon 6, Oxenfree, Katana ZERO, and more.

Forza Horizon 6 Steam numbers keep climbing
By Adam Hales published
FORZA Forza Horizon 6 has surpassed 270,000 concurrent players on Steam following its full launch, massively outperforming Forza Horizon 5’s peak player count while continuing to climb.

Winhanced now supports over 108 emulators
By Adam Hales published
Winhanced Winhanced keeps expanding with PS5 support, emulator integration, improved navigation, and app launching features for Windows handheld gamers.

New Winhanced update brings low‑power downloads
By Adam Hales published
Winhanced Winhanced’s latest 0.9.6.5 update introduces a new low power download mode for Windows handheld gaming devices, alongside refreshed launcher icons and fixes for devices like the Legion Go.
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