
Jez Corden
Fresh out of high school, Jez enjoyed a long career unemployed as a World of Warcraft dragon slayer. After slaying every dragon WoW had to offer at the time, he eventually stumbled into an I.T. support role for a small company smack in the middle of the good old United Kingdom. While in this role, Jez encountered his first "tech fanboys," people who inexplicably get so deep into tech that they start rooting for them, much like a sports team. One day, Jez picked up a Windows Phone on a whim — and little did he know it would eventually land him a role as a managing editor for the biggest Windows-focused site in the world! "This is actually pretty cool," he thought, watching the Windows Phone 8.1 tiles flip and cycle, followed by a "wow!" upon discovering the games therein had actual Xbox achievements baked in as standard. "I must tell the world about this," he resolved and began blogging during "breaks" at work. As one of the few people on Earth who actually actively used and enjoyed using a Windows Phone, Jez swiftly gained a small following, a job offer from Daniel Rubino at Windows Central, and the rest is history! Since joining Windows Central, Jez turned his workaholism and restlessness to producing masses of world-exclusives on the Microsoft ecosystem. From the existence and spec sheet of the Xbox Series S, to unannounced Xbox features and games, Jez also has a wealth of expertise in producing analysis on the Microsoft platform and its future direction. An active user of Windows 11, Surface devices, Xbox consoles, Xbox cloud gaming, and beyond, Jez's role as exec editor is to ensure that Windows Central remains the #1 destination for all news, reviews, and analysis pertaining to the Microsoft ecosystem.
Latest articles by Jez Corden

Xbox Game Pass — How to choose the right tier for you
By Jez Corden last updated
XBOX Xbox and PC Game Pass has upended gaming within the Microsoft ecosystem, and here's everything you need to know about getting set up.

Xbox’s handhelds are here — but are they ready for October?
By Jez Corden published
Xbox We finally got to try the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X at Gamescom, but with no mention of price, battery life, and user confusion over compatibility — there are still some big unanswered questions left.

From housing to Haranir, WoW is embracing player expression
By Jez Corden published
Gaming We caught up with Ion Hazzikostas and Holly Longdale to talk about the past, present, and future of World of Warcraft.

'Resident Evil Requiem' preview: Some of the best lighting I've ever seen
By Jez Corden published
Gaming I played Resident Evil Requiem, set to launch on February 27, 2026. AAA horror has had a bit of a renaissance recently, and Resident Evil looks ready to continue its position at the tip of the spear.

Inside the Xbox podcast that hinted at more than just cheaper cloud gaming
By Jez Corden published
Xbox In the latest Xbox Podcast, Xbox platform architects Jason Beaumont and Jason Ronald offer some updates on the future of Xbox hardware, cloud, and more.

Xbox Series X|S is wrapping up — here’s what its lead designer says about the journey and what comes next
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Xbox's Carl Ledbetter recently crossed 30 years at Microsoft (congrats!) and posted some remarks about the Xbox Series X|S and its journey, while hinting at Microsoft's continuing gaming hardware journey.

Xbox might miss the GTA 6 boom — here’s why that matters
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Hardware definitely isn't Xbox's focus anymore, but with all of its extra-curricular distractions, it could end up missing this easy opportunity to actually sell more Xbox Series X|S consoles than usual.

Xbox might miss the GTA 6 console boom
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Hardware definitely isn't Xbox's focus anymore, but with all of its extra-curricular distractions, it could end up missing this easy opportunity to actually sell more Xbox Series X|S consoles than usual.

I like Elgato's new 4K S capture card so much, I'm buying two
By Jez Corden published
REVIEW Elgato's new 4K S capture card is the firm's best offering yet. Simple, plug and play, no issues, huge compatibility, and incredibly refined modern software.

POLL: Which PlayStation games do you want to see hit Xbox first?
By Jez Corden published
Poll PlayStation is moving away from "hardware centricity" and towards active users, just like Xbox. This undoubtedly means more PlayStation games will hit Xbox after Helldivers 2, what do you want to see next?

PlayStation Says It Is "Moving Away" from Hardware Centricity — Could More Xbox Ports Be On The Way?
By Jez Corden published
Xbox As Xbox comes to dominate Sony's own PlayStation Store, the famed firm is asking itself why it shouldn't do the same. Can we expect even more Xbox games from PlayStation in the future? My guess is "yes."

Unlock GPT-5 for Free with Microsoft Copilot Starting Today
By Jez Corden published
AI OpenAI's much-hyped GPT-5 AI model is now available as part of Microsoft Copilot. Here's what you need to know.

Inside Ashes of the Singularity II: Insights from Stardock's CEO
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Stardock CEO Discusses 'Ashes of the Singularity II,' Xbox Game Pass, AI in Gaming, and Industry Turmoil — We Speak to Brad Wardell on the Future of Gaming

Custom Xbox Controllers Are Back: Design Lab Reopens Today
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Well, I'll chalk this up to manifesting. The Xbox Design Lab has returned this morning, as the Xbox Gear Store goes offline.

Is Xbox Gear Store's Closure a Sign of Bigger Changes Ahead?
By Jez Corden published
Xbox The fallout from Xbox's mass layoffs last month is continuing, has it claimed another victim?

Microsoft Rewards points streaks resetting on Xbox? You're not alone. But don't worry.
By Jez Corden published
Xbox If you've seen your Microsoft Rewards points streaks reset randomly, Microsoft says that a fix is on the way.

Microsoft CVP envisions an AI-first, voice-first Windows for 2030
By Jez Corden published
Windows What might Windows 12 or even Windows 13 look like? Microsoft CVP David Weston has some ideas, and they strongly revolve around AI.

Battlefield 6 has a mountain of hype — and this data shows that it might actually dent Call of Duty this year
By Jez Corden published
Gaming While they are very different games (even before you talk about Call of Duty's wacky skins), it's interesting to analyse the competition between the two flagship military shooters.

Battlefield 6 clarifies PC vs. console crossplay — potentially solving one of Battlefield 2042's biggest issues
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Battlefield 2042 introduced full cross-play and cross-progression between platforms, as EA dabbled with cross-play in earlier installations. However, it caused more problems than it solved. Will Battlefield 6 get it right?

New data continues to show Xbox utterly dominating PlayStation's storefront
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Imagine this scenario a few years ago. It's no longer PlayStation, but Xbox itself that is now the biggest sales force on Sony's own console ecosystem.

AI takes aim: Discover 40 Jobs facing the axe according to Microsoft
By Jez Corden published
Artificial Intelligence A Microsoft Research paper has listed out 40 professions it believes are most at risk from the rise of AI, as well as 40 professions that should be safe (at least for now...)

Sony is hiring to expand "PlayStation Studios games beyond PlayStation hardware" — including Xbox
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Sony is following Microsoft's multiplatform strategy, looking to acquire a bigger third-party publishing footprint across PC and even rival consoles.

Best Xbox headsets in 2025
By Jez Corden last updated
🎧 Xbox 🎧 The Best Xbox headsets in 2025, updated with the latest and greatest for your ears and KDR.

I have grown to hate Call of Duty's cringe skin obsession — 'Battlefield 6' has a op to offer a real alternative
By Jez Corden published
Gaming EA has every opportunity to capture an audience desperate for a grounded military shooter experience. But EA's history of actually, you know, delivering for fans is incredibly spotty.

Microsoft concedes that 'The Outer Worlds 2' retail price was too high — reduces price
By Jez Corden last updated
Xbox Xbox controversially raised the base price of its mainline games to $80 in an announcement a few weeks ago. Now, it seems to be backtracking, at least for the rest of 2025. Good, I say.
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