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

Xbox's Avowed is launching day one on Blizzard's Battle.net
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
🤔 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.

Valve is launching a new white limited edition Steam Deck OLED
By Samuel Tolbert published
Limited Edition Valve is launching a new white limited edition Steam Deck OLED model, which is available for purchase on November 18.

WD_BLACK introduces 2TB expansion card for Xbox Series X|S
By Samuel Tolbert published
Storage WD_BLACK's new 2TB expansion card for Xbox Series X|S provides some competition for Seagate's offering.

Spyro the Dragon is about to hit Xbox Game Pass
By Samuel Tolbert published
💜 The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is about to hit Xbox Game Pass, with confirmation following a new tease from Xbox.

Age of Mythology: Retold's free new mode is a fantastic addition
By Samuel Tolbert published
Arena Arena of the Gods is a great addition to Age of Mythology: Retold, and it's entirely free.

Fallout TV series casts Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin for second season
By Samuel Tolbert published
Growing cast Actor Macaulay Culkin is reportedly joining the cast of the Fallout TV series for its second season.

A Mass Effect TV series is finally happening
By Samuel Tolbert published
Shepard A Mass Effect TV series is reportedly in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with BioWare's Michael Gamble producing.

Take-Two Interactive sells Private Division to unknown buyer
By Samuel Tolbert published
💰? Grand Theft Auto owner Take-Two Interactive has sold off the Private Division publishing label to an unknown party, including the rights to its upcoming games.

Hogwarts Legacy 2 to tie into upcoming Harry Potter TV series
By Samuel Tolbert published
Tie-in? A sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is on the way, and it'll tie into the story of the Harry Potter TV series.

Apex Legends: From the Rift reworks one of the game's original characters
By Samuel Tolbert published
Support Apex Legends: From the Rift introduces support buffs and a huge rework for Lifeline.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Goat Simulator 2024, and more join Xbox Game Pass
By Samuel Tolbert published
Games! From Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to Goat Simulator Remastered, here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in November 2024.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard — Romance options guide
By Samuel Tolbert published
❤️❤️❤️ Here's a guide to the seven romance options available in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Buy two games and get one half-price at Amazon, including Space Marine 2
By Samuel Tolbert published
Deal Ahead of Black Friday, you can buy two games at Amazon and get one of them half off, including titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard — How to change your appearance
By Samuel Tolbert published
Changes Here's how you can change your character appearance and transmog your gear in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Apex Legends can't be played on Steam Deck anymore, and EA has explained why
By Samuel Tolbert published
Apex Legends is no longer playable on devices running Linux, including the Steam Deck, with EA noting the decision is due to the amount of cheaters.

Corsair brings some of its best features to this new gaming keyboard — and it won't take up a lot of space
By Samuel Tolbert published
Clack-clack Corsair is officially launching the K70 Pro TKL, a gaming keyboard that features FlashTap and Rapid Trigger functionality.
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