
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

LEGO Batman sells big as Xbox beats Steam
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Alinea Analytics reports that LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight has sold around 1.2 million copies and generated roughly $83 million in revenue, with Xbox reportedly outperforming Steam in sales.

Outer Worlds delisted, but you can continue in Spacer’s Choice Edition
By Adam Hales published
Outer Worlds Obsidian has clarified how save transfers, Game Pass access, and upgrades will work as The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition replaces the original release on modern storefronts.

Crash Bandicoot is now playable in Spyro through an impressive fan mod
By Adam Hales published
Spyro + Crash A fan-made Unreal Engine 5 project called Sprash combines Crash Bandicoot and Spyro into one playable experience, featuring upgraded visuals, co-op multiplayer, and classic Spyro levels.

Halo fans have a new anthology to dive into, complete with 30 narrated stories
By Adam Hales published
HALO Halo: Waypoint Chronicles – Volume One is out now, bringing together over 30 narrated Halo stories spanning the Forerunners, the Banished, and decades of Halo lore.

Former Forza Horizon devs tease their new narrative racing game
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Creative director Mike Brown and more developers have teased a reveal for their new narrative-led open-world racing game.

The Witcher 3 expansion drops Windows 10 & Xbox One support
By Adam Hales published
Witcher 3 CD Projekt Red has revealed updated minimum PC requirements for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, while also ending support for Xbox One and Windows 10 as hardware standards continue to evolve.

Xbox Showcase games appear early on Game Pass tab
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox’s “Coming Soon to Game Pass” page may have revealed several games ahead of the upcoming Xbox Showcase, including Fable, Clockwork Revolution, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.

Fan recreates Xbox 360 Metro dashboard on PC
By Adam Hales published
XBOX 360 A fan project called DashX360 recreates the classic Xbox 360 Metro dashboard experience on PC, complete with Steam integration, social features, and a functional Xbox Guide.

Former Halo director pleads for outside investigation
By Adam Hales published
HALO Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel is calling for a third-party investigation into alleged ethics violations and hiring concerns.

Stream another heap of your own games from the cloud thanks to Xbox Game Pass
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox has added nearly 70 more titles to its Stream Your Own Game feature for Xbox Cloud Gaming, including Forza Horizon 6, Oxenfree, Katana ZERO, and more.

Forza Horizon 6 Steam numbers keep climbing
By Adam Hales published
FORZA Forza Horizon 6 has surpassed 270,000 concurrent players on Steam following its full launch, massively outperforming Forza Horizon 5’s peak player count while continuing to climb.

Winhanced now supports over 108 emulators
By Adam Hales published
Winhanced Winhanced keeps expanding with PS5 support, emulator integration, improved navigation, and app launching features for Windows handheld gamers.

New Winhanced update brings low‑power downloads
By Adam Hales published
Winhanced Winhanced’s latest 0.9.6.5 update introduces a new low power download mode for Windows handheld gaming devices, alongside refreshed launcher icons and fixes for devices like the Legion Go.

Project Helix makes more sense once you connect it to Windows K2
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Understanding how Project Helix ties into Windows K2 changes the whole conversation — and it’s a link many are overlooking.

New Xbox Wi-Fi controller leaks online with direct-to-WiFi
By Adam Hales published
XBOX A leaked Xbox controller with built-in Wi-Fi could point toward Microsoft’s next big push for cloud gaming and lower latency controls.

Halo Campaign Evolved appearing on PS5 shelves is a crossover moment
By Adam Hales published
HALO Halo: Campaign Evolved has been spotted on PlayStation 5 store shelves at GameStop, sparking debate among Halo fans on just how surreal it is to see.

Forza Horizon 6 reviews are in, and it's the highest-rated game of the year.
By Adam Hales published
Forza Horizon 6 Forza Horizon 6 reviews are in, and Playground Games may have delivered one of the franchise’s strongest entries yet.

I tried Xbox’s new update and Achievements finally feel meaningful again
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox’s latest Insider update introduces tiered Gamerscore badges, a new boot animation, and improved library filters as Microsoft continues refining the Xbox experience.

Halo Infinite's cutscenes were building up to the canceled Battle Royale
By Adam Hales published
HALO New details suggest Halo Infinite's multiplayer story would lead into Tatanka, before layoffs at 343 Industries halted plans.

Xbox Game Pass joins Discord Nitro
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox and Discord are teaming up in a bigger way, with Game Pass Starter edition now included as part of Discord Nitro subscriptions.
This Halo Minecraft modpack looks surprisingly good
By Adam Hales published
Halo Halo Rogue transforms Minecraft Java Edition into a Halo-inspired survival roguelike complete with Covenant enemies, Halo weapons, and iconic locations.

Why Winhanced is becoming the go‑to launcher for handheld gaming PCs
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Full Game Pass support, cloud gaming, remote play, and TDP controls make Winhanced feel far more complete than what Xbox themselves are currently offering.

62% of Gen Z isn't buying full‑price games, shifting instead to Xbox Game Pass
By Adam Hales published
Xbox A new gaming study suggests audiences are moving away from ownership, and Xbox Game Pass may finally benefit from that shift.

Double Fine officially begins union effort
By Adam Hales published
Double Fine Double Fine employees are officially moving to unionize with support from the CWA, with Microsoft reportedly remaining neutral throughout the process.

Sony takes a $565M hit from Bungie as Destiny 2 and Marathon look fragile
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Sony has recorded another major impairment loss tied to Bungie, totaling roughly $565 million. The write-down raises fresh concerns about Marathon, Destiny, and the long-term future of the studio.
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