Latest articles by Adam Hales
Xbox Game Pass September 2025 wave 1 — new games, perks, and removals
Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass kicks off September 2025 with Hollow Knight: Silksong, RoadCraft, PAW Patrol World, and more. Here’s the full list of new games, perks, and what’s leaving soon.
No Man’s Sky hits over 90K concurrent players as Voyagers update lands
Gaming Hello Games' Voyagers update brings buildable, walkable starships, a surge of players, and a glimpse at future tech from Light No Fire.
What’s in Genshin Impact’s big Luna I update
Gaming Genshin Impact 6.0 Luna I launches September 10 with Nod-Krai, new mechanics, characters, and free 5★ anniversary rewards.
Helldivers 2 split-screen co-op mode is “feasible,” says Arrowhead CEO
Gaming Helldivers 2’s CEO says split-screen co-op is “technically feasible” and even 8-player lobbies could be possible, as the game surges after its Xbox release and Halo crossover.
Battlefield 6 skips ray tracing to focus on performance and accessibility
Gaming Instead of ray tracing, Battlefield 6 doubles down on optimization, giving players high FPS, broad accessibility, and better stability across all platforms.
Borderlands 4 Endgame Explained: Modes, Gear, and Loot
Gaming Borderlands 4’s endgame brings Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode, weekly challenges, Firmware gear sets, Specializations, and Pearlescent loot to keep Vault Hunters hooked.
PlayStation and Xbox swap X banners in surprise crossover moment
Gaming PlayStation and Xbox swapped Twitter banners, with PlayStation promoting Gears of War and Xbox spotlighting Helldivers 2 — a move fans say ends the console war.
What’s in Borderlands 4’s post‑launch plan
News Here’s what’s coming to Borderlands 4 after launch — paid DLC, free events, and returning rarities
CEO Tim Sweeney says Unreal Engine 5’s biggest problem is how devs use it
Gaming Epic CEO Tim Sweeney explains why Unreal Engine 5 games often struggle with stuttering and poor performance, pointing to late optimization and the need for developers to rethink their workflows.
The RPG that shaped a generation returns without its defining features
Gaming Discover every feature cut from Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, from character creation to RPG systems, ahead of its October 2025 release
Xbox players waited a year for Wukong — now they’re getting the most complete version yet
News Black Myth: Wukong launches with 81 achievements on Xbox, 45 more than its PS5 counterpart.
Time to move on: PUBG stops supporting Xbox One, welcomes next gen
News PUBG announce they're ending support for Xbox One, marking another game that's leaving last generation behind
This stunning new life sim is coming to PS5 — but why is Xbox left out?
News inZOI, a life sim game has been announced for PS5 with an Xbox version "under consideration"
Amazon US lists Xbox ally ahead of Gamescom 2025
News Amazon US have listed the base-model Xbox Ally ahead of Gamescom 2025, hinting at more details to come soon
WinRAR Users — You Need to See This
News A critical flaw in WinRAR (CVE-2025-8088) is under active attack by Russian-linked hackers. Update to version 7.13 now as WinRAR won't do it for you
Roblox targets predator hunters — instead of the predators themselves
Gaming Roblox, the popular gaming platform has banned a vigilante who hunted child predators amid Roblox's lack of action on the matter
Helldivers 2 Devs Aren’t Mad at Fortnite’s Bug Season—They’re Just Better at It
Gaming The community manager and CEO of Arrowhead, the developers behind Helldivers 2, have commented on Fortnite's bug-themed season.
Battlefield 6 Beta Blasts Off: 800k Peak Viewers on Twitch!
Gaming Battlefield 6's beta climbs the Steam charts and takes off on Twitch
Ready or Not Quietly Regains Xbox Play Anywhere
Xbox VOID Interactive, developers behind Ready or Not, have quietly re-added Xbox Play Anywhere after removing it before release.
Why One Indie Dev Is Calling Out Roblox Clones
Gaming One indie studio has called out a clone of their game made in Roblox called "CLIFF", professing they'd rather see people pirate their game than play it.
Bungie's Independence Fades as Sony Tightens Control Over Studio
News Sony CFO comments on Bungie, stating they will gradually become part of PlayStation Studios
Xbox Alerts UK Users About New Mandatory Age Verification Rules
Xbox UK Xbox users received a message this morning prompting them to verify their age otherwise social features would be restricted.
40,000 people sit in Battlefield 6 menu waiting for the beta
Battlefield 6 Over 40,000 people are waiting to get into the closed and open beta for Battlefield 6 by simply sitting in the games main menu
