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
![Nightingale promotional screenshot of a boss enemy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qUM24m3iGVUbgY9jT2AdAC-320-80.jpg)
Nightingale FAQ: Release date, multiplayer, price, platforms, and other questions answered
By Michael Hoglund published
FAQ Here's everything we know about Inflexion Games, former Bioware developers, first game, Nightingale.
![Player home in Enshrouded](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kmtQiJF28R8y6mEDe6CqpZ-320-80.jpg)
Enshrouded has fixed one of the survival genre's weakest features
By Michael Hoglund published
World Building Survival games have suffered for years with building mechanics that are all too simple for me. Enshrouded might be the biggest break to the mundane in years.
![A player standing in the forest of Enshrouded](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hz2j6mY5QAHpqPSGX3vcrH-320-80.jpg)
Get tons of Enshrouded’s best weapons and armors with this crazy loot farm
By Michael Hoglund published
Loot Enshrouded gets a lot harder the further you progress into the game, to counter this, we've written a guide on how to obtain the best gear with relative ease!
![Player home with wheat being grown in Enshrouded](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K4FQEwywxPRf9JiSDBWkgh-320-80.jpg)
Where to get Straw in Enshrouded
By Michael Hoglund published
Like an Eagle Straw can be annoying to find. Not only will we help you find it, but we'll show you how to farm it as well so you can get to making some beehives!
![Enshrouded screenshot of player standing by Amber](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6eV9HkbhXiCPjjzR9TYZQa-320-80.jpg)
Where to get Amber in Enshrouded
By Michael Hoglund published
Like an Eagle Amber is a tough resource to find, come check out some key locations that will make mining this super easy!
![Enshrouded screenshot of player gliding](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gnEKD2MeiM32A2DsTczxBa-320-80.jpg)
Enshrouded: Ghost Glider location and how to find it
By Michael Hoglund published
Like an Eagle Here's the best method to obtain the Ghost Glider in Enshrouded, with straightforward instructions.
![Enshrouded](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pQD89vFrhaMk8hdPkwpvS6-320-80.jpg)
Enshrouded: How to unlock the Rake and Scrappy Rake
By Michael Hoglund published
Rake it in Enshrouded has become the second top-selling game on Steam, only behind Palworld. Jump in as we show players how to unlock the rake, followed by it's upgrade!
![Palworld](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xs5Dqc8V5B43hnkM9XxgxS-320-80.jpg)
Palworld: How to obtain the best Dark Pal, Shadowbeak
By Michael Hoglund published
Dark Pal Palworld has launched to wonderful praise while breaking records on Steam. Come check out the best way to obtain the best Dark Pal in the game, Shadowbeak!
![Palworld Anubis screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UEvEUMFaifiSnubBxpGRum-320-80.jpg)
Palworld: How to obtain Anubis
By Michael Hoglund published
Anubis Palworld has taken the world by storm, and so have the questions surrounding the game. Come join us as we dive in how to capture one of the best Pals, Anubis!
![Palworld screenshot of No. 3 Sanctuary Wilderness](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Dh8HQG4zDoMuaJMVvmFVvR-320-80.jpg)
How to obtain Orserk in Palworld
By Michael Hoglund published
Dragons Palworld has launched to wonderful praise while breaking records on Steam. Come check out the best way to obtain one of the best Dragons in the game, Orserk!
![Palworld Polymer screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xERVZuuFmXLuevx9oWhA7G-320-80.jpg)
How to get polymer in Palworld
By Michael Hoglund published
Polymer Palworld has taken the world by storm, and so have the questions surrounding the game. Come join us as we dive in how the best method for obtaining Polymer.
![Palworld screenshot of a flying Pal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/igRnmcn7kbyxgvyCiCNeF6-320-80.jpg)
Palworld: The best flying mounts from early to end game
By Michael Hoglund published
Sky High Palworld is the hottest release in gaming. With so many players come questions, and we're here to answer them. Come join me as I show you the best flying mounts for any stage of the game.
![Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth screenshot of a dolphin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ywexB5wyGV4pWwxJqdcw8b-320-80.jpg)
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth review — An utterly insane amount of content for players to tackle
By Michael Hoglund published
Review Want to know if Infinite Wealth is deserving of your time and money? Come check out our review that takes a dive into the story, combat, and unlimited side activities.
![Palworld screenshots](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fpV4VXfVRxpPGRHoWXyCrk-320-80.jpg)
How to respec your character in Palworld
By Michael Hoglund published
RESPEC-T Did you spend too many points on something and now want them back? Here's how to fix that.
![Palworld screenshots](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E4NyN2rv5cWAfp9YrxJr9n-320-80.jpg)
Palworld: How to get High Quality Pal Oil
By Michael Hoglund published
Oiled Up Palworld items are tough to find sometimes, especially High Quality Pal Oil. Here's a definitive list of those Pals, and the best ones to farm.
![Palworld screenshots](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i4pWp2JLfy35XQ3emNrCNk-320-80.jpg)
Best way to farm leather in Palworld
By Michael Hoglund published
Crafting time While over 30 Pals will drop this resource, let us help you make your time spent a little more efficient.
![Palworld photo of a coal deposit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ns5enYwJmPfGBh9wmDXgbh-320-80.jpg)
Where to find and mine coal in Palworld
By Michael Hoglund published
Lets mine! You're going to needs tons of coal in Palworld. Come check out our guide on how to best gather this resource to get your weapons firing.
![Palworld photo of a sulfur deposit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jx2KhBzZduXZvZBgwxyjJi-320-80.jpg)
Where to find sulfur in Palworld
By Michael Hoglund published
Go boom The sulfur in Palworld is a pain to find, and it's a main ingredient in gunpowder! Come check out our guide on where to find this pesky thing.
![The Finals Xbox store promotional screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SXx5XCAMgWv4HzZNU8ZajX-320-80.jpg)
The Finals has me believing in FPS games again
By Michael Hoglund published
Perfection The Finals has arrived after years of drought in the FPS market. For me, not a single new FPS title has made a splash in the same way The Finals has. It's rekindled my love for FPS games.
![Shot from a fanmade Starfield commericial](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nvpLGmYakBtQwHocLkKUph-320-80.jpeg)
Check out the coolest fan-made Starfield commercial ever created
By Michael Hoglund published
Fan-made While Starfield may have launched to a mixed bag of reviews, that doesn't mean the love has stopped. Check out this fan-made commercial that will warm every Starfield fan's heart.
![Peter "Star-Lord" Quill reaches out for a Microsoft Zune in a still from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bCUN7AGZTCbVax67G2CqUD-320-80.jpg)
My game of the year from 2021 is available for FREE right now on PC [Updated]
By Michael Hoglund published
FREE STUFF The Epic Games Store has released my 2021 game of the year for free on their storefront. You need to grab it and play it before it's gone!
![The Day Before title screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/noQhfhm3cH3oNMJotvW7Q8-320-80.jpg)
Refund 'The Day Before.' The studio is closing in what might be the biggest video game scam in recent memory.
By Michael Hoglund published
Refund Only four days after release, Fntastic, the developer of The Day Before, is closing their doors forever.
![Black Friday gaming monitor deals at Windows Central](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V3FJinroho9RupaNVuHkT5-320-80.jpg)
The best Xbox gaming monitors are currently on sale for Black Friday, and no, that's not hyperbole
By Michael Hoglund published
Simply the best If you're looking for the best Xbox monitor, stop looking. We've got it, and it's in stock at Best Buy and Amazon.
![Cyber Monday deals on motherboards at Windows Central](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pwsaiqJdmN5ofXWWYA3vc4-320-80.jpg)
The best motherboard deals for the holiday season 2023: Get to gaming
By Michael Hoglund last updated
Deals The Holidays are a great time to buy PC components!
![Remnant 2 the Awakened King DLC screenshots](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FWEyBZaHMzeSpJLQLunbMi-320-80.jpg)
'There were so many really interesting stories to tell' in Remnant 2: The Awakened King, beyond the PvE balancing and new content
By Michael Hoglund published
EXCLUSIVE Strap in as I talk with the principal designer of Remnant 2, Ben "Tragic" Cureton about the now-released DLC, the Awakened King.