Latest articles by Adam Hales
Microsoft secretly increases Xbox gift card points cost
News Microsoft has quietly increased the Microsoft Rewards points cost for Xbox gift cards in the US and UK by roughly 5%.
Western Digital shifts supply to AI, leaving consumers short
News AI infrastructure demand is reshaping the storage market, as Western Digital confirms firm orders through 2026 and long-term agreements stretching into 2028.
Valve confirms RAM shortages affecting Steam Deck
Handhelds Valve has acknowledged that Steam Deck OLED stock shortages are due to memory and storage supply issues, raising questions about pricing and how this will affect the Steam Machine.
Acer and ASUS PC sales halted in Germany over a codec spat with Nokia
Hardware Acer and ASUS pause PC sales in the European country after a court ruled in favor of Nokia in a HEVC legal battle.
A console version of indie hit "Mewgenics" is seemingly in the works
Gaming Mewgenics has already sold hundreds of thousands of copies on Steam, and now a console version is in development.
Bazzite and Windows dual boot on handheld PCs
How To This guide explains how to dual boot Bazzite and Windows on Xbox Ally and other Windows handhelds, combining a SteamOS style experience with full Windows support.
High on Life 2 boss: PlayStation still leads
News High on Life 2 arrives across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, with its CEO discussing Game Pass exposure, sales cannibalization, and long-term franchise growth.
Opera complaint over Edge sparks investigation from Brazil.
News Opera’s complaint has triggered a regulatory investigation into whether Microsoft’s OEM incentives reduce consumer choice at the point of purchase.
Marvel's Spider-Man on Xbox? Insomniac finally responds.
News Insomniac says Spider-Man coming to Xbox is “not likely,” but past platform shifts, PC ports, and reports of a Windows-based next-generation Xbox suggest exclusivity may not be permanent anyway.
Xbox Social Clubs will be shutting down soon; here's what you need to know
News Xbox is shutting down Social Clubs on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in April 2026. Here is what is changing, what happens to existing clubs, and how players can stay connected using other features.
AI “recommendation poisoning” is real, and Microsoft says it’s getting worse
News Microsoft is warning that attackers can plant hidden memory instructions inside AI systems to subtly influence recommendations and decisions. The company says this emerging threat could affect everything from chatbots to automated tools
Stellar Blade may expand beyond PS5 and PC
News With 2026 described as a transitional year, Stellar Blade’s future may extend beyond its current platforms as its sequel enters development.
Minecraft on a Sega Saturn is real and it actually works
News A developer has successfully ported a playable version of Minecraft to the Sega Saturn. While currently limited in features, the homebrew project allows players to place and destroy blocks.
Xbox is going all‑in on Play Anywhere again and it’s bigger than you think
News Xbox’s GDC 2026 lineup, led by Jason Ronald, reinforces a clear ecosystem first strategy with a strong Play Anywhere and PC development push, but no confirmed new hardware announcements.
High on Life 2 leans into the absurd, and critics say that’s its secret weapon
News Early scores suggest High on Life 2 builds confidently on its predecessor, delivering more chaos, more jokes, and a slightly stronger critical reception overall.
Steam Deck OLED stock is drying up worldwide — here’s what that could mean
News Steam Deck OLED stock has vanished in some markets, while Europe still shows availability, fueling discussions about supply pressures and long term hardware plans
Microsoft DMCA strike against a new Steam game is rescinded [UPDATE]
News Allumeria’s Steam demo has been removed after Microsoft filed a DMCA claim alleging infringement related to Minecraft.
A fake 7‑Zip download is hijacking PCs — here’s how it works
News A convincing fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer that quietly enrolls infected PCs into a residential proxy network without obvious warning signs.
ARC Raiders needs more than a PvE event for lasting attention
Opinion ARC Raiders update 1.15.0 introduces The Shared Watch PvE event and the return of Cold Snap, but I have concerns over progression and more.
Xbox and Blizzard have a healthy and "empowered" creative partnership
Blizzard Blizzard president Johanna Faries describes the studio’s relationship with Xbox as highly empowered, emphasizing support, communication, and creative agency following Microsoft’s acquisition.
Would Blizzard consider shooting TV shows based on its iconic games?
Blizzard Following the success of the Fallout TV show, Blizzard was asked about potential TV project, though it insists quality comes first.
You can rent an RTX 5080 gaming laptop from HP, but you'll never own it
HP HP offers an OMEN gaming laptop subscription with a 30-day trial and yearly upgrade options, but no path to ownership.
Steam’s most‑wishlisted games reveal an unexpected frontrunner — and Xbox Game Studios is holding strong
News Alinea Analytics reveals Steam’s most wishlisted 2026 games, with Subnautica 2 leading, Forza Horizon 6 surging, and Resident Evil Requiem close behind.
