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
Tokyo Game Show 2023 & Xbox Digital Broadcast LIVE: Every reveal and trailer as it happened
By Zachary Boddy, Jennifer Young, Samuel Tolbert, Rebecca Spear last updated
Live @ TGS2023 Tokyo Game Show 2023 is here, and Xbox is in Japan with its Xbox Digital Broadcast. Windows Central is here with all the latest news and exclusive commentary.
Unity apologizes for Runtime Fee plan announcement, details further changes
By Samuel Tolbert published
Whoops Unity is further backtracking its controversial Runtime Fee plan so that currently-existing games aren't affected.
Sea of Thieves Season 10 introduces Guilds, PvE servers, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
🌊 Season 10 of Sea of Thieves is on the way and it's adding some highly requested features including PvE servers.
Ubisoft announces The Division 3, being led by Star Wars Outlaws creative director
By Samuel Tolbert published
#3 Ubisoft announces The Division 3, alongside the reveal it's being led by the newly-promoted creative director of Star Wars Outlaws.
Like a Dragon: Ishin! and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name are headed to Xbox Game Pass in 2023
By Samuel Tolbert published
Like a Dragon During Tokyo Game Show 2023, Sega shared that Like a Dragon: Ishin! and Like a Dragon: Gaiden are both coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2023.
Octopath Traveler 2 comes to Xbox in early 2024
By Samuel Tolbert published
2024 During Tokyo Game Show 2023, Square Enix shared that Octopath Traveler 2 is coming to Xbox in early 2024.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty review — A dark journey worth taking
By Samuel Tolbert published
Review Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is an excellent expansion that combines with recent updates to mostly realize the original game's potential.
Workers say Microsoft must commit to unions at Xbox after acquiring Activision Blizzard to be 'groundbreaking'
By Samuel Tolbert published
Unionize Microsoft is remaining neutral toward unions as part of its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, but the real test comes after the acquisition goes through.
Bethesda's Starfield reaches 10 million players across Xbox and Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
🚀🚀🚀 Bethesda Game Studios' Starfield crosses 10 million players just weeks after launch.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer addresses Xbox leaks: 'So much has changed'
By Samuel Tolbert published
Changing plans? Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer responds to a massive leak surrounding the Xbox business, saying that "So much has changed" and that the team will share more later.
Alan Wake 2: Gameplay, trailer, release date, and everything you need to know
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
🔦 Alan Wake 2 is finally happening. Remedy Entertainment has shared some interesting details, giving us a good idea of where this darker story is heading.
Armored Core 6 was the second best-selling game of August 2023 in the U.S, per Circana
By Samuel Tolbert published
Mechs! The latest figures from Circana show Madden NFL 24 and Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon as the best-selling games of August 2023 in the U.S.
Helldivers 2 brings alien-killing co-op in February 2024 on Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
🐛 Helldivers 2 is bringing sci-fi co-op action to PC and PS5, and it's coming next year.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Endless Archive mode is free for all players
By Samuel Tolbert published
Infinite fun A new mode for The Elder Scrolls Online is coming. Titled Endless Archive, this addition is free for everyone.
Immortals of Aveum developer hit with layoffs, almost half of the studio affected
By Samuel Tolbert published
Ugh Ascendant Studios, the development team behind Immortals of Aveum, has been hit with layoffs weeks after the game's launch.
Hades 2 gets 2024 early access release window for Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
💀⚔️ Developer Supergiant Games confirms Hades 2 is now entering early access in Q2 2024.
Bethesda confirms Starfield DLSS support, FOV slider, and more coming in updates
By Samuel Tolbert published
Updates Bethesda Game Studios outlines updates coming to Starfield, including DLSS support, an FOV slider, and more.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader gets December 2023 release date for Xbox and Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
Holiday fun Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has a release date, and it's also coming day one to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
Total War: Pharaoh preview — Clashing swords and courting disaster
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preview After several hours hands-on with Total War: Pharaoh, there's a lot to love even as more polish is clearly needed.
Total War: Warhammer 3 Shadows of Change review — Big change, good and bad
By Samuel Tolbert published
Review The Shadows of Change DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3 provides a lot of fun and new toys to play with, but the steep cost will be off-putting for many.
Starfield is Bethesda's biggest launch ever with 6 million players on Xbox and Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
🚀🚀 Bethesda Game Studios' Starfield is already a massive game on Xbox and Windows PC, with 6 million players so far.
Starfield: Best skills for combat, exploration, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Skilled Starfield features a wide range of skills. Here's the best skills in Starfield that you should grab, regardless of build.
Starfield voice actors and cast details
By Samuel Tolbert published
Guide Starfield is a sprawling game with a large cast, so here all the main voice actors you'll hear while playing.
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