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, Nokia invited Jez to MWC to watch them launch the Lumia 640. Enticed by the promise of free whiskey, Jez immediately leaped at the opportunity. Wholly impressed by the fact that there was someone else on Earth who loved Windows Phone more than he did, Windows Central editor Daniel Rubino saw Jez's excellent content from MWC and promptly offered him a job, and now 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 managing 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
Microsoft could 'disrupt and threaten' PlayStation business — Sony's Xbox fears laid bare in massive hack
By Jez Corden published
Huge leaks A big leak purports to detail Sony's thinking about Xbox's future, and how PlayStation could be threatened by Microsoft's position.
Microsoft is once again pissing off Edge users who prefer Google over Bing
By Jez Corden published
On edge Microsoft Edge is once again serving some users a prompt begging for them to switch to Bing, if they're using Google as their default search engine. Sigh.
Everyone is using this Microsoft Designer prompt to turn themselves into a Funko POP! figure, and you can too
By Jez Corden published
Funkomatic Funko POP! figurines are collectable toys based on a wide variety of characters and celebrities. But what if YOU could be a Funko? Now you can with Microsoft Designer, and here's how.
"Japanese publishers need Xbox to expand," says ex-PlayStation exec as Microsoft gets serious about Japan
By Jez Corden published
Xbox ❤️ Japan Xbox in Japan is getting a serious boost from Mena Kato, a former PlayStation exec whose proven track record could be a huge boost to Microsoft.
Xbox and PC Game Pass FAQ: Price, features, Ultimate, Core, Cloud, and everything you need to know
By Jez Corden last updated
XGP FTW Xbox Game Pass is an increasingly important service for Microsoft and for YOUR wallet. Here's how XGP can save you money.
Xbox Game Pass for free? Microsoft is experimenting with ad views for access to hundreds of Xbox games.
By Jez Corden published
View to play Do you want free Xbox Game Pass? Would you watch a 30 second ad to do it? You may be able to do so soon.
'Visions of Mana' kick starts Square Enix's return to Xbox, heading also to PS5 and PC in 2024
By Jez Corden published
Of Mana The Legend returns.
Microsoft and Xbox announced 'Marvel's Blade' at The Game Awards — but could it also be coming to PlayStation?
By Jez Corden last updated
Double-edged Blade Microsoft creates confusion, as usual.
Report: 'Destiny 2' developer is facing turmoil, and the possibility of a full PlayStation take over
By Jez Corden last updated
Just Terrible A new report describes the atmosphere at Bungie following recent layoffs and cost-cuts.
Microsoft has a huge and unexpected Xbox opportunity with GTA 6 — here's why
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GTA Series S Could the Xbox Series S become an unlikely GTA 6 hero?
"Banjo fans, I hear you," Xbox offers a roadmap for getting new Banjo Kazooie, StarCraft, and other classic Microsoft-owned games
By Jez Corden published
Banjo bros rise up Microsoft is open to a future of nostalgia.
"We have no plans to bring Xbox Game Pass to PlayStation or Nintendo." Xbox CEO Phil Spencer on console hardware, the future of Activision-Blizzard, and much more
By Jez Corden published
On Xbox's future Microsoft Gaming CEO and Xbox lead Phil Spencer discusses a range of hot topics, including the future of games like StarCraft, innovation in Xbox console hardware, cloud gaming, and much, much more.
My personal pick for BEST video game trilogy in history is 33% off this Cyber Monday (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch)
By Jez Corden published
Huh? Hind-Deal ... Metal Gear Solid 1, 2, and 3: sublime and unbeatable. Own the greatest video game trilogy of all time this Cyber Monday.
!! They're selling out !! Xbox Series X|S storage cards (2TB) used to be $400, now *down to $229* with this Cyber Monday deal
By Jez Corden published
Move quick Save yourself almost $200 with this insane 2TB Xbox Seagate Storage Card deal for Cyber Monday.
$900 OFF a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?! The best phone since Windows Phone died is available for trade-in at a truly absurd price with this secret trick.
By Jez Corden published
Best S23 Ultra deal CYBER MONDAY S23 DEAL: This is the best deal on a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra we've ever seen, and it can be yours for as much as $900 off the usual asking price this Cyber Monday.
If you buy ONE webcam for Black Friday, make it this. The BEST webcam I have ever used is currently 20% off.
By Jez Corden published
Face it The Elgato Facecam is the only webcam I want to use, and you can use it too, for 20% off this Black Friday.
The BEST controller for Xbox and NVIDIA cloud, Android, and iOS gaming is down 30% for Black Friday
By Jez Corden published
A cheap bone BackBone One extends your Xbox Cloud Gaming to the next level.
Apparently, Ubisoft is experimenting with pop-up ads in the middle of video games now. No thanks. (Updated)
By Jez Corden published
Excuse me? According to this video on X (Twitter), Ubisoft has begun experimenting with in-game ads in some regions, with some users affected on Xbox and PlayStation. Oh boy.
The Xbox Series X|S Seagate Storage Expansion cards are a little cheaper *while stocks last* for Cyber Monday
By Jez Corden published
Store everything DEAL: Expand your console storage with this great deal on Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards for Black Friday 2023.
EXCLUSIVE: Call of Duty 2024 is indeed Black Ops, set during the Gulf War in the early 90s
By Jez Corden published
Black Ops Gulf War Treyarch is gearing up to launch Black Ops "6" in 2024, which will mark the longest development period for a Call of Duty title in recent memory.
My favorite Xbox headset that I can't personally use is currently having a big sale right now for Black Friday
By Jez Corden published
On the beach Alas, I cannot use it. Here's why.
"I like to see new ideas. When we partnered with Microsoft, that's what we saw ..." ARA: History Untold's devs spoke with us about building the next great PC strategy game
By Jez Corden published
History Untold ARA: History Untold heads to PC first in 2024.
Xbox is on track to knock Sony PlayStation down to third place for the first time in history
By Jez Corden published
On the up With combined Activision and Xbox revenues, Sony PlayStation may be looking at a third-place software and services spot behind Microsoft for the first time.
"We are getting very good at identifying a Russian campaign," Microsoft weighs in on disinformation and national security at recent events
By Jez Corden published
HyperNormalisation At a recent peace summit in Paris, Microsoft President Brad Smith offered some comments on how Microsoft is combating disinformation from hostile states such as Russia.