Adam Hales

Xbox Xbox has announced a deeper partnership with NetEase, integrating UU Accelerator directly into the Xbox PC app in China to improve online stability and reduce connection issues for players.

News Microsoft has confirmed that a shutdown bug affecting Windows 11 is also impacting supported Windows 10 builds, caused by January security updates.

News Turkey is reviewing draft legislation that could force major digital game platforms to open local offices or face severe access restrictions, including bandwidth throttling.

News Nioh 3 is launching as a timed PlayStation console exclusive, raising fresh questions about whether the action RPG series could finally arrive on Xbox despite its history.

Gaming New Alinea Analytics estimates show Helldivers 2 thriving on both platforms, with Xbox momentum colliding with PlayStation’s longer, slower sales curve.

Xbox Microsoft has refreshed Xbox achievement visuals in the new Cloud Gaming UI preview, offering a cleaner look while sources say no full achievement system overhaul is planned.

News Windows Smart App Control in Windows 11 is blocking Armory Crate on Xbox Ally and ROG Ally devices, preventing users from accessing essential settings and updates.

PC Gaming Hytale modders are already recreating Call of Duty-style multiplayer and Zombies experiences, showcasing just how powerful and flexible the game’s modding tools are in early access.

News Xbox has launched a public preview of its redesigned Cloud Gaming web experience, introducing a cleaner, more console-like interface and updated navigation while it gathers user feedback.

News Highguard’s long‑awaited debut has been met with a wave of negative Steam reviews, with players citing bugs, balance issues, and a lack of meaningful content — a rough start for a game that needed a strong first impression.

News Xbox Play Anywhere is driving higher engagement, according to Sarah Bond, though questions around Microsoft’s reported 30% margin targets remain unanswered.

News Steve Downes talks about why Halo 5’s marketing set misleading expectations, how trailers conflicted with the final campaign, and why voicing Master Chief became more challenging during promotion.

News New data from TrueAchievements shows spam easy Gamerscore games made up nearly 40% of Xbox releases in 2025, raising questions about store quality and achievement inflation.

News Banjo-Kazooie has been recompiled into a native PC release using a fan led project called Banjo Recompiled. The N64 classic now runs on Windows, Linux, and Steam Deck with modern features.

News Hytale already runs well on Steam Deck, but official support is still on the way. Hypixel Studios confirms handheld PC support is planned, with controller accessibility and optimizations.

News Xbox Wire has revealed the next wave of Game Pass additions, bringing a mix of action, strategy, and puzzle games to end January on a high.

PC Gaming CD Projekt Red has stepped in to remove a Patreon-locked Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod.

Minecraft A community-built mod is already making Minecraft and Hytale playable together, highlighting Hytale’s rapidly growing modding scene just days after its early access release.

Xbox Marathon's release date is now officially locked in for March 2026.

News Opera GX is set to arrive on Linux in Q1 2026, adding momentum to the platform’s steady growth as gamers and power users look for alternatives to an increasingly AI-driven Windows.

News A reported explosion at Rockstar North has prompted an emergency response in Edinburgh, though no injuries were reported and GTA 6’s development impact remains unclear.

News Blood West’s free Epic Games Store release did not hurt sales, instead coinciding with a sharp rise in Steam purchases during the same holiday period.