
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

Here are all the Xbox games launching from April 21 through April 27
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the way for new Xbox games this week, from April 21 through April 27.

Marvel Rivals gets swimsuit skins this summer
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Marvel Rivals is turning up the heat and introducing a wave of swimsuit skins this summer.

Skyblivion mod team says there's room for the official Oblivion Remaster
By Samuel Tolbert published
PC Gaming The team behind the "Skyblivion" mod wants players to know there's room for this fan project and an official remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion.

South of Midnight update brings bug fixes and improvements on Xbox and PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The first post-launch update for South of Midnight brings bug fixes and improvements across Xbox and PC.

I'm playing Age of Empires 4 again because of this DLC
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Age of Empires 4's latest DLC, Knights of Cross and Rose, introduces a fun new faction mechanic, and I'd like to see more in the future.

Bloober Team's horror game Cronos: The New Dawn gets gameplay reveal
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Bloober Team's Cronos: The New Dawn gets a gameplay trailer, taking cues from horror staples like Dead Space.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is trying to avoid leaking his Xbox plans
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer alludes to unannounced Xbox games coming this year in a recent interview.

Xbox update finally lets you buy games through the mobile app
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The Xbox mobile app will soon let players buy games and subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, while the "Stream Your Own Game" featureis coming to Xbox consoles.

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 gets Trygon enemy and Space Wolf cosmetics
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's Trygon Update is live, bringing a new Tyranid foe, the Inferno Pistol, Space Wolves cosmetics, and more.

Xbox Game Pass gets Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, another Call of Duty, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox More games are headed to Xbox Game Pass soon, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022), Dredge, Towerborne, and even more.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered leaks with screenshots
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered leaks via screenshots and logos from developer Virtuos ahead of a seemingly-imminent announcement.

Sea of Thieves joins Blizzard's Battle.net with Xbox Play Anywhere
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Rare and Xbox Game Studios' Sea of Thieves is joining Battle.net, marking the latest Xbox first-party game on Blizzard's PC client.

EA announces turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming EA announces Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game from Respawn Entertainment and Bit Reactor, with a full reveal coming on April 19.

Best Xbox gaming keyboards in 2025
By Zachary Boddy last updated
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.

Here are all the Xbox games launching from April 14 through April 20
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Several new Xbox games are launching this week, including Monument Valley and Lushfoil Photography Sim.

Bungie reveals Marathon gameplay, sets release date for September
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Bungie reveals gameplay for Marathon, confirming that the game's release date is set for Sep. 23, 2025 on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.

Will software and video games get affected by tariffs?
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming As chaos unfolds in global trade, many players are wondering if video games and software prices will be affected by tariffs.

Xbox's Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition gets The Three Kingdoms DLC
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is getting The Three Kingdoms DLC in May, which is also when the PlayStation 5 version arrives.

The Elder Scrolls Online Direct 2025 reveals Subclasses and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The Elder Scrolls Online Direct 2025 shared details on what's coming to the MMORPG, including Subclasses and a sequel story.

Xbox's Indiana Jones gets new skill books and better ray tracing
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets another update, bringing improved ray tracing and new skills for players to use.

Xbox's The Outer Worlds 2 gets a new look at gameplay
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox A new gameplay video for The Outer Worlds 2 dives into the combat and stealth players can expect from Obsidian Entertainment's new Xbox RPG.

Best Xbox hard drives for expanded storage
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
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.

Diablo 4 roadmap re-confirms an expansion in 2026, hints at new class
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Diablo 4 roadmap re-confirms that an expansion is coming in 2026, while seeming to hint at a new class.
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