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Samuel Tolbert

Samuel Tolbert is a freelance games journalist. His bylines can be found at Android Central, Windows Central, iMore and TechRadar.

Articles by: Samuel Tolbert

Far Cry 6 release date pushed back to sometime before April 2022

By Samuel Tolbert published 11 May 21

Far Cry 6 will release sometime before April 2022, according to Ubisoft's latest financial results, pushing the date back from a March 2022 launch target.

PlayStation's new partnership with Discord may link the chat service to your PS5

By Samuel Tolbert published 3 May 21

After Microsoft was reportedly interested in buying Discord, Sony has announced a new partnership with the platform.

Xbox Series X gets Xbox FPS Boost support for dozens of games like Alien Isolation

By Samuel Tolbert published 3 May 21

Microsoft has added Xbox FPS Boost support for dozens of backward compatible games, including Alien: Isolation.

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart looks gorgeous in new PS5 gameplay, photo mode confirmed

By Samuel Tolbert published 29 April 21

Sony showed off over 15 minutes of new gameplay from Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart during a State of Play presentation.

The Last of Us Part 2 once had a slightly different ending for Ellie

By Samuel Tolbert published 29 April 21

According to Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, The Last of Us Part 2 once had a slightly different ending.

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Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart trailer shows off what the PS5 can do

By Samuel Tolbert published 27 April 21

Check out a new trailer for Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart that's all about the new female Lombax, Rivet. There's also a new PlayStation State of Play event on the way.

Resident Evil Village is allowing the franchise to explore the bizarre

By Samuel Tolbert published 24 April 21

Resident Evil Village looks to continue pushing the franchise into weirder territory while staying true to its roots.

Several EA Play games like Titanfall 2 join Xbox FPS Boost with 120fps support

By Samuel Tolbert last updated 5 May 21

The list of Xbox FPS Boost titles expands with several games from EA Play.

Xbox free to play games no longer require Xbox Live Gold subscription

By Samuel Tolbert published 21 April 21

Microsoft has rolled out a major change to Xbox Live, meaning free-to-play games no longer require Xbox Live Gold.

PlayStation Plus Video Pass leaks, possibly bringing movie rentals to subscribers

By Samuel Tolbert published 21 April 21

A description for something called PlayStation Plus Video Pass has leaked, indicating Sony could be expanding PlayStation Plus.

Jeff Kaplan leaves Blizzard Entertainment ahead of Overwatch 2

By Samuel Tolbert published 20 April 21

Blizzard Entertainment vice president Jeff Kaplan is leaving the company, with his role on Overwatch 2 filled by Aaron Keller.

The death of the PS3 and Vita stores is greatly exaggerated – see Sony's mea culpa

By Samuel Tolbert last updated 17 December 21

Sony is no longer closing the PS3 and PS Vita storefronts, though the PSP shutdown will continue as planned.

Xbox Cloud Gaming tests for iOS and PC begin soon - here's how to join

By Samuel Tolbert published 19 April 21

Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding to iOS and PC with limited public testing.

Resident Evil Village demo coming for all platforms, PS5 and PS4 players get it early

By Samuel Tolbert published 15 April 21

A new multiplatform demo is one the way for Resident Evil Village — but PlayStation owners get early access.

Ubisoft confirms E3 2021 conference details

By Samuel Tolbert published 15 April 21

Ubisoft has confirmed that the next Ubisoft Forward showcase will be held on June 12 as part of E3 2021.

Nintendo reveals a host of new Switch games – including Oxenfree 2

By Samuel Tolbert published 14 April 21

Oxenfree 2 highlights a long list of indie titles shown for the Nintendo Switch.

A new blue Nintendo Switch Lite is coming very soon

By Samuel Tolbert published 13 April 21

Nintendo is introducing a new Nintendo Switch Lite blue model to complement the four existing options.

Nintendo to focus on new IP for future Switch games

By Samuel Tolbert published 12 April 21

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa indicates that the company is looking into new IP for the future of the Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Switch reportedly gets Bluetooth audio support in latest update

By Samuel Tolbert published 8 April 21

A dataminer has spotted an update for Bluetooth audio files in the latest Nintendo Switch update which could suggest Bluetooth audio support is coming in a future update.

Pokémon Go developer's new Pikmin App wants you to take a hike

By Samuel Tolbert published 30 March 21

Pokémon Go developer Niantic has begun testing its Pikmin App in Singapore, and some gameplay details are beginning to leak.