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.
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Alan Wake 2 gameplay shows survival horror during Summer Game Fest 2023
By Samuel Tolbert published
Light up the horror Alan Wake 2 got a gameplay demonstration during Summer Game Fest 2023, showing how the new protagonist Saga Anderson is in danger visiting Bright Falls.
Mortal Kombat 1 gets gory gameplay debut at Summer Game Fest 2023
By Samuel Tolbert published
Finish them! At Summer Game Fest 2023, we got our first look at gameplay from Mortal Kombat 1.
Every PlayStation Studios game available on Windows PC
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Gaming We've rounded up a list of every PlayStation Studios game available for your Windows PC.
Age of Wonders 4: Dragon Dawn brings new ways to rule on June 20
By Samuel Tolbert published
Draconic might Age of Wonders 4: Dragon Dawn is slated to launch on June 20, 2023.
Diablo 4: How to get and use Murmuring Obols with the Purveyor of Curiosities
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Curious Here's how to get Murmuring Obols in Diablo 4 and use them with the Purveyor of Curiosities.
Street Fighter 6: How to switch to Classic controls
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Switch it up Here's how to switch to Classic controls in Street Fighter 6, changing up your control scheme when you're ready.
Diablo 4: How to use Overpower to increase your damage
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Utter destruction Here's how to use Overpower in Diablo 4 to unleash extra high-level damage and obliterate tougher foes.
Diablo 4 is already the fastest-selling Blizzard game ever
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Quick descent Diablo 4 is the fastest-selling game ever from Blizzard Entertainment, according to a press release.
Xbox Series X|S WD_Black expansion card SSDs are finally available
By Samuel Tolbert published
Expand! WD_Black's official Xbox expansion card is finally here, giving Xbox Series X|S players another (cheaper) way to expand their storage.
Does Diablo 4 have mouse and keyboard support on Xbox?
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Clackety-clack Diablo 4 is here, bringing countless hours of monster killing and loot gathering, but can you play Diablo 4 with a mouse and keyboard on Xbox?
Street Fighter 6: How to play online with friends
By Samuel Tolbert published
Party up! Playing fighting games with friends is a classic pastime, but some games don't make it easy. Here's how to play Street Fighter 6 online with friends.
Diablo 4: How to use emotes
By Samuel Tolbert published
*Cheers* With Diablo 4 branching out into MMORPG-lite territory, you can use emotes to interact with other players. Here's how to use emotes in Diablo 4.
Diablo 4: How to upgrade your healing potion
By Samuel Tolbert published
Heal up Here's how to upgrade your healing potion in Diablo 4, giving you a better chance of surviving different difficult fights.
Total War: Pharaoh preview — Pushing to triumph through the shroud of battle
By Samuel Tolbert published
Desert Power After going hands-on with three battles in Total War: Pharaoh, I'm optimistic about many of the gameplay improvements, but a number of questions remain.
Immortals of Aveum preview: A potentially enticing evolution for first-person shooters
By Samuel Tolbert published
Magic Overwhelming After a couple of hours hands-on in a preview with Immortals of Aveum, we're not sold on the story but impressed by the gameplay.
PS5 exclusive Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart coming to Windows PC in July
By Samuel Tolbert published
Lock and load The next PlayStation game to hit PC is Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, which is launching in July 2023.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt crosses 50 million copies sold
By Samuel Tolbert published
Silver and steel The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has reached 50 million copies sold, according to CD Projekt Red's Q1 2023 earnings.
Xbox and PC shooter Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 unleashes new gameplay trailer
By Samuel Tolbert published
Emperor's might Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is on the way, with a new gameplay trailer showing brutal combat against Tyranids.
Homeworld 3 delayed to 2024
By Samuel Tolbert published
Fleets gathering Space strategy game Homeworld 3 is delayed to 2024, according to an update from the developers.
The Elder Scrolls Online devs want the Arcanist to be your new main
By Samuel Tolbert published
Tentacle power The Arcanist, a new class coming with The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom, is likely to be your new main, according to one of the developers.
Following Relic Entertainment layoffs, Age of Empires 4 development will continue as planned
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Ugh Relic Entertainment, a studio known for games like Dawn of War and Age of Empires 4, is suffering layoffs. Development on AoE 4 will continue as planned.
Summer Game Fest 2023: Every gaming event so far
By Samuel Tolbert published
Summer of fun Here's every event that's part of Summer Game Fest 2023 so far.
Total War: Pharaoh is the next mainline historical game for the franchise
By Samuel Tolbert published
Sands of time With Total War: Pharaoh, developer Creative Assembly takes players to the fall of the Bronze Age.
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