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
Genshin Impact is finally heading to Xbox Series X|S — and here's the release date
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Gacha heaven MiHoYo's uber-popular free-to-play game Genshin Impact is finally headed to Xbox consoles, per a new store listing.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 delayed out of 2024 — here's what you need to know
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🧛♀️ Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is being delayed out of 2024, and will now be arriving at some point in the first half of 2025.
Diablo 4's latest patch notes brings plentiful bug fixes — here's what you need to know
By Samuel Tolbert published
Update A new patch is coming for Diablo 4 on Aug. 20, 2024, and the patch notes spell out a number of bug fixes that players can expect.
Age of Empires Mobile is launching globally later this year — here's when you can play it
By Samuel Tolbert published
Mobile Age of Empires Mobile is launching globally on Oct. 17, 2024, with the developers working to give players a strategy experience suited for phones and tablets.
PSA: Fortnite seems to be having issues on Xbox right now
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Error Fortnite players on Xbox are reporting issues like crashing and failing to log in, and the developers are looking into it.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC system requirements — Is your system ready for the Dread Wolf?
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🐉🔧 The Windows PC requirements for Dragon Age: The Veilguard are available, showing what your system needs in order to return to Thedas.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard preorder guide — Which edition should you buy?
By Samuel Tolbert published
🐉🐺 Dragon Age: The Veilguard preorders are open, and I've got all the details you need to know which edition to buy.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's release date officially announced — here's when you can play this RPG on Xbox and PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
♜ Dragon Age: The Veilguard now has a release date in October 2024, meaning players can soon look forward to tracking down the Dread Wolf.
Which version of Age of Mythology: Retold should you preorder?
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preorder Age of Mythology: Retold is available for preorder on Xbox and Windows PC, with different versions that meet different needs.
Overwatch 2 Season 12: New Frontiers introduces a Martian Support hero, Xbox Game Pass benefits, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Season 12 Overwatch 2 Season 12: New Frontiers is kicking off soon, bringing a new Support hero, Xbox Game Pass benefits, two new maps, and more.
This remake of an underrated PlayStation horror game has a release date — here's when you can play it
By Samuel Tolbert published
Oh death PlayStation Studios and Ballistic Moon's Until Dawn remake now has a release date of Oct. 4, 2024 across PlayStation 5 and Windows PC.
Obsidian's CEO would love to make another Fallout, but there's another Xbox IP he'd like a crack at ...
By Samuel Tolbert published
Cyber-fantasy Speaking on the Hit the Limit Break podcast, Obsidian Entertainment CEO Feargus Urquhart noted that he'd love to make a Shadowrun game.
Obsidian Entertainment CEO says development of upcoming Xbox RPG The Outer Worlds 2 is "going really well"
By Samuel Tolbert published
A ways out Speaking with Hit the Limit Break, Obsidian Entertainment CEO Feargus Urquhart says that work on Xbox RPG The Outer Worlds 2 is going "really well."
Age of Mythology: Retold PC requirements — Get your system ready for God Powers
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🖥️ Age of Mythology: Retold's PC requirements are now available, allowing you to check and make sure your rig is ready to take on this mythological remake.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster preview — Beating up zombies in a mall has never looked so good
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preview After playing the early hours of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, the improved visuals and new quality of life features impress, but there's room for more optimization.
God of War Ragnarök PC requirements — Make sure your rig is ready
By Samuel Tolbert published
Get ready God of War Ragnarök's PC requirements are available, allowing players to check and see if their system is ready to run Kratos and Atreus' adventure in the Nine Realms.
"Age of Mythology: Retold is going to be the most approachable game we have ever built." World's Edge developers talk rebuilding a strategy classic for Xbox and PC.
By Samuel Tolbert published
Interview I spoke with two developers from World's Edge, who talked about how Age of Mythology: Retold is bringing a classic strategy game back in a more accessible way than ever before.
DOOM Eternal is finally getting official mod support — here's how to access it
By Samuel Tolbert published
Mods! DOOM Eternal is getting official mod support, with developer id Software releasing a toolkit for players to create and publish their own mods.
The first two DOOM games are getting an enhanced bundle complete with new levels
By Samuel Tolbert published
TWIN PACK DOOM and DOOM II are combined in a new bundle, with new single-player levels designed by id Software, Nightdive Studios, and MachineGames.
Frostpunk 2 is getting a special edition box set on Windows PC — here's where you can preorder
By Samuel Tolbert published
Special The Frostpunk 2 PC Special Edition is up for preorder, giving players a collectible patch, keychain, and more in a special box.
I'm thrilled with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's co-op experience — here's how it goes above and beyond
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preview After playing an early build of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, I'm excited to see the rest of what developer Saber Interactive has built. Here's my preview.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 system requirements — Make sure your PC is ready
By Samuel Tolbert published
Get ready The Windows PC requirements for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 have been revealed, so check and make sure your rig is ready to run the teeming Tyranid hordes.
Age of Mythology: Retold FAQ — Xbox Game Pass, release date, platforms, and everything you need to know
By Samuel Tolbert published
FAQ Here's everything you need to know about Age of Mythology: Retold, an ambitious title that rebuilds the original experience for modern gaming hardware.
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