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
Halo TV series Season 2, Episode 7 review: Dark deeds and darker mysteries
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REVIEW Halo The Series Season 2's seventh episode sets the stage for a big battle to come, but for even darker mysteries to emerge in the future. Here's my review.
Ark: Survival Ascended, Diablo 4, Open Roads, and more come to Xbox Game Pass
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Games! Ark: Survival Ascended, Diablo 4, Open Roads, and many more games are headed to Xbox Game Pass through the rest of March 2024.
Valve introduces Steam Families with game sharing and parental controls
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👩🏼👩🏼👧🏼👦🏼 Steam Families are on the way, allowing players to share games with up to five others in a family.
Embracer Group officially sells Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 developer Saber Interactive — and the sale might include even more
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Sold off Embracer Group sells Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 developer Saber Interactive and multiple subsidiaries, retaining the rights to multiple games.
Minecraft movie FAQ: Cast, release date, and other questions answered
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Movie! After years of off-on talks and pre-production, a Minecraft movie is happening. Here's what you need to know.
Age of Empires 4 is getting cross-play on Xbox consoles and Windows PC
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Cross-play! The latest preview update for Age of Empires 4 is bringing cross-play for Xbox and Windows PC players.
Hades 2 FAQ: Main character, early access, and other questions answered
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FAQ Hades 2 is the first sequel ever developed by Supergiant Games. Here's what you need to know about it.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Scions of Ithelia preview — Deadly bosses and Daedric intrigue await
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Preview Bedlam Veil, one of two dungeons in The Elder Scrolls Online: Scions of Ithelia, provides some deadly encounters for eager players.
Halo TV series Season 2, Episode 6 review: Tensions boil over into disaster
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Review The schemes in Halo The Series' second season hit a new high in Episode 6. Here's our review.
600 QA workers at Microsoft-owned Activision form the largest gaming union in North America
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Union Hundreds of employees at Activision are unionizing under Microsoft, forming the largest union in the North American gaming industry.
Overwatch 2 nabs Cowboy Bebop collaboration with skins for Ashe, Cassidy, and more
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Okay 3, 2, 1... Overwatch 2 is getting a number of Cowboy Bebop-inspired skins with a new collaboration starting in March 2024.
Fallout TV series trailer shows off brutal life in the Wasteland before all episodes are available in April 2024
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☢️ The latest trailer for the Fallout TV series shows off brutal life in the Wasteland ahead of the series' premiere in April 2024.
Final Fantasy XIV finally gets Xbox release date, Starter Edition offered for free through Game Pass Ultimate
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Almost here Square Enix MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is fully launching on Xbox Series X|S later in March 2024.
PlayStation Studios' Ghost of Tsushima is coming to Windows PC — and you won't be waiting long to play it
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🏯 PlayStation Studios' Ghost of Tsushima is coming to Windows PC, and it's set to launch in May 2024.
Xbox Design Lab gets Fallout-themed controller options ahead of the Fallout TV show
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☢️ New Xbox Design Lab options allow players to create S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Fallout-themed Xbox controllers ahead of the TV show's arrival.
Control Ultimate Edition, MLB The Show 24, and more head to Xbox Game Pass
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Games! More games are coming to Xbox Game Pass, including MLB The Show 24 and Control Ultimate Edition.
Halo TV series Season 2, Episode 5 review — Healing and hope
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Review Episode 5 of Halo The Series Season 2 takes a step back from the action to examine the cast in the wake of disaster.
Activision studio Toys for Bob is going independent, exploring future partnership with Xbox
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Gone indie Microsoft's Activision-owned studio Toys for Bob is going independent, with the team exploring a partnership with Microsoft for the future.
Embracer Group is reportedly selling Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 developer Saber Interactive for $500 million
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Breakaway Embracer Group is reportedly selling Saber Interactive, which will continue working on a Star Wars remake and other projects.
Electronic Arts lays off 670 workers, cancels upcoming Star Wars shooter from Respawn Entertainment
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UGh Publisher Electronic Arts is laying off 670 workers, closing a studio devoted to Battlefield and canceling a Star Wars game from Respawn Entertainment.
Solium Infernum (PC) review: A devilishly good strategy experience
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REVIEW Solium Infernum is a fast-paced strategy game from League of Geeks that tasks players with conquering Hell. Here's our review.
Remedy Entertainment gains control of Control franchise from 505 Games
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Control Remedy Entertainment has acquired the full publishing rights to the Control franchise from publisher 505 Games.
Sony announces layoffs at PlayStation Studios, around 900 jobs being cut
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UGH PlayStation is laying off around 900 employees, with one studio closure and a number of other teams affected.