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
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Remnant 2: The Awakened King DLC is now available
By Michael Hoglund published
DLC Having awakened from a long slumber, the One True King seeks revenge on the Fae and others who betrayed him. Will you stand up to him and prevent the chaos from ensuing?
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Remnant 2: The Awakened King proves to be one of the best DLCs I've played in years
By Michael Hoglund published
Review The Awakened King DLC has arrived in full force. Filled with discovery, players will challenge themselves once again in the world of Remnant 2.
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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a fitting intermission between the main entries of the series
By Michael Hoglund published
Review What happened to Kazuma Kiryu in the events that followed Yakuza 6? Find out in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, and have some fun while doing it.
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Remnant 2 gets its very first DLC, and it looks freaking awesome
By Michael Hoglund published
KING ME Remnant 2 picks up its first DLC dubbed "The Awakened King." Here's everything you need to know about the new storyline, bosses, and more!
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Diablo 4 is free this weekend for the hordes on Battle.net
By Michael Hoglund published
FREE THINGS While limited, players can play Diablo 4 for free this weekend when playing through Battle.net.
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See Activision Blizzard's long 44-year history charted in a single, equally lengthy infographic
By Michael Hoglund published
Celebrate! Activision Blizzard is celebrating its 44-year history with a special infographic detailing the rise of their studios and games.
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Right now, PAYDAY 2 has 15 times more players than PAYDAY 3, excuse me?
By Michael Hoglund published
YIKES PAYDAY 3 released to rough scores and now faces the challenge of attracting players from its predecessor, PAYDAY 2. Will Starbreeze right the ship?
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Alan Wake 2 gameplay proves the pen is mighter than the sword once more with a new Saga trailer
By Michael Hoglund last updated
Saga continues Dive into the world of Alan Wake 2 only days before launch. Check out the latest gameplay, and find out how both Alan and Saga look to create a wondrously horrifying new experience.
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Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth showcases how players can built their own slice of paradise
By Michael Hoglund published
Infinite Fun Jump into Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealths Dondoko Island and make your own little slice of paradise.
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Outriders dev's 'Project Maverick' confirmed once more for Xbox
By Michael Hoglund published
Project Maverick People Can Fly has reconfirmed their development of 'Project Maverick,' a game coming exclusively to Xbox.
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The Starfield Xbox controller and headset take you to the moon and back
By Michael Hoglund published
One-of-a-Kind Starfield has launched, and alongside it are two of the best peripherals money can buy. The Starfield controller and headset! Come check out our preview on these awesome items.
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Starfield Constellation Edition unpacked: Merchandise you actually want to wear
By Michael Hoglund published
Time for Starfield We got our hands on the glamorous Starfield Constellation Edition. See what's inside the box, and find out if it's really worth the money for a themed watch.
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Starfield vs. No Man's Sky: Why you shouldn't compare these games
By Michael Hoglund published
This or that Social media is flooded with comparisons, but how do these two space-themed games differ? Let me break down the key features and comparisons.
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Remnant 2 review: A worthy successor that could have used a little more polish
By Michael Hoglund published
Review Remnant 2 has made its way into my heart with fantastic combat and character progression to match, but it's not perfect.
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Hyperkin’s 'Competitor' controller eliminates stick drift and features impulse triggers
By Michael Hoglund published
Hall Effect Sticks! Hyperkin announced a new competitive controller that will let you get rid of stick drift forever.
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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty overhaul gets a new trailer at Gamescom
By Michael Hoglund published
Update 2.0 baby Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty expansion just had a new trailer at Gamescom drop. Featuring awesome new weaponry, perks, a new skill tree, and more! Come check it out.
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Starfield: New information surfaces from Bethesda Q&A session
By Michael Hoglund published
NEW INFORMATION New Starfield information has been released coinciding with a Starfield Q&A session with Bethesda. Come check out the latest Starfield news!
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Remnant 2 Losomn guide: Grab a double-barrel shotgun, and how to find and kill the Nightweaver
By Michael Hoglund published
More like sleepweaver Remnant 2 is full of challenging boss fights and lengthy quests to boot. Follow us as we take you through the world of Losmn as we tackle the Nightweaver boss.
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Remnant 2 Invader Guide: How to unlock, archetype skills list, and class tips
By Michael Hoglund published
Invader The Invader archetype is one of the most powerful in Remnant 2 but it's a process to unlock it. Here's what you have to do.
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Remnant 2 Engineer Guide: How to unlock, archetype skills list, and class tips
By Michael Hoglund published
Engineer Class Remnant 2 features an abundance of classes and archetypes to unlock. Come check out our guide on the easier method for grabbing the Engineer archetype.
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Remnant 2: Best way to farm scrap, upgrade materials, and Lumenite Crystals
By Michael Hoglund published
Farmin' Remnant 2 hosts tons of different weapons and items that players upgrade, purchase, and unlock. For that you need scrap and materials.
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Grab this INSANE deal on one of the absolute best Xbox headsets while you still can
By Michael Hoglund published
Hot DEAL The LS35X is our top pick of headsets for gaming on Xbox. Come pick one up at a price point that's almost too good to believe!
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Remnant 2: How to complete the Nameless Nest and defeat Mother Mind
By Michael Hoglund published
Hello Mother Check out our Remnant 2 guide on dealing with the Nameless Rest area. Complete the puzzle and defeat the Mother Mind with ease.
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