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
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's release date officially announced — here's when you can play this RPG on Xbox and PC
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♜ 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?
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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
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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
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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 ...
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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"
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024
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Games! Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024.
Obsidian Entertainment's Xbox RPG Avowed is delayed to 2025 — here's the new release date
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Confirmed Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios' Avowed is being delayed, and will now launch in February 2025.
A new Darksiders game is on the way — but is it Darksiders 4?
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🐎🐎🐎🐎 Another Darksiders game is being developed, but it's unclear if it's from Gunfire Games, the team that previously worked on Darksiders 3 starring Fury.
Bungie reportedly cancels Destiny spinoff, no longer working on Destiny 2 expansions
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On ice Bungie has reportedly canceled a Destiny spinoff codenamed Payback, while also scaling back the nature of future Destiny 2 support.
Elden Ring rockets back up in sales thanks to Shadow of the Erdtree expansion in June 2024, per Circana
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#1 Elden Ring climbed the sales charts to become the best-seller of June 2024 thanks to Shadow of the Erdtree, per Circana.
Apex Legends: Shockwave is introducing a cyberpunk-themed map and one big new feature
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Akimbo Apex Legends: Shockwave brings a new cyberpunk-themed map and Akimbo pistols for players to unleash.
Sony-owned Bungie is laying off hundreds of employees as it integrates further into PlayStation
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Ugh Bungie is laying off another 220 employees, with others leaving the company to join new roles across PlayStation.