Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Bluesky @samueltolbert.bsky.social.
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Cross-play was finally announced for The Elder Scrolls Online, but we'll have to wait for it
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming ZeniMax Online Studios is hard at work on cross-play for The Elder Scrolls Online, but it won't be coming soon.

Total War: Warhammer 40K could be the massive breakout this strategy series deserves
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Total War: Warhammer 40K is a massive upcoming strategy game, and it could take the franchise to new heights if Creative Assembly pulls it off.

Dispatch is one of my favorite superhero stories in years
By Samuel Tolbert published
PC Gaming AdHoc Studio's Dispatch is one of the best narrative-focused games in years, cutting through superhero malaise to deliver a funny, hopeful story.

This cozy‑chaotic Xbox game is packed with personality and strange creatures
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Keeper is the latest game from Double Fine Productions under Xbox Game Studios, and it's filled with adorable little guys.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is bringing some new weapons, so let's speculate
By Samuel Tolbert published
Halo Halo: Campaign Evolved is introducing several new weapons, and while a few are know, there are still some mysteries remaining. Let's speculate.

The upcoming Bond game 007: First Light won’t make its original launch
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming 007 First Light is delayed to May 2026, IO Interactive shared, adding that the game will now benefit from extra polish.

A new Xbox-era Blizzard aims for more consistent yearly launches
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Blizzard Entertainment president Johanna Faries says she wants the company to have one or two big launches a year, focusing on established games instead of new IP.

Marcus & Dom return: E‑Day confirmed for 2026
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The Coalition studio head Mike Crump says Gears of War: E-Day is the team's "most ambitious" game yet, and it's launching in 2026.

Fallout 5 will be affected by the Fallout TV series
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming With Season 2 of the Fallout TV series here, Bethesda's Todd Howard confirms that it will affect Fallout 5 in some capacity.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 topped the US sales charts in November 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is the best-selling game of November 2025 in the U.S, per Circana, but is down compared to 2024's Black Ops 6.

Larian Studios' next Divinity game will be a turn-based RPG
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming In an interview, Larian Studios confirmed that the recently-revealed Divinity is a turn-based RPG, and the team is experimenting with generative AI workflows.

Hollow Knight: Silksong crosses 7 million copies sold, with a free expansion coming in 2026
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Hollow Knight: Silksong has crossed 7 million copies sold, with a free expansion coming in 2026.

Bungie’s Marathon reboot sparks anticipation ahead of March 2026
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Bungie's Marathon is now launching in March 2026 at $40, with a new deep dive into how the game is leaning in on a darker sci-fi aesthetic.

Divinity 2 gets a free performance boost — 60FPS on Xbox Series consoles
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming As leaked earlier, a free upgrade for Divinity: Original Sin 2 is now available on Xbox, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2, bringing 60 FPS support for existing owners.

Union power comes to DOOM dev id Software
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox id Software, the Texas-based developer behind DOOM and Quake, has unionized, with Microsoft voluntarily recognizing the union.

Xbox leadership gets a shake-up in 2026
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart is transitioning to ZeniMax Media COO in 2026, while Xavier Pokorzynski takes over his old role.

No Divinity 3 yet — but a leaked Definitive Edition for 2 is coming instead
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Gaming Baldur's Gate 3 dev Larian says its next game won't be Divinity: Original Sin 3, but a leak reveals that the second game may be getting a new Definitive Edition soon.

Total War: Warhammer 40K announced at the Game Awards 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
PC Gaming Creative Assembly showed up to the Game Awards 2025 to reveal Total War: Warhammer 40K.

Crystal Dynamics announces two Tomb Raider games at the Game Awards 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Crystal Dynamics appeared at the Game Awards 2025 to announce two different Tomb Raider games.

Remedy announces Control Resonant at the Game Awards 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Remedy Entertainment showed up to the Game Awards 2025 to announce Control Resonant, which is set to launch in 2026.

Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios reveals new Divinity game at the Game Awards 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Larian Studios officially revealed a new Divinity game during the Game Awards 2025, with a gruesome teaser trailer showing a horrifying outbreak.

Here are all the winners from the Game Awards 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Here are all the winners from the Game Awards 2025, from the biggest blockbusters to smaller indie games.

How to watch the Game Awards 2025 with everything you need to know
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Here is how to watch the Game Awards 2025, with the start time, date, and everything you need to know.
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