Samuel Tolbert
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 Twitter @SamuelTolbert.
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Homeworld 3 review: A strong, character-driven return to space strategy
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Review Homeworld 3 brings great character writing and excellent gameplay to a narrative that feels more than a bit uneven. Here's my review.
Hi-Fi Rush is still getting physical copies despite Microsoft's closure of Tango Gameworks
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Get physical Hi-Fi Rush is still getting a physical edition later this year, according to Limited Run games, despite developer Tango Gameworks recently being shuttered by Microsoft.
Xbox president Sarah Bond confirms Xbox mobile store will launch soon — here's when
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Mobile An Xbox mobile store is on the way in July 2024, per Xbox president Sarah Bond. The store will be available on the internet instead of as an app.
Report: Microsoft Gaming turned down a sequel to critical Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush
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???? Microsoft Gaming reportedly decided not to pursue a sequel to Hi-Fi Rush, with developer Tango Gameworks instead being closed.
Microsoft closes Bethesda's Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Tango Gameworks, kills off one of its best new franchises in years in the process
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Ugh Microsoft Gaming is shutting down three Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks.
QuakeCon 2024 announced for August with in-person events and more
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BYOC QuakeCon 2024 has been announced, with the annual event returning for an in-person gathering from August 8 through August 11, 2024.
Hades 2 early access goes live for Windows PC
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GO GO GO Hades 2 is now available in early access, meaning players on Windows PC can dive into an early version Supergiant Games' new mythological adventure.
Apex Legends: Upheaval introduces Alter, the wildest addition yet to its growing roster of characters
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? Apex Legends: Upheaval is bringing Alter, the newest character in the roster of available playable Legends.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 FAQ — Trailers, gameplay, and everything we know
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FAQ Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is currently in development by Ninja Theory, and it aims to be grander and darker than its predecessor on every front. Here's everything we know so far.
Best Xbox controller deals in May 2024
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🎮Deals When you grab a new controller, you don't want your wallet to hurt. Here are the best Xbox controller deals of the month.
Take-Two Interactive is closing two studios, including Rollerdrome developer Roll7
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Ugggggh Take-Two Interactive is laying off hundreds of workers and closing two studios, including Rollerdrome developer Roll7.
Starfield's next update adds new gameplay options, improved maps, 60 FPS support on Xbox Series X, and more
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🔥 Starfield is getting 40 FPS and 60 FPS display modes on Xbox Series X, with a wide range of gameplay features coming to all platforms.
Dragon's Dogma 2 was the best-selling game of March 2024 in the US, per Circana
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#1 Dragon's Dogma 2 was the best-selling game of March 2024 in the U.S, per the latest Circana report.
Manor Lords: How to get sheep
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🐑 Sheep are important for any village, but acquiring and breeding them can be a hassle. Here's how to get sheep in Manor Lords.
Diablo 4 Season 4: Loot Reborn kicks off later in May 2024, bringing big changes to the Codex of Power and more
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😈 Diablo 4's Season 4: Loot Reborn kicks off on May 14, 2024, bringing a range of changes to systems like the Codex of Power.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Little Kitty Big City, and Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition are coming to Xbox Game Pass
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Games! Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Little Kitty Big City, and Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition are being added to the Xbox Game Pass library later in May 2024.
Total War: Warhammer 3 Thrones of Decay review — A fantastic reason to return
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Review Total War: Warhammer 3 Thrones of Decay adds dazzling, much-needed new units for multiple factions, though some end up feeling more complete than others.
Starfield: Shattered Space DLC expansion is coming to Xbox and Windows PC in Fall 2024
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🚀 The first DLC expansion for Starfield, Shattered Space, is slated to arrive in Fall 2024 according to Todd Howard.
Xbox FY24 Q3 gaming revenue up 51% year-over-year thanks to the Activision Blizzard acquisition
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💰 Microsoft's Xbox FY24 Q3 gaming revenue earnings were up 51% year-over-year, largely thanks to the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
PSA: Fallout 4 next-gen update is now available on Xbox, PlayStation and Windows PC
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☢️ The current-generation upgrade for Fallout 4 is finally available, bringing improved visual modes, new features, bug fixes, and more to players on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5.
Manor Lords: How to get food
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🍎🥩 In Manor Lords, you'll need steady supplies to keep your towns going. Here's how to get food in Manor Lords.
Halo Infinite update adds new earnable currency and brings back one weapon's iconic ability
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EMP Halo Infinite's next big update is adding earnable currency for returning cosmetics, as well as bringing back the Plasma Pistol's ability to stun vehicles.
What is the 'Xbox Series Z' and does it exist?
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Zbox People chatter about the future of Xbox and the Series Z, but that doesn't mean it's a real thing. Does the Xbox Series Z exist?
Fallout TV series Season 2 FAQ: News, timeline, and everything you need to know
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FAQ The Fallout TV series is getting a second season. Here are the answers to frequently asked questions and everything you need to know.
One of the best Star Wars stories of the last decade joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — here's when you can play it
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50 Cal Kestis Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is joining EA Play on April 25, meaning Xbox Game Pass Ultimate players can embark on Cal Kestis' latest adventure.