
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

Arkane shuts down Blade cancellation rumors
By Adam Hales published
BLADE Blade skipped the Xbox Games Showcase, but Arkane's Lead Concept Artist suggests the project is still moving forward.

Xbox may need to rethink its Project Helix console plans amid rising costs
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox says demand for Series X|S still exceeds supply as rising costs force a rethink of next-generation Project Helix plans.

Xbox says some exclusives will sell fewer units but promises a reliable pipeline
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox CSO Matthew Ball says exclusives are on the way, but some fans remain unconvinced after years of shifting platform strategy.

Xbox "lost millions of Game Pass subscribers" after its price hike
By Adam Hales published
Xbox Xbox CSO Matthew Ball reveals that the controversial Game Pass price hike caused a significant impact on its subscriber count.

Project Mara canceled as Ninja Theory shifts focus to Senua
By Adam Hales published
Ninja Theory Ninja Theory has canceled Project Mara, with all 85 developers now focused on expanding the scope and ambition of Senua.

New Halo: Campaign Evolved trailer is captured on PS5 Pro
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Xbox has released a new Halo: Campaign Evolved story trailer, with footage captured on PS5 Pro and fresh looks at iconic characters.

Halo Campaign Evolved hits No. 5 on Steam as CE scalping ramps up
By Adam Hales published
HALO Halo: Campaign Evolved continues its strong start on Steam while collector's edition listings begin appearing on eBay at inflated prices.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is coming to Xbox with a major feature included
By Adam Hales published
RuneScape RuneScape: Dragonwilds arrives on Xbox Series X|S this September, complete with Xbox Play Anywhere support and shared progression across platforms.

Halo fans react to early Campaign Evolved leaks with design concerns
By Adam Hales published
HALO New Halo: Campaign Evolved leaks reveal Cortana, Johnson, Brutes, cosmetics, and more ahead of the game's official showcase.

Minecraft Dungeons 2 release date leaks on the Nintendo eShop
By Adam Hales published
MINECRAFT Minecraft Dungeons 2 has leaked via the Nintendo eShop, revealing a September 29, 2026 release date, a $29.99 price tag, and new details ahead of Xbox's upcoming showcase.

Grounded 2 is coming to PlayStation 5 as Xbox loses another exclusive
By Adam Hales published
Grounded Grounded 2's Into the Abyss update arrives August 11, the same day the Xbox-published survival game launches on PlayStation 5.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation ends Xbox wait
By Adam Hales published
Final Fantasy Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on Xbox day one, marking the end of PlayStation exclusivity for the remake trilogy's final chapter.

Halo Master Chief Collection outpaces Halo Infinite on Xbox and PC
By Adam Hales published
HALO Halo Infinite drops in Xbox's most-played charts, while Halo: The Master Chief Collection maintains a surprisingly strong audience.

Valve says Steam Machine is still shipping this summer
By Adam Hales published
PC Gaming Valve has reaffirmed its summer launch plans for Steam Machine and Steam Frame, but costs remain a complete mystery.

Linux is losing ground on Steam as Windows 11 continues its rise
By Adam Hales published
PC Gaming Steam's latest hardware survey shows Windows 11 continuing to grow while Linux loses ground after reaching a high point earlier this year.

Amazon’s 007 sequel comments spark confusion over IOI’s involvement
By Adam Hales published
James Bond Amazon's latest comments have sparked questions about whether IO Interactive will remain involved with future James Bond games.

Xbox expands its dev‑friendly push with Godot support
By Adam Hales published
XBOX Xbox's new Godot Sample brings GDK, PlayFab, Xbox services, and more together to help indie developers build for Xbox on PC.

Bethesda is shutting down the forgotten Elder Scrolls you never played
By Adam Hales published
Bethesda Bethesda is pulling the plug on the forgotten Elder Scrolls Blades, bringing an end to the free-to-play mobile spin-off later this month.

Former Forza Horizon director unveils Clutch: A story-driven racing game
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Clutch is a new Unreal Engine 5-based racer with story-driven competition and extensive customization.

A handful of Xbox games are about to have their servers shut down
By Adam Hales published
XBOX From Warzone on Xbox One to Rec Room, here's every Xbox game affected by server closures and support changes.

Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly sold 6.4 million copies on Xbox and PC
By Adam Hales published
Forza New estimates suggest Forza Horizon 6 has sold 6.4 million copies, with Xbox and Steam sales far closer than many expected.

Forza Horizon 6's UK sales prove exclusives still move Xbox hardware
By Adam Hales published
Xbox New UK sales figures suggest Forza Horizon 6 helped increase Xbox Series X|S hardware sales by 12% in May, bringing Xbox within 400 units of PS5 sales as Sony experienced a significant decline.

ASUS unveils the OLED-powered ROG Xbox Ally X20
By Adam Hales published
Handhelds ASUS has unveiled the ROG Ally X20, bringing a larger OLED display, a new translucent design, and bundled AR glasses to its handheld lineup.
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