Adam Hales

News Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Mode on Windows 11, introducing a full screen, controller friendly interface designed to streamline PC gaming while reducing background system load.

Gaming Microsoft Flight Simulator adds PlayStation VR2 support on PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting Xbox’s continued absence from virtual reality and raising questions about missed opportunities.

Windows Phone Windows Phone 8 is seeing a surprising revival through community efforts like 8Marketplace, which restores app downloads, alongside patched apps that connect to modern services like Bluesky.

Xbox A Japanese developer behind Sakuna: Of Rice and Rain explains why the game is not on Xbox, citing limited manpower and the platform’s lack of retail presence in Japan.

XBOX Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has acknowledged that player and revenue growth are falling short of expectations following Microsoft’s latest earnings report, offering a candid response as fans react.

Windows Phone A fan has brought Discord to Windows Phone 7 using unofficial apps, showcasing ongoing community support for the discontinued platform in 2026.

Halo A modder has demonstrated Halo Combat Evolved running on Nintendo Switch using an ARM64 build of the Xemu emulator, showing early but unimpressive results without cloud streaming.

XBOX The original Xbox dashboard has been reverse engineered and rebuilt using retail code, now running on PC as a launcher with early access limitations and manual setup required.

HALO A new report claims Halo Infinite was meant to grow into something far bigger, including a sequel, new biomes, and a central hub for future Halo games.

XBOX Microsoft is continuing its Xbox rebrand by introducing @xbox.com email addresses for employees, signaling a wider effort to strengthen identity and unify branding across the company.

XBOX Wasteland Remastered briefly appeared free on Xbox due to a store error. Players who claimed it will receive a full working copy as compensation.

XBOX Xbox is rolling out Game Package Manager, a new developer tool designed to simplify game publishing, improve version management, and streamline updates across the platform.

Xbox Double Fine has responded to fan demand for a Psychonauts remake, saying the idea is something the studio would love to pursue one day, though no plans are confirmed.

XBOX Circana data reveals Xbox players are spending more time in a first party PlayStation title than PlayStation or Steam users, highlighting a clear gap between reach and engagement.

Valve Valve’s Steam Controller continues to leak through images, early reviews, and backend updates, revealing a $99 price, key features, and a possible May 2026 launch window.

PC Gaming Players have discovered a camera settings tweak in Crimson Desert that creates a top down perspective similar to Diablo, offering a new way to experience the game.

Xbox Xbox CEO Asha Sharma highlights how rising memory costs could impact pricing and availability for the next-generation Xbox, Project Helix, while confirming development kits are planned for next year.

Gaming Crimson Desert’s patch 1.04 introduces difficulty settings, expanded storage and housing systems, new content, combat adjustments, and visual improvements in one of its largest updates yet.

Halo Halo Archive has restored over 1.9 billion Halo 3 matches and hundreds of millions of Halo 2 records, bringing Bungie era stats back online through a dedicated community effort.

HALO A new report suggests Halo’s battle royale ambitions fell short, with the project evolving into an extraction shooter that may now be tied to the next mainline release.

XBOX Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hints at a renewed Discord partnership, with talk of Game Pass flexibility raising questions about future bundles, perks, and more.

XBOX A new developer interview reveals how Double Fine shaped Kiln’s gameplay, detailing its origins, long development cycle, and the design decisions behind its unique collision system.