Latest articles by Samuel Tolbert
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro for Xbox gets noteworthy sale for Prime Day
Deals The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is one of the Windows Central team's favorite Xbox headsets, and you can grab it on sale right now.
RIP, Perfect Dark
Opinion Perfect Dark was my most-anticipated game from Xbox Game Studios, and its cancelation is a huge waste of potential.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is bringing another season of the excellent animated series
Gaming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is official, with a new season of the acclaimed animated series in development with Studio Trigger and CD Projekt RED.
Xbox layoffs & game cuts wreak havoc on its future portfolio — Weekend discussion 💬
Community It's unfortunate, but the Microsoft and Xbox layoffs, cuts, and cancellations have dominated the week's news cycle. But we want to hear your opinions.
Xbox's Phil Spencer reportedly couldn't stop playing ZeniMax's new game — now it's canceled
Xbox A report from Bloomberg indicates that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer enjoyed playing ZeniMax Online Studios' new MMORPG months before it was canceled.
Romero Games' next project loses funding due to Xbox cuts
Xbox Romero Games' next project is now on ice, with most of the studio being laid off after losing funding from Microsoft's cuts to Xbox.
PlayStation hit Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox — no, seriously
Xbox PlayStation Studios' Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox Series X|S in August, bringing reinforcements to the fight for liberty.
Microsoft Gaming studios head Matt Booty says Xbox has more than 40 games in production
Xbox Microsoft Gaming's Matt Booty says over 40 games are in development at Xbox, while sources say every game shown at the Showcase is "safe" for now.
Xbox is cancelling Rare's 'Everwild' as part of broader cuts — with 'Perfect Dark' and more possibly impacted as well
Xbox As part of broader cuts to the Xbox division, Rare's Everwild and ZeniMax Online Studios' new MMORPG have been canceled.
Microsoft continues Xbox layoffs with jobs cut at King and ZeniMax Media
Xbox Microsoft is laying off employees in its Xbox division, including cuts to the teams at King and ZeniMax Media.
After playing Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, I still have these concerns
Preview Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a brutal Soulslike action-RPG. After going hands-on at Summer Game Fest 2025, I still have some concerns.
Marvel Rivals Season 3 brings Blade and Phoenix, but I need this issue fixed
Gaming Marvel Rivals Season 3 is bringing Blade and Phoenix, but I still need balance issues resolved for my poor main, Thor.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass soon
Xbox Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass soon, while Squanch Games' High on Life is returning to the subscription service in July.
Halo Studios says fans won't want to miss the championship in October
Xbox Halo Studios is teasing updates on multiple projects, sharing that fans won't want to miss the Halo World Championship in October.
The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.
Windows Central's Best Xbox Controllers of 2025 and Beyond
Game On! Get the best Xbox controller and make the most of your gaming time.
With Gears of War: Reloaded on the way, which Xbox 360 game would you like to see get rebuilt next? — Weekend discussion 💬
Community With Gears of War: Reloaded set to launch in a couple of months, what other Xbox 360 games should be rebuilt for modern hardware?
Capcom finally gives Street Fighter 6 players the swimsuits they want
Gaming Street Fighter 6 is getting a wave of swimsuit skins for Cammy, Chun-Li, and other characters when the Outfit 4 pack arrives.
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is borrowing one of Gears of War's best modes
Gaming The Siege Update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is live right now, bringing a twist on the classic Gears of War Horde mode.
Microsoft's Xbox PC store aggregation is rolling out with Steam and more
PC Gaming The Xbox PC app is beginning to populate with the previously promised store aggregation, with Xbox Insiders seeing Steam games and more.
Gears of War: Reloaded preorder guide and everything you need to know
Xbox Gears of War: Reloaded is coming this year, so get ready for this return to the original outing with our preorder guide and everything else you need to know.
Xbox's Hellblade 2 gets a 60 FPS performance mode in August
Xbox Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Edition is slated to launch on Aug. 12, 2025, with a 60 FPS performance mode, developer commentary, and more.
Microsoft is reportedly planning "major" cuts at Xbox next week
Xbox Microsoft is planning major cuts at Xbox as early as next week, according to a report from Bloomberg.
