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
"The court's ruling to open up Google's mobile store in the US will allow more choice and flexibility." Finally, we'll be able to buy and stream our own Xbox games from the cloud soon.
By Samuel Tolbert, Zachary Boddy last updated
📱 Xbox president Sarah Bond confirms that Xbox App users will be able to buy games and stream them through Xbox Cloud Gaming in November 2024.
One of the biggest Harry Potter games in history is reportedly getting a definitive edition
By Samuel Tolbert published
🧙♀️ A Hogwarts Legacy Definitive Edition is reportedly on the way, bringing players new story quests and activities.
Despite lukewarm reception, Star Wars Outlaws is the third best-selling game of August 2024 in the US, per Circana report
By Samuel Tolbert published
🤔 Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws debuted in third place for August 2024, per Circana's sales report.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is getting a fan-favorite map just a week after launch
By Samuel Tolbert published
💥 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is bringing back the franchise favorite map Nuketown just a week after the game's arrival.
Sea of Thieves will let you live out your Metal Gear Solid pirate fantasies with new stealth systems
By Samuel Tolbert published
📦❗ Rare and Xbox Game Studios' Sea of Thieves is getting a deluge of new stealth systems, including crouching and disguises.
I'm buying this gaming mouse because it's on sale for its lowest price ever
By Samuel Tolbert published
DEAL The Razer Basilisk V3 is on sale for the latest Amazon Prime Day, making a must-buy gaming mouse if you act fast.
The Xbox Series X|S storage expansion everyone needs is still on sale as October Prime Day ends
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Deal The Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is on sale again, making it a must-buy for anyone looking to improve the numbers of games they can store on their console.
The hottest-selling Prime Day deal right now is this $95 Samsung 1TB SSD, and I know why
By Samuel Tolbert published
Deal The Samsung 990 Pro 1TB SSD is on sale for under $100 for Amazon Prime Day, making it perfect for PC and PS5. Grab one before it's too late.
Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to Windows PC after 14 years and will support DLSS, FSR, and ultrawide monitors
By Samuel Tolbert published
At last Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to Windows PC on October 29, with support for 144hz, adjustable shadows, and more.
Best SSD for Xbox Series X|S 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.
I really enjoyed Starfield's Shattered Space expansion — but I agree with one big complaint
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.
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