Latest articles by Adam Hales
Parental controls for Windows handheld gaming
Handhelds A complete walkthrough for setting up parental controls on the Xbox Ally, Ally X, and other Windows handheld devices using Family Safety and Xbox Family Settings.
New year, new ASUS price hikes — component costs are up and consumers get the bill
News Price increases are coming to select ASUS products in January 2026, as the company responds to volatile memory and storage costs tied to wider industry pressures.
The gaming world is mourning Albert Penello, a true industry giant
News The games industry is paying tribute to Albert Penello, a respected Microsoft and Xbox veteran whose work helped shape the platform across multiple generations.
ID@Xbox approved CubeGame projects but dev kits still missing
News As fans ask for an Xbox version of Sword and Fairy 4 Remake, CubeGame explains how lack of Xbox dev kits are blocking platform support.
Your gaming habits might be hurting your brain — here’s how to fix it
News Video games are no longer being dismissed outright, but experts say the benefits depend heavily on how, what, and how often you play.
Windows 11 surges on Steam as Linux momentum stalls
PC Gaming Steam’s December 2025 survey shows Windows 11 accelerating sharply, while Linux’s recent growth stalls, marking a noticeable shift after several months of gradual Linux gains.
Battlefield 6 is sliding in the US, and CoD isn’t slowing down
Gaming Battlefield 6 launched strong, but Call of Duty’s combined ecosystem continues to dominate US player charts.
Industry veteran Vince Zampella has died in LA crash
News The former Respawn Entertainment head and former Infinity Ward CEO is reported to have died following a single car crash in Los Angeles, according to early reports.
Was The Indie Game Awards right to disqualify Expedition 33 over AI use?
Gaming Clair Obscur’s disqualification raises uncomfortable questions about transparency, economic pressure, and whether zero-tolerance AI rules can realistically scale.
Battlefield 6’s anti‑AI messaging clashes with what players found in‑game
Gaming Players are questioning Battlefield 6 cosmetics after odd visuals and descriptions appear in a paid bundle, conflicting with earlier statements from DICE leadership.
Halo Infinite got a sequel and most players missed it
Halo From ODST to Halo Infinite, the series has repeatedly pushed major story moments outside the games, leaving many players behind in the process.
Steam’s new 64‑bit Windows client promises better stability and performance
PC Gaming Steam’s December update brings long overdue 64 bit support to Windows, alongside controller improvements, chat moderation tools, and quality of life fixes across the platform.
Windows frustrations are pushing gamers toward Bazzite
PC Gaming Bazzite’s recent growth highlights how far Linux gaming is coming, even as anti-cheat limitations continue to hold it back.
New games dropped in 2025 — but Steam Replay says we didn’t play them
News Steam Replay 2025 data shows most players continue to spend their time on older games, even as major new releases arrive throughout the year.
Firefox joins the AI browser race — with an off switch
News Mozilla is pushing Firefox toward AI, but long-time users will still be able to disable every AI feature completely.
Xbox Ally CPU Boost guide for better gaming performance
How To CPU Boost is useful for short tasks, but during gaming it can limit GPU power. Here is a guide on how to disable it and when it makes sense to do so.
This Kinect-like console outsold Xbox, and the CEO explains why
News Nex Playground has outsold Xbox hardware in the U.S., with its CEO pointing to Nintendo Wii lessons and a subscription model inspired by long-term sustainability.
Bad news, budget shoppers: Valve has stopped Steam Deck LCD production going forward
PC Gaming The Steam Deck LCD helped define modern PC handhelds, but its quiet exit may signal a shift toward higher-priced hardware across Valve’s lineup.
Halo fans shocked as a game vanishes from the Microsoft Store overnight
News Microsoft has quietly removed a Halo game from its digital storefront, and the move has gone almost entirely unnoticed until now.
Browser‑based GTA Vice City brings instant nostalgia
Gaming DOS Zone has brought GTA Vice City to the browser, offering a surprisingly smooth demo that works across platforms without requiring a traditional download.
Adobe Photoshop is now free to use inside ChatGPT
AI Photoshop inside ChatGPT lowers the barrier to image editing, making advanced effects and adjustments accessible without subscriptions, tutorials, or prior experience with Adobe software.
Obsidian sets big plans for 2026
News From Avowed’s Anniversary Update to Grounded 2’s evolving roadmap and The Outer Worlds 2 DLC, Obsidian has plenty planned for fans heading into 2026.
Just Cause 3 quietly removes Denuvo nearly 10 years later
News Ten years after release, Just Cause 3 has made a quiet but significant change on PC that could improve performance while disrupting parts of its modding scene.
