Michael Hoglund

Michael Hoglund

Contributor

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

Hummer and Corvette in Forza Horizon 5

Barbie is coming to Xbox and Forza Horizon 5

By Michael Hoglund published

Let's Go Barbie Xbox announces partnership with Barbie, including Forza Horizon 5 vehicles, Barbie dolls, a limited edition Xbox Series S, and more.

Let's Go Barbie
Hand being raised to cast magical ability

Starfield will have space magic, it seems. How far will its powers go?

By Michael Hoglund published

Starfield Magic Starfield magical abilities have been teased. Until we have more information, here are some ideas of what we might see.

Starfield Magic
Xbox lead Phil Spencer

Under oath, Phil Spencer addresses the future of Call of Duty titles

By Michael Hoglund published

Under oath Under oath, Phil Spencer said former, current, and future Call of Duty games would remain on PlayStation

Under oath
Halo Infinite Disruptor hero image

Xbox explains to FTC judge why Halo isn't on PlayStation

By Michael Hoglund published

FTC vs. Xbox Phil Spencer says Halo isn't on PlayStation because exclusives are part of the business, and Halo is a much smaller title than something like Call of Duty.

FTC vs. Xbox
Xbox Games Showcase Extended

FTC vs. Xbox: Sony 'uses revenue' from Microsoft's games to block games from coming to Xbox

By Michael Hoglund published

During the FTC V Microsoft hearing, Phil Spencer said that PlayStation uses the money they make from Xbox games to block games from coming to Xbox.

Gaming
Xbox Game Pass in 2023

Microsoft shows Xbox Game Pass boosts interest in playing new game genres

By Michael Hoglund published

Game Pass Increases Sales During the hearing for the FTC against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, the company revealed some stats on how Xbox Game Pass encourages new game purchases.

Game Pass Increases Sales
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