
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

Halo Master Chief Collection outpaces Halo Infinite on Xbox and PC
By Adam Hales published
HALO Halo Infinite drops in Xbox's most-played charts, while Halo: The Master Chief Collection maintains a surprisingly strong audience.

Valve says Steam Machine is still shipping this summer
By Adam Hales published
PC Gaming Valve has reaffirmed its summer launch plans for Steam Machine and Steam Frame, but costs remain a complete mystery.

Linux is losing ground on Steam as Windows 11 continues its rise
By Adam Hales published
PC Gaming Steam's latest hardware survey shows Windows 11 continuing to grow while Linux loses ground after reaching a high point earlier this year.

Amazon’s 007 sequel comments spark confusion over IOI’s involvement
By Adam Hales published
James Bond Amazon's latest comments have sparked questions about whether IO Interactive will remain involved with future James Bond games.

Xbox expands its dev‑friendly push with Godot support
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox's new Godot Sample brings GDK, PlayFab, Xbox services, and more together to help indie developers build for Xbox on PC.

Bethesda is shutting down the forgotten Elder Scrolls you never played
By Adam Hales published
Bethesda Bethesda is pulling the plug on the forgotten Elder Scrolls Blades, bringing an end to the free-to-play mobile spin-off later this month.

Former Forza Horizon director unveils Clutch: A story-driven racing game
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Clutch is a new Unreal Engine 5-based racer with story-driven competition and extensive customization.

A handful of Xbox games are about to have their servers shut down
By Adam Hales published
XBOX From Warzone on Xbox One to Rec Room, here's every Xbox game affected by server closures and support changes.

Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly sold 6.4 million copies on Xbox and PC
By Adam Hales published
Forza New estimates suggest Forza Horizon 6 has sold 6.4 million copies, with Xbox and Steam sales far closer than many expected.

Forza Horizon 6's UK sales prove exclusives still move Xbox hardware
By Adam Hales published
Xbox New UK sales figures suggest Forza Horizon 6 helped increase Xbox Series X|S hardware sales by 12% in May, bringing Xbox within 400 units of PS5 sales as Sony experienced a significant decline.

ASUS unveils the OLED-powered ROG Xbox Ally X20
By Adam Hales published
Handhelds ASUS has unveiled the ROG Ally X20, bringing a larger OLED display, a new translucent design, and bundled AR glasses to its handheld lineup.

Xbox adds 32 more games to its "Stream your own game" feature
By Adam Hales published
Xbox Xbox has added more than 32 games to "Stream your own game," including 007 First Light, Bastion, ABZU, and Untitled Goose Game.

Gears of War: Redux is the overhaul fans deserved
By Adam Hales published
PC Gaming A fan-made overhaul of the original PC release adds modern platform support and a wealth of new features.

Here's our first look at Modern Warfare 4's Create-a-Class and movement
By Adam Hales published
Call of Duty New Modern Warfare 4 gameplay showcases faster movement, pipe climbing, slide canceling, and a redesigned Create-a-Class system ahead of launch later this year.

You can now play Halo Fireteam Raven on PC but expect some hurdles
By Adam Hales published
HALO Halo: Fireteam Raven, the arcade-exclusive Halo shooter set during the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, is now playable on PC through fan preservation efforts.

New data shows Xbox making a strong comeback
By Adam Hales published
XBOX New YouGov data suggests Xbox is gaining momentum, with improvements in buzz, satisfaction, value, and overall brand perception among gamers.

Xbox leak lists Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition for USD 1,999
By Adam Hales published
Rayman An Xbox Store listing has leaked Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, revealing 4K visuals, co-op support, and an eye-catching placeholder price.

Modern Warfare 4 is dropping the celebrity skins for a grounded tone
By Adam Hales published
Call of Duty Infinity Ward says Modern Warfare 4 will stay true to its narrative roots, with grounded cosmetics and collaborations that fit the game's world.

Acer Predator Atlas 8 takes aim at Xbox Ally X
By Adam Hales published
Acer Acer makes a new handheld gaming device with the Predator Atlas 8, featuring Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Xbox Game Pass Premium.

Minecraft reveals new Dappled Forest biome coming in next update
By Adam Hales published
Minecraft Minecraft's next update introduces the Dappled Forest, Poplar wood, wool stairs, wool slabs, and mysterious new Abandoned Camps.

Mina the Hollower could get Xbox Play Anywhere
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Yacht Club Games has confirmed that Mina the Hollower will not support Xbox Play Anywhere at launch, but the developer says the feature is still being considered for a future update.

A Minecraft Movie Squared reveals first look at Kirsten Dunst as Alex
By Adam Hales published
Minecraft A Minecraft Movie Squared arrives in 2027 with Kirsten Dunst as Alex, a new build challenge, and plenty of fresh Minecraft content teased.

007 First Light Sells 1.5 Million Copies in 24 Hours
By Adam Hales published
007 First Light 007 First Light has become IO Interactive's fastest-selling game ever, reaching 1.5 million sales within its first 24 hours.
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