Adam Hales

News Xbox is shutting down Social Clubs on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in April 2026. Here is what is changing, what happens to existing clubs, and how players can stay connected using other features.

News Microsoft is warning that attackers can plant hidden memory instructions inside AI systems to subtly influence recommendations and decisions. The company says this emerging threat could affect everything from chatbots to automated tools

News With 2026 described as a transitional year, Stellar Blade’s future may extend beyond its current platforms as its sequel enters development.

News A developer has successfully ported a playable version of Minecraft to the Sega Saturn. While currently limited in features, the homebrew project allows players to place and destroy blocks.

News Xbox’s GDC 2026 lineup, led by Jason Ronald, reinforces a clear ecosystem first strategy with a strong Play Anywhere and PC development push, but no confirmed new hardware announcements.

News Early scores suggest High on Life 2 builds confidently on its predecessor, delivering more chaos, more jokes, and a slightly stronger critical reception overall.

News Steam Deck OLED stock has vanished in some markets, while Europe still shows availability, fueling discussions about supply pressures and long term hardware plans

News Allumeria’s Steam demo has been removed after Microsoft filed a DMCA claim alleging infringement related to Minecraft.

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.