Latest articles by Michael Hoglund
DOOM: The Dark Ages just saw the series' lowest Steam launch numbers
Gaming Are players skipping The Dark Ages for other big hits on Xbox's subscription service?
Xbox backward compatibility isn't dead, as VP Jason Ronald announces new open role at Microsoft
Gaming Xbox Backward Compatibility could come back if this new job listing is accurate, meaning much older games could be played on the latest Xbox hardware. Here's why it matters.
Frostpunk 2's free "major content update" is available right now
Gaming 11 Bit Studios just spilled a bunch of new features for Frostpunk 2 that are available now as part of a free "major content update".
One of my favorite games is on sale with a banger DLC full of vampires
Gaming Rise to the occasion in this vampiric ARPG full of blood, sweat, and meat!
Xbox confirms it has "no minimum order quantity" for games on disc
Xbox It seems some indie game developers were working on old information from Xbox, and the supposed limits for physical discs aren't what they seem.
Opinion: Xbox has become a "Game Pass machine" and nothing more
Gaming I can't think of many reasons to buy an Xbox over competing platforms when Microsoft has dwindled its appeal to one place: Game Pass.
Bungie's Marathon is doomed — ARC Raiders is the better game
Gaming ARC Raiders is the extraction shooter I've been waiting for. Here's why Embark Studios has a better chance against Bungie's upcoming Marathon.
Dune: Awakening, so far, is exactly what I hoped it would be
Gaming Choose your side in the battle for Arrakis in Funcom's most incredible adventure yet set in the Dune universe.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion causes another Bethesda game to shoot up the charts
Gaming When Bethesda hits, everything they make hits.
Oblivion Remastered is as my childhood heart remembers it
Gaming I bought my first Xbox for Oblivion, and it overtook my summer. Now, it's happening again with Virtuos and Bethesda's fantastic remaster.
Hey Sony, take notes: Oblivion is how you do a remaster properly
Gaming Bethesda and Virtuos have shown how a proper remaster needs more than pretty visuals. Sony should learn from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered already has 100K+ players
Gaming It didn't take long after this remaster shadow dropped for over 100,000 players to dive in on Steam. That number will continue to rise by quite a bit.
You could have a free Xbox gift card waiting for you
Gaming The Spring sale is here, and Microsoft wants to get you started.
As Path of Exile 2's review score continues to plummet, this older title has overtaken it on Steam
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.
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
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
Gaming Get ready to grind in an all-new genre for Runescape.
GTA 6 could spark a comeback that consoles need against PC
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
Gaming Ubisoft says you don't own your video games, read the fine print
Microsoft embraces the power of Xbox Play Anywhere in interview
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
Gaming It's time for a Minecraft refresh as Mojang finally releases Vibrant Visuals!
The best Minecraft game is free on Amazon Prime
Gaming Pick it up quick before it's too late!
Who needs a console when you can play Quake 2 with AI instead
Gaming Forget needing hardware power equal to a TI-84 calculator, overkill it with AI.
