
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

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.

Xbox adds new custom colors and personalization features
By Adam Hales Published
XBOX Xbox's latest Insider update introduces a new hex code color picker, controller previews in the Accessories app, service status notifications, and additional dashboard personalization features.

Xbox details its 2026 lineup with Halo at the front
By Adam Hales Published
HALO Matt Booty outlined Xbox's upcoming lineup, potentially revealing the order of Halo, Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, and Call of Duty.

MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus handheld gaming PC is official ahead of Computex
By Adam Hales Published
MSI MSI's latest handheld gaming PC uses Intel's newest chip, and AMD might finally have serious competition.

Fable’s delay to 2027 signals Xbox’s push for a cleaner, more focused launch
By Adam Hales Published
FABLE Matt Booty confirms Fable's delay, but says the game is in great shape and more will be shown at Xbox Games Showcase.

Xbox finally returns to Japan sales charts with Forza Horizon 6
By Adam Hales Published
FORZA Forza Horizon 6 has become the first Xbox game since 2023 to chart physically in Japan, landing in Famitsu's top 30 and marking a rare sales milestone for the platform in the region.

You can play Gears Reloaded free on Xbox this weekend
By Adam Hales Published
XBOX Gears of War: Reloaded, High on Life 2, Dying Light, and more are available through this weekend's Xbox Free Play Days event.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a physical release, and Xbox is included
By Adam Hales Published
Xbox Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a physical Xbox release, complete with a manual and poster, giving collectors something worth celebrating.

A new Crash Bandicoot trademark points to movies, TV, and animation
By Adam Hales Published
Gaming A new Activision trademark filing for Crash Bandicoot covers television, movie, and animated productions.

Subnautica 2 devs receive $250 million payout after months of legal drama
By Adam Hales Published
Gaming Following months of legal disputes and controversy, reports now claim Krafton has agreed to pay Unknown Worlds the $250 million bonus tied to Subnautica 2’s success.

Game Pass cuts improved retention, Xbox CEO says, but the work is not done
By Adam Hales Published
XBOX XBOX CEO Asha Sharma says Game Pass price cuts improved retention, but warns the company still has a long road ahead.

Banjo‑Kazooie tops Xbox Player Voice requests (again)
By Adam Hales Published
XBOX Banjo-Kazooie has emerged as the top game-related request on Xbox’s Player Voice feedback forum, reigniting discussion around forgotten Xbox franchises and community demand for a revival.

Forza Horizon 6 community stats reveal crazy number of miles driven so far
By Adam Hales Published
FORZA Forza Horizon 6’s first 10 days have produced some staggering player statistics, including over 20 billion miles driven, 35 trillion credits earned, and more than 141 million hours played.

Backrooms just shadow‑dropped on Xbox Game Pass
By Adam Hales Published
XBOX Escape the Backrooms has surprise launched on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium, bringing the viral internet horror phenomenon and four-player co-op gameplay to Xbox players.

Former Bungie lead says Halo is a missed opportunity for Microsoft
By Adam Hales Published
HALO Former Bungie Experience Design Lead Niles Sankey believes Microsoft is overlooking a major opportunity with Halo by not creating smaller-scale games inspired by the Halo 3 era.

Forza Horizon 6 loses its top Metacritic spot to an indie hit
By Adam Hales Published
Gaming Mina the Hollower has overtaken Forza Horizon 6 as the highest-rated game on Metacritic, with Yacht Club Games’ upcoming indie release earning widespread praise from critics.

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.
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