
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

Xbox unveils Forza Horizon 6 limited‑edition accessories, and I’m already sold on the designs
By Adam Hales published
FORZA Xbox is reportedly preparing new Forza Horizon 6 themed accessories, including a limited edition controller and headset, with pricing details already emerging ahead of launch.

Crimson Desert's PS5 exclusive mode has now finally hit Xbox Series X
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Crimson Desert’s 4K update arrived on PlayStation 5 first, leaving Xbox Series X users waiting, with Pearl Abyss declining to explain the temporary lack of parity.

Halo Campaign Evolved customization details leak and more
By Adam Hales published
HALO A new report claims Halo Campaign Evolved is now content complete and fully playable, while also revealing expanded customization options including armor and weapon skins.

Inside the explosive misconduct claims shaking Halo’s former art team
By Adam Hales published
HALO Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel has alleged misconduct, harassment, and internal failures at Microsoft, detailing claims involving HR practices, retaliation, and studio mismanagement.

Upcoming indie game Boxroom emulates physical game collections
By Adam Hales published
PC Gaming Boxroom is an upcoming Steam game that transforms your digital library into a customizable physical-style collection room, letting players display and interact with their games.

CD Projekt CEO weighs in on Xbox Game Pass and Asha Sharma's new role
By Adam Hales published
Xbox CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski recently discussed the impact of Xbox Game Pass, explaining how it helps bring The Witcher 3 to a new generation of players while extending the game’s lifecycle.

Minecraft just got sulfur caves and spring blocks — and the chaos is glorious
By Adam Hales published
Minecraft Minecraft’s latest Bedrock Preview lets players try out sulfur caves, springs, and new blocks, while Java Edition players get a chaotic April Fools snapshot that completely changes how inventory works.

Xbox PC Remote Tools arrive to speed up game deployment, testing, and debugging on Windows devices
By Adam Hales published
XBOX PC Microsoft has unveiled Xbox PC Remote Tools, a new suite designed to streamline deployment, testing, and debugging for Windows game developers across remote devices.

Fallout Season 2’s final numbers are in, and they’re bigger than anyone expected
By Adam Hales published
Bethesda Fallout Season 2 has reached 83 million viewers within its first 13 weeks, making it one of Prime Video’s biggest returning shows and highlighting strong demand for the franchise.

Halo: Campaign Evolved won’t feature a shop, but skins are still planned
By Adam Hales published
HALO Halo Studios confirms that Halo Campaign Evolved will not include a shop, despite introducing skins through a Fanta promotion.

Xbox Ally X gets Xbox app upgrade with new display widget and more
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox continues refining the Ally X experience with a new app update, adding a display widget, improved controls, and small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements across the board.

Xbox players get exclusive rewards in top games just for drinking some Fanta
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary with a Fanta crossover, offering in-game rewards across Halo, Diablo IV, and more alongside prize draws and real-world experiences.

Halo: Campaign Evolved leak teases prequel missions and major story reveals
By Adam Hales published
Halo A new Halo: Campaign Evolved leak points to prequel missions, returning characters, and a fresh direction for the next campaign.
This ultra-rare Xbox 360 revealed a Grand Theft Auto beta with cut content
By Adam Hales published
Xbox A £5 Xbox 360 devkit has revealed a pre-release GTA IV build from 2007, uncovering cut content including ferries, a zombies mode, and early gameplay changes.

Xbox studio begins hiring for a mysterious new game
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Compulsion Games is hiring across multiple roles as it begins work on a new IP described as intriguing, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the studio.

New “Triton” tier discovered in Game Pass, seemingly limited to first‑party games
By Adam Hales published
XBOX A newly discovered Xbox Game Pass codename, TRITON, points to a first party game lineup, adding to speculation that Microsoft could be testing a different subscription offering.

Sony’s surprise PS5 price hike makes Xbox the cheaper console in several regions
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Sony has raised PS5 prices across multiple regions, and early comparisons show Xbox hardware now offers better value in several markets, shifting the pricing landscape between the two platforms.

How to watch the Xbox March 2026 Partner Preview
By Adam Hales last updated
XBOX The next Xbox Partner Preview is almost here, bringing updates on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Stranger Than Heaven, and more, alongside fresh reveals for Xbox consoles and PC.

45 new games join Xbox's stream your own game cloud library
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox has added over 45 new titles to its Stream Your Own Game feature, including Crimson Desert, Marathon and Monster Hunter Stories 3 and more.

Xbox beats Nintendo and PlayStation in publisher rankings
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox has been ranked the 5th best game publisher of 2025 by Metacritic, beating Nintendo and PlayStation with strong review scores and consistent releases across its studios.

Explaining Halo Studios' outsourcing and a broader shift in leadership
By Adam Hales published
Halo A new report details how Halo Studios is approaching outsourcing on Halo Campaign Evolved, including Abstraction’s role and how leadership strategy is shaping development.

Netflix and Xbox Game Pass subscription bundle ideas have been "kicked around"
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly discussed a potential Netflix partnership, with both companies exploring the idea of a subscription bundle.

Xbox Mode arrives on PC, cloud sync status hits console in preview
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox Mode is beginning to roll out on PC, replacing the Xbox Fullscreen Experience, while console users in Alpha Skip Ahead can now view cloud save sync status in Game Cards.
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