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
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 tops October sales, lifts Xbox Game Pass
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💰 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the best-selling game of October 2024, and it's given Xbox Game Pass subscriptions a boost as well.
Homeworld 3's final update adds needed improvements
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Final update The final update for Homeworld 3 adds some great new strategy elements, but I'm disappointed it's not going further.
Grab an Xbox Series X that stands out with this Black Friday deal
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Deal Best Buy has knocked $50 off the Xbox Series X Digital Edition, meaning you can grab Microsoft's highest-end console for under $400.
STALKER 2: How to earn money and trade
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💸 Surviving the Zone isn't easy without tickets. Here's how you can make money and trade in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
STALKER 2: How to repair and maintain gear
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🔧 If you don't have good equipment, you won't make it in the Zone. Here's how to repair and maintain your gear in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Starfield Creations no longer have to disable Achievements
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Update A new update for Bethesda's Starfield means certain Creations no longer have to disable Achievements on Xbox and PC.
Assassin's Creed Syndicate is now 60 FPS on Xbox Series X|S
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60 FPS Assassin's Creed Syndicate is now 60 FPS on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 thanks to a free update from Ubisoft.
Remedy Entertainment says Control 2 will be an action-RPG
By Samuel Tolbert published
RPG Remedy Entertainment's upcoming Control 2 will be an action-RPG, while Alan Wake 2 is closing in on two million copies sold.
Xbox Game Pass gets STALKER 2 and a tactical alien adventure
By Samuel Tolbert published
Games! Several more games are coming to various tiers of Xbox Game Pass in the weeks ahead, including STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Should Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree be nominated for GOTY?
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GOTY? Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree has been nominated for Game of the Year at the Game Awards 2024, causing fierce debate about whether or not it belongs.
Xbox grabs 12 nominations at The Game Awards 2024
By Samuel Tolbert published
Awards The nominations for The Game Awards 2024 are live, with the Xbox first-party group snagging 12 nominations in total.
Three of Razer's best gaming mice are heavily discounted
By Samuel Tolbert published
Deal Three of Razer's best gaming mice are heavily discounted. including the Razer Basilisk V3 wired option that I use every day.
The First Descendant Season 2 brings a big feature players asked for
By Samuel Tolbert published
Season 2! The First Descendant Season 2 is introducing new characters, a dog companion, festive skins, and new customization features.
Xbox lead says more consoles are coming after Xbox Series X|S
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Consoles Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has noted that more consoles are coming after Xbox Series X|S.
Avowed preorder guide for Xbox and PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preorder Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed is on the way, so which version of this Xbox RPG is right for you?
Xbox's Avowed is launching day one on Blizzard's Battle.net
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Bnet Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed is launching day one on Blizzard Entertainment's PC storefront Battle.net.
This is an Xbox, that's an Xbox, everything's an Xbox in this new ad
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox? Microsoft's new Xbox ad emphasizes all the different devices that can be used as an Xbox, such as a Samsung TV or a Meta Quest 3 headset.
Phil Spencer plays coy about Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox
By Samuel Tolbert published
Hmmm Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been asked about whether or not Xbox players will get to play Black Myth: Wukong.
ZeniMax employees at Microsoft are going on strike
By Samuel Tolbert published
Strike ZeniMax quality assurance testers are striking for a day to get Microsoft to meet their demands around remote and outsourced work.
Microsoft is still in the market for video game acquisitions
By Samuel Tolbert published
💰 Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says the company is keeping an eye out for video game acquisitions, though there's nothing "imminent" right now.
Xbox lead Phil Spencer says no 'red lines' on games coming to other platforms
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🤔 Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says there's no "red lines" on games coming to PlayStation or Nintendo.
Xbox's South of Midnight gets a documentary showing gameplay
By Samuel Tolbert published
🐊 Xbox Game Studios and Compulsion Games' South of Midnight gets a documentary showing how the team is building a Southern Gothic adventure.
Towerborne's Update 2 adds a new boss fight, raised level cap, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Update Towerborne's latest update adds a new boss fight, a higher level cap, and more.
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