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
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC
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HD-2D The upcoming Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake from Square Enix is officially headed to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
Elden Ring: How to invade and play PvP
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Invasion Tired of being nice and helping others out in Elden Ring? Then it's time to join the ranks, red-clad spirits. Here's how to invade and play PvP in Elden Ring.
Elden Ring: How to get Torrent, your trusty horse
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🐎 Elden Ring includes a valiant horned horse by the name of Torrent, but if you aren't paying attention, you could miss him. Here's how to get Torrent in Elden Ring.
"The truth lies." Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 teaser website is now live.
By Samuel Tolbert published
Truth? A new website teases mystery and conspiracy in the next Call of Duty game, which is likely Treyarch's Black Ops 6.
Ranking the dogs of Elden Ring
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
🐢 The Lands Between play home to a whole host of dogs, ranging from the usual to the strange and terrifying. Naturally, we're ranking all the Elden Ring dogs we can find.
Elden Ring: How to change your character's appearance
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Looking good Elden Ring is a vast role-playing game, and part of that is in being who you want to be. Here's how to change your character's appearance in Elden Ring.
Does Elden Ring have crossplay and cross-progression?
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Cross-save? The wait for Elden Ring has been long and many players are eager to jump in and try it together. With that in mind, does Elden Ring have crossplay?
These details from the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer have me even more excited
By Samuel Tolbert published
Story There's a new story trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and a handful of details make this upcoming expansion even more exciting.
"The script refers to using a hammer or a knife in a couple of places, and we tried very hard to be the knife." Homeworld 3 narrative team talks characters, story, spoilers, and crafting the journey.
By Samuel Tolbert published
Interview Homeworld 3's lead writer and managing director of narrative talk spoilers for the characters in the long-awaited science-fiction strategy game.
"Making video games is difficult." Ninja Theory studio head talks at the fore of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2's Xbox and PC launch
By Samuel Tolbert published
Heartfelt Ahead of the long-awaited Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 arriving on Xbox and PC, Ninja Theory studio head Dom Matthews shares a message with players.
Arkane Austin's vampire shooter Redfall gets offline mode update despite Microsoft shuttering the Xbox studio
By Samuel Tolbert published
Offline Redfall is getting one last update adding an offline mode and some other changes to the game, despite Microsoft's shuttering of Arkane Austin.
Rockstar Games' GTA 6 is slated to arrive on Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025
By Samuel Tolbert published
Fall 2025 Take-Two Interactive confirms that Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 is now slated to arrive in Fall 2025.
Hades 2 early access gets its first update with bug fixes and improvements to resource gathering
By Samuel Tolbert published
Update The first patch for Hades 2 early access arrives, bringing bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
Does Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 have a collector's edition?
By Samuel Tolbert published
Digital-only Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, but is there a collector's edition of the game available?
Microsoft introduces new Proteus Xbox accessibility controller, preorders available now
By Samuel Tolbert published
Accessibility Microsoft is introducing the new Proteus Controller, which has been designed in tandem with Byowave to create a new accessibility-focused controller for Xbox players.
Assassin's Creed Shadows officially revealed, bringing the series to Japan and coming to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC in November 2024
By Samuel Tolbert published
🏯 Assassin's Creed Shadows brings turbulent samurai and ninja warfare to the long-running series in November 2024.
Xbox 360 store shutdown sale brings huge discounts for games that are about to disappear
By Samuel Tolbert published
Fire sale The Xbox 360 store is shutting down in July 2024, and a number of games are now heavily discounted so players can grab them and keep playing.
Helldivers 2 is now the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, with over 12 million copies sold across PlayStation 5 and Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
#1 Helldivers 2 crosses 12 million copies sold since launching in February 2024, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice story recap — Characters, plot, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
⚔️ Here's a recap of the story from Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice before you dive into the story of Senua's Saga.
Chants of Sennaar, Humanity, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and more are coming to Xbox Game Pass
By Samuel Tolbert published
Games! Several games are joining Xbox Game Pass, including Chants of Sennaar, Humanity, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and more.
Homeworld 3 review: A strong, character-driven return to space strategy
By Samuel Tolbert published
Review Homeworld 3 brings great character writing and excellent gameplay to a narrative that feels more than a bit uneven. Here's my review.
Hi-Fi Rush is still getting physical copies despite Microsoft's closure of Tango Gameworks
By Samuel Tolbert published
Get physical Hi-Fi Rush is still getting a physical edition later this year, according to Limited Run games, despite developer Tango Gameworks recently being shuttered by Microsoft.
Xbox president Sarah Bond confirms Xbox mobile store will launch soon — here's when
By Samuel Tolbert published
Mobile An Xbox mobile store is on the way in July 2024, per Xbox president Sarah Bond. The store will be available on the internet instead of as an app.
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