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.
Latest articles by Samuel Tolbert

AI won’t solve creativity: Dispatch director doubles down on human design
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Dispatch developer AdHoc Studio has a dim view of generative AI, saying that maybe it's a creative solution "if you aren't creative."

DOOM: The Dark Ages's take on Horde mode just got a huge update
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox DOOM: The Dark Ages' Horde-like Ripatorium mode gets expanded heavily with Update 3, letting players share their favorite encounters with each other.

Xbox Game Pass gets Marvel Cosmic Invasion and more as November ends
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles are on the way, with Marvel Cosmic Invasion announced a surprise addition for November's second batch.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the Game Awards 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades 2, and other games dominate the Game Awards 2025 nominations. Here is a list of all the nominees.

As STALKER 2 is set to arrive on PS5, the developers thank Xbox for helping support the game
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox As Xbox console exclusive STALKER 2 is about to launch on PlayStation 5, the developers posted a message thanking Xbox for support.

All the new Xbox games launching this week (Nov. 17-23)
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Here are all the new Xbox games launching this week, from November 17-23, 2025.

Obsidian Entertainment rejects generative AI, keeping its RPGs fully human‑crafted
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox While many game publishers are leaning more and more on generative AI, Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment is not using it at all.

Fortnite Crew subscription joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 18
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Fortnite Crew is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 18, giving subscribers the battle pass, while the full game gets Xbox Play Anywhere support.

Home Alone meets the Wasteland: Macauley Culkin joins Fallout Season 2
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox There's a new trailer for Season 2 of the Fallout TV series, delivering more of New Vegas and what sure sounds like a Super Mutant.

Wait, no PS5? Horizon MMO announced for mobile and PC, fans are irate
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Horizon Steel Frontiers is a new MMORPG spin-off set in the world of PlayStation's Horizon Zero Dawn, and it's coming to mobile and PC.

All Xbox and PC games shown during Sony's PlayStation State of Play Japan November 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Here are the games from the PlayStation State of Play Japan November 2025 that are also coming to Xbox and PC.

Marvel Rivals Season 5 introduces Gambit, Rogue, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Season 5 of Marvel Rivals sees Gambit and Rogue added as new playable characters, while cross-progression means players can go between platforms with ease.

One last night to remember… but not until 2026: Mixtape delayed for Xbox Game Pass
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Mixtape, a game set in the 90s that's all about crafting the perfect mixtape with one last night of teenage freedom, is now launching in 2026.

The Elder Scrolls 6 still "a long ways off" according to Bethesda's Todd Howard
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 is still "a long ways off," though he notes shadow dropping Oblivion Remastered worked well.

This week’s Xbox lineup is stacked — here’s every new game (Nov. 10–16)
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 headlines the latest games coming to the Xbox Store this week, from November 10-16, 2025

BioWare is still working on the next Mass Effect game, the studio says in N7 Day message
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming For N7 Day 2025, BioWare shared a message emphasizing that its publisher Electronic Arts is still committed to more Mass Effect games.

Halo Infinite's next big update is planned to be its last as the devs say it's been a "legendary run"
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Halo Infinite is getting one more major content update that will also be its last, as the developers are shifting to work on other upcoming games.

Square Enix layoffs reignite fears of AI displacing game testers
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Square Enix is laying off large chunks of its remaining U.S. and U.K. teams, while the company is also aiming for generative AI to play a huge part in future QA.

Rockstar delays GTA 6 once more, testing fans’ loyalty
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed once more, this time to November 2026.

Viking strategy Northgard gets a definitive edition and upgrades for existing owners
By Samuel Tolbert published
PC Gaming Shiro Games' RTS Northgard is getting a definitive edition that includes new biomes, a digital art book, and more, with a free upgrade for existing owners.

Rockstar Games faces union‑busting allegations — SAG‑AFTRA takes aim ahead of GTA 6
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games fired 30 to 40 employees who were reportedly discussing unionizing, prompting accusations of union-busting.

Warhammer Survivors is a crossover between the tabletop franchise and Vampire Survivors
By Samuel Tolbert published
PC Gaming Warhammer Survivors brings Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar characters together in a crossover that's coming to Steam in 2026.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 headlines Xbox Game Pass November lineup
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The next batch of games headed to Xbox Game Pass have been revealed, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Winter Burrow.
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