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 meets Dark Souls in Dark Craft, an ambitious MMORPG
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Dark Craft mixes a blocky Minecraft look with punishing Soulslike combat, creating an MMO that aims to stand out with living world systems and real developer driven encounters.

Xbox Ally is still $110 off after Black Friday and Cyber Monday finish
By Adam Hales published
Deals A surprise $110 discount brings the Xbox Ally to a more accessible price, offering a strong entry point for handheld gaming and Game Pass on the go.

Black Friday disaster: Xbox SKUs outsold by mystery console nobody knows
By Adam Hales last updated
News Circana’s data shows a surprising top three for US Black Friday, with the NEX Playground outperforming established consoles and further highlighting Xbox's ongoing struggles.

7 years of spyware: Chrome and Edge extensions exposed
By Adam Hales published
News A browser extension silently infected millions of Chrome and Edge users, turning trusted productivity tools into spyware that monitored browsing activity in the background.

Windows handhelds can’t hold a signal — quick fixes for Xbox Ally X
By Adam Hales published
Handhelds A walkthrough on how to fix Wi-Fi problems on Xbox Ally and ROG Ally, which also might be applicable to other Windows handhelds.

The God Slayer is a new steampunk RPG for Xbox
By Adam Hales published
Xbox The God Slayer brings Eastern inspired steampunk, elemental combat, and a gritty open world as Pathea Games shifts into a darker action RPG style.

Saudi fund set to hold 93.4% of EA after new filing
By Adam Hales published
Gaming A new filing reveals just how much of EA the Public Investment Fund will control, raising questions about influence, direction, and what this means for fans.

Windows 11 adoption accelerates among Steam gamers with a slight bump for Linux
By Adam Hales published
PC Gaming Windows 10 continues to fade as Windows 11 climbs, while Linux inches upward and mobile GPU trends reshape how players engage with Steam.

Marathon's art theft dispute is officially resolved
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Marathon’s art theft scandal is finally over, yet player sentiment remains low as Bungie works to steady the project and prepare for its delayed release window.

Xbox app adds store and wishlist on mobile
By Adam Hales published
Xbox The Xbox app is finally becoming more complete, with a proper store, synced wishlisting, and a faster overall experience for users testing the latest update.

Cyber Monday: Samsung’s giant Odyssey G7 finally goes "cheap"
By Adam Hales last updated
Deal Big, fast, and finally affordable — Samsung’s 40‑inch Odyssey G7 is the Cyber Monday monitor deal that makes oversized gaming screens a reality.

Big price cut on the Samsung Odyssey G9
By Adam Hales last updated
Deal The Odyssey G9 is a premium 49-inch ultrawide with a sharp 5120x1440 resolution, DisplayHDR 1000 brightness, and a smooth 240Hz panel. Games that support 32:9 aspect ratio.

A perfect storm put the Surface Pro 11 at an unbeatable price
By Adam Hales last updated
Deal The Surface Pro delivers strong everyday performance, a bright OLED display, and long battery life.

Dell 15 is still absurdly cheap, and absolutely not trash
By Adam Hales last updated
Deal A simple and reliable 15 inch laptop built for everyday tasks, now discounted to a budget friendly price that makes it an easy pick for most users.

Alienware 16 Aurora sale with big $400 savings
By Adam Hales published
Deal Alienware’s 16 Aurora usually screams “overpriced flex.” This Cyber Monday, it’s actually affordable — delivering modern gaming power without the inflated markup.

Kamrui AM21 Mini-PC. Finally, a Steam Machine alternative that isn’t a wallet‑draining joke
By Adam Hales published
Deal Skip the hype and overpriced boxes — this Cyber Monday, the Kamrui AM21 Mini PC delivers budget‑friendly power that can stand in for a Steam Machine without draining your wallet.

Logitech's iconic G920 racing wheel drops to a bargain price for Black Friday
By Adam Hales published
Deals Black Friday has a great chance to pick up a dependable racing wheel that delivers solid force feedback, steady handling, and a more engaging feel in your favourite racing games.

Dev profile hints at Clockwork Revolution coming in 2026
By Adam Hales published
News Clockwork Revolution resurfaced thanks to a LinkedIn profile update from ex-employee Nathan Long which hints that the game may release in 2026.

Lenovo's Slim 3X Black Friday deal is perfect for students
By Adam Hales published
Deal This Slim 3X deal combines efficient Snapdragon performance, practical connectivity, and a compact metal design, creating a dependable everyday laptop for study sessions, office work, and travel.

Dying Light: The Beast gets 400 improvements in 1.4
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Update 1.4 adds New Game+, restores Legend Levels, introduces ray tracing, and delivers more than 400 improvements across gameplay, visuals, and performance.

ARC Raiders patch 1.4.0 fixes major exploit with a twist
By Adam Hales published
News ARC Raiders Patch 1.4.0 removes a major door exploit by adding flamethrower traps for anyone who clips inside, while also delivering several bug fixes and stability improvements.

Epic CEO criticises Valve’s AI rules on Steam
By Adam Hales published
News As AI becomes more common in development, Epic’s CEO argues Steam’s disclosure rules create new challenges for creators and may amplify negative reactions toward games that use AI tools.

Should games disclose AI use? Tim Sweeney doesn't believe so
By Adam Hales published
Gaming A closer look at the ongoing dispute over AI use in games, Tim Sweeney’s stance on disclosure, and how recent releases highlight the shift toward AI-assisted development.
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