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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This Black Friday deal makes the 2TB Xbox Series X irresistible
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Deal Best Buy has a special Black Friday offer on the 2TB Xbox Series X Galaxy Black Special Edition, throwing in a $75 gift card with every purchase.
This Samsung 1TB SSD is heavily discounted for Black Friday
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Deal The Samsung 990 EVO 1TB SSD is now available at a heavily discounted price, making it a worthwhile pickup during Black Friday.
The Razer controller charging stand for Xbox is just $20 right now
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Deal Grab Razer's charging stand for Xbox Series X|S controllers for just $20 right now if you act fast.
Cyberpunk 2077 crosses 30 million copies sold
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Update Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 30 million copies. Meanwhile, the next Witcher game is in full production.
This Xbox & PC headset is more affordable than ever
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Deal The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wired headset is one of the best headsets you can grab, and it's available at its lowest price ever for Black Friday 2024.
Everything you need to know about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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*Whip crack* Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an upcoming title from MachineGames and Bethesda Softworks. Here's what you need to know.
Grab College Football 25 for over 50% off on Xbox Series X
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Deal Grab EA Sports College Football 25 for over 50% off on Xbox Series X in this great early Black Friday sale.
Report: Sony is working on a PS5 handheld
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Handheld? Sony is reportedly working on a PlayStation handheld that can play PS5 games, but like Xbox's planned device, it's years away.
The best 7 video game adaptations ranked
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Ranked There's tons of TV shows, animated series, and movies based off of video games. Here are the best video game adaptations, with the top 7 ranked.
STALKER 2 crosses a million copies sold on Xbox and PC
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1 million STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has crossed a million copies sold on Xbox and PC, with even more players through Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 tops October sales, lifts Xbox Game Pass
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💰 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the best-selling game of October 2024, and it's given Xbox Game Pass subscriptions a boost as well.
Homeworld 3's final update adds needed improvements
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Final update The final update for Homeworld 3 adds some great new strategy elements, but I'm disappointed it's not going further.
Grab an Xbox Series X that stands out with this Black Friday deal
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White Xbox Best Buy has knocked $50 off the Xbox Series X Digital Edition, meaning you can grab Microsoft's highest-end console for under $400.
STALKER 2: How to earn money and trade
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💸 Surviving the Zone isn't easy without tickets. Here's how you can make money and trade in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
STALKER 2: How to repair and maintain gear
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🔧 If you don't have good equipment, you won't make it in the Zone. Here's how to repair and maintain your gear in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Starfield Creations no longer have to disable Achievements
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Update A new update for Bethesda's Starfield means certain Creations no longer have to disable Achievements on Xbox and PC.
Assassin's Creed Syndicate is now 60 FPS on Xbox Series X|S
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60 FPS Assassin's Creed Syndicate is now 60 FPS on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 thanks to a free update from Ubisoft.
Remedy Entertainment says Control 2 will be an action-RPG
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RPG Remedy Entertainment's upcoming Control 2 will be an action-RPG, while Alan Wake 2 is closing in on two million copies sold.
Xbox Game Pass gets STALKER 2 and a tactical alien adventure
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Games! Several more games are coming to various tiers of Xbox Game Pass in the weeks ahead, including STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Should Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree be nominated for GOTY?
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GOTY? Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree has been nominated for Game of the Year at the Game Awards 2024, causing fierce debate about whether or not it belongs.
Xbox grabs 12 nominations at The Game Awards 2024
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Awards The nominations for The Game Awards 2024 are live, with the Xbox first-party group snagging 12 nominations in total.
Three of Razer's best gaming mice are heavily discounted
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Deal Three of Razer's best gaming mice are heavily discounted. including the Razer Basilisk V3 wired option that I use every day.
The First Descendant Season 2 brings a big feature players asked for
By Samuel Tolbert published
Season 2! The First Descendant Season 2 is introducing new characters, a dog companion, festive skins, and new customization features.
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