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

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."

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review — Almost paradise
By Michael Hoglund published
Review Goro Majima returns as the protagonist in this crazy, amnesiac-fueled pirate journey, leading his crew on another adventure filled with minigames.

This "secret" Avowed setting makes exploring so much easier
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Why they decided to disable the ability to see such important objects on the compass is beyond me!

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 surpasses staggering new sales threshold
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Hitting two million sales is never an easy thing, and Warhorse Studios has done so in less than two weeks.

Avowed: 7 things I wish I knew before I started playing
By Michael Hoglund last updated
Guide Here's a list of the most important things every player should know before traveling the Living Lands.

Avowed: Known bugs and glitches
By Michael Hoglund published
Guide Here are all the known bugs and glitches that we've identified, along with some potential fixes.

Avowed: How to switch from first-person to third-person perspective
By Michael Hoglund published
Guide Here's how to swap to your favorite viewpoint on the fly.

Turtle Beach's VelocityOne Multi-Shift offers the best value
By Michael Hoglund published
Review It's the best sim racing gear shifter I've ever used that didn't break the bank.
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