Latest articles by Samuel Tolbert
Onimusha: Way of the Sword impresses with dark fantasy elements.
Preview After seeing gameplay of Onimusha: Way of the Sword and speaking to the developers at Summer Game Fest 2025, I'm excited for what Capcom is up to.
Directive 8020 is Alien meets The Thing, and it's introducing two huge changes
Preview I played Directive 8020 and spoke to the game director at Summer Game Fest 2025. This cinematic sci-fi horror is Alien meets The Thing, with two huge changes.
Xbox execs discuss the importance of Xbox Play Anywhere
Xbox Speaking with GamesRadar, Xbox executives talk about wanting game franchises to grow and building out Play Anywhere.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is just pure, simple co-op fun
Preview After going hands-on with Marvel Cosmic Invasion at Summer Game Fest 2025, I'm happy to say it's pure fun and feels great to play.
Gears of War: Reloaded is Steam Deck Verified
PC Gaming Gears of War: Reloaded is Steam Deck Verified, letting portable PC gamers take Marcus Fenix on the go as they play the campaign.
Hades 2 gets romance as the developers approach its full release
PC Gaming Hades 2 has its third major update, The Unseen, bringing new artwork and godly powers as Supergiant Games preps for the game's full launch.
Xbox Game Pass gets Warcraft remasters, another Call of Duty game, and more
Xbox Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft games are coming to Xbox Game Pass alongside another Call of Duty title.
Bungie's Marathon is delayed past September 2025 with no new release date
Gaming Bungie shared on Tuesday that its upcoming first-person extraction shooter Marathon is being delayed, with features like proximity chat being added.
FBC: Firebreak review-in-progress — Remedy introduces co-op friction and fun
Not yet ratedReview FBC: Firebreak is the most different Remedy game so far, with fun intentional friction in co-op that's rewarding, even if progression is a bit of a grind.
Snap & Grab mixes camp thievery with Hitman, and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass
Preview Snap & Grab is a game where you need to be gay and do crimes. It's rough around the edges, but seems promising based on what I played at Summer Game Fest 2025.
Mixtape preview: You don't want to miss this upcoming Xbox Game Pass indie hit
Preview I went hands-on with Mixtape at Summer Game Fest 2025. It's one of the most creative games I've seen in a long time, and I can't wait to play more.
The Outer Worlds 2 preview: Seriously improved weapons and gunplay
Preview I went hands-on with The Outer Worlds 2 and spoke to game director Brandon Adler to discuss how this Obsidian RPG aims to fix what didn't work in the first game.
Grounded 2 preview: Riding an Ant is possible because it's not on Xbox One
Preview After playing Grounded 2, I talked with game director Chris Parker, who says the game's biggest feature is possible because the team left the Xbox One behind.
Ninja Gaiden 4 preview: A bloody, stylish, and fun Xbox action game
Preview After going hands-on with Ninja Gaiden 4, I'm convinced the team-up of Team Ninja, PlatinumGames, and Xbox Game Studios is what this series needed.
Silent Hill 1 remake in development at Konami and Bloober Team
Gaming During Konami's Press Start showcase, the publisher confirmed that a remake of Silent Hill 1 is in development at Bloober Team.
Pragmata preview: This Capcom game isn't what you expect
Preview The long-dormant Pragmata emerged during Summer Game Fest 2025, and after going hands-on with this new Capcom title, I've come away intrigued.
Resident Evil Requiem preview: Sheer survival-horror awaits
Preview After seeing 20 minutes of Resident Evil Requiem gameplay at Summer Game Fest 2025, it looks like the series is going harder on horror than ever before.
Ambrosia Sky is a gorgeous science fiction game all about death
Preview Ambrosia Sky is the debut title from developer Soft Rains, and I played this gorgeous science-fiction game at Summer Game Fest 2025.
I played Gears of War: Reloaded on the Xbox Ally X, and it's fantastic
Preview I played Gears of War: Reloaded on the ROG Xbox Ally X after the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, and it's a fantastic experience.
LEGO Party preview: A fun family game you need to play
Preview LEGO Party! is full of zany minigames and shocking turnarounds, and from my time hands-on at Summer Game Fest 2025, it's a family game worth playing.
Gears of War: E-Day is coming to Xbox and PC in 2026
Xbox Gears of War: E-Day is launching in 2026, as shared by Phil Spencer during Xbox Games Showcase 2025.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 demo now is available now
Xbox During the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Activision revealed that a demo for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is available today, while one of the TMNT is coming too.
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand coming to Xbox and PC in 2026
Gaming There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is the first game from Friday Sundae, and this cozy musical adventure is coming to Xbox and PC in 2026.
