Latest articles by Adam Hales
Ghibli, Square & Bandai push back on OpenAI's Sora 2 content
News CODA sent a letter to OpenAI, demanding that it cease using copyrighted Japanese content to train its AI models.
Linux breaks 3% on Steam as Windows share slightly dips
News Linux is now used by 3% of gamers on Steam, as handheld PCs and rising Windows frustrations fuel fresh momentum.
Microsoft fixes one of Windows’ most annoying update problems
News A small but long‑standing bug in Windows’ shutdown process has been resolved, ending years of frustration for users.
Will FIFA, Madden, and Battlefield change? EA says no amid $55B buyout
News Electronic Arts is being acquired in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi investment, but the publisher insists its studios will retain creative independence.
Xbox PC Game Pass update breaking family setup was a bug
Xbox A quiet policy shift has broken a long-used family setup on PC, risking parental controls and wiping saves without warning.
Windows 11 adds handheld gaming mode to new Insider build
News The newest Insider build of Windows 11 is bringing the new handheld gaming mode to other handheld gaming PCs, and you can try it right now.
Affinity goes free, taking aim at Adobe's expensive Creative Cloud
Software Affinity wants to offer creative freedom without the strings of a subscription, in an apparent jab against Adobe.
NVIDIA’s ACE tech brings human‑like AI allies to PUBG
News PUBG and other top games are about to change? NVIDIA’s ACE technology aims to introduce human-like AI squadmates ready to play, listen, and adapt alongside you.
Dying Light 2 goes spooky, and The Beast update brings fresh blood to the classic
News Dying Light: The Beast gets a surprise update, while Dying Light 2 unleashes its Halloween event with new gear and ghoulish gameplay.
Gaming’s Citizen Kane moment? Borderlands 4 dev says we haven’t had one
News Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford says gaming hasn’t had its Citizen Kane moment — and maybe never will.
Google denies 1.8 billion Gmail accounts were breached
News It’s not a Gmail breach, it’s just a remix of every other one — according to Google, which denies reports, but 16 million fresh credentials still surfaced.
Ultimate Battlefield 6 Redsec settings guide for console players
Gaming This Battlefield 6 and Redsec console settings guide breaks down every adjustment that actually improves your performance.
The Ultimate Halo Trilogy Quiz
Halo Celebrate the reveal of Halo: Campaign Evolved with our ultimate quiz covering Halo 1, 2, and 3. From iconic missions to obscure lore, see if you’ve got what it takes to finish the fight.
How to disable crossplay in Battlefield 6 and RedSec
Gaming Battlefield 6 and its new battle royale mode, RedSec, both support cross-play across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC — but not everyone wants mixed-platform lobbies.
Battlefield RedSec: Everything you need to know about this Battle Royale
Gaming Battlefield: RedSec is the newest free-to-play battle royale mode for Battlefield 6, officially launching today, October 28, 2025.
Battlefield 6: RedSec minimum specs drop — and they’re not exactly ‘entry-level'
Gaming Battlefield Redsec, the new battle royale mode from Battlefield Studios, launches today with surprisingly modest PC requirements despite its impressive visuals. Built on Battlefield 6’s foundation.
Halo CE Remake reveal draws backlash and cautious hype
News Halo’s original classic is getting a remake, but reactions range from excitement to backlash — showing just how much the franchise still matters.
Microsoft ends Office Online Server in 2026
News Microsoft has officially ended Office Online Server, leaving enterprises with one option: embrace the cloud or get left behind.
Phil Spencer insists Forza Motorsport is alive — unlike half of Xbox’s studios
News Phil Spencer says Forza Motorsport is alive. Fans swear they’ve heard this before.
Anthropic expands Claude Code — another step toward replacing labor with subscriptions
AI Anthropic’s Claude Code is now available on the web, letting developers securely run AI coding tasks in the cloud through GitHub integration and isolated virtual machines.
Phil Spencer confirms Microsoft’s next Xbox is first-party
Xbox Microsoft Gaming's CEO confirms Microsoft is building the next Xbox, teasing a cross-device future as Xbox shifts priorities.
Krafton goes all in on AI as Palworld rejects it
News Krafton is going all in on AI and automation, while Palworld creator Pocketpair rejects it entirely, showing how divided the gaming industry has become over the future of creativity.
Borderlands 4 storms to the top while Helldivers 2 keeps momentum on Xbox
News Helldivers 2 is winning on Xbox without Game Pass, and that should get Sony thinking.
