Latest articles by Samuel Tolbert
These are the best pre-built gaming PCs we've tested
PC These pre-built systems are highly configurable and ready to ship so you don't have to wait.
Gears of War movie gets director, Bullet Train's David Leitch taking the lead
Xbox The Gears of War movie from Netflix and Xbox has a director, with David Leitch (Atomic Blonde, Bullet Train, The Fall Guy) helming the project.
Obsidian shares roadmap for Xbox RPG Avowed
Xbox Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed has a roadmap, with arachnophobia mode, New Game Plus, and more slated to arrive for the Xbox RPG.
DOOM: The Dark Ages' soundtrack is now available
Xbox DOOM: The Dark Ages' soundtrack is available right now, and you've got some options for how you want to listen to it.
Best Xbox gaming keyboards in 2025
Gaming We've compiled a list of the very best Xbox gaming keyboards to pair with your current-gen Xbox Series X|S console, for more control in-game.
Best SSD for Xbox Series X|S in 2025
Xbox With Xbox Series X and Series S demanding high-speed SSD storage, these are the best SSD external drives to expand your console.
Sony could raise PS5 prices in response to tariffs
Gaming Sony is weighing increasing the price of some products, which means the PlayStation 5 could see a price hike as a result of tariffs.
16 Ubisoft games can now be purchased in the Xbox PC app
Xbox 16 Ubisoft games are now available to purchase through the Xbox PC app, including the recent Assassin's Creed Shadows.
FBC: Firebreak preview — A co-op shooter that feels unique and fun
Preview FBC: Firebreak may be Remedy Entertainment's most different game yet, and from my time hands-on, it's a lot of fun.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is available now for Premium Edition owners
DOOM: The Dark Ages is available now for anyone buying the Premium Edition, as well as Xbox Game Pass subscribers that grab the Premium Upgrade.
Microsoft to lay off 3% of its workforce, targets management
Microsoft Microsoft is laying off 3% of its employees worldwide, with job cuts reportedly targeting layers of management.
Best Xbox hard drives for expanded storage
Xbox Running low on storage? Check out the best external hard drives for Xbox Series X|S console in order to expand your space for more games.
Fallout TV series Season 2 gets release window, and it's renewed for Season 3
Xbox The Fallout TV series is renewed for a third season, while the second season is set to debut in December.
Stellar Blade gets PC release date via leaked PlayStation trailer
PC Gaming Shift Up's action title Stellar Blade is coming to PC on June 11, 2025, with the release date confirmed via a leaked PlayStation trailer.
Forza Horizon 5 gets special livery celebrating Xbox and PlayStation
Xbox Forza Horizon 5 gets a special Lamborghini celebrating Xbox and PlayStation players together.
Here are all the Xbox games launching from May 12 through May 18
Xbox DOOM: The Dark Ages is an excellent shooter, and it's one of many new Xbox games launching this week. Here are all the games coming from May 12 through May 18.
Tell us if you're playing DOOM: The Dark Ages at launch
Community DOOM: The Dark Ages is launching soon, so are you hopping in at launch? We want to hear from you!
Overwatch 2 team at Blizzard Entertainment forms union under Microsoft
Xbox The Overwatch 2 team at Blizzard Entertainment has formed a "wall-to-wall" union under Microsoft.
Mafia: The Old Country will be $50, confirms leaked release date
Gaming Mafia: The Old Country is launching in August 2025, and it'll be available at $50 USD.
DOOM: The Dark Ages review — A brutal, fun dark fantasy shooter
Review DOOM: The Dark Ages shakes up the established formula, inventing awesome new ways to rip and tear in a dark fantasy setting. Here's my review.
Paradox Interactive announces Europa Universalis V
Gaming Paradox Interactive's next grand strategy game is Europa Universalis V, letting players take command of any nation in 1337 and change the course of history.
Starfield update adds new low settings perfect for gaming handhelds
Xbox The latest update for Starfield is in beta testing on Steam, with bug fixes, bigger file sizes for Creations, and new low settings that seem perfect for gaming handhelds.
Xbox Game Pass gets DOOM: The Dark Ages, a Warhammer game, and more
Xbox DOOM: The Dark Ages and Revenge of the Savage Planet are just some of the games headed to Xbox Game Pass in May 2025.
