Latest articles by Adam Hales
RuneScape turns 25 as Jagex plans a big 2026
PC Gaming RuneScape is turning 25, and Jagex is using the milestone to roll out a full year of announcements, roadmaps, and community events across Old School RuneScape, RuneScape 3, and DragonWilds.
Call of Duty tanks hard — Kotick claims the collapse “proves” Microsoft needed to take over
News Bobby Kotick claims Call of Duty sales are down more than 60% as he defends Activision’s $69B sale to Microsoft amid a lawsuit from Swedish pension fund AP7.
GOG's new owner calls Windows poor quality as Linux interest grows
PC Gaming GOG’s new owner, Michał Kiciński, has criticised Windows as poor-quality software, as the DRM-free PC game store begins exploring stronger Linux support for the future.
Unity layoffs hit Larry (Major Nelson) Hryb after 18 months
News Larry Major Nelson Hryb has been laid off by Unity after an 18 month stint as Director of Community and Advocacy, as the company continues to face layoffs and reputational challenges.
Alphabet surges past $4T — Google’s AI deal with Apple pays off
News Alphabet has reached a $4 trillion valuation after Apple selected Google’s Gemini to power parts of Siri, alongside strong cloud growth and continued strength in advertising revenue.
Windows users are flocking to Zorin OS — Linux momentum is real
News Zorin OS 18 has passed 2 million downloads in under three months, with around 75% coming from Windows users as Windows 10 reaches end of life and hardware limits push more people toward Linux.
ARC Raiders passes 12 million milestone and rewards players
News ARC Raiders has passed 12.4 million players, reached 960,000 concurrent users across all platforms, and is rewarding players with a free Gilded Pickaxe to celebrate the milestone.
Has Epic accidentally trained players not to buy games from its own store?
PC Gaming Free games helped Epic reach millions of players, but it also changed how they spend. Is Xbox doomed to make the same mistake on PC?
DOOM running in Hytale shows off its modding power
PC Gaming A modder has already managed to get DOOM running inside Hytale before early access, giving an early look at how far its tools can be pushed.
South Park joins Fortnite with new items and modes
News South Park arrives in Fortnite with new gameplay items, Cartmanland, a free Pass , and a five player mode that shakes up the usual four player formula.
Avowed heads to PS5 with major updates and New Game Plus
News Obsidian confirms Avowed’s PS5 release alongside major updates, including New Game Plus, new races, and quality of life features aimed at improving repeat playthroughs.
Fable deep dive confirmed for Xbox Developer Direct on January 22
Xbox Xbox outlines what to expect from its January Developer Direct, with extended gameplay showcases for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and a closer look at Game Freak’s new project.
Fallout Season 2 doubles Fallout player counts on Steam
Gaming Just like Season 1, Fallout Season 2 has pushed players back into the games, doubling concurrent player numbers across nearly the entire Fallout catalogue.
Final Fantasy XIV players hit by DDoS attacks
PC Gaming Persistent DDoS attacks are impacting Final Fantasy XIV’s savage raid progression, leaving US players disconnected and questioning long-term reliability during a paid subscription release.
Parental controls for Windows handheld gaming
Handhelds A complete walkthrough for setting up parental controls on the Xbox Ally, Ally X, and other Windows handheld devices using Family Safety and Xbox Family Settings.
New year, new ASUS price hikes — component costs are up and consumers get the bill
News Price increases are coming to select ASUS products in January 2026, as the company responds to volatile memory and storage costs tied to wider industry pressures.
The gaming world is mourning Albert Penello, a true industry giant
News The games industry is paying tribute to Albert Penello, a respected Microsoft and Xbox veteran whose work helped shape the platform across multiple generations.
ID@Xbox approved CubeGame projects but dev kits still missing
News As fans ask for an Xbox version of Sword and Fairy 4 Remake, CubeGame explains how lack of Xbox dev kits are blocking platform support.
Your gaming habits might be hurting your brain — here’s how to fix it
News Video games are no longer being dismissed outright, but experts say the benefits depend heavily on how, what, and how often you play.
Windows 11 surges on Steam as Linux momentum stalls
PC Gaming Steam’s December 2025 survey shows Windows 11 accelerating sharply, while Linux’s recent growth stalls, marking a noticeable shift after several months of gradual Linux gains.
Battlefield 6 is sliding in the US, and CoD isn’t slowing down
Gaming Battlefield 6 launched strong, but Call of Duty’s combined ecosystem continues to dominate US player charts.
Industry veteran Vince Zampella has died in LA crash
News The former Respawn Entertainment head and former Infinity Ward CEO is reported to have died following a single car crash in Los Angeles, according to early reports.
Was The Indie Game Awards right to disqualify Expedition 33 over AI use?
Gaming Clair Obscur’s disqualification raises uncomfortable questions about transparency, economic pressure, and whether zero-tolerance AI rules can realistically scale.
