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
Helldivers 2 gets Windows PC requirements detailed, full cross-play support with PS5
By Samuel Tolbert published
Helldivers 2 is headed to Windows PC at launch, with full requirements detailed alongside cross-play support with PlayStation 5.
Xbox Developer_Direct coming on January 18, with studios including MachineGames, Ninja Theory, and Obsidian discussing Indiana Jones, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Avowed, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Direct! An Xbox Developer_Direct presentation is being held on January 18, with new information on games like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones, and more.
List of Xbox Series X, Series S games with 120 FPS
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Gaming One of the biggest new features of the Xbox Series X|S consoles is the ability to play games at 120 FPS. Here's a list of Xbox Series X and S games with 120 FPS support.
Best Xbox controller deals in January 2024
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
🎮Deals When you grab a new controller, you don't want your wallet to hurt. Here are the best Xbox controller deals of the month.
Diablo 4 gets ray tracing shadows and reflections in March on Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert published
Ray-tracing hell Diablo 4 is getting ray tracing support in March on Windows PC, with enhanced shadows and reflections to further detail the dark world of Sanctuary.
Fan-built remake of Warcraft 2's Horde campaign launches as Chronicles of the Second War: Tides of Darkness
By Samuel Tolbert published
Horde A team of modders are recreating Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness within Warcraft 3: Reforged, and the Horde campaign is now available as Chronicles of the Second War: Tides of Darkness.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown runs at 4K 120 FPS on Xbox Series X, Windows PC requirements also revealed
By Samuel Tolbert published
Crisp and fast Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown runs at 4K 120 FPS on Xbox Series X, according to Ubisoft.
Best external hard drives for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 2024
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Updated Running low on storage? Check out the best external hard drives for Xbox Series X|S console in order to expand your space for more games.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Hell Let Loose, Resident Evil 2, and more come to Xbox Game Pass
By Samuel Tolbert published
🧟 Several games are being added to Xbox Game Pass as 2024 begins, including Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Resident Evil 2.
Baldur's Gate 3: How to play multiplayer and co-op
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Party up! Cause havoc and shenanigans with your friends in Baldur's Gate 3 through co-op and multiplayer. Here's how to play together.
Baldur's Gate 3: How to free Shadowheart and have her join your party
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Get her out Some companions in Baldur's Gate 3 are easier to rescue than others. Here's how to free Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3.
"I did everything I thought I needed to do to prevent it" Baldur's Gate 3 save deleting bug is still alive and well on Xbox, with players losing over 80 hour saves
By Jennifer Young, Samuel Tolbert published
🔧 Some Baldur's Gate 3 players on Xbox are still losing save progress, despite the issue being 'fixed' and following workarounds.
God of War Ragnarök's free Valhalla epilogue is one of the best DLC launches of the year, and I hope Xbox pays attention
By Samuel Tolbert published
🧼📦 Sony Santa Monica capped off the year with an incredible DLC. God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla is totally free, and companies like Xbox should pay attention.
Starfield crosses 13 million players as Bethesda Game Studios confirms Shattered Space expansion is coming in 2024
By Samuel Tolbert published
🚀🚀 Bethesda Game Studios' science-fiction title has crossed a new milestone since launch.
Xbox is not allowed X-Men games until 2036, according to illegally breached Insomniac Games materials
By Samuel Tolbert published
X PlayStation studio Insomniac Games was hacked, resulting in a breach of personal data, as well as revealing that no X-Men games can be on Xbox until 2036.
Best Buy just dropped Xbox Series X to $339 — its lowest price EVER — but ONLY for TODAY
By Samuel Tolbert published
DEAL Best Buy has the Xbox Series X available for $339, the lowest price we've ever seen, today only. If you want it, you have to act fast and take advantage of this deal.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader review — A great way to experience the dark future of 40K
By Samuel Tolbert published
Review Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader provides a great turn-based RPG experience with some truly stellar writing, but players should be wary of bugs. Here's our review.
Best 4K TVs for Xbox Series X & Series S 2023
By Rebecca Spear, Samuel Tolbert last updated
Updated Play your favorite Xbox Series X|S games with a TV that can keep up visually.
Arkane Lyon director shares first official concept art for upcoming Xbox title Marvel's Blade
By Samuel Tolbert published
It's art! Take a look at some concept art for Marvel's Blade, as shared by one of the directors at development studio Arkane Lyon.
Xbox Cloud Gaming support arrives on Meta Quest headsets
By Samuel Tolbert published
☁️ Xbox Cloud Gaming support is now available on compatible Meta Quest headsets, letting players stream games like Halo Infinite and Starfield.
Bethesda confirms Fallout 4 Xbox Series X|S upgrade is coming in 2024
By Samuel Tolbert published
☢️ Fallout 4's current-generation upgrade is now coming in 2024, Bethesda Game Studios confirms, meaning it's been delayed out of 2023.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the best-selling game of November 2023 in the US, per Circana
By Samuel Tolbert published
#1 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the best-selling game of November 2023 and is already the second-best selling game of the year, according to the latest Circana report.
Bethesda confirms city maps, 'new ways of traveling,' and more coming to Starfield
By Samuel Tolbert published
🚀 Bethesda Game Studios is officially working on city maps and a new way of getting around in Starfield, alongside additional planned improvements.