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
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters comes to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in February 2024
By Samuel Tolbert published
Grey knights Turn-based tactics game Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is coming to Xbox and PlayStation consoles on Feb. 20, 2024.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl gets September 2024 release date on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
☢️ Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is launching on September 5, 2024, with the developers at GSC Game World delaying once more to better polish the experience.
Best small gaming PCs 2024: Mini, compact, and SFF
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
SFF gaming Pre-build computers aren't always stellar, but there's great options out there that save on money and space. We've found the best mini PCs with small form factors to get you started.
Embracer Group layoffs continue with cuts at Tiny Tina's Wonderlands support studio Lost Boys Interactive
By Samuel Tolbert published
🤬 Embracer Group is continuing layoffs, reportedly cutting a large number of jobs at Lost Boys Interactive, a studio under Gearbox Software that helped on Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.
The next Starfield update will have over 100 improvements and fixes for Xbox and PC players
By Samuel Tolbert published
Star-fix Bethesda Game Studios shares that the next Starfield update has over 100 improvements, including better lighting and textures alongside bug fixes.
Smite 2 announced, bringing MOBA action in Unreal Engine 5 to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
Godly Titan Forge Games and Hi-Rez Studios are working on Smite 2, a MOBA sequel that's being built in Unreal Engine 5.
Halo TV series Season 2 gets a second trailer teasing the fall of Reach
By Samuel Tolbert published
Fall The second season of Halo The Series is on the way, and it looks like we'll be seeing the fall of Reach.
Every PlayStation Studios game available on Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
PC ❤️ PS I've rounded up a list of every PlayStation Studios game available for your Windows PC.
Helldivers 2 gets Windows PC requirements detailed, full cross-play support with PS5
By Samuel Tolbert published
Helldivers 2 is headed to Windows PC at launch, with full requirements detailed alongside cross-play support with PlayStation 5.
Xbox Developer_Direct coming on January 18, with studios including MachineGames, Ninja Theory, and Obsidian discussing Indiana Jones, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Avowed, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Direct! An Xbox Developer_Direct presentation is being held on January 18, with new information on games like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones, and more.
List of Xbox Series X, Series S games with 120 FPS
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Gaming One of the biggest new features of the Xbox Series X|S consoles is the ability to play games at 120 FPS. Here's a list of Xbox Series X and S games with 120 FPS support.
Diablo 4 gets ray tracing shadows and reflections in March on Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
Ray-tracing hell Diablo 4 is getting ray tracing support in March on Windows PC, with enhanced shadows and reflections to further detail the dark world of Sanctuary.
Fan-built remake of Warcraft 2's Horde campaign launches as Chronicles of the Second War: Tides of Darkness
By Samuel Tolbert published
Horde A team of modders are recreating Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness within Warcraft 3: Reforged, and the Horde campaign is now available as Chronicles of the Second War: Tides of Darkness.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown runs at 4K 120 FPS on Xbox Series X, Windows PC requirements also revealed
By Samuel Tolbert published
Crisp and fast Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown runs at 4K 120 FPS on Xbox Series X, according to Ubisoft.
Best external hard drives for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 2024
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Updated 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.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Hell Let Loose, Resident Evil 2, and more come to Xbox Game Pass
By Samuel Tolbert published
🧟 Several games are being added to Xbox Game Pass as 2024 begins, including Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Resident Evil 2.
Baldur's Gate 3: How to play multiplayer and co-op
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Party up! Cause havoc and shenanigans with your friends in Baldur's Gate 3 through co-op and multiplayer. Here's how to play together.
Baldur's Gate 3: How to free Shadowheart and have her join your party
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Get her out Some companions in Baldur's Gate 3 are easier to rescue than others. Here's how to free Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3.
"I did everything I thought I needed to do to prevent it" Baldur's Gate 3 save deleting bug is still alive and well on Xbox, with players losing over 80 hour saves
By Jennifer Young, Samuel Tolbert published
🔧 Some Baldur's Gate 3 players on Xbox are still losing save progress, despite the issue being 'fixed' and following workarounds.
God of War Ragnarök's free Valhalla epilogue is one of the best DLC launches of the year, and I hope Xbox pays attention
By Samuel Tolbert published
🧼📦 Sony Santa Monica capped off the year with an incredible DLC. God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla is totally free, and companies like Xbox should pay attention.
Starfield crosses 13 million players as Bethesda Game Studios confirms Shattered Space expansion is coming in 2024
By Samuel Tolbert published
🚀🚀 Bethesda Game Studios' science-fiction title has crossed a new milestone since launch.
Xbox is not allowed X-Men games until 2036, according to illegally breached Insomniac Games materials
By Samuel Tolbert published
X PlayStation studio Insomniac Games was hacked, resulting in a breach of personal data, as well as revealing that no X-Men games can be on Xbox until 2036.
Best Buy just dropped Xbox Series X to $339 — its lowest price EVER — but ONLY for TODAY
By Samuel Tolbert published
DEAL Best Buy has the Xbox Series X available for $339, the lowest price we've ever seen, today only. If you want it, you have to act fast and take advantage of this deal.