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

Future Xbox hardware may feature AMD’s FSR ray regeneration breakthrough
By Samuel Tolbert published
PC Gaming Microsoft president of game content and studios Matt Booty says Microsoft has co-developed FSR Ray Regeneration with AMD, with more to come in the future.

Top ten best Warhammer 40,000 games of all time
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming From strategy games to role-playing games, Warhammer 40,000 is taking the video game industry by storm, and we’ve rounded up its top ten best games.

PlayStation Store leaks Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Leon Kennedy is indeed in Resident Evil Requiem, with a leak on the PlayStation Store confirming the presence of the series' mainstay.

Call of Duty will no longer get back-to-back Black Ops and Modern Warfare games
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox An update from the Call of Duty team notes that moving forward, there won't be any back-to-back Black Ops or Modern Warfare games.

Riot's free-to-play fighter 2XKO comes to Xbox and PlayStation sooner than we thought
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Riot Games' free-to-play fighting game 2XKO is coming to Xbox and PlayStation consoles in January 2026.

Netflix is buying Warner Bros, including the studios behind Batman and Mortal Kombat
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Netflix is buying Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7 billion, a deal that will also include the WB Games division with Mortal Kombat and more.

Fallout co‑creator returns to Obsidian, sparking excitement about what may follow
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Game designer Tim Cain has rejoined Obsidian Entertainment, leaving retirement to work on a new project.

Total War: Medieval 3 is finally happening, and it might launch on Xbox consoles
By Samuel Tolbert published
PC Gaming Total War: Medieval 3 is on the way, with the game in early pre-production using an upgraded engine that could see it launch on Xbox.

Total War: Warhammer 3 unleashes Lords of the End Times DLC
By Samuel Tolbert published
PC Gaming Creative Assembly kicked off the December 2025 Total War showcase with a look at Lords of the End Times, the next DLC coming to Total War: Warhammer 3 in 2026.

Grounded 2 gets a December update bringing holiday decor, and PC owners get DLSS
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Grounded 2's latest update brings some holiday decorations, as well as DLSS and FSR options for players on Windows PC.

Ball x Pit crosses 1 million copies sold, with three updates coming in 2026
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Indie hit Ball x Pit has crossed 1 million copies sold since launch, and the developer has three updates coming in a 2026 roadmap.

How would you improve Xbox PC? Falconeer dev Tomas Sala has some ideas.
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The Falconeer developer Tomas Sala discussed improvements he'd like to see come to the Xbox Store to aid indie studios.

We're going to have to wait longer for Avowed's New Game Plus
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Xbox RPG Avowed is no longer getting a Fall Update, with a larger Anniversary Update planned instead for sometime in February 2026.

Xbox Game Pass gets Mortal Kombat 1, along-awaited sci-fi shooter, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The final batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025 has been revealed, with Mortal Kombat 1, Routine, and more on the way.

Dodge the Game Pass Ultimate price hike with a Cyber Monday deal
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Deals Take advantage of a Cyber Monday 2025 discount and stockpile Xbox Game Pass Ultimate monthly codes at a pre-price hike discount.

I found an actual sorta Cyber Monday deal on an Xbox Series X
By Samuel Tolbert published
Deals A Cyber Monday deal at Best Buy will net you a $100 gift card when you buy an Xbox Series X, making it easily the best deal on an Xbox console this season.

Cyber Monday discounts are live on Xbox Series X physical games
By Samuel Tolbert published
Deals Amazon's Cyber Monday sale sees several physical Xbox Series X games on sale, including a few that I've enjoyed throughout the year.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is on sale for Xbox Series X
By Samuel Tolbert published
Deals Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is available for just $30 on Xbox Series X, so act fast and grab one of the best co-op games in years during Black Friday.

Game of the Year contender Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets a great discount on PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
Deals Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most critically-acclaimed games of 2025, and you can grab the PC version on sale right now.

This science-fiction game crosses relaxing powerwashing with dark contemplation
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Ambrosia Sky's story may not be complete, but what is here is a beautiful ponderance of life and death with gameplay that's super-satisfying.

Cyberpunk 2077 crosses 35 million copies sold
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Cyberpunk 2077 has crossed 35 million copies sold, CD Projekt RED confirms, while the team working on the next Cyberpunk game is continuing to grow.

From console to closet: Xbox Crocs arrive as a limited‑edition release
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Xbox Microsoft is introducing Xbox Crocs, with shoes customized to look like an Xbox Series X|S controller that'll be available for $80.

Call of Duty sales figures point to a staggering year-over-year decline
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 sales are down significantly compared to its predecessor Black Ops 6, at least in Europe.
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