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.
Latest articles by Samuel Tolbert
Best SSD for Xbox Series X|S in 2024: Our top storage recommendations to add more game file space
By Samuel Tolbert, Rebecca Spear last updated
Updated With Xbox Series X and Series S demanding high-speed SSD storage, these are the best SSD external drives to expand your console.
This Xbox Series X anti-Prime Day deal is a better choice than the Series S. Here's why.
By Samuel Tolbert published
Deal The Xbox Series X is on sale in an anti-Prime Day discount from Best Buy, so hurry and grab a console for $50 off now.
It only took 10 years — we're finally getting a sequel to the best underrated survival-horror game
By Samuel Tolbert published
Ripley! Developer Creative Assembly is in the early stages of working on a sequel to Alien: Isolation.
"It was best-in-class. That's what Halo was...that's what Halo needs to be again." 343 Industries rebrands, confirms franchise is moving to Unreal Engine 5.
By Samuel Tolbert published
Update Halo developer 343 Industries is rebranding to Halo Studios, with the team shifting to Unreal Engine 5 for future projects.
Halo Infinite is getting a highly requested feature for the first time in November
By Samuel Tolbert published
3rd-person Halo developer 343 Industries reveals that Halo Infinite is getting a third-person mode in November 2024, allowing players to change how they play together.
Ubisoft may be circling the drain, a Chinese mega-publisher is reportedly considering purchasing the Assassin's Creed makers
By Samuel Tolbert published
💰 The Guillemot family and Chinese conglomerate Tencent may be teaming up to take over Ubisoft, as the company's value has fallen significantly throughout 2024.
Starfield: Shattered Space review — A solid sci-fi expansion
By Samuel Tolbert published
Review Starfield: Shattered Space is a solid expansion that utilizes Bethesda Game Studios' classic strengths, though the team doesn't lean into horror as much as I'd hoped. Here's my review.
"The Tyranid invasion of Kadaku is ending." The first Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 post-launch Operations mission is coming in October.
By Samuel Tolbert published
Yummy biomass The first new Operations mission is coming to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 later in October, and it'll feature the ever-hungry Tyranids.
The Fallout TV series has crossed an incredible milestone
By Samuel Tolbert published
☢️ Amazon MGM Studios, Kilter Films, and Bethesda Game Studios' Fallout TV series has over 100 million viewers, and a second season is still on the way.
This new book gave me far better insight into Blizzard Entertainment's history
By Samuel Tolbert published
Play Nice Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment is a fantastic read that sheds light on one of gaming's most iconic companies.
New on Xbox Game Pass: One of the best card-based games joins one of the best brawlers
By Samuel Tolbert published
Games! Inscryption, Sifu, and more titles are headed to Xbox Game Pass across different tiers in October 2024.
How to start Starfield: Shattered Space DLC on Xbox and Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
🐍 Starfield: Shattered Space is here, bringing a horror-themed expansion for players to explore. Here's how to start Starfield: Shattered Space DLC on Xbox and Windows PC.
Amazon's discounted Fire TV stick is now the cheapest way to instantly access hundreds of Xbox games through Game Pass
By Samuel Tolbert published
Deal Amazon Fire TV Sticks support Xbox Cloud Gaming, and you can save money on one right now in order to play hundreds of Xbox games.
Assassin's Creed Shadows FAQ: Release date, platforms, news, and everything you need to know
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
FAQ Here's everything you need to know about Assassin's Creed Shadows, from the characters to the release date.
For a third time, Blizzard Entertainment is trying to make this famous game into a shooter. Will it succeed this time?
By Samuel Tolbert published
FPS x SC For the third time, there's reportedly a team at Blizzard Entertainment working on a StarCraft shooter.
NVIDIA RTX 5080 and 5090 specs seemingly leak, revealing massive power requirements
By Samuel Tolbert published
Leak The specs for the unrevealed RTX 5080 and 5090 appear to have leaked, revealing strong cards with massive power requirements.
MSI teases a STALKER 2-themed NVIDIA RTX graphics card ahead of the game's launch
By Samuel Tolbert published
☢️ MSI Gaming is teasing a STALKER-2 themed graphics card ahead of the game's long-awaited arrival in November 2024.
Age of Mythology: Retold gets rebuilt Chinese faction with Immortal Pillars expansion on Xbox and PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
🐉 Age of Mythology: Retold is getting an Immortal Pillars expansion, bringing a rebuilt Chinese faction to players on Xbox and PC.
Fallout 76 is finally getting pets — here's what you need to know
By Samuel Tolbert published
Pets! Fallout 76 players can look forward to cats and dogs later this year, as shared by Bethesda Game Studios during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 presentation.
StarCraft Remastered and StarCraft 2 are coming to PC Game Pass — here's when
By Samuel Tolbert published
SC StarCraft Remastered and StarCraft 2 are joining PC Game Pass in November 2024, as revealed during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 presentation.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will come alongside an unpopular feature on PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
Connected Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered requires a PlayStation Network account on Windows PC, much like other PlayStation Studios games in 2024.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is delayed out of 2024 — here's the new release date
By Samuel Tolbert published
Delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows is now launching in February 2025, as Ubisoft needs more time to polish the game. Preorders will get the first expansion for free.
Xbox mobile apps are being streamlined, combining Xbox Game Pass and Xbox apps together
By Samuel Tolbert published
Go mobile The Xbox Game Pass app is being combined with the main Xbox app, streamlining functions for players to use.
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