
Michael Hoglund
Michael has been gaming since he was five when his mother first bought a Super Nintendo from Blockbuster. Having written for a now-defunct website in the past, he's joined Windows Central as a contributor to spreading his 30+ years of love for gaming with everyone he can. His favorites include Red Dead Redemption, all the way to the controversial Dark Souls 2.
Latest articles by Michael Hoglund

As Path of Exile 2's review score continues to plummet, this older title has overtaken it on Steam
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Welcome to the Last Epoch, or the first Epoch if you're a newcomer.

Rebellion CEO says Atomfall is a success and praises Xbox Game Pass.
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Another developer comes to bat for Game Pass, crediting success to Atomfall and other titles on the service.

Phil Spencer doubles down on Nintendo Switch 2 support
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Could we see Sea of Thieves or Starfield on Nintendo Switch 2? Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been talking up support for the new console.

New Runescape game hits number one on Steam
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Get ready to grind in an all-new genre for Runescape.

GTA 6 could spark a comeback that consoles need against PC
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming PC revenue has overtaken consoles in the last three years. Can Grand Theft Auto VI tip the scales in favor of Xbox?

Ubisoft says you don't own your video games, read the fine print
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Ubisoft says you don't own your video games, read the fine print

Microsoft embraces the power of Xbox Play Anywhere in interview
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming In a new interview, Xbox has given reassuring news about one of the best features in the Xbox ecosystem.

Minecraft friendly ghasts and Vibrant Visuals are rolling out to players
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming It's time for a Minecraft refresh as Mojang finally releases Vibrant Visuals!

The best Minecraft game is free on Amazon Prime
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Pick it up quick before it's too late!

Who needs a console when you can play Quake 2 with AI instead
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Forget needing hardware power equal to a TI-84 calculator, overkill it with AI.

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveals the death of physical media
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Say goodbye to software on physical media

How to get the best melee weapon in Atomfall FAST
By Michael Hoglund last updated
Gaming Need a little boost in your swing? Blood thinners not cutting it? Check out our guide on how to get the best pairing.

Atomfall: Opening Data Store A to enter the Medical Facility
By Michael Hoglund last updated
Gaming Can't figure out how to open the Data Store A door? Don't worry, I did it by accident. Here's how.

Atomfall: Open Data Store B and the Robotics Facility
By Michael Hoglund last updated
Gaming Here's how to open the Data Store B door and find the all important Signal Redirector.

Atomfall: Atomic Battery locations
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming I found every Atomic Battery outside of the Interchange, so you don't have to.

Atomfall: All Interchange entrance locations
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Looking for a way to get into the Interchange? Here are all the ways to get inside.

Atomfall review: Unrivaled freedom with peak player autonomy
By Michael Hoglund published
Review Atomfall embodies what video games are truly about: rewarding player autonomy instead of compelling them to follow a specific path.

Atomfall preorder bonuses, editions, and where to buy it
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Atomfall is finally coming out soon, and preorders are live. Here's where you can get a copy, as well as all the benefits each edition gives you.

Atomfall throws "trust in the player" with an open-ended sandbox that grants ultimate player freedom
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming My time with Atomfall was terrific; every player will carve their own unique path through Rebellion's latest creation.

Can you play Atomfall on your Xbox?
By Michael Hoglund published
News Atomfall is shaping up to be a wild ride, but can Xbox players get their hands on it?

Is Atomfall on Xbox Game Pass?
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Is Rebellion's latest creation coming to Game Pass? Here's what you need to know.

What you need to know about Atomfall before launch
By Michael Hoglund published
FAQ Everything you need to know about the newest IP from Sniper Elite creators, Rebellion.

Amazon admits defeat to Steam as former VP declares, "We were 250 times bigger, but Goliath lost."
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming "Just because you are big enough to build something doesn’t mean people will use it."
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