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
Age of Mythology: Retold PC requirements — Get your system ready for God Powers
By Samuel Tolbert published
🖥️ 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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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.
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
#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
By Samuel Tolbert published
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
By Samuel Tolbert published
Ugh Bungie is laying off another 220 employees, with others leaving the company to join new roles across PlayStation.
This new Xbox controller doesn't have Deadpool's thickness, but brings some retro transparent style instead
By Samuel Tolbert published
🌊 The latest Xbox controller is the Sky Cipher Special Edition, bringing cool blue transparent tech to the existing lineup of Xbox controllers.
Halo Infinite's latest Operation is bringing back a mode from Halo: Reach and an iconic weapon feature
By Samuel Tolbert published
💀 Halo Infinite's latest Operation, Fleetcom, brings back the iconic grenade jumping ability, while the Headhunter mode is being added in the near future.
Xbox FY24 Q4 gaming revenue up 44% year-over-year, mostly thanks to the Activision Blizzard acquisition
By Samuel Tolbert published
💸 Microsoft shared its financial results for FY24 Q4, revealing that gaming revenue is up 44% year-over-year thanks to the acquisition of Activision Blizzard King.
Activision releases open source data for one of Call of Duty: Warzone's biggest maps — here's why it matters
By Samuel Tolbert published
Open source Activision is sharing open source data for the Call of Duty: Warzone map Caldera, allowing game developers and researchers access for collaboration and technical analysis.
Diablo 4: Season of the Infernal Hordes is on the way, bringing 50 new Uniques and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Hellfire Diablo 4's Season 5 is on the way, and the Season of the Infernal Hordes is bringing 50 new Uniques to acquire, new threats to tackle, and more.

Fallout TV series Season 2 FAQ: News, timeline, and everything you need to know
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
FAQ The Fallout TV series is getting a second season. Here are the answers to frequently asked questions and everything you need to know.
"We do the things that we do because we feel they are important": Owlcat Games talks bug fixes and Void Shadows expansion for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
By Samuel Tolbert published
Interview Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader developer Owlcat Games talks about fixing bugs, learning from the experience, and what's to come in the Void Shadows expansion.
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