
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 Bluesky @samueltolbert.bsky.social.
Latest articles by Samuel Tolbert

Resident Evil Requiem preview: Sheer survival-horror awaits
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preview After seeing 20 minutes of Resident Evil Requiem gameplay at Summer Game Fest 2025, it looks like the series is going harder on horror than ever before.

Ambrosia Sky is a gorgeous science fiction game all about death
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preview Ambrosia Sky is the debut title from developer Soft Rains, and I played this gorgeous science-fiction game at Summer Game Fest 2025.

I played Gears of War: Reloaded on the Xbox Ally X, and it's fantastic
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preview I played Gears of War: Reloaded on the ROG Xbox Ally X after the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, and it's a fantastic experience.

LEGO Party preview: A fun family game you need to play
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preview LEGO Party! is full of zany minigames and shocking turnarounds, and from my time hands-on at Summer Game Fest 2025, it's a family game worth playing.

Gears of War: E-Day is coming to Xbox and PC in 2026
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Gears of War: E-Day is launching in 2026, as shared by Phil Spencer during Xbox Games Showcase 2025.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 demo now is available now
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox During the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Activision revealed that a demo for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is available today, while one of the TMNT is coming too.

There Are No Ghosts at the Grand coming to Xbox and PC in 2026
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is the first game from Friday Sundae, and this cozy musical adventure is coming to Xbox and PC in 2026.

Grounded 2 announced by Obsidian at Xbox Games Showcase 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Obsidian Entertainment pulled up to announce Grounded 2 the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, revealing a sequel to its bug-sized hit.

Time-bending RPG Clockwork Revolution reemerges at Xbox Games Showcase 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox inXile Entertainment showed how players can build the character they want in Clockwork Revolution with a new look during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025.

Capcom revealed Resident Evil 9 at Summer Game Fest 2025
By Samuel Tolbert, Rebecca Spear published
Gaming Capcom showed up during Summer Game Fest 2025, not to reveal Resident Evil 9, but to tease the next entry in the long-running survival-horror franchise.

LIVE: Summer Game Fest is tonight, here's the latest news and rumors
By Jez Corden, Rebecca Spear last updated
Gaming It's Summer Game Fest season again, and we're here to report on the latest Xbox and PC gaming news as it gets revealed. Check in regularly to see the latest gaming news, announcements, and rumors.

Xbox Game Pass gets Space Marine remaster, another Activision game, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Xbox Game Pass is getting Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition, Crash 4, and more games soon.

007 First Light is coming to Xbox and PC in 2026
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming IO Interactive's 007 First Light stars a younger James Bond, and it's slated to arrive at some point in 2026.

All PC and Xbox games shown during PlayStation State of Play June 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Here are all the Xbox and PC games shown during the PlayStation State of Play for June 2025.

How to watch Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcase 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and other major events return for 2025. Here's how to watch all big summer gaming events for 2025.

The Witcher 4 looks absolutely amazing in UE5 tech demo
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming CD Projekt RED joined the State of Unreal presentation to show off a technical presentation for The Witcher 4.

IO Interactive's James Bond game is being revealed this week
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming IO Interactive's James Bond game is titled 007 First Light, and it's being revealed later this week.

Here are all the Xbox games launching from June 2 through June 8
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Zenless Zone Zero leads the new Xbox games launching this week, from June 2 through June 8.

Helldivers 2 sees the Battle for Super Earth end in victory
By Samuel Tolbert published
PC Gaming Helldivers 2 sees the Battle for Super Earth end in victory, with players rallying to defend against the Illuminate invasion.

ZeniMax QA workers reach tentative contract with Microsoft
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox After almost two years of negotiations, ZeniMax Media quality assurance workers have a tentative contract with Microsoft.

Elden Ring Nightreign passes 2 million players in its first day
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming FromSoftware and Bandai Namco's Elden Ring Nightreign already has over 2 million players less than a day since launching.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting mods on Xbox Series X|S
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting one last update later in 2025, bringing cross-platform mod support to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5.

The Long Dark's visual upgrade is available now on PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming The Long Dark is one of the best survival games available, and it's even better now with a free visual enhancement pack.
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