Adam Hales

News A convincing fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer that quietly enrolls infected PCs into a residential proxy network without obvious warning signs.

Blizzard Blizzard president Johanna Faries describes the studio’s relationship with Xbox as highly empowered, emphasizing support, communication, and creative agency following Microsoft’s acquisition.

Blizzard Following the success of the Fallout TV show, Blizzard was asked about potential TV project, though it insists quality comes first.

HP HP offers an OMEN gaming laptop subscription with a 30-day trial and yearly upgrade options, but no path to ownership.

News Alinea Analytics reveals Steam’s most wishlisted 2026 games, with Subnautica 2 leading, Forza Horizon 6 surging, and Resident Evil Requiem close behind.

Handhelds AYANEO Next 2 is launching with early bird pricing starting at $1,799 and climbing to $4,299 for its top configuration. It aims to push Windows handheld performance to the extreme.

News This sleeper build keeps the original Xbox One S exterior intact while delivering strong 1080p performance and surprisingly balanced thermals in a compact chassis.

Blizzard Blizzard has confirmed it is discussing changes to the new Overwatch hero Anran after criticism from fans and voice actor Fareeha Anderson over the character’s in-game appearance.

News Insider Shinobi602 claims Starfield’s next major update and long rumored PS5 port could be revealed soon, with March 2026 tipped for an announcement.

News The First Descendant has surged 167% on Xbox following its addition to Xbox Play Anywhere and launch on the Xbox PC app. Increased visibility and cross progression may be driving renewed interest.

News NVIDIA staff say a January Windows update may be behind major PC gaming performance issues, with users reporting frame drops, graphical glitches, and temporary fixes through uninstalling KB5074109.

Xbox Xbox consoles are already capable emulation machines through Dev Mode, and a recent community poll suggests Nintendo Switch emulation using Ryujinx could be the next ambitious step.

Xbox Xbox has announced a deeper partnership with NetEase, integrating UU Accelerator directly into the Xbox PC app in China to improve online stability and reduce connection issues for players.

News Microsoft has confirmed that a shutdown bug affecting Windows 11 is also impacting supported Windows 10 builds, caused by January security updates.

News Turkey is reviewing draft legislation that could force major digital game platforms to open local offices or face severe access restrictions, including bandwidth throttling.

News Nioh 3 is launching as a timed PlayStation console exclusive, raising fresh questions about whether the action RPG series could finally arrive on Xbox despite its history.

Gaming New Alinea Analytics estimates show Helldivers 2 thriving on both platforms, with Xbox momentum colliding with PlayStation’s longer, slower sales curve.

Xbox Microsoft has refreshed Xbox achievement visuals in the new Cloud Gaming UI preview, offering a cleaner look while sources say no full achievement system overhaul is planned.

News Windows Smart App Control in Windows 11 is blocking Armory Crate on Xbox Ally and ROG Ally devices, preventing users from accessing essential settings and updates.

PC Gaming Hytale modders are already recreating Call of Duty-style multiplayer and Zombies experiences, showcasing just how powerful and flexible the game’s modding tools are in early access.

News Xbox has launched a public preview of its redesigned Cloud Gaming web experience, introducing a cleaner, more console-like interface and updated navigation while it gathers user feedback.

News Highguard’s long‑awaited debut has been met with a wave of negative Steam reviews, with players citing bugs, balance issues, and a lack of meaningful content — a rough start for a game that needed a strong first impression.