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

Steam’s new 64‑bit Windows client promises better stability and performance
By Adam Hales published
PC Gaming Steam’s December update brings long overdue 64 bit support to Windows, alongside controller improvements, chat moderation tools, and quality of life fixes across the platform.

Windows frustrations are pushing gamers toward Bazzite
By Adam Hales published
PC Gaming Bazzite’s recent growth highlights how far Linux gaming is coming, even as anti-cheat limitations continue to hold it back.

New games dropped in 2025 — but Steam Replay says we didn’t play them
By Adam Hales published
News Steam Replay 2025 data shows most players continue to spend their time on older games, even as major new releases arrive throughout the year.

Firefox joins the AI browser race — with an off switch
By Adam Hales published
News Mozilla is pushing Firefox toward AI, but long-time users will still be able to disable every AI feature completely.

Xbox Ally CPU Boost guide for better gaming performance
By Adam Hales published
How To CPU Boost is useful for short tasks, but during gaming it can limit GPU power. Here is a guide on how to disable it and when it makes sense to do so.

This Kinect-like console outsold Xbox, and the CEO explains why
By Adam Hales published
News Nex Playground has outsold Xbox hardware in the U.S., with its CEO pointing to Nintendo Wii lessons and a subscription model inspired by long-term sustainability.

Bad news, budget shoppers: Valve has stopped Steam Deck LCD production going forward
By Adam Hales published
PC Gaming The Steam Deck LCD helped define modern PC handhelds, but its quiet exit may signal a shift toward higher-priced hardware across Valve’s lineup.

Halo fans shocked as a game vanishes from the Microsoft Store overnight
By Adam Hales published
News Microsoft has quietly removed a Halo game from its digital storefront, and the move has gone almost entirely unnoticed until now.

Browser‑based GTA Vice City brings instant nostalgia
By Adam Hales published
Gaming DOS Zone has brought GTA Vice City to the browser, offering a surprisingly smooth demo that works across platforms without requiring a traditional download.

Adobe Photoshop is now free to use inside ChatGPT
By Adam Hales published
AI Photoshop inside ChatGPT lowers the barrier to image editing, making advanced effects and adjustments accessible without subscriptions, tutorials, or prior experience with Adobe software.

Obsidian sets big plans for 2026
By Adam Hales published
News From Avowed’s Anniversary Update to Grounded 2’s evolving roadmap and The Outer Worlds 2 DLC, Obsidian has plenty planned for fans heading into 2026.

Just Cause 3 quietly removes Denuvo nearly 10 years later
By Adam Hales published
News Ten years after release, Just Cause 3 has made a quiet but significant change on PC that could improve performance while disrupting parts of its modding scene.

How to run every Fallout game on handhelds like Xbox Ally X and Steam Deck
By Adam Hales published
How to From Fallout 1 to Fallout 76, this guide breaks down the exact steps, fixes, and settings needed to get every Fallout game running smoothly on Windows handhelds.

Console sales are down across the board — it’s not just Xbox
By Adam Hales published
Gaming New Circana data shows console sales are falling across Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo — driven by rising prices, weaker demand, and more factors.

The Xbox Ally X handheld is rough now, but it points to the future of portable Xbox gaming
By Adam Hales published
Handhelds The Xbox Ally X offers powerful handheld gaming, yet early setup issues, software problems, and what I call "jank" show it needs serious refinement before it can shine.

Here's why 'Holstin' should be on your horror radar in 2026
By Adam Hales published
Gaming Set in a 90s Polish town falling apart from the inside, Holstin mixes exploration, survival, and psychological tension to deliver a uniquely eerie horror experience.

Jason Ronald teases Xbox’s big 2026 plans
By Adam Hales published
News Tom Gerken’s hands-on look at the Ally X is paired with comments from Jason Ronald, who teases that 2026 may hold exciting news for Xbox fans.

This recent Xbox Game Pass title adds "visible pregnancy"
By Adam Hales published
Xbox The new Labor of Love update deepens village simulation with pregnancy mechanics, and a fresh questline, alongside discounted DLC.

Hideo Kojima is unsure if his bold concept for OD will even work
By Adam Hales published
Gaming The latest interview offers new insight into OD, revealing a mysterious project filled with hidden clues and an experimental design that pushes beyond standard horror.

Bethesda's Todd Howard shares his thoughts on generative AI in games
By Adam Hales published
AI In a new interview, Todd Howard breaks down how AI should support artists instead of replacing them, while also revealing the game that impressed him most this year.

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.
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